Question 1

What is the Parwaaz Card?

Accepted Answer

An interest-free loan by the Government of Punjab for individuals with overseas job offers to cover pre-departure expenses such as medical, visa, airfare, skill testing (if required) and any other relevant process.

Question 2

Who can apply for the Parwaaz Card?

Accepted Answer

Applicants must be 18 years or older, have a valid CNIC, be residents of Punjab, and hold a confirmed overseas job offer letter.

Question 3

Can I apply without a job offer?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can register as a Job Seeker and apply once you receive a job offer letter.

Question 4

How do I find overseas job opportunities?

Accepted Answer

Register as a Job Seeker on the Parwaaz portal to access verified job demands from licensed OEPs.

Question 5

Is there any fee for job seekers?

Accepted Answer

No, job seekers can register and browse job opportunities free of charge.

Question 6

When will the portal open for applicants?

Accepted Answer

The Parwaaz Card portal will open on 28 January 2026.

Question 7

What is a Job Offer Letter?

Accepted Answer

An official document from a foreign employer confirming employment, including job title, salary, contract period, and country.

Question 8

What expenses are covered under the loan?

Accepted Answer

Medical tests, visa and protectorate fees, air tickets, skill/trade testing (if required), approved OEP charges, and other relevant expenses with receipts.

Question 9

What documents are required to apply?

Accepted Answer

CNIC (front & back), passport (full copy), job offer letter, police character certificate, medical certificate, and skill certificate (if applicable).

Question 10

Can I use someone else's mobile number?

Accepted Answer

No. The mobile number must be registered in the applicant's own name.

Question 11

Is the Parwaaz Card loan interest-free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The loan is completely interest-free.

Question 12

Will I receive the full loan amount in cash?

Accepted Answer

No. 20% is given in cash initially. The remaining 80% is released later and paid 20% in cash and 60% through PoS/card swipe (for air ticket and OEP facilitation charges).

Question 13

Is a guarantor required?

Accepted Answer

Yes. A guarantor is mandatory.

Question 14

How long does the application process take?

Accepted Answer

After verification, applications are processed within 7–10 working days.

Question 15

Who can register as an OEP?

Accepted Answer

Only BEOE-licensed Overseas Employment Promoters are eligible to register.

Question 16

Is it important that the registration information matches the BEOE website?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The information provided on the Parwaaz Card portal must exactly match the BEOE records.

Question 17

Is OEP registration free?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There is no registration fee.

Question 18

Are OEPs allowed to charge applicants?

Accepted Answer

Only government-approved fees are allowed. Unauthorized charges may result in immediate account suspension, permanent blacklisting from the portal, and formal reporting to BEOE, Police, FIA, SECP, or any other relevant regulatory authority.

Question 19

What happens if an OEP submits fake or misleading job demands?

Accepted Answer

Such actions will result in immediate account suspension, permanent blacklisting from the portal, and formal reporting to BEOE, Police, FIA, SECP, or any other relevant regulatory authority.

Question 20

Who should OEPs contact for support?

Accepted Answer

OEPs can contact the PSDF helpline for technical or operational support.

Question 21

How can OEPs post job demands?

Accepted Answer

After registration and verification, OEPs can post job demands through their dashboard on the Parwaaz portal.

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