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OFW e-Card can be granted to overseas Filipino workers now, the eligible Overseas Filipino Workers in the UAE may now apply for OFW e-Card called the unified ID card, that will give them access to key government services.

Formerly known as OFW ID, the OFW e-card will be issued for free in the Philippines by the Overseas Welfare Worker Administration (OWWA).

The e-card may serve as the OFW’s exit certificate or Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) to prove that he or she was legally hired. It enables holders to get travel tax and terminal fee exemptions and access government services such as information on their contributions with the Social Security System, Philhealth, among others. It may also be used as a valid government ID card.

OFWs with e-cards may use it to gain electronic access to OWWA programs, including welfare services, scholarships, training and other social benefits.

OFWs eligible to apply for the e-Card are Balik Manggagawa workers or workers returning to the same jobsite or employer with OEC or exemption number and active OWWA Membership that is valid for at least for 90 days (3 months) upon application for the e-Card, according to OWWA’s official website.

apply for OFW e-Card:

OFWs in UAE or any abroad country may apply for the e-Card online at OWWA official website Link or Below Given e-Card Application Form

https://ecard.owwa.gov.ph

Fees and Validity of OFW e-Card:

OFWs can become OWWA members by paying Dh25 at the Philippine Overseas Labour Office in their respective missions. This membership is valid for 2 years and gives social assistance such as death, disability and dismember ship, and burial benefits.

OFWs who are new hires, direct hires, Government Placement Branch-hired workers are not considered Balik Manggagawa.

How to Get OFW e-Card in UAE:

Since the OFW e-cards will only be issued in the Philippines, So, the OFWs may authorize their legal representatives (relatives/family members) in the Philippines to pick-up the e-card once available in their chosen OWWA Regional Office.

Workers living in UAE can apply for OFWs e-cards online and can claim their e-cards themselves on their return (leave/holidays) to the Philippines.

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