{"id":3357,"date":"2024-02-13T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T15:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/?p=3357"},"modified":"2024-02-26T16:15:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T16:15:48","slug":"how-to-apply-owwa-membership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/how-to-apply-owwa-membership\/","title":{"rendered":"How to apply for an OWWA membership"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707318765214\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Filipino automatically gains an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when they become an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and submit their contract to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707318780018\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>However, their membership is only valid for a certain amount of time. This means they must renew their membership after it expires to avoid being classified as inactive.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707318788877\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Additionally, some OFWs find work while already abroad and must process their OWWA requirements outside the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707318799708\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>So how do they do this?<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707318811776\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>If you are an OFW looking to renew your OWWA membership or are applying for the first time, then you may already know it can be a confusing process if you are unfamiliar with the steps.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707318824577\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Luckily, we\u2019ve done the research for you and have written them down for you here.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707318839411\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p>Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What is OWWA?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707399941625\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-what-is-owa-2.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"A magnifying glass over the OWWA logo\" title=\"What is OWWA\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-what-is-owa-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-what-is-owa-2-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-what-is-owa-2-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707318928635\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA stands for Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. They are the Philippine government agency in charge of securing the well-being of OFWs and their families.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707828507604\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Under the DMW, OWWA has the following tasks:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707828570071\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Running programs that promote the well-being of OFWs and their families<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This includes pre-employment seminars for prospective OFWs, professional development seminars for OFW family members, and repatriation programs for OFWs in distress.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Managing the OWWA fund \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their job is to keep the fund in the black, so it can go back to helping Filipinos abroad.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Implementing laws and ratified international conventions relating to OFWs \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The laws are there to protect OFWs. Consequently, the OWWA\u2019s job is to enforce these rules to keep you and your right to make a living safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How much does an OWWA membership cost?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707401552949\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-dolla.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"How much does an OWWA membership cost?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-dolla.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-dolla-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-dolla-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707402315354\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> costs US $25.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707402324720\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After an OFW has paid for their membership, it is valid for two years regardless of the duration of their contract or any changes in their job or employer.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707402336054\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While OFWs automatically become OWWA members once they process their employment contract with the DMW, Filipinos who find work while they are tourists in another country may still apply for a membership at the nearest Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707402346156\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being an OWWA member gives OFWs a support network they can turn to in challenging times or emergencies, so it is important to get a membership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Why should I join OWWA?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707812350617\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-why-should-i-join_.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"A woman wondering why she should apply for an OWWA membership\" title=\"Why should I join OWWA?\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-why-should-i-join_.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-why-should-i-join_-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-why-should-i-join_-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707812368864\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are benefits to having an active <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including education and funding. These perks are divided among these four categories:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Social benefits<\/h4>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707812533547\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-social-benefits-feb-8_.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Imagery representing OWWA social benefits in the Philippines\" title=\"OWWA Social Benefits\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-social-benefits-feb-8_.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-social-benefits-feb-8_-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-social-benefits-feb-8_-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707812517987\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA\u2019s social benefits cover an OFW during the most challenging situations in their life, including times of illness, injury, and tragedy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707829014948\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Active OWWA members can approach the OWWA for help if they are injured while working abroad. Moreover, for those who have lost an OFW family member, the OWWA is available to provide financial aid for the bereaved.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707828978146\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You may also use your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to seek financial assistance for your medical bills in case you must be hospitalised due to an illness abroad or in the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Education and training<\/h4>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707812785644\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-training-feb-8_.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration featuring a university and training centres\" title=\"Education and Training\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-training-feb-8_.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-training-feb-8_-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-training-feb-8_-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707812807960\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFWs and their family members are eligible to undergo professional training with help from OWWA.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707812820379\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With an OWWA scholarship, an OFW or their loved one could:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707812839968\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upgrade their seafarer\u2019s skills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Complete a course from the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate from college<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707812853412\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA members and their families may also go to their nearest OWWA Regional Welfare Office to learn the latest information technology skills or to seek financial assistance to open a small business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Reintegration<\/h4>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707813041738\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-reintegration-feb-8_.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration representing reintegration\" title=\"Reintegration\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-reintegration-feb-8_.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-reintegration-feb-8_-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-reintegration-feb-8_-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707813082871\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some OFWs return to the Philippines with dreams of starting their own business. With an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, they can do just that.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707813117618\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Through OWWA\u2019s reintegration programs, repatriated OFWs can apply for a grant of \u20b120,000 to start a small business.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707813143650\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may also apply for an <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/owwa-loan-what-it-is-and-how-to-get-it\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA Loan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to start a business with at least\u00a0 \u20b1100,000.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Repatriation<\/h4>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707814088885\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-repat-feb-8_.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration representing repatriation\" title=\"Repatriation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-repat-feb-8_.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-repat-feb-8_-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-repat-feb-8_-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707814111452\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFWs who find themselves in the middle of conflicts or natural disasters can come home with the help of OWWA. Through their repatriation program, the agency reunites OFWs with their families by ensuring they have a way home, shelter, and psycho-social support.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707814144520\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are in need of assistance, click <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owwa.gov.ph\/?page_id=4172\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find your nearest OWWA office.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Am I eligible for an OWWA membership?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707822534472\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-eligable-2.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration of a man eligible for an OWWA membership\" title=\"Am I  eligible for an OWWA membership\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-eligable-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-eligable-2-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-eligable-2-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822557107\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are eligible for an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if you meet the following criteria:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822574413\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are of legal age<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a legitimate employment contract processed by the DMW<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have a valid visa and work permit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are legally employed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You are a Filipino citizen<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is due for renewal<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >What are the steps to getting an OWWA membership?