How to Get an OEC in Dubai

Just like any Filipino abroad who wish to go home for vacation and visit families, overseas Filipino workers (OFW) based in Dubai need to present Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) to avail of exemption from paying travel taxes at the airport.

OFWs can also apply for OEC online and print at the comfort of their own premises without going to the consulate and be part of a long line. However, for the sake of those who wish to transact their OEC application at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, below are the procedures.

Who can apply for an OEC?

A. OWWA Member with expired membership OR first-time OWWA applicant:
Fill up the following forms:

• OWWA membership
• OEC
• Pag-IBIG

B. OWWA Member with active (not expired) membership:
Fill up the following forms:

• OEC
• Pag-IBIG

If you work as a Household Service Worker

• OEC
• Pag-IBIG
  
• Submit the following:
• • Immigration Contract (original) of the worker with two (2) xerox copies;
  • Original passport of the worker
  • Passport copy of the sponsor and the worker – two (2) xerox copies;
  • Residence Visa copy of the worker – two (2) xerox copies;
  • If the sponsor is nonlocal, she should include two (2) sponsor’s residence visa copy
  • Download the following two forms below and to be filled up by the sponsor and sign: Affidavit of Undertaking of Sponsor and Information Sheet of Sponsor

Prepare the fees
OEC : AED 10.00
OWWA Membership : AED 92.00

Proceed to POLO Dubai and get your client number:

CONSULATE GENERAL OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Al Qusais 3 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
P.O. Box 94778

Tel. No. + 971 4 2207100
Fax No. + 971 4 2207800