OWWA is a membership agency attached to the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). It was primarily created with a mandate to protect the rights and welfare of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their dependents. Needless to say, the OWWA offices abroad were set up to help the agency carry out its mandate and reach as many of its members as possible.
Also Read: Complete List of OWWA Offices in the Philippines
If you are an OFW and you want to know the location of the OWWA offices while abroad, please see the details we’ve listed below. You may need to renew your OWWA membership or apply for the programs and services by OWWA. Whatever is your agenda in visiting the international office, you may head and contact them directly. Take note that the usual locations of these OWWA international offices are also the locations of the Philippine Embassy in that specific country, or the Philippine Consulate General office as well.
OWWA Membership and Benefits
OWWA Membership and availment of benefits require an OFW to meet any of the following criteria:
- Have valid overseas employment contracts processed at the POEA;
- Have a valid work permit and visa; or
- Have acquired regular/permanent residency status in a foreign country but retained their Filipino citizenship.
For an OFW to join, they will need to:
- Pay the OWWA membership contribution amounting to Twenty-Five US Dollars (US$25.00) or its equivalent, except for those residing in Singapore who will need to pay Thirty-Six Singaporean Dollars (SG$36.00) in contribution.
- Prepare the following documentary requirements:
– Duly accomplished OFW Membership Form
– Valid employment contract or proof of active employment (i.e.: certificate of employment, latest pay slip, etc.)
– Valid work pass (Work Permit, S-Pass, Employment Pass or Letter of Consent from MOM)
– Copy of bio page of passport
– Any other proof of employment as may be required to validate continued employment abroad (i.e.: Re-entry permit)
For more information on OWWA membership and requirements, read this article on Understanding OWWA Membership and Benefits.
OWWA Branches
With the exponential growth in the number of Filipino migrant workers, OWWA has expanded its reach and set up offices in and out of the country to ensure that it can carry out its education and assistance programs for both the OFWs and their families to its maximum potential. Naturally, having more branches also means that the services are carried out in a timely and efficient manner, regardless of which country the OWWA member is in.
For a complete guide on how to maximize such benefits, visit How to Maximize your OWWA Membership as an OFW.
To date, OWWA has set up over 30 branches in 25 different countries in Asia, Middle East, Africa, Europe, and America, in addition to the regional offices in the Philipines and online services extended via their official website.
Directory of OWWA Offices Abroad
If you are in need of OWWA Assistance and you are currently overseas, you can check out this directory location of overseas OWWA offices for their address and other contact information:
ASIA
OWWA – BRUNEI
Address: Simpang 336-17, Diplomatic Enclave, Kampong Kianggeh, Jalan Kebangsaan, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Anuar A. Ampang, Administrative Staff Katrina A. Del Valle
Email Address: brunei@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00673) 2225526
OWWA – HONGKONG-SAR
Address: Mass Mutual Tower, 33 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai, Hongkong, Hongkong-Special Administrative Region
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Virsie B. Tamayao, Administrative Staff Dioanne E. Arlan, Administrative Staff Rhona Z. Fahigal
Email Address: hongkong@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00852) 63459324
OWWA – JAPAN, Tokyo
Address: 5-15-5 Roppongi, Minato-Ku, Tokyo, 106-8537 Japan
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Amy B. Crisostomo, Administrative Staff Christelyn R. Caceres
Email Address: japan@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00813) 64410959
Hotline: (00813) 64410959
OWWA – JAPAN, Osaka
Address: 7 th floor Urban Center Midosuji, 4-3-5 Awaji-machi, Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Pilipina C. Dino, Administrative Staff Luisito A. Bianzon
Email Address: osaka@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (008170) 24474014
OWWA – MACAU – SAR
Address: Unit 1406, 14/F AIA Tower, 251-A 301, Avenida Commercial de Macau, Macau-Special Administrative Region
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Zosima Maria P. Santos, Administrative Staff Brenda D. Olinares
Email Address: macau@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00853) 66872509 (LH Bayog)
OWWA – MALAYSIA
Address: No. 1 Changkat Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Leonor C. Mabagal, Administrative Staff Jed C. Dela Cerna, Administrative Staff Brenda S. Salazar
Email Address: malaysia@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (0060) 197326516
OWWA – SINGAPORE
Address: 20 Nassim Road, Singapore 258395
OWWA Officers: Welfare Office Marivic C. Clarin
Email Address: singapore@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (0065) 67373977 loc. 106 and 134, 67327509
Fax No.: (0065) 67325789
OWWA – SOUTH KOREA
Address: 2nd Flr 5-19 Itaewon-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Ancieta G. Deuna, Administrative Staff Marivic A. Digma
Email Address: southkorea@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (008210)7358-5841
OWWA – TAIWAN – Kaohsiung
Address: 9F-3, No. 80 Grand 50 Tower. Min Tzu 1st Road, San Min District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Eduardo Y. Mendoza, Jr.
