Documentary Requirements for Registration
- For OFWs under the first two categories:
- Valid Philippine passport and work permit.
- Proof of employment (employment memo, payslip, etc.).
- Completed Declaration of Intention for Membership to OWWA.
- For former natural-born citizens with dual citizenship:
- Valid Philippine passport or sworn petition for reacquisition plus authenticated oath of allegiance.
- Proof of employment.
- Completed Declaration of Intention for Membership to OWWA.
Payment Procedures and Membership Coverage
- Payments must be made to OWWA designated/deputized Collection Officers located on-site at Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO).
- Voluntary membership covers two years, renewable for subsequent two-year periods.
- If no DCO exists in the host country, payments may be accepted by OWWA Regional Welfare Offices near family members of the OFW, pending compliance with documentary requirements.
- Submission of machine copy of Philippine passport used during last departure, with immigration departure and arrival stamps from the Philippines and host country, is mandatory.
Repealing Clause
- All previous issuances or parts inconsistent with this Memorandum of Instructions are repealed or modified accordingly.