What is OWWA OFW e-Card?
The OWWA OFW e-Card is a proof that you are an active member of OWWA and eagerly seeking to have an ease of access to the programs and services offered by OWWA. It also serves as a government-issued ID and can be presented to any Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) and Embassyor Consulate abroad in circumstances wherein you’ll be needing assistance and/or service from OWWA.
Who can apply for the OWWA OFW e-Card?
All returning workers or ‘balik-manggagawa’ that have active OWWA membership, valid Overseas Employment Certificate/Exemption Number and valid passport may apply for the OFW e-Card. Remember that your OWWA membership should be effective for more than ninety (90) days from the day of your application to have your OFW e-Card.Who are the so-called ‘Balik-Manggagawa’?
According to the POEA Rules and Regulations, balik-manggagawa is an OFW who was able to finish or currently finishing an employment contract and:- Will be employed to the same employer in the same place of work; and
- Will be employed to the same employer in different place of work.
The new hires, direct hires, and Government Placement Branch (GBP) hired workers are not included as balik-manggagawa.
What are the benefits that can be obtained from OWWA through the use of OWWA OFW e-Card?
The OWWA OFW e-Card can be use by OWWA members in various benefits such as:- Ease of access in availing of programs and services offered by OWWA;
- Will serve as an exit clearance when you’re leaving a country;
- Obtaining of Digital OWWA OFW e-Card on OWWA Mobile App that has the same weight of benefits of a tangible OWWA OFW e-Card;
- Having permanent OWWA / OFW Membership number; and
- This card is considered a government-issued Identification Card that you can present as your valid ID.
How will I know the status of my OWWA Membership?
To know the status of your OWWA Membership, you may download the OWWA Mobile App on your smart phones through Google Play and App Store.You may also go to POLO-OWWA if you are already working abroad or go to your nearest OWWA Regional Welfare Office if you are in the Philippines.
Where will I renew my OWWA Membership if it’s expired already?
If your OWWA Member is expired already but still has active contract, you may renew it through the following methods:- Online – Visit www.owwa.gov.ph and go to the Online Application Form for OWWA OFW e-Card. You may also renew using your OWWA Mobile App.
- Abroad – Go to the POLO-OWWA office in the country where you’re working.
- In the Philippines – Go to the nearest OWWA Regional Welfare Office or at the satellite offices of OWWA that you may find at POEA Ortigas, NAIA Terminal 1, 2, and 3, Trinoma, and Duty Free Fiesta Mall.
- OWWA Online Membership Registration (added 03 August 2021) - Here the applicants are no longer required to submit their OFW Information Sheet thru email
- To register, please go to https://membership.owwa.gov.ph/ and prepare the following requirements for uploading:
- Copy of Philippine passport
- Copy of employment contract or any prrof of employment/income
- A video instruction is also available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_5d4ZAL8ck
- Go to OWWA’s website (www.owwa.gov.ph) Click for the banner that you will see on the website. For direct site: http://ecard.owwa.gov.ph/
- Input the following information: Name, Birthdate, Contact Number, Passport Number, Valid POEA OEC Number.
- Chose which OWWA Regional Office you’d like to obtain your OFW e-Card. You may get e-Card in POEA Head Office, POEA Regional Office in Cebu City, OWWA Head Office, Singapore and U.A.E (Abu Dhabi and Dubai)
- Check the Data Privacy Act and input the appropriate CAPTCHA.
- You may now click ‘Submit’ button after you’ve filled out all the necessary information.
- You’ll be given a Tracking Number that will serve as a proof that your application for OWWA OFW e-Card has been accepted.
- Input your e-mail address or Facebook Profile name to monitor the status of your OWWA OFW e-Card application.
- Get your OWWA OFW e-Card at the chose OWWA Regional Office once you have been notified that it is ready for pick-up.
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