OEC Australia Application Requirements

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OEC means Overseas Employment Certificate and it is an important document for Filipinos carrying our jobs abroad or returning to Philippines. In this article, we will know about OEC Australia Application Requirements and Application Process

*How To Apply For OEC in Polo Australia*

What is OEC Certificate ( Balik Manggagawa ) in Australia ?
Validity of OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate)

Qualifications to Apply for OEC Australia
How much does it cost for OEC Australia Application
What are OEC Australia requirements at POLO Canberra

How to Apply for Australia OEC at POLO – Canberra
Scheduling OEC Australia appointment online
Scheduling OEC Australia appointment Offline

Check OEC Exemption eligibility in Australia
Requirements to avail OEC reduced travel tax for OFW dependents
POLO – Canberra Office Contact details

What is OEC Certificate ( Balik Manggagawa ) in Australia ?

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration’s (POEA) rules and regulations require the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) to ensure the protection and proper documentation of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).

The Balik Manggagawa employee who obtained OEC will be exempt from airport terminal fees and travel taxes at any Philippine airport.

Validity of OEC (Overseas Employment Certificate)

The Overseas Employment Certificate, OEC is valid for 60 days (Sixty days)

Qualifications to Apply for OEC Australia

OFWs returning to Australia after a leave or vacation to work for the same employer.
OFWs who are returning to/joining the same employer after being transferred to another job site.
Tourists, Businessmen, OFW Dependents, Students, and other undocumented OFWs who worked for their employers part-time.

How much does it cost for OEC Australia Application

There are two types of fees that is applicable to apply for OEC Australia

$5 for OEC processing fee
$18 for verification of employment contract (if applicable)

PLEASE NOTE:

Money order in the name of the Philippine Embassy in Australia
Please do not send a single $23 money order. These are two separate government accounts that are not transferable.

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What are OEC Australia requirements at POLO Canberra

A Copy of your Passport
A Copy of your working visa
The Employment Contract

Accomplished OFW Information Sheet
A Self-addressed envelope, preferably Express Post

Four (4) copies of Overseas Employment Certificate, OEC

Verified Contract (if applicable)
Official Receipt of the OEC
Official Receipt of the verification of contract (if applicable)

How to Apply for Australia OEC at POLO – Canberra

You can apply for OEC, Overseas Employment Certificate in Australia in two ways, online and offline.

You can schedule an appointment for OEC at POLO Canberra online or offline

Scheduling OEC Australia appointment online

Online processing can make the OEC application process easier. The POEA Online Processing System for Balik Manggagawa can be used to obtain an OEC (POPS-BaM).

If you have a previous record in the POEA database, the system will determine whether you are eligible for an OEC.

You can schedule OEC Australia appointment online by following the steps below

Open Browser and go to Department of Migrant Workers Online Services Portal, https://onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph/OnlineServices/POEAOnline.aspx

Come of e-Registration section and click on “Let’s Go!”
Click on “Register” for new users ( just log in if you already have an account ) and click “I accept the terms of use.”
Fill and Submit the required information like First Name, Last Name etc… and Click on Register

A message will display indicating that your registration was “Successful”
Once the registration is successful, open your inbox of your registered email, you should have received an email with the temporary password for your account
Go to Department of Migrant Workers Online Services Portal again and login using your email and temporary password

Now change the password for your account and go to “My profile” and update your profile details
After updating the profile details, add your Profile Picture, Passport, Identification and Beneficiary.

OEC Australia POEA Online Service website

Visit the Department of Migrant Workers Online Services Portal and login to your your POPS-BaM account

Tap on “Balik-Manggagawa,” located at your top right-hand side.
Enter your flight details and click “Enter”
You will be asked if you are returning BM to the same employer. If yes, you can print your OEC, if no, proceed to next step.

Complete your contract details with true and correct information to the best of your knowledge
Click on “Submit” and select POLO
Choose an available schedule for Appointment and proceed to print your appointment.

Scheduling OEC Australia appointment Offline

If you would like to schedule an appointment for OEC Australia offline, you can do so by sending the required documents to the Philippine Embassy, address given below :

Atty. Rodolfo M. Sabulao
Labor Attache II

Philippine Embassy, 1 Moonah Place, Yarralumla, A.C.T. 2600, Australia

After you post the required documents to the above address, please wait for up to seven (7) working days from the day you sent them the post for a reply.

Check OEC Exemption eligibility in Australia

To check if you are eligible for OEC Exemption in Australia, follow these steps

Login to your POPS-BaM account at Department of Migrant Workers Online Services Portal
Enter your most recent OEC number to check the records
If your record is found, make necessary updates like Beneficiaries and Contract Particulars as needed along with your Personal Data if any.

Click on Acquire OEC or Exemption to evaluate your exemption online. Put the date of your trip in and make sure you’re going back to the same employer and job site.
The system will display a confirmation message noting that you are no longer necessary to secure the OEC or pay the processing fee if you return to the same employment and workplace. Otherwise, the Appointment Page will be displayed. For the application of your OEC, select the POEA office of your choice.