Purpose/Nature of OEC

• An exit permit/employment certificate issued to OFWs which should be presented to the Immigration counter at the airport prior to departure from the Philippines.
• Proof of payment that a worker has been duly documented by the POEA and has paid the processing fee and OWWA membership contribution.
• Entitles a worker to travel tax exemption and free terminal fee.
• Valid for sixty (60) days only from the date of issuance.

Who are entitled to OEC

• OFWs who are on vacation and returning to the same Employer in Uk/Ireland
• Undocumented OFWs (tourists, dependents, students, businessmen) who have found work and have partially served his/her employer in UK/Ireland

Documentary Requirements

The following must be presented/submitted to the Office of the Labor Attache, Philippine Embassy, London:

• Original Passport with valid re-entry visa/work permit (with photo copy)
• Duly accomplished OFW Information Sheet (form available at the Office of the Labor Attache, Philippine Embassy or visit the Forms section of this website)
• Proof of valid OWWA membership
• Copy of Employment contract/Employer’s certification (for new registrants/undocumented workers)

Fee

• Two pounds (£2.00)