Email Address: kaohsiung@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: 00886) 988976596 (LH Huang)
Fax No.: (008867) 3980541
OWWA – TAIWAN – Taichung
Address: 20F, No. 220 Longbang Building (Building B) Sec. 2, Taiwan Boulevard, West Dsitrict, Taichung City, Taiwan
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Rosario C. Burayag
Administrative Staff Atty. Janell Serrano
Email Address: taichung@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00886) 996537732
OWWA – TAIWAN – Taipei
Address: 55 & 57 Zhouzi Street, Neihu District, Taipei City, Taiwan
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Dayang Dayang Sittie G. Jaafar, Administrative Staff Ian Aguilar
Email Address: taipei@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (008862) 26588299
Fax No.: (008862) 26589123
MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA
OWWA – BAHRAIN
Address: Villa No. 939, Road 3220, Block 334, Mahooz, Manama, Bahrain
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Redina C. Manalapaz, Administrative Staff Aprila C. Bisquera
Email Address: bahrain@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00973) 17721908
OWWA Hotline: (00973) 37214911 (AS Bisquera)
OWWA – ISRAEL
Address: 18 Rehov Bnei Dan Street 62260, Tel Aviv, Israel
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Dina C. Ponciano
Administrative Staff Antonio Sanchez
Email Address: israel@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (009723) 6022496
Fax No.: (009723) 5444584
OWWA Hotline: (00972) 503128297 (WelOf Chanco)
OWWA – JORDAN
Address: 113, Kaled Yassin AI Tahone St., AI Manadr Building, Wadi Alseer Hay AI-Diyar, Dhei Ghabar, Amman, Jordan
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Berna P. Del Castillo
Administrative Staff Rosalin Lavin
Email Address: jordan@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00962) 0788593133 (WelOf Bores)
OWWA – KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – Al Khobar (ERO)
Address: 6502 Shat Fairuz, Umm Al Hamam Al Sharqi,
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Yolanda U. Penaranda
Welfare Officer Amelito S. Adel
Administrative Staff Rocelda Galeria
Administrative Staff Jeffrey B. Signo
Email Address: alkhobar@owwa.gov.ph
OWWA Hotline: 0545664964
OWWA – KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – Jeddah
Address: 4663 Al Fajr St., Al-Rehab District 6,, Jeddah 21412 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer James B. Mendiola
Welfare Officer Marlyn E. Jamero
Welfare Officer Habib G. Malik
Welfare Officer Habib G. Malik
Administrative Staff Juvelyn C. Idul
Administrative Staff Raymund K. Leonor
Administrative Staff Laureen Musa
Email Address: jeddah@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00966) 502850944 (Riyadh – WelOf David)
OWWA Hotline: (00966) 570042744
OWWA – KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA – Riyadh and Unaizah (CRO)
Address: No. 10 Abi Al Maali Al Zaki Street, Sulaimaniyah District, Riyadh
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Mayolito B. David
Welfare Officer Benny I. Reyes
Welfare Officer Racquel L. Llagas-Kunting
Email Address: riyadh@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00966) 570042744
OWWA Hotline: (00966) 502850944 (Riyadh – WelOf David)
OWWA – KUWAIT
Address: Bldg. 816, Block 1 St. 101, Al Siddeeq Road, South Surra, State Of Kuwait
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Eduardo E. Bellido
Welfare Officer Llewelyn D. Perez
Welfare Officer Genevieve C. Aguilar-Ardiente
Administrative Staff Romanito C. Frias
Administrative Staff Maria Divina A. Motas
Administrative Staff Daylene R. Ala
Administrative Staff Louella Marie B. Calanza
Administrative Staff Samer A. Mariwa
Administrative Staff Christine C. Barbosa
Administrative Staff Richard Senerez
Email Address: kuwait@owwa.gov.ph
OWWA Hotline: +965 69944543
OWWA – LEBANON
Address: W Building, Rue Mar Geries, Hadath Baabda, Mount Lebanon, Republic of Lebanon
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Mary Catherine O. Pastor
Administrative Staff Maria Luisa S. Eddun
Email Address: lebanon@owwa.gov.ph
OWWA Hotline: (00961) 3931476 (WelOf Baban)
OWWA – LIBYA
Address: Km 7 Gargaresh Road, P.O Box 12508, Abunawas, Tripoli, Libya
Tel. No.: (0021821) 4832544; (0021891) 4837059
OWWA – OMAN
Address: Building No. 1041/1043, Way No. 3015, Al-Kharjiyad St., Shatti Al- Qurum, P.O Box 420, Postal Code 115, Madinat,Qaboos, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Aurea E. Rivero
