Notice
The public is hereby advised that the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) of the Philippine Embassy in Australia no longer accepts bank transfers as mode of payment for services related to verification of employment contracts, issuance of Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and OWWA Membership. Only payments made through cash, money order and manager's checks are accepted. This is in compliance to the auditing rules and regulations of the Philippine Commission on Audit.
Services
| I. OWWA Membership | |
|---|
| Requirements |
- Accomplished OFW Information Sheet. Download form here
- Copy of the working visa or work permit
- Copy of bio-data page of passport, and the page showing the "departure" and "arrival" stamp of the respective immigration authorities in the Philippines and port of entry in the worksite country
- A pre-paid, self-addressed envelope
|
| Benefits |
- Accident, disability and life insurance
- Repatriation Services
- Trainings, livelihood and other reintegration programs for OFW and families
|
| Cost |
AUD 25.00 |
| Payment Mode |
Cash, Money Order, Manager's Check |
| II. Overseas Employment Certificate | |
|---|
| Requirements |
- Accomplished OFW Information Sheet. Download form here
- Copy of the working visa or work permit
- Copy of bio-data page of passport, and the page showing the "departure" and "arrival" stamp of the respective immigration authorities in the Philippines and port of entry in the worksite country
- Copy of employment contract or certificate of employment or payslip
- A pre-paid, self-addressed envelope
|
| Benefits |
Exemption from payment of airport terminal fee and travel tax |
| Cost |
AUD 5.00 |
| Payment Mode |
Cash, Money Order, Manager's Check |
| III. Verification of Employment Contract | |
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| Requirements |
- Accomplished OFW Information Sheet. Download form here
- Copy of bio-data page of passport, and the page showing the "departure" and "arrival" stamp of the respective immigration authorities in the Philippines and port of entry in the worksite country
- Copy of the working visa or work permit
- Copy of employment contract
- A pre-paid, self-addressed envelope
|
| Benefits |
- EC is compliant with AU standards
- Higher level of social protection
- Inclusion in the database of OFWs in Australia
|
| Cost |
AUD 18.00 |
| Payment Mode |
Cash, Money Order, Manager's Check |
For further inquiries:
Atty. RODOLFO M. SABULAO
Labor Attache II
Philippine Embassy, 1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla
ACT 2600, Australia
(02) 627.38.882
Email: poloaustralia@yahoo.com.au
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