Membership in Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) is mandatory for all overseas Filipino workers (OFWs). All OWWA members are covered by life insurance and other social benefits implemented by OWWA.
The On-Site Membership Program is an enrolment or registration scheme for OFWs who are in the work destinations. It shall cover the following:
- OFWs whose OWWA membership had expired; and
- OFWs who enroll as first-time members, provided they are gainfully employed overseas at the time of registration.
The following are the requirements for OWWA enrolment/registration:
- Copy of passport (page showing photo and personal data)
- Proof of employment such as work contract/permit, employment offer, pay slip, certificate of employment from the company/employer, company identification card, and/or other relevant evidence of employment;
- Accomplished OFW Information Sheet (download here); and
- US$25 membership fee.
OWWA enrolment/registration may be done personally at the OWWA Milan at Philippine Consulate General, Milan, Italy. Migrant Workers Office. Viale Stelvio 71-Via Bernina 18, 20159 Milan, Italy. You may also inquire via hotline at +39 (02) 6680-5954 / +39 375 6762592 or email at owwa_milan@yahoo.com.