All overseas Filipino workers leaving on employment
visa / work or equivalent document (such as no objection
certificate [NOC], employment pass, gainful occupation
permit, confirmation of the right to labor activity,
work visa guaranty) shall be required to secure an exit
clearance from the POEA or its deputized offices.
Filipino workers with overseas employment contracts
but are issued visas other than work / employment (such
as: business and visit visa) for the purpose of
facilitating the mobilization, shall likewise be
required to secure exit clearances from POEA or its
deputized offices (POEA Advisory No. 15, series of
2005).
5. What are the uses of a POEA travel exit
clearance?
a. It serves as travel exit pass for OFWs at the
airports.
b. It serves as an exemption certificate from
payment of Travel Tax and airport terminal fee upon
presentation to the airline counter and airport
terminal fee counter.
c. It serves as a worker’s guarantee that he is
covered by government protection and benefits;
Pursuant to Section 35, Migrant Workers and Overseas
Filipinos Act 1995 (Republic Act 8042), OFWs shall be
exempted from the payment of travel tax and airport
terminal fee upon
presentation of the POEA exit clearance.
6. How can a WOL/BM avail of the travel tax
exemption?
A WOL/BM can avail of the travel tax exemption by
presenting a copy of the POEA travel
exit clearance to the airline company.
7. Where can a balik-mangagagawa secure a
POEA travel exit clearance?
A worker-on-leave/Balik Manggagawa may secure a POEA
exit clearance at the following
offices:
a. Balik Manggagawa Processing Division (BMPD)
Service Area, POEA, Blas F. Ople (BFO) Bldg., Ortigas
Avenue corner EDSA, Mandaluyong City.
b. POEA Regional Centers / Regional Extension Units
(REUs) and Satellite Offices (please refer to the list
below)
c. POEA-deputized OWWA Regional Offices and Units
(please refer to list below)
d. Philippine Overseas Labor Offices (POLOs) in
various Philippine Embassies and consulates abroad
(please refer to list below)
e. One Way Delivery System (Dropbox) at the POEA
Central Office Service Area
8. What is the on line (two-way ) application system
for WOL/BM?
The on line (two-way) application system is a
convenient and time-saving manner for the issuance
of the POEA travel exit clearance. With the new
on-line process, a balik manggagawa may visit
the website
www.oecdelivery.com.ph,
fill up and submit on-line the OFW information sheet and
print said document. The printed information sheet
has bar codes for easier uploading of
information to the POEA database. The WOL/BM need
not go to POEA for application of travel
exit clearance.
9. How can I apply on line for my POEA travel exit
clearance?
The procedure for on-line application for POEA
travel exit clearance is as follows:
1. Log on to :
www.oecdelivery.com.ph
2. Select the “Apply Now” button to accomplish the
on line OFW information sheet
3. Select the “Submit” button and print the OFW
information sheet on two sheets of long bond
paper
4. Prepare photocopies of supporting documents as
listed in page 2 of printed OFW info sheet
(such as passport and visa)
5. Submit printed OFW info sheet, supporting
documents and fees to any 2Go Branch/Aboitiz
(nationwide)
6. Travel exit clearance (OEC) to be delivered to
OFW. No need to go to POEA
10. What is the one way - service delivery system (dropbox)
for WOL/BM?
A BM walk-in applicant who do not want to go through
the POEA queuing system may opt to
avail of the one-way service delivery system. The BM
submits the OFW Info sheet, photocopies
of BM’s passport, visa, etc and prescribed fees to
the Balikmanggagawa OEC Delivery Booth
located at the Balikmanggagawa Processing Division,
POEA, Blas F. Ople Bldg., Ortigas Ave. cor
EDSA, City of Mandaluyong. The POEA travel exit
clearance will be delivered to the BM/WOL
right at their doorstep.
11. What are the documents needed to get a POEA exit
clearance (e-receipt/OEC/MTEC)?
a. Valid original passport
b. Valid re-entry visa, work permit or any
equivalent document
c. Others:
- Any proof
that OFW is returning to the same employer (such as :
company ID, employment certificate, pay slip, etc). for
WOL/BMs with newly issued documents and visas or if OFW
has no record on file at POEA
- Copy of employment contract (for MTEC issuance)
12. What are the fees in securing the POEA travel
exit clearance?
