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Safe Migration Center

Country-specific guidance on documents, permits, worker rights, arrival and emergency preparation.

Universal pre-departure safety checklist

Verify each item before you travel. Sign in to save your progress from your Safety Dashboard.

  • Passport valid ≥ 6 months beyond arrival date
  • Written employment contract in a language you understand
  • Exact salary, hours and rest days written in the contract
  • Work permit or visa issued in your name, not the recruiter's
  • You will keep your own passport at all times
  • Return ticket or repatriation clause included
  • Embassy contact saved offline before travel
  • Family / trusted person has copies of your documents
  • No upfront fees paid to any recruiter (illegal in most jurisdictions)
  • Employer verified via official government business registry
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