Overseas Recruitment Services from India

Rao International supplies screened construction, healthcare and hospitality workers from India to employers around the world. We have worked as a government licensed recruitment agency since 1977, with an established presence placing candidates across the Gulf region and a growing presence in Africa, Ukraine, Germany and Israel. Every candidate is interviewed, background-checked and matched to your specific role before we begin deployment.

01/Regions and Countries We Serve

We recruit and deploy Indian workers to employers around the world. Each region or country page below covers the local hiring process, documentation, and the industries where we place workers most often.

Gulf Region

Rao International has placed workers across the Gulf for over four decades, with Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar as our top destination countries. We supply construction, healthcare and hospitality staff, alongside skilled technical and oil and gas sector placements, to employers across the region.

Africa

We source construction, healthcare and hospitality workers from India for employers across Africa, applying the same candidate screening and documentation process we use in our other markets.

Ukraine

We supply construction, healthcare and hospitality workers to employers in Ukraine, supporting sectors facing ongoing labour shortages. Our team manages candidate screening, documentation and deployment from the India side of the process.

Germany

We recruit skilled and semi-skilled workers from India for construction sites, healthcare facilities and hospitality businesses in Germany. Our process is built around Germany’s specific work-permit and qualification-recognition requirements.

Israel

We source construction, healthcare and hospitality workers from India for employers in Israel, managing candidate selection and documentation to match the requirements of each placement.

02/Industries We Serve

Construction

Rao International recruits skilled tradespeople and general labour workers for residential, commercial and infrastructure projects. We help employers find workers suited to their project requirements, whether they need support for building construction, site preparation or other construction activities. Candidates are screened based on their skills, work experience and the requirements of the role. This helps employers identify suitable workers for different types of construction projects and workforce needs.

Healthcare

Rao International recruits nurses, caregivers and healthcare support staff for hospitals, clinics and elderly-care facilities. We help employers find candidates who meet the qualifications, experience and responsibilities required for each position. Our recruitment process includes candidate screening and verification of relevant documents before candidates are presented to employers. This supports healthcare organisations in finding suitable staff to assist with patient care and daily healthcare operations.

Hospitality

Rao International recruits chefs, waitstaff and hotel operations staff for hotels, restaurants and catering businesses. We help hospitality employers find workers suited to their operational needs, from food preparation and service to guest assistance and hotel support activities. Candidates are screened based on their experience, skills and suitability for the required position. This helps employers build a workforce that can support daily operations and deliver a consistent service experience to guests.

03/How Our Recruitment Process Works

Understanding Your Requirements

We start by understanding your exact needs: job roles, number of workers, skills, qualifications, experience, contract length, salary and work location.

Planning Our Sourcing Strategy

Different trades and professions are recruited from different parts of India, so we plan our sourcing strategy around your roles to reach the best-matched talent pool.

Screening and Selection

Every candidate goes through a trade or skill test, experience verification, police verification, a medical check-up and an interview. Employers can also interview shortlisted candidates, in person or online, before final selection.

Offer Letter, Work Permit and Visa Documentation

Once the candidate confirms, the employer issues the offer letter and Rao International prepares all the required documents for the destination country.

Work permit: In most countries, the employer applies for the work permit or employment approval before the worker travels.

Qualification recognition: Where required, such as for nurses or regulated trades, we support the recognition of Indian qualifications.

Visa: Once the permit is approved, the worker receives the employment or work visa from that country’s embassy.

Emigration clearance: Where applicable, we complete Indian emigration formalities before departure.

Where needed, we also provide language training, skill training and pre-departure orientation. Once the visa is approved, we book flight tickets.

Timelines vary by country, usually from a few weeks to a few months.

Deployment

We coordinate travel and arrival with the employer. Where required, the worker completes local registration or residence formalities after arrival. We stay available for support throughout the contract, including permit renewals and extensions.

Visa and work permit rules differ by country and change frequently. Timelines are indicative and may vary by case.

04/Why Work With Rao International

Operating as a recruitment agency since 1977, with an established process for sourcing and screening Indian workers.
A track record built over four decades in the Gulf region, now extending to Africa, Ukraine, Germany and Israel.
A dedicated team managing documentation and compliance requirements for each destination country.
A single point of contact throughout sourcing, deployment and post-placement support.

05/Frequently Asked Questions

Which regions and countries does Rao International recruit for?

Rao International recruits and deploys workers from India to employers around the world, with an established presence across the Gulf region (Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar) and a growing presence in Africa, Ukraine, Germany and Israel. We are now entering new European markets to provide our services.

How long has Rao International been operating?

Rao International has operated as a recruitment agency since 1977, over 45 years now, with a long-standing presence in the Gulf region.

What industries does Rao International place workers in?

Rao International places workers in three industries: construction, healthcare and hospitality.

Who handles work permits and documentation for deployed workers?

Rao International’s team assists with the documentation and work-permit process required by the destination country as part of the recruitment service.

How do I start the process of hiring workers through Rao International?

Employers can contact Rao International directly to share their staffing requirement, after which the team begins candidate sourcing and screening.

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