All about e-Migrate registration: A step-by-step guide

Dubai - The registration is free of cost.

What is this recent advisory all about?
As per the MEA's advisory dated November 14, ECNR passport holders travelling to 18 ECR Countries on employment visa have to register in eMigrate system, at least 24 hours prior to their departure. Their registration confirmation would be verified by the Bureau of Immigration (BoI) at emigration counters prior to their departure.
Is it applicable to those who are already working in these countries? If yes, how and when should they register?
No. Those already working overseas are not required to register while they are overseas. However, if they come on vacation and are returning back on the same employment, they would need to register. This is only required one time for a given employment duration.
Will it affect when they go on vacation?
If the emigrant has already provided the duration of his employment at the time of initial registration and the vacation falls within the contract period, he/she is not required to register again. But in case one has not registered at the time of initial departure, he/she may register at the time of return from vacation. 
What are the reasons for implementing this rule and what benefits Indian workers will receive? 
The objective for this registration is to capture the data of Indian emigrants so that they can be reached without delay in case of any eventuality. Implementation of this registration is only Phase I of the plan so as to ensure that the system works smoothly and there are no hiccups. 
What are the main details that they have to provide for registration and how will you ensure that there is no contract substitution or other types of exploitation?
The information required to be filled is minimal, like name, passport number, country of employment, FE name. This registration has no bearing on employee's contract. 
Is there any fee involved?
Registration is free of cost.
Once applied, can someone cancel Registration?
Cancellation of Registration is not allowed.
 

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