GMC Work Pass and Employment Immigration: Legal Advisory

Hiring non-Bhutanese staff in the Gelephu Mindfulness City puts the employer, not the worker, on the hook: the law presumes against the occupier and carries fines and prison for getting it wrong. Basnet Law advises on work pass applications, renewals, cancellations and employer compliance under the Employment of Foreign Workforce Act 2025 for companies hiring non-Bhutanese staff in Gelephu Mindfulness City. We are based in Gelephu and advise on the requirements of the Controller of Work Passes.

Advise on work pass applications in the form the Controller determines, with the supporting information the Controller requires.

Seek in-principle approval so an offer can be made with confidence before the pass is granted.

Advise on the register of foreign employees every employer must keep and produce to an employment inspector.

Advise on renewals, cancellations on departure and the 7-day return of a pass after termination.

Audit hiring practices against the workforce offences in the Act.

Represent employers in appeals to the designated officer and in prescribed infringement proceedings.

International companies incorporating in GMC and relocating founders, executives or technical staff. GFSO licence applicants who must show key personnel in place before the Financial Services Licence issues. Construction, hospitality and services employers with a rotating foreign workforce and site-access duties. HR teams that need a compliant onboarding, register and exit procedure.