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

If you are a citizen of Pakistan and have an offer to work in another country, you must first have your overseas employment protected by the Protectorate of Emigrants (PE) office. If you find work overseas on your own, register online and then complete the process at your local PE office. On the other hand, if you find work through an Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP), the OEP will take care of the registration for you. You'll still have to go to the nearest PE office to get your passport stamped and prepare for travel.^{[1]XResearch source}

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Registering Online

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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.^{[2]XResearch source}
- 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.
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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.^{[3]XResearch source}
- 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.
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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.^{[4]XResearch source}
- 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.
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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.^{[5]XResearch source}
- If you remain overseas after 5 years, you can renew this coverage without having to register with the PE again.
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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:^{[6]XResearch source}
- Welfare fund: Rs. 2000
- Insurance premium: Rs. 2500
- Registration fee: Rs. 2500
- OEC fee: Rs. 200
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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:^{[7]XResearch source}
- 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
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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.^{[8]XResearch source}
- 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.
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Method 2

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Using an Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP)

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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.^{[9]XResearch source}
- 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.
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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.^{[10]XResearch source}
- 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.
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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.^{[11]XResearch source}
- 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.
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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.^{[12]XResearch source}
- Typically, your OEP will review your FSA to ensure that it meets the legal requirements for protection.
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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:^{[13]XResearch source}
- OEP service charges: Rs. 6000
- Welfare fund: Rs. 2000
- Insurance premium: Rs. 2500
- Registration fee: Rs. 500
- OEC fee: Rs. 200
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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:^{[14]XResearch source}
- The permission number for the job listing
- A valid passport
- Your computerized national identity card (CNIC)
- Receipts for payment of your fees
- Your FSA
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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.^{[15]XResearch source}
- 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.
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Do I need to get my passport stamped again if I have had it stamped for a job in Qatar and I am leaving from the job but returning later for another?
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A PE stamp is job-specific rather than country-specific. If you are returning to Pakistan and then leaving for another job in Qatar, you would need to get another PE stamp.
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What documents are needed to emigrate from Pakistan? Does insurance transfer from country to country?
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The specific documents you'll need depend on the visa requirements of the host country. Your life insurance policy as an Overseas Pakistani is good for 5 years, regardless of which country you work in. If you are overseas when your policy expires, you can renew it through the Pakistani diplomatic mission in the country where you're working without having to return to Pakistan.
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Do I need NICOP to get my passport stamped from Protectorate or will CNIC be sufficient?
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As of 2018, NICOP is no longer required for a PE stamp. You must have a valid CNIC.
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Payment of the welfare fund grants you membership into the Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, which provides many benefits, including education facilities for your children, Foundation guidance and legal support at international airports, overseas residential accommodation schemes, and industrial investment schemes.^{[16]XResearch source}
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With protection, you are entitled to legal assistance from the Pakistani diplomatic mission in the host country if your employer violates your foreign service agreement (FSA).^{[17]XResearch source}
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