The Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment (BEOE) was established in 1971 by combining three Pakistani government departments to regulate and promote overseas employment. The BEOE operates under the Emigration Ordinance of 1979, processing licenses for overseas employment promoters and ensuring protections for emigrants. It advises the Pakistani government on emigration policy, monitors employment promoters, and manages insurance and agreements with foreign countries regarding export of Pakistani labor.
2. Bureau of emigration and overseas employment(BEOE)
The BUREAU OF EMIGRATION AND OVERSEAS EMPLOYMENT was setup on 1st of
October 1971, by combining three federal government departments namely
National Manpower Council, Protectorate of Emigrants and Directorate of
Seamen’s Welfare under the directive of Government of Pakistan.
The Bureau started functioning under the Emigration Act of 1922 and Rules (1959)
which were subsequently replaced by the Emigration Ordinance XVIII of 1979 and
Rules made there under.
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Over a period of time, the Bureau has devised a realistic, pragmatic and systematic
emigration mechanism under the emigration laws.
Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment is a centralized agency of the
Federal Government for processing recruitment demands of the Pakistani manpower
through Licensed Overseas Employment Promoters, etc.
4. Functions of BEOE
To control and regulate emigration under the Emigration Ordinance, 1979
To promote Emigration of Pakistani Citizens
To look after the interest and welfare of the emigrants.
To advise the Federal Government on emigration policies and procedures
Monitoring and supervision of Overseas Employment Promoters through 7
Protectorates of Emigrants Offices
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Processing of Overseas Employment Promoters (OEP) Licenses.
Pre-departure briefing to Emigrants.
Mandatory Insurance coverage to Pakistanis workers abroad.
Memorandum of Understating with Foreign Countries for Export of Manpower.
Management of State Life Emigrants Insurance Fund (SLEIF).
6. Modes of Employment
Pakistani Emigrants proceed abroad through licensed Overseas Employment
promoters as well as on Direct Employment Visa.
Steps for Visa protection
VISA work permit
NICOP
Pak passport
Pak CNIC
7. List of Documents
Original passport
NICOP
Original CNIC
Office Letter/contract
Passport size photograph of your sibling(for insurance)
Medical Report
Police clearance certificate in case of Malaysia and Kuwait.