The prescribed fees are:
P 100.00 – POEA Processing Fee
P 900.00 – Philhealth Premium (payment valid for one
year)
US$ 25.00 or its peso equivalent – OWWA Membership
Fee (payment valid per contract
duration at a maximum of 2 years)
A Worker-on-Leave with valid OWWA membership and
Philhealth coverage shall only pay Php
100.00 for issuance of travel exit clearance.
Service fees for the one way delivery and two way
delivery system is paid by the WOL/BM to the
service provider.
13. How long will it take a WOL/BM to secure the
POEA travel exit clearance?
a. Processing at the POEA Central Office takes a
maximum of 20 minutes from the time the worker is called
to present his documents to the POEA evaluator up to the
time he is referred to the assessor and cashier for
payment of the travel exit clearance; WOL/BMs are,
advised that there is a queuing system because of the
volume of BMs applying for the exit clearance at the
POEA Central Office.
b. For the one way delivery system/dropbox, the
processing of documents is done within the day. The exit
clearance is delivered to the worker within 1-3 days
depending on the delivery zone;
c. For the two way delivery system, provided that
all documents are in order, the exit clearance is
delivered to the applicant’s residence within three
working days for Metro Manila residents and five working
days for non-Metro Manila residents.
14. What is the validity period of the POEA travel
exit clearance?
a. The e-receipt and OEC are valid for sixty (60)
days from the date of issuance;
b. The MTEC is valid for use as an exit document
with a period of twelve months from date of
issuance.
15. In case of loss of the OEC/e-receipt/MTEC, can a
WOL/BM apply for a replacement of the lost POEA exit
clearances?
No, there shall be no re-issuance for lost e-receipt
/ OEC/ MTEC. The respective processing units
shall instead issue a certification of the
particulars of the processed exit clearance or a
certified
true copy thereof. Said certification shall be
presented to the Bureau of Immigration, Philippine
Tourism Authority and Airport Terminal Fee counter
for travel exit purpose.
16. What can a WOL/BM do if the POEA exit clearance
has already expired before his date of departure?
An expired exit clearance shall be replaced upon
submission of all the copies of the expired EReceipt/OEC
and payment of processing fee of Php 100 for
workers-on-leave. However, if the e-receipt / OEC have
already been submitted to the Airline and the e-receipt
/ OEC numbers are already indicated in the airline
ticket, the validity date shall be extended only up to
the date of the confirmed flight.
17. Can dependents of OFWs or BMs avail of travel
tax exemptions?
Dependents of OFWs can avail of the Reduced Travel
Tax only if they are proceeding to the
OFW’s jobsite. Dependents are qualified until their
21st birthday.
18. What are the requirements for reduced travel tax
for dependents of OFWs?
a. Certified copy of POEA Travel Exit Clearance;
b. Passport of dependent;
c. Marriage contract;
d. Plane ticket;
19. Where can the certified copy of the POEA travel
exit clearance be secured?
The certified copy of the POEA travel exit clearance
may be secured from the POEA Records
Division, BalikManggagawa Processing Division,
Regional Offices, POLOs and other authorized
Offices which issued the travel exit clearance of
the BM
20. What is the procedure to avail of reduced travel
tax for OFW dependents?
• File all the requirements at the Philippine
Tourism Authority for issuance of a Reduced
Travel Tax Certificate (RTTC);
• If the plane ticket was purchased abroad, the
requirements may be presented at the PTA,
Airport or the PTA main office, with address at :
Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA)
Revenue Department, Travel Tax Division,
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
G/F 117. DOT Bldg., T.M. Kalaw, Manila.
21. What are the basic OFW documents that a WOL/BM
should bring to the airport before
departure from the Philippines?
a. Valid Passport
b. POEA Travel exit clearance (OEC/e-receipt/MTEC)
which should be presented to the
following:
• Airline check-in counter.
