The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) has expanded the availability of its e-card application to two more locations.
In addition to OFW Lounges at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), OFWs can now apply for their e-card at the DMW Central Office and the OWWA-NCR Regional Office.
In a recent update, OWWA emphasized that the online application process has been removed. Under the new process, OFWs can immediately receive their e-card once they complete the application in person.
“Dahil iba na ang proseso ng pagkuha ng ating OWWA E-CARD, wala na tayong online application. Ang proseso kasi ng ating pagkuha ng e-card ay as soon as nag-apply ka, makukuha mo rin agad,” OWWA said in a social media post.
OFWs can apply for their e-card at the following locations:
OFW Lounge, NAIA Terminals 1 and 3
Weekdays: 6 AM to 10 PM
Weekends: 8 AM to 5 PM
DMW Central Office (Blas F. Ople Building, EDSA corner Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong)
Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
OWWA-NCR Regional Office (139 Sen. Gil Puyat Ave., Pasay City)
Monday to Friday: 8 AM to 5 PM
The application process requires filling out a form, taking a photo, and electronically signing the form.
OWWA has also announced that it is working to expand the availability of the e-card application to more regional offices and overseas locations.
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