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Thousands of Nepali workers are being sent abroad on visit visas - meant for tourism or family visits- only to end up in undocumented, unsafe, and exploitative jobs.

In his latest article, Rameshwar Nepal, Head of Investigations at Equidem, exposes how agents, officials, and employers collude to profit from this system, while workers are left vulnerable to forced labour, trafficking, and abuse.

The piece highlights:
👉 How corruption and bureaucracy push workers away from formal migration channels
👉 The devastating risks for undocumented workers, especially women
👉 Why government restrictions can sometimes worsen the problem
👉 The urgent reforms needed to protect workers and ensure safe, dignified migration

📖 Read the full article in English here: https://english.onlinekhabar.com/visit-visas-exploitation-challenges.html

📖 Read the full article in Nepali here: https://www.onlinekhabar.com/2025/08/1746179/how-are-workers-on-visit-visas-being-exploited

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