How to Process POEA for Japan bound OFW

You just obtain your Japanese Working Visa and excited to fly to Japan. Wait you are not done yet. One must be a registered OFW first through POEA before going to Japan. You are in the right site if you are looking for step by step guide.

Note: Based on my personal experience and this guide is intended for Name hire ( Skilled/ Professional Worker)

Document Collection

1. Passport with validity of not less than 6 months from the intended date of departure.
2. Valid Japanese Working Visa
3. Employment Contract or Offer of Employment ( Must be Verified by POLO in Phil Embassy in Tokyo)
4. Copy of Diploma, Employment Certificate, and Training Certificates ( If applicable)
5. Valid Medical Certificate from DOH- Accredited Clinic authorized to conduct medical exam for OFW.
6. Pre Departure Orientation and Seminar Certificate by OWWA ( Note: You need to schedule this once done with pre assessment)

You need to photocopy all these documents (before submission)

 

POEA Process

1. Obtain the number from the guard at the POEA entrance then proceed to 2nd Floor ( Name hire Section)
2. Once your number called submit all the documents at the window and wait for their instruction.
3. When called proceed to the window where your documents are evaluated. If everything is complete they will asked you to comply following below.
   • Medical Referral to DOH- POEA Accredited Clinics | Take Medical Exam
   • PDOS Referral ( seminar, check schedule at Commission on Filipino Overseas) Note: Japan and other Asian countries | Monday- Thursday  2- 4PM|Registration Fee 400 Pesos
   • OFW Information Sheet to be filled
   • Submitted documents returned with checklist / claim stub of requirements
4. Once done with PDOS and assumed done with Medical Exam. Go back to Window 9 or where skilled/ professional booth and submit verified documents. Then receive Order of Payment
5. Proceed to Window 8 for the release of original documents
6. Go to Window 1 at the ground floor for assessment of payment
7. Receive E-receipt which serves as your OEC

Fees

100 USD ( Philippine Peso Equivalent) – POEA Processing Fee

25 USD ( Philippine Peso Equivalent) – OWWA Membership

2400 Pesos – Philhealth ( 1 year Coverage)

UPDATE: August 24, 2017 – Offer Letter/Contract  must be POLO Certified in Phil Embassy in Tokyo

Hope this guide helps you to process your POEA.