The main objectives and functions of the Bureau of Emigration and Overseas Employment are:-

1. To control and regulate emigration.

2. To look after the interests and welfare of such emigrants.

3. To look after the welfare of seamen.

To achieve these objectives, the Bureau has evolved a systematic policy under the Emigration Ordinance 1979 and Rules made there under. This policy is implemented through different field offices of the Bureau within and outside the country.