• Airport terminal fee counter to avail of the
exemption from payment of terminal fee
• Bureau of Immigration counter.
POEA Regional Centers / Regional Extension Units (REUs)
and Satellite Offices:
LA UNION POEA REGIONAL CENTER FOR LUZON
2nd Floor, LZK-Zamboanga Bldg., Quezon Avenue
City of San Fernando, La Union
Telefax No. (072) 242-5608 / 700-4236
BAGUIO CITY REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT-CAR
Benitez Court Compound, Magsaysay Avenue,
Baguio City
Telefax No. (074) 442-9478 / 445-4209
POEA SATELLITE OFFICE-TUGUEGARAO
3rd Floor Sychangco Bldg., Bonifacio St.,
Tuguegarao City
Telefax (078) 844-3076
PAMPANGA POEA SATELLITE – REGION III
One Stop Clark Processing for OFW Claro M. Recto,
Pampanga
Fax No. (045) 893-4152
CALAMBA CITY, LAGUNA SATELLITE OFFICE-REGION IV
No. 4 Penthouse, Hectan Commercial Center,
Chipeco Avenue, Brgy. Halang, Calamba City
4027 Laguna
Telefax No. (049) 834-7974
LEGASPI CITY POEA SATELLITE OFFICE-REGION V
Vista Al Mayon Compound, OWWA RU 5
Washington Drive, Legaspi City
Telefax No. (052) 820-4890
CEBU CITY REGIONAL CENTER FOR VISAYAS
Mezzanine Floor, LDM Bldg. MJ Cuenco Avenue cor.
Legaspi St., Cebu City
Fax (032) 256-0435 / 412-2939 / 2949
BACOLOD CITY SATELLITE OFFICE
2nd Floor, UTC Bldg., Araneta Alunan St.,
Singcang Bacolod City
Telefax No. (034) 434-7391
TACLOBAN CITY POEA POEA SATTELITE OFFICE
DOLE Compound, Trece Martirez, Tacloban City
Telefax No. (053) 321-7134
DAVAO CITY POEA REGIONAL CENTER FOR MINDANAO
2nd Floor, AMYA II Bldg., Quimpo Blvd cor. Tulip O
Drive
Ecoland, Davao City
Telefax No (082) 297-7429 / 297-7650
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY POEA REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT –
REGION X
Ground Floor, Trinidad Bldg., Corrales Avenue
Cagayan de Oro City
Telefax No. (08822) 724-824
ZAMBOANGA CITY POEA REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT – REGION
IX
Unit 3 Dona Pura Bldg., Metrogate Corp.
Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City
Telefax No. (062) 992-5523
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI ONE STOP PROCESSING CENTER
Initiative for Tawi-Tawi Area Development Foundation
Bldg.,
Old Housing Proj., Bongao , Tawi-Tawi
(062) 268-1309
**POEA-DEPUTIZED OWWA REGIONALOFFICES AND UNITS
OWWA REGIONAL UNIT ILOILO CITY REGIONAL EXTENSION
Caraga 44 J. C Quirino Avenue, 8600 Butuan City
DOLE REGION 12
102 Acepal Bldg., Mabini Extension Koronadal City
(083) 228-2190 / 228-4920
***Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLOs ) in
different jobsites:
Bahrain London Brunei
Washington, USA Toronto, Canada Jeddah, KSA
Greece Lebanon Hong Kong
Malaysia Macau Oman
Israel Rome/Milan, Italy Qatar
Libya Tokyo, Japan Singapore
Madrid Kuwait Dubai/AbuDhabi
South Korea Taipei/Kaoshong/ Taichung Saipan
Geneva Jordan Riyadh, KSA
ILOILO CITY REGIONAL EXT. UNIT
Region VI, 2nd Floor, S C Divina Gracia Bldg.,
Quezon Street , Iloilo City
Telefax No. (033) 335-1058 / 336-8611
OWWA CARAGA
Door 2 Nimfa Tiv Bldg., II J.P. Rosales Avenue,
Butuan City
(085) 342-6178 / 225-5989
