The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has started activating its Mobile App-OFW pass after its launch on Friday in ceremonies led by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
The app became accessible in the Philippines on the same day of its launch last Friday (July 21, 2023).
Mobile App-OFW Pass is available for download in Google Play for Android devices and in Apple Store for devices using IOS on these dates in these 10 countries that host overseas Filipino workers (OFW):
July 23–Saudi Arabia, Singapore, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong
July 24–Qatar, Malaysia, Oman, Japan, Taiwan and United Kingdom
The app allows OFWs to obtain OFW Pass online with these requirements per country:
Saudi Arabia—visa, ID card
UAE—residence card
Singapore—employment card, ID card
Hong Kong—ID card, permanent ID card
Qatar—residence permit, visa
Malaysia—ID card, permanent residenxe card
Oman—ID card, residence card
Japan—ID card, Mu number card, residence card, visa
Taiwan—alien resident card, residence card
UK—application registration card, residence permit, visa
The DMW also asked OFWs to watch out for further advisories about the use of the DMW Mobile App to obtain an OFW Pass.