Major Requirements for RA License 

To apply for an RA License, your agency must be:

• Registered in India as a company, partnership, or sole proprietorship.

• Financially sound, with the ability to furnish a valid Bank Guarantee (₹50 lakhs for unlimited recruitment or ₹8 lakhs for up to 100 candidates).

• Ethically compliant, with no prior record of fraudulent activities.

• Infrastructure as you need an mandatory physical office space of minimum 550 sq ft.

• Educational qualification, minimum 2 year diploma holder or Graduate .

A commercial office with proper documentation (ownership papers or lease agreement, etc.) is mandatory.

• This address will be verified by MEA during inspection.

• Minimum 550 sq ft is must.

• Submission of a Bank Guarantee as per recruitment capacity.

• Proof of financial soundness (last 3 years’ ITRs, balance sheet, PAN, GST, etc.).

• Key person should have the required net worth.
  

📌 Evidence: MEA uses financial records to ensure the agency can responsibly handle overseas recruitment without risk to emigrants.

The application must be signed by a managing director, managing partner, or proprietor who will be legally accountable for recruitment operations.

📌 Evidence: MEA requires clear accountability in case of disputes or violations.

No. Prior experience is not mandatory as per MEA.

Yes. You should have at least a basic team setup (admin/executive staff) to show operational readiness.

No. If the proprietor, partner, or director has a criminal record, financial fraud case, or emigration violation, the application will be rejected.

📌 Evidence: MEA enforces this rule strictly to protect migrant workers.

Yes. Agencies may also require:

• GST registration for taxation compliance.

• Professional Tax registration (depending on state).

• Local labor office approvals (in some states). Don't worry if you doesn't have any of the above, Our team will take care of all the processes once you sign up. RA license service got the best team for license related task.

📌 Evidence: These ensure that the agency complies not only with MEA but also with state and central labor/tax laws.

On average, it takes 2–3 months, provided all requirements are correctly met.

• Faster approval if documents are accurate and complete.

• Delays occur when documents are missing, financials are unclear, or inspections fail. but if you got a Team like RA License Service, don't worry our error proof submission will save you a lot of time. In case of emergency, we can provide Expedited Service Delivery. In such cases contact us directly.
  

📌 Evidence: MEA’s official process timeline, backed by applicant experiences.

Yes. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) requires that your office must have a minimum Managing Director’s cabin, dedicated cabins for staff, and a conference room. Additionally, the office should be able to comfortably accommodate at least 15 people.

Yes. The Bank Guarantee earns interest at the prevailing fixed deposit (FD) rate offered by the issuing bank. This ensures your security deposit continues to generate returns throughout its validity period.

Rejection is unlikely if all documents are prepared and submitted accurately. However, errors or non-compliance can cause delays or rejections. That’s why working with an expert team like Recruitment License Service ensures flawless documentation, saving you both time and money.

No. There are no hidden charges beyond the prescribed government fees and standard professional charges. Transparency is maintained throughout the entire process.

Yes. As per MEA regulations, having a functional landline number registered in the name of the agency is mandatory.

No. Magistrate attestation is not required. As per the latest MEA guidelines, attestation by a Notary Public is sufficient for RA License documentation.

No. The MEA requires a dedicated commercial office space of at least 550 sq. ft. Shared or co-working spaces are not permitted for RA License registration.

No. The office must be set up in a dedicated commercial space. Residential premises are not permitted for RA License registration, as the MEA requires professional infrastructure to ensure credibility and compliance.

Yes. GST registration is compulsory as part of the compliance framework. The agency must hold a valid GST certificate in the same name under which the RA License is being applied. Don't worry if you don't have one, We will do it for Free for you.