How to Renew OWWA Membership in Washington DC, United States

Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) must participate in the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). All OWWA members are covered by life insurance and other social benefits provided by the organization. The cost of membership is $25 USD, and it must be renewed every two years. In case you are wondering how you can register in OWWA as a Filipino in the United States, please follow the steps outlined below.

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The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in the USA is located in POLO-Washington DC.

OFWs should make sure to value their membership in OWWA. After all, this is a form of insurance for its members that comes at an affordable rate. To avoid losing your benefits, renew your OWWA membership as soon as possible. Having this insurance policy as an OFW helps you especially in times of crisis and challenges.

Amount of Contribution

The membership contribution is Twenty-Five US Dollars ($25 USD).

Membership Validity

Membership is valid for two (2) years for each contribution, regardless of the length of the contract, change in employer, location of employment, or recruitment agency. If proof of employment is provided, OWWA membership will need to be renewed.

Membership/Renewal Requirements

Please be guided on the document requirements listed below on how you can renew and register in OWWA

• Completed OFW Information Sheet
• Copy of your Philippine passport (with your photo and personal information)
• Proof of employment, such as a work contract/permit, an employment offer, a pay stub, a company/certificate employers of employment, a company identification card, or other applicable evidence of employment.
• $25 USD membership fee. Only US Money Orders or US Bank Drafts payable to “OWWA” are accepted as non-cash payments. Payment via personnel check or credit/debit card is not accepted.

Reminder: There are a few ways to renew your membership in Washington, D.C., United States of America. The first is by email, and the second is by regular mail. If the POLO-OWWA office in Washington DC is open to accept walk-ins, you may also process the renewal on-site.

How to Register OWWA Membership in USA via E-mail

Here are the steps on how to renew/register OWWA in the USA via email process:

Step 1: Download the OWWA/OFW Information Sheet and fill it out.

Step 2: Scan your completed requirements.

Step 3: Double-check that the scanned document is crystal clear.

Step 4: Send your requirements to washington@owwa.gov.ph.

Step 5: Send a screenshot of the payment receipt to OWWA’s email.

Step 7: Your Official Receipt will be emailed to you once they have received a copy of your payment screenshot.

Step 8: The Philippine Embassy in Washington D. C., U.S.A. has the original OWWA Official Receipt. Simply notify the OWWA ahead of time so that an appointment can be made for you.

How to Pay OWWA Membership in Washington D.C., U.S.A. via On-Site Processing

If the POLO office in Washington DC is open, and if there is an available On-site processing, please check the following procedure to register in OWWA on-site:

Step 1: Present the document requirements to the OWWA counter.

Step 2: Pay the OWWA fee.

Step 3: Get your OWWA receipt.

How to Renew OWWA Membership in Washington D.C., U.S.A. via Regular Mail

Here are the steps on how to renew/register OWWA in the USA via regular mail process:

Step 1: Download the OWWA/OFW Information Sheet and fill it out.

Step 2: Photocopy your completed requirements.

Step 3: Double-check the document.

Step 4: The return envelope must be self-addressed, stamped, and prepaid.

Step 5: Send your requirements to the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO), Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20036.

Note: It is much faster and more convenient if you just process the OWWA membership via email procedure.

Important Reminders

Here are some guidelines and tips about the process of OWWA renewal in the USA.

• Please double-check that your requirements are accurate and complete. Requirements that are not full will not be handled.
• Non-cash payments are only accepted in the form of a US Money Order or a US Bank Draft made payable to “OWWA.”
• Payment by personnel check or credit/debit card is not accepted.
• For more information, see the Washington D.C., U.S.A. Embassy, and Facebook Page
• After three (3) months of membership, new OWWA members are entitled to participate in OWWA’s regular activities and services, as well as special programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some common questions and answers when you process your OWWA account membership at POLO-Washington.

1. Can I directly go to the OWWA-Washington D.C., U.S.A. Office?

It is best to process the transaction for OWWA renewal by sending them an email with the requirements. You may visit the POLO office if it is open, present the document requirements and pay the fee.

2. I have a few more questions; who should I contact?

Concerns can be sent directly to the OWWA-Washington Office via email.

3. How much does the OWWA membership fee cost?

The membership contribution is Twenty-Five US Dollars ($25 USD).

Summary

It is important that you keep your OWWA account active to maintain the maximum benefits you can get as a member. We hope this guide has helped you understand the process of how you can register in OWWA for your membership. Don’t take this for granted as this is already a form of insurance where you can avail of many projects for yourself as well as your dependents.

As an OFW based in the United States of America, please follow the guidelines currently put in place on how you can keep your OWWA membership active. You may also renew your OWWA by registering in the OWWA Mobile App.

Workers in the USA may also renew their OWWA membership by having their family members in the Philippines submit the document requirements to the nearest OWWA Regional Welfare office.

Contact Information

POLO-OWWA Washington DC, USA
Address: 1600 Massachusetts Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036
Telephone Number:  +1 (202)-467-9426
Email: laborofficewdc@gmail.com, wdcpolousa@gmail.com, washington@owwa.gov.ph
Website: https://polowashingtondc.dole.gov.ph/
Facebook Pages: https://www.facebook.com/polo.wdc,
https://www.facebook.com/POLO-Washington-DC-1730811803835481/
PH Embassy in USA FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/PHinUSA/

Google Map Location

Below is the map guide location of the POLO-OWWA office in Washington DC, United States of America for your reference. This is also the location of the Embassy of the Philippines in the USA.