ISLAMABAD – The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) has issued an advisory reminding all Pakistanis working abroad or planning to travel to foreign countries for jobs to strictly follow the mandatory visa protector registration requirements.

It said every overseas employee must obtain a protector stamp or electronic protector verification before departing the country.

Failure to complete this process can result in complications upon return, including issues during immigration clearance at Pakistani airports.

The advisory explains that workers who travel abroad without protector approval will be considered unregistered, making them vulnerable to legal and administrative difficulties.

OPF emphasized that properly registered workers gain access to various welfare schemes and financial benefits offered by the foundation.

Overseas Workers’ Insurance

As part of the welfare program, a registered overseas worker’s insurance covers compensation of up to Rs1 million in case of death and Rs400,000 in case of disability.

Additionally, a separate grant of Rs500,000 is provided based on nominee details recorded at the time of registration.

Insurance Renewal Fee

Workers employed abroad for over five years must renew their insurance, which costs only Rs2,500.

Visa Protector Fee

As of November 2025, the total protector fee for those who got direct employment in foreign countries stands at Rs9,200.

It includes Rs4,000 in wake of OPF fund, Rs2,500 Insurance Premium, Rs2,500 registration fee and Rs200 OEC fee.