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- Have the following basic requirements on hand.
- Visit the OWWA website and click on the OFW e-card banner.
- Complete the online OFW ID card application form.
- Choose the (nearest) OWWA Regional Welfare Office where you would like to claim your OFW ID card.
Correspondingly, how do I get my OFW ID card online?
- Go to OWWA’s official website (ecard.owwa.gov.ph)
- Input the following information: Name, Birth-date, Contact Number, Passport Number, Valid POEA OEC Number.
- Chose which OWWA Regional Office you’d like to obtain your OFW e-Card.
Likewise, can I apply OWWA membership online? You can also apply online by installing the OWWA Mobile Application (Google Play for Android users and App Store for Apple Users). Sign up on the mobile app and fill up the registration form.
Also know, how do I get OFW E-Card Philippines?
- Visit OWWA OFW ecard Application Page (at this link)
- Enter and provide the necessary information.
- Choose your Pick-up location.
- Submit your Application.
- You will be given a Tracking Number as a proof that OWWA has received your application for the OFW ecard.
You asked, what is OFW e-card? The OFW E-Card aims to improve and enhance service delivery to member-OFWs as it will provide easy and faster access to OWWA programs and services and other social benefits. It shall likewise reduce documentary requirements for OFW transactions with POEA and the Bureau of Immigration since it also serves as a valid ID.The cost is only $25 and is valid every 2 years. There are also more convenient ways such as the online method or the mobile app, on top of the existing procedures, to activate your OWWA membership. So don’t forget to become a certified OWWA member and renew your membership. Stay safe everyone!
How much should I pay in OWWA?
The OWWA is a membership institution. For a US$25.00 membership contribution, an OWWA member is entitled to various benefits and services.
How do I activate my OWWA membership?
- DOWNLOAD AND INSTALL OWWA APP. Click the corresponding icon below to download the OWWA Mobile App in Google Play for Android phones or in Apple Store for Iphone and Ipad users.
- REGISTER OR LOGIN TO YOUR ACCOUNT.
- CHECK OWWA MEMBERSHIP STATUS.
- PAY FOR MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL.
Which bank may be used by OFWs and OWWA to pay for their membership?
The system shall utilize the payment gateway of the Land Bank of the Philippines thus any Landbank and/or Banknet Member ATM account can be used to pay the necessary OWWA membership fee/contribution online. OWWA Member-OFWs needs to download the OWWA APP at the Google Play Store and must be enrolled to the same.
How do I know if I am an OWWA member?
After signing in to the OWWA Mobile App, you can check your OWWA status by going to the “Information” tab. It will indicate if the status is “ACTIVE” which means that your membership is still valid and will also indicate the validity date.
What is OEC for OFW?
Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is issued by POLO through the Balik-Manggagawa (BM) Online Processing System. The OEC, also known as exit clearance/pass, is a document certifying the regularity of the recruitment and documentation of an overseas Filipino worker (OFW).
Where can I get my OEC?
- Visit the website www.bmonline.poea.gov.ph.
- If you are a New User, register in the system using your personal email and click the Sign Me Up button.
- Log-in as an Already Registered user.
Can an OFW travel without OEC?
No. All OFWs (whether re-hires or new hires) departing from the Philippines are required to get an OEC. The OEC serves as an exit clearance, which means the Immigration won’t allow you to leave the country without it. This document also exempts you from paying travel tax and terminal fee.
What are the benefits of OFW?
- Social Benefits. Disability and Dismemberment Benefit.
- Education and Training Benefits. Pre-Departure Education Program.
- Welfare Programs. On-Site Assistance and Services for OFWs at their Job Sites.
- Reintegration Program.
- Repatriation Assistance Benefits.
What is OEC card?
An Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is a document required under the Rules and Regulations of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) from all Filipinos departing the Philippines for overseas employment, whether as a new hire or a Balik Manggagawa – a Filipino worker returning to the same employer …
Who can be a member of OWWA?
You can be a member by: Compulsory registration upon processing of employment contracts of OFWs at the POEA; and. Voluntary registration of OFWs at jobsites, or through electronic registration.
Is OWWA payment mandatory?
Membership in Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is mandatory for all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). OFWs who enroll as first-time members, provided they are gainfully employed overseas at the time of registration. …