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707822710489\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-steps-to-getting-owwa-feb-8_.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"A checklist of OWWA membership requirements\" title=\"Steps to getting OWWA membership\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-steps-to-getting-owwa-feb-8_.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-steps-to-getting-owwa-feb-8_-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-steps-to-getting-owwa-feb-8_-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822739638\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meeting all the requirements of being an OFW may seem like an arduous process but know that this is all for your safety.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822760952\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And once you are familiar with the procedure, you can cut it to smaller, more manageable steps.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822772368\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the following section, let us break these steps down for you.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >The documents<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822840306\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An eligible applicant seeking an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must first prepare their documents, so check your files and gather the following records:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822927401\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fully accomplished <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/owwa.gov.ph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/OWWA-OFW-INFORMATION-SHEET.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>OWWA Information Sheet<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your valid <\/span><b>Philippine passport<\/b><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><b>residence or work permit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from your host country<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Proof of employment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as your employment contract, a recent pay slip, or a certificate of employment<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822950666\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filipinos with dual citizenship must also prepare their Certificate of Oath and the corresponding identification page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h4 style=\"font-size: 22px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >The membership procedure<\/h4>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707822999002\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your documents at the ready, follow this step-by-step procedure to availing your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Note that this are general guidelines, so do check with your nearest POLO-OWWA Office for their country-specific guidelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823033676\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scan your OWWA Information Sheet and required documents.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email these scans to your nearest POLO-OWWA Office for evaluation.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once approved, you will receive an email notification to pay your membership dues. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only pay your dues once you have received this official confirmation.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow your POLO-OWWA\u2019s payment procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Await an email confirming your payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receive your official receipt in person or via email.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823047277\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once your payment has been confirmed, you are officially an active OWWA member for another two years.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Can I check my OWWA membership status online?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707823161565\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-status-online-feb-8_.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration of a checklist and a laptop\" title=\"OWWA status online\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-status-online-feb-8_.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-status-online-feb-8_-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-status-online-feb-8_-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823313367\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you can check your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> status via the OWWA Mobile App, available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.owwamobileappv2&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/rw\/app\/owwa-mobile\/id6457205556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823324636\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you open an account on the app, all you will need to do is click the Information tab to see your membership status. Then, you can check on this tab regularly to ensure you pay your membership dues on time.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823502643\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The OWWA Mobile App is also a way for OFWs like you to:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823522312\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Store your employment contract and passport information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access OWAA directories and guidelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> fee via Landbank, OFBank, Bancnet-affiliated partners, cash payment centres, and other partner banks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823549274\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will receive an email with your official receipt whenever you successfully pay your membership fee using the app.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 26px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >How do I send money to the Philippines?<\/h3>\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1707823653060\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-dolla-1.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"An illustration of dollar bills\" title=\"How to send money to the philippines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-dolla-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-dolla-1-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/OWWA-dolla-1-768x461.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823752672\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OWWA membership<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you are ready to venture out into the world as an OFW.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823773782\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While you are out adjusting to your new environment and earning for your family, use these articles as your guide:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823802329\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/what-is-culture-shock\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adjusting to culture shock<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/understanding-exchange-rates\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding exchange rates<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/5-money-management-tips-for-ofws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing your money as an OFW<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/types-of-investments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Investing money as an OFW<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/blog\/finance\/10-online-scams-ofws-should-know\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoiding financial scams<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823816001\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And when it comes to sending money to the Philippines, use Kabayan Remit.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823855080\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its bank-level security features, Kabayan Remit is a money transfer app that keeps your funds safe as it makes its way to your loved ones back home.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823867999\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can send money to the Philippines with these three easy steps:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"font-size: 20px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading\" >Send money to the Philippines in three easy steps<\/h5>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823887233\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in to Kabayan Remit using your phone or desktop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type in your beneficiaries\u2019 details and mobile numbers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click \u201cSend Money\u201d and start sending money to the Philippines.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823900023\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the delivery method you choose, your family can receive your funds through these three options:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823933004\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Banks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Kabayan Remit can send your funds to major banks in the Philippines, like Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI), Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC), and Metrobank.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Mobile wallets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 If your loved ones prefer GCash or Maya, we can send your funds there too.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cash<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Your family can collect your funds in cash when they visit LBC, Palawan Pawnshop, M Lhuillier, or Cebuana Lhuillier.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823945826\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also pay your bills and Philippine government contributions from the comfort of your own phone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707823973924\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using Kabayan Remit, you can:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707824003680\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay your SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contributions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay your monthly insurance premiums from brands like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aia.com.ph\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIA Philippines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (formerly Philam Insurance) and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunlifegrepa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sun Life Grepa Financial<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (formerly Grepalife).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay for your real estate investments in developments by Aboitzland, Crown Asia, DMCI Homes, Megaworld, Vista Residences, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707824023124\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OFWs sending family members to school may also use our money transfer app to pay tuition in:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707824046858\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">De La Salle Lipa<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mapua Institute of Technology<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sienna College of Taytay.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707834471547\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enjoy the convenience and security of our money transfer service, <a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/download-our-app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download our app<\/a> today and open a free Kabayan Remit account.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1707824087420\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can also learn more about our services by visiting our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or talking with our 24\/7 bilingual customer support service <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/kabayanremit.com\/customer-support\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Filipino automatically gains an OWWA membership when they become an overseas Filipino worker (OFW) and submit their contract to the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) for evaluation. 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