The Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) is an official clearance issued by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) in the Philippines. It allows Filipino workers, especially domestic helpers, to legally depart the country for employment abroad. The OEC confirms that the worker has been properly documented and is covered by Philippine labor regulations.
๐๐ก๐ฒ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ?
The OEC serves as proof that the Philippine government has authorized the workerโs employment overseas. Without this certificate, immigration authorities will not allow the worker to leave the Philippines. It also guarantees that the worker is registered with the DMW, ensuring they are entitled to support and protection while working abroad.
๐๐ก๐จ ๐๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง ๐๐๐?
Filipino domestic workers are required to obtain an OEC in the following cases:
– When leaving the Philippines for new employment abroad.
– When returning to their job abroad after a vacation in the Philippines.
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ?
– For new employment: If the worker is still in the Philippines and securing a new job, the employment agency responsible for the visa processing will typically handle the OEC application on their behalf.
– For returning workers: Workers who are going back to their job after a vacation must personally apply for the OEC before they depart.
๐๐จ๐ฐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ข๐?
The OEC remains valid for 60 days from the issuance date and can only be used once. A new OEC must be obtained each time the worker leaves the Philippines for work. If the OEC expires, it cannot be revalidated at the airport, and the worker will need to apply for a new one before their departure.
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ:
* Department of Migrant Workers (DMW)
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