DMW-ADVISORY-38-2025 — Implementation and Use of OFW Pass

Republic of the Philippines Bepartment of Aliarant Morkers

Blas F. Ople Building, Ortigas Avenue cor. EDSA, Mandaluyong City 1550 AHANANNGOEW Website: www.dmw aovr 355 , 8822 1159, 8724 3665

ADVISORY NO.3 8 Series of 2025

IMPLEMENTATION AND USE OF OFW TRAVEL PASS

streamline overseas deployment processes and enhance welfare and protection about the proper use and implementation of the OFW Travel Pass, which can be measures for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), all relevant parties are hereby informed In line with the Department's digitalization initiatives and ongoing efforts to

accessed through the eGovPH super application.

I COVERAGE

Manggagawa), including those who obtained OEC Exemptions through DMW online systems. The OFW Pass will initially cover all rehire or returning workers (Balik-

I MECHANICS OF IMPLEMENTATION

1. Downloading and Registration

The OFW must first download the eGovPH app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app is free and requires user verification before access.

2. Accessing the OFW Travel Pass

After successfully registering on the eGovPH app, the user can go to the National Government Agencies (NGA) section and select the Department of Migrant

OFW Travel Pass. Workers (DMW) tab to access the Balik-Manggagawa service and generate an

3. System-Generated Issuance

The application will automatically generate a Travel Pass for OFWs with active and existing contracts in the system.

For workers with expired contracts, the system will prompt the user to update their employer and jobsite information.

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4. Validation of Employment Status

employer and destination country. A Travel Pass will only be issued to workers who are returning to the same

at the nearest DMW Regional Office or Migrant Workers Office Workers who change their employer and/or jobsite will automatically be referred by the application to the DMW Online Systems for scheduled in-person processing

I OFW TRAVEL PASS FEATURES

1. Validity

The Pass is valid for ninety (90) days from its issuance date and can be voided or

the system. renewed by the worker at any time, without needing to file a service ticket through

2. QR Code and Status Monitoring

available on the Department's official website. The Pass also uses a color-coding scheme to indicate its status, as follows: Each Travel Pass includes a QR Code that can be verified using the scanner

Green -- Active Gray -- Pass not yet generated or has been voided

Amber -- Expiring Red -- Expired Blue-Used

3. Secured and Safer Transaction

verification system that ensures only legitimate workers can access and obtain the improved safety, security, and reliability because of its advanced identity Securing an OFW Travel Pass through the eGovPH Super application offers

pass.

4. Inter-Agency Connectivity

System. This safeguards sensitive personal and employment data and ensures All records generated through the application are securely transmitted electronically to the Bureau of Immigration (Bl) and the eTravel Information

these records can be used as official references during deployment processing and for issuing the eTravel Pass.

CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED By: DMW General Services Division on November 28, 2025

N CONTINUOUS USE OF DMW ONLINE SERVICES

to handle applications outside the scope of the OFW Travel Pass system. This The DMW Online Services will stay accessible on the Department's official website

guarantees continued access to essential services for worker categories and transaction types that require separate review, processing, or paperwork.

V. TRAVEL TAX AND TERMINAL FEE EXEMPTION

claiming travel tax and terminal fee exemptions and must be accepted by airlines and The OFW Travel Pass will serve as additional proof of overseas employment for

airport service counters.

those temporarily or manually issued by the Migrant Workers Airport Assistance Center proof of overseas employment. (MWAAC), will continue to be recognized as valid exit clearances and accepted as official Printed OFW Passes issued through existing DMW Online Services, including

it for all airline and airport-related transactions. To support this, the Department, through the Management Information Technology Services (MITS), will deploy a dedicated QR of OFW Travel Pass usage. agencies to provide full assistance to OFWs using the OFW Travel Pass and to recognize reader and reporting system to facilitate the verification, documentation, and monitoring The Department enjoins all airlines, airport authorities, and relevant government

V OFW SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE

Pass, OFWs can get assistance via email at [email protected] or by calling us To ensure a smooth implementation and uninterrupted access to the OFW Travel

at the following phone numbers: (0630) 8721-9496 or (063)8727-7778.

For information and strict compliance.

HANS LEO`J. CACDAC Secretary

November 2025

CONTROLLED AND DISSEMINATED By: DMW General Services Division on November 28, 2025