Complete downloadable checklist of all documents needed for overseas employment
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Valid for at least 6 months from deployment date
Required: 3 photocopies
Note: Check expiry date. Apply for renewal if needed (45 days processing)
Original PSA-issued copy
Required: 3 certified copies
Note: Must be PSA copy (not NSO or local civil registry)
Valid NBI clearance
Required: 2 photocopies
Note: Valid for 6 months. Apply online at nbi-clearance.com
From local police station
Required: 2 photocopies
Note: Valid for 6 months
At least 2 government-issued IDs
Required: 3 photocopies of each
Note: UMID, Driver's License, Postal ID, SSS ID, etc.
PSA-issued marriage certificate
Required: 3 certified copies
Note: Required for married applicants
Notarized spousal consent letter
Required: 2 photocopies
Note: Template provided by agency
PSA copy for each child
Required: 2 copies each
Note: For beneficiary purposes
Original or certified true copy
Required: 3 photocopies
Note: High school or college diploma
Official transcript
Required: 3 photocopies
Note: For professional positions
TESDA, NCII, or other certificates
Required: 3 photocopies
Note: For skilled workers (e.g., caregiver, welder)
Valid professional license
Required: 3 photocopies
Note: For nurses, engineers, etc. Must be updated
Certificate from previous employers
Required: 3 photocopies each
Note: Include job description and duration
Updated comprehensive CV
Required: 5 copies
Note: Tailor to job applied for
From DMW/POEA-accredited clinic
Required: Original + 2 copies
Note: Valid for 6 months. Schedule after job offer
Digital copy from accredited facility
Required: 1 CD + report
Note: Part of medical exam
COVID-19, Yellow Fever, etc.
Required: 2 photocopies
Note: Depends on destination country
Signed employment contract
Required: Original + 3 copies
Note: Review thoroughly before signing
Valid work visa for destination country
Required: 2 photocopies
Note: Processed by agency/employer
From DMW/POEA
Required: 1 original
Note: Obtained after contract verification
Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar certificate
Required: 1 original
Note: Mandatory before OEC
Receipt of payment (USD $25)
Required: 2 photocopies
Note: Valid for 2 years
For SSS coverage abroad
Required: 1 original
Note: From SSS office
Member Data Form
Required: 1 original
Note: Update info before leaving
Member Data Record
Required: 1 original
Note: Ensure active membership
E-ticket or confirmed booking
Required: 2 printed copies
Note: Usually provided by employer
Coverage for deployment
Required: 1 original policy
Note: Some agencies provide this
Regular: 12-15 business days
Expedited: 6 business days
With no hit: Same day
With hit: 1-3 weeks
Online: 3-7 business days
Walk-in: Same day to 3 days
Results: 3-5 business days
Valid for 6 months
PSA Documents (Birth, Marriage)
Online: psahelpline.ph | Walk-in: Any PSA Serbilis outlet or SM Business Center
NBI Clearance
Online: clearance.nbi.gov.ph | Walk-in: Any NBI branch
Passport
Online appointment: passport.gov.ph | DFA offices nationwide
Medical Exam
DMW-accredited clinics only (list provided by agency)
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