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3 Steps on How to Apply for iDOLE ID
An iDOLE ID is an identification and verification tool intended to provide overseas Filipino workers the convenience when interacting with government agencies, securing benefits and other labor-related transactions.
With database...
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What are the fees in securing the POEA travel exit clearance?
The prescribed fees are:
1. P 100.00 – POEA Processing Fee
2. P 900.00 – Philhealth Premium (payment valid for one year)
3. US$ 25.00 or its...
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How long does it take to secure a 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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What are the requirements for reduced travel tax for OFW dependents?
a. Certified copy of POEA Travel Exit Clearance (Overseas Employment Certificate, E-Receipt)
b. Passport of dependent;
c. Original marriage contract (for legitimate spouse)
d. Original birth certificate...
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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...
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How to apply for 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,...
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What documents should OFWs 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...