OFWs on vacation can now get exit clearance online


Posted at 10/17/2014 3:24 PM | Updated as of 10/17/2014 3:24 PM
MANILA - Vacationing overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) can now go online to get an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) or exit clearance, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) said.
POEA Administrator Hans Leo Cacdac said the Balik-Manggagawa Online Processing (BM Online)  was officially launched Thursday to spare OFWs of long queues as well as speed up the process for the convenience of the vacationing worker.
“With the new system, a returning OFW can now apply online for the OEC and have the approved OEC printed by him/her anywhere, anytime," Cacdac said.
He added that with the existing database sharing with the Bureau of Immigration, the updated information of OFWs who have successfully secured their OEC using the system will be automatically shared with the Bureau.
"This facilitates the validation by the immigration officers at the airport of the OEC being presented by the bearer,” said Cacdac.
Cacdac said BM Online is available only for workers on vacation, rehired, or returning to the same employer, and with existing record in the POEA database.
A Balik-Manggagawa or returning worker who does not meet the criteria will be redirected to the BM Appointment page for regular processing of OEC on a chosen date and time and preferred processing site of the worker.
Workers using the system will have to pay P100 for processing fee and P19.50 for e-payment service fee.
The system is now available at bmonline.poea.gov.ph. and can likewise be accessed through the POEA website.

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