OEC stands for Overseas Employment Certificate, which is a required document for OFWs when departing the country based on the rules and regulations of POEA. It serves as a pass that OFWs need to present to the Philippines airport immigration officers before exiting the country.

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All OFWs and aspiring OFWs who are planning to work abroad are required to secure an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) or Balik-Manggagawa (BM) certificate from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), formerly known as the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

The OEC is also known as the exit clearance for OFWs, and it is proof that the OFW has been legally employed and that he or she has met all the requirements of the job. OFWs can apply for an OEC online or at any POEA office agency, or at the nearest POLO-OWWA office abroad.

Thus, OFWs should contact the concerned office beforehand to book an OEC appointment or to confirm if they accept walk-ins. You may also request an OEC appointment online with POEA/DMW Direct Hire Assistance Division (DHAD) via [email protected] .

OFWs must get an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) if they plan to continue their employment overseas. The OEC process was hassle-free thanks to the online processing system.

With over 2 million Filipinos working abroad in 2022, the certificate is mandatory for all OFWs. It acts as a protective measure, ensuring their employment contracts comply with labor regulations and guarantee fair compensation, benefits, and safe working conditions.

The Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), often referred to as the OFW’s exit clearance, is a legal document issued by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), formerly known as Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA).

Q: What is Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC)/ POEA travel exit clearance? A: It serves as a proof that you are a documented OFW (among many other documents, such as your employment contract and job order) who is allowed to exit …