How to Get Your Passport Stamped from Protectorate of Emigrants in Pakistan

Registering Online

Find work overseas through family or friends. If you already have friends or family members working overseas, talk to them about the possibility of working for the same employer. They can provide references and other information so you can apply for work. When you find work on your own, you're responsible for registering yourself with the PE, as well as taking care of all the necessary paperwork to get a visa for the country where you'll be working. Your employer may be able to offer some assistance.

Go to the website for the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment. Once you've found employment overseas, go to https://beoe.gov.pk/direct-emigrant-registration to begin the registration process. On the registration application, provide details about your employment and your passport information. You will need a digital passport-sized photograph to attach to your registration application. Visit https://onlinemrp.dgip.gov.pk/photo-requirements/ to learn how to get a photo that meets the requirements for acceptance. Print your completed request so you can bring it along with other documents to get your passport stamped for travel.

Complete the visa process for the country where you'll work. Each country has its own process for getting a visa to work in the country. Typically, you'll complete this process through that country's diplomatic mission in Pakistan. Your overseas employer may provide assistance or get your application started within the country. Talk to your employer about how to get a visa to work in that country. Employers who commonly hire overseas employees typically have a system in place to speed up the process.

Take out a life insurance policy with State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan. All overseas Pakistani workers are required to take out a life insurance policy of Rs. 1,000,000. As of 2019, payment of a 2,500 premium provides this amount of coverage for 5 years. If you remain overseas after 5 years, you can renew this coverage without having to register with the PE again.

Pay the required fees through a local bank. If you're registering for protection through direct employment, you'll need to bring receipts for your payment of the fees. As of 2019, you'll pay a total of Rs. 7200 for the following fees: Welfare fund: Rs. 2000 Insurance premium: Rs. 2500 Registration fee: Rs. 2500 OEC fee: Rs. 200

Gather your documents for verification. The PE will only stamp your passport for overseas employment after verifying the documents that support your application. Before you can get emigrant protection, you must have the following documents: A printout of your online registration request A visa to work in the host country A valid passport A valid computerized national identity card (CNIC) or photocopy of the card An employment contract signed by the overseas employer Receipts for payment of all fees The original and a photocopy of your certificate of insurance from the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan A police character verification certificate, if required by the host country A medical fitness report from an approved medical center, if required by the host country

Take your documents to the nearest PE office. A PE officer will verify your documents, then send you to the Briefing Hall for an orientation meeting. While you are in the meeting, a PE officer will complete your registration and stamp your passport. After your passport is stamped, you'll get a briefing from an officer regarding your legal rights as an overseas emigrant. To find the nearest PE office, go to https://beoe.gov.pk/protectorate-of-emigrant-offices and scroll the list.

Using an Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP)

Browse the list of jobs available through Overseas Employment Promoters. If you don't have friends or family members who can help you find a job overseas, you can still find work through an OEP. Go to https://beoe.gov.pk/foreign-jobs to look at the jobs available. You can also search the list using keywords or search specific job titles. This will narrow the list and help you focus on jobs for which you're qualified.

Verify the OEP's licensing and credentials. Before you apply for a job through an OEP, make sure that OEP is genuine and has a valid license issued by the Pakistani Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE). If you find work through an unlicensed OEP, you may not be eligible for protection. To check the OEP's license status, go to https://beoe.gov.pk/list-of-oeps. You can browse the list or search directly for the OEP's name. If the OEP has a valid license, their license number detail also provides a list of the job titles they are authorized to list, along with a permission number for each job. You can also use these lists to search for overseas employment.

Contact the OEP to apply for an available job. Each listing provides information about the salary and other job benefits. If you find a job that you're interested in, use the contact information provided in the job listing to apply. From the listing, copy down the permission number for the job. You'll need to provide it at the PE office to get your passport stamped. If the OEP has a website listed, you may be able to submit your initial application online. Check out the OEP's website for more information about the job and how to apply for it.

Get a foreign service agreement (FSA) from the overseas employer. If the overseas employer hires you for a job, they'll create an employment contract and sign it. The contract includes basic information about the job, such as your salary, benefits, and the prospective dates of employment. Typically, your OEP will review your FSA to ensure that it meets the legal requirements for protection.

Pay your fees to the OEP. As of 2019, a total of Rs. 11,200 in fees are due before your passport can be stamped by the PE for employment overseas through an OEP. These fees break down as follows: OEP service charges: Rs. 6000 Welfare fund: Rs. 2000 Insurance premium: Rs. 2500 Registration fee: Rs. 500 OEC fee: Rs. 200

Submit the required documents to the OEP for verification. If you use an OEP, you still have to provide the same documents to the PE that you would if you were applying directly. However, the OEP will take care of the verification process for you and help you get the documents you need. Some of the documents you'll need include: The permission number for the job listing A valid passport Your computerized national identity card (CNIC) Receipts for payment of your fees Your FSA

Attend an orientation and briefing at the nearest PE office. A PE officer will complete your registration and stamp your passport while you're being briefed on the benefits of emigrants protection and your responsibilities as an overseas Pakistani. Once your passport is stamped and signed by a PE officer, you can start making your travel arrangements to start work overseas. If you're unsure of the location of the nearest PE office, go to https://beoe.gov.pk/protectorate-of-emigrant-offices and scroll the list.