Secure your OEC online

Posted by: MH
Dec 05, 2018

Step 1
Got to POEA Balik-Manggagawa Online Processing System website www.bmonline.ph to create your account and schedule your appointment.

Do not forget your log-in and password as you will use these again to access your account. (see step 5)

Step 2
Bring original and photocopy of the following documents to POLO-OWWA office on your appointment date:

• Passport – make sure that your passport has a validity of at least 6 months at the time of your intended departure from the Philippines. Otherwise you will need to apply first for a passport extension.
• Valid work visa/work permit or equivalent document. Your UAE visa should be valid at the time of departure from the Philippines.
• Proof of employment (returning to same employer such as Employment Contract, Certificate of Employment/ Company ID/ Pay Slip). If you are a Household Service Worker (HSW: servants, babysitters, nannies, private tutors, private drivers, private nurses and cooks), you will need to present your verified employment contract. HSW are those holding household-based visa categories. If your contract is unverified, proceed to verification room for processing.
• Round trip ticket
• Printout of completed OEC Form (from Step 1)

Step 3
Complete Pag-ibig and OWWA forms. If you do not know your SSS, TIN and Pag-ibig numbers, request assistance from the staff on duty.

Step 4
Pay the following at their respective counters:

Pag-ibig: You will need to pay at least 1 month Pag-ibig contribution (AED10). You can also make advance payments (optional).

OWWA: Membership contribution of AED92 is payable only if (1) It is your first time to become an OWWA member (those who converted their visit visa to work visa); (2) you have changed employer since your last OWWA payment (those who transferred to a new visa sponsor); (3) your employment contract has been changed/amended by your existing employer since your last OWWA payment; and (4) it has been 2 years since your last OWWA payment.

OEC: Processing fee of AED1C.

Step 5
Access your account at https://www.bmonline.ph/

Click my transactions tab then click print OEC

Keep your OEC and present this to the Philippine Immigration during your return to UAE. Your OEC is valid for 2 months. You must use it to exit the Philippines within 2 months from the date of issuance.

Source:
GULF LAW
Essential OFW Guide to UAE
Author: Atty. Barney Almazar
http://www.gulflaw.info/index.php