POEA Balik Manggagawa

Welcome to the POEA Balik-Manggagawa Appointment System

This web-based facility allows all vacationing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) or Balik Manggagawa (BM) to set an appointment with the POEA for the processing of their overseas employment certificates (OECs/e-Receipts). This is a free service provided for the convenience of the OFWs. Just follow the procedures below to avail of this online service. Maligayang pagdating at maraming salamat po.

·         Checklist of Requirements (all original).

1.       Passport - valid at least 6 months from the date of departure

2.      Valid Work Visa / Work Permit or Equivalent Document

3.      Proof of Employment returning to same employer(e.g., Employment Contract, Certificate of Employment/Company ID/Pay slip)

·         Fees.

POEA Processing Fee	P 100	per e-Receipt / OEC
OWWA Membership Contribution	$ 25 USD(in peso equivalent)	per contract coverage
PHILHEALTH Contribution	P 1,200	one year coverage
PAG-IBIG Contribution	P 100	minimum amount per month

·         Procedures.

1.       Step 1. Scheduling

§  Choose the Office or Branch where you want to transact and process OEC/e-Receipt. The system will display the available dates. Click the date of your choice and the available time slot will appear. Click your preferred time slot.

§  Once date and time have been chosen, the BM Info Sheet will be displayed. Fill out the entries and ensure to declare your information accurately and truthfully. Click SUBMIT and "BM Information Sheet" in Portable Document Format (PDF) will be displayed. Please print in two (2) copies.

2.      Step 2. OEC Processing

§  Proceed to the selected processing center on your scheduled date and time for the processing of your OEC/E-Receipt. Please bring with you all the documentary requirements, including the printed two (2) copies of your BM Information Sheet.

§  At the processing center, proceed to the designated BM OEC Appointment Counters and present the printed BM Information Sheet together with the documentary requirements for evaluation/approval and encoding. If documents are in order, the evaluator encodes worker's employment details and gives instruction to proceed to the Assessment/Payment Counter.

§  Proceed to the Assessment/Payment Counter to determine the fees and payment. Wait for the release of your E-Receipt/OEC.

Reminders:

§  Any form of fraud or misrepresentation on the information submitted will be dealt with penalties and sanctions according to the policy governing this online facility and with other applicable laws.

§  In case you decide to change schedule or amend any information already indicated in your submitted form, please go back to this PAGE and click "CANCEL APPOINTMENT" then, start the process all over again.

§  You can only cancel your appointment and print information sheet twice.