Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana
Ministry Of External Affairs
A mandatory insurance scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for safeguarding the interests of Indian emigrant workers falling under Emigration Check Required (ECR) category going for overseas employment to ECR countries.
Who can apply
- The applicant must be an Overseas Indian (cleared emigration)
- The age of the applicant must be between 18 - 65 Years (Maximum entry age is subject to emigration clearance).
How to apply
Online
Details
A mandatory insurance scheme by Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for safeguarding the interests of Indian emigrant workers falling under Emigration Check Required (ECR) category going for overseas employment to ECR countries. PBBY also includes global insurance coverage irrespective of employer and location, has facility for online renewal and a simplified process for certification of accidental death / permanent disability. The scheme is now more beneficial for emigrant workers and is aimed at ensuring an expeditious settlement of claims.