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As of the latest data available in 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a total of 3109 Recruiting Agent (RA) licenses. This number is subject to change as new licenses are granted throughout the year.
An RA (Recruiting Agent) license is an authorization granted by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Government of India, under the Emigration Act, 1983. It permits an individual or company to recruit Indian citizens for overseas employment legally.
You can verify RA licenses by visiting the official eMigrate portal (https://emigrate.gov.in). The portal lists all valid RA licenses along with their issue dates, which helps confirm if a license was issued in 2026.
Yes, the MEA has implemented stricter compliance and documentation requirements in 2026, including enhanced financial guarantees, digital submission of documents, and background checks. These measures aim to ensure ethical recruitment and protect emigrant workers.
The official list of RA licenses issued in 2026 is regularly updated on the eMigrate website under the “Approved Recruiting Agents” section. It includes details such as license number, validity, agent name, and location.