Before paying anyone for an overseas job from Pakistan, complete two separate checks on the Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment (BEOE) website: confirm that the promoter has a currently valid Overseas Employment Promoter (OEP) licence, then confirm that the exact job is attached to a BEOE foreign-job permission. One check does not replace the other.
An OEP licence identifies a promoter recorded by BEOE. It does not prove that every advertisement using that promoter’s name is genuine or currently available. A foreign-job permission connects a particular recruitment demand to recorded job details, but it still does not guarantee selection, a visa or employment. Use the checks below on the same day you are asked to pay.
For the wider employer and contract checks, also read our guide to verifying an overseas job offer before applying.
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1. Collect the details before opening BEOE
Ask the recruiter for the exact licence title, OEP licence number, office address, phone number, job title, country, employer name, salary and BEOE permission number. Request written offer or demand details, not only a WhatsApp message or a social-media image.
Do not search only by a similar business name. Spelling can vary, and an unauthorised person may borrow a genuine company’s identity. Start with the licence number. Keep dated screenshots or printouts of the official pages you check.
2. Check the OEP licence separately
Open BEOE’s List of Overseas Employment Promoters. Its search fields include licence number, licence title and proprietor name. Status views include valid, invalid, expired, cancelled, surrendered, suspended and all licences.
Match four things, not just the name
- Licence number: Match the number supplied by the recruiter, including the regional code where shown.
- Licence title and proprietor: Compare the official spelling with the documents and messages you received.
- Status and expiry: Check both the current status and the expiry date against today’s date. An expired, suspended or cancelled record is not a current valid licence.
- Office and telephone: Compare the listed head-office or branch address and phone details with the office you are visiting. Call using BEOE’s listed number, not only a number supplied by an intermediary.
A matching record verifies the listed OEP identity. It does not prove that a Facebook page, sub-agent, individual collector or separate office is authorised to take your money. If an address, number, name or status conflicts, pause and ask the relevant Protectorate of Emigrants office to clarify before paying.
3. Check complaints as a warning signal
Use BEOE’s complaints search with the licence title or number. Records can show a complaint ID, category, status, date and, where applicable, a result or fine.
A complaint marked “Under Investigation” is not a final finding, but it is a reason to seek clarification. A closed record is not a promise of future conduct. An empty search is not a clean bill of health: a new or unreported problem may not appear. Keep this check separate from the licence check, because a valid licence can coexist with a complaint record.
4. Verify the exact BEOE foreign-job permission
Now open BEOE’s Foreign Jobs page. Use the permission number, licence number, job title, country or other available filters. Open the individual result rather than relying only on a list row or a recruiter’s screenshot.
Compare the official record with the offer line by line:
- job title and the duties you have been offered;
- country and place of duty;
- salary and currency;
- available jobs compared with the total;
- grant date and the displayed offer-expiry date;
- permission number;
- OEP licence number, title and official contact details; and
- the employer information and benefits stated in the record.
Do not pay on the strength of a permission number alone. A different salary, employer, destination or job title is a material mismatch. An expired offer or a record showing no remaining availability needs clarification, not an assumption that an old advertisement is still open. Ask for any missing duty or contract details in writing.
5. Understand what the permission means
BEOE’s foreign-demand permission guidance says an OEP submits a demand to the Protector of Emigrants with an attested demand letter and power of attorney. The demand should specify worker categories, numbers, terms and any required qualifications or experience.
The guidance also addresses a verified visa slip or labour approval, or an undertaking where that approval is not available. It states that a granted permission receives a number and date and is valid for 120 days. Check the current record and displayed expiry rather than accepting an old screenshot or calculating validity from a forwarded advertisement alone.
A permission record supports the existence of a permitted recruitment demand as recorded by BEOE. It is not a promise that you will be selected, receive a visa, or get the stated work after arrival. Your identity checks, contract, immigration process and emigrant-registration requirements remain separate matters.
Payment-day checklist
- The OEP’s licence number, title, proprietor, status and expiry match the official record.
- The office and telephone details match BEOE’s listing.
- The exact permission appears on the Foreign Jobs page and its current details match your offer.
- The salary, country, job, employer information, available places and expiry do not conflict.
- You have written service terms and an itemised explanation of what you are being asked to pay.
- You keep a proper receipt for every payment and copies of the offer and relevant messages.
- You stop and contact the appropriate Protectorate if an important detail cannot be independently confirmed.
The Migrant Resource Centre’s OEP guidance also advises checking a valid licence and demand, counter-verifying terms with the Protectorate, and insisting on a receipt. Do not hand money to an unnamed intermediary simply because they display a licensed company’s name.
If you are considering a direct application instead, our guide to applying for overseas jobs without an agent explains how to approach employers while keeping verification checks in place.
Frequently asked questions
What does BEOE OEP verification confirm?
The licence lookup lets you check the promoter’s recorded identity, status, expiry and contact details. It does not confirm every offer advertised under that name. Verify the separate foreign-job permission and the written job terms as well.
What if the recruiter says the permission is “in process”?
Treat that job as not yet verified through the approved foreign-job lookup. Do not describe an unlisted demand as BEOE-approved. Ask for the permission number and check the official record when it becomes available.
Does a BEOE permission guarantee a visa?
No. It is evidence of a permitted recruitment demand. Selection, visa issuance, contract performance and entry are separate matters.
What if the licence looks valid but the office or phone is different?
Do not assume the person is authorised. Contact the promoter using the details on BEOE and ask the relevant Protectorate to clarify the mismatch before you pay or hand over documents.
What should I do if the records do not match?
Stop the payment, save the documents and contact BEOE or the relevant Protectorate through official channels. You can also review the official complaints page. Do not accept a recruiter’s claim that the website is outdated without independent confirmation.
Summary
For Pakistan-based applicants, “licensed promoter” and “verified job demand” are two different questions. Check the OEP’s current status, expiry, official office and contact details. Then check the exact foreign-job permission, its expiry and every important job term. If either lookup fails or the records conflict, pause until the issue is resolved through BEOE or the appropriate Protectorate of Emigrants.
Official guidance and lookup pages checked on 4 November 2026. Licence status, job availability and permission details can change, so repeat the checks before paying.