Administrative Staff Jenevie Aguallo
Email Address: oman@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00968) 95196826 (Welof Sumalinog)
OWWA – QATAR
Address: Al Furat corner AL Qaisoum Streets, Zone 66, Onaiza Area , Al Dafna, Doha, State of Qatar
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Evelyn C. Laranang
Welfare Officer Maribel C. Carisusa
Administrative Staff Gregoria T. Lim
Administrative Staff Frederick Dizon
Email Address: qatar@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00974) 77756733
Fax No.: (00974) 44883858
OWWA – SYRIA
Address: 56 Hamza IBM Abdul Muttalib Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus Syria
Email Address: damascus.pe@dfa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (0096311) 6132626, (0096311) 6125138
OWWA – UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Abu Dhabi
Address: W-48, Street No. 8, Sector 2-23, Plot No. 51, Al Qubaisat, Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Julian F. Fabian
Administrative Staff Mercedes Ilano
Administrative Staff Romyl Cabillo
Administrative Staff Chona D. Balangon
Administrative Staff Christopher Jim Torres
Administrative Staff Martina R. Muli
Email Address: abudhabi@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (00971) 561504363
OWWA – UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Dubai
Address: No. 35A Beruit St., Community 234, Al Qusais 3, P.O Box 4960. Dubai, United Arab Emirates
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Melvin D. Caseda
Administrative Staff Roberto C. Santos
Administrative Staff Yolanda H.Fabre
Email Address: dubai@owwa.gov.ph / owwa_dubai@yahoo.com
Tel. No.: (009714) 2207011
OWWA Hotline: (00971) 505585536 (Welof Flores)
EUROPE AND THE AMERICAS
OWWA – CANADA – VANCOUVER
Address: Suite 601, World Trade Center Office Complex, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6C 3E1
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Lilia F. De Guzman, Administrative Staff Lorraine B. Raymundo
Email Address: vancouver@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (1604) 641-1234
OWWA – CYPRUS
Address: Flat 13 4th Floor, 26 Grivas Digenis Ave., 1066 Nicosia, Cyprus
OWWA Officers: POLO OIC, Labor Attach II Melchor B. Dizon
Email Address: polocyprus2016@yahoo.com
Tel. No.: (00357) 22106995
Fax No.: (00357) 22106996
OWWA – GREECE
Address: 10 Fthotidos St., 11523, Ambelokipi, Athens Greece
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Marivic L. Mondina
Administrative Staff Gemma Dio
Email Address: greece@owwa.gov.ph, owwagreece@yahoo.com
Tel. No.: (0030) 2106983335
Fax No.: (0030) 2106982871
OWWA – GERMANY
Address: Berlin, Germany
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Sylvia H. Gabriel
Email Address: berlin@owwa.gov.ph
OWWA – ITALY- Milan
Address: Viale Stelvio 71-Via Bernina 18, 20159 Milan, Italy
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Ruth Roselynn C. Vibar
Administrative Staff Giovanni Docusin
Email Address: milan@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: +39 (02) 668-05954
OWWA – ITALY – Rome
Address: Vialle Delle Medaglie D’ Oro 112-114, 00136 Rome, Italy
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Norlita P. Lugtu
Administrative Staff Anna Jhenalyn C. Sangga
Email Address: rome@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (003906) 39746621 local 205;216;226
Fax No.: (003906) 39746101; (003906) 39740872
OWWA – SPAIN
Address: Calle Serrano 161, 2B 28009, Madrid, Spain
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Maria Corazon Sangco
Email Address: spain@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: OWWA (0034) 917818626
OWWA – UNITED KINGDOM
Address: 6 Suffolk St., London, SW1Y 4HG
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Maria Consolacion C. Marquez
Administrative Staff Sheila Mae J. Aguilar
Email Address: london@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (0044207) 8398078; (0044207) 4511832
OWWA Hotline : (0044) 7823437932
OWWA – U.S.A
Address: 1600 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036, United State of Ame
OWWA Officers: Welfare Officer Josephine S. Tobia
Administrative Staff Meriam T. Nicolas
Email Address: washington@owwa.gov.ph
Tel. No.: (001) 2028123677
Fax No.: (001202) 8875830
For those who are seeking OWWA assistance in the Philippines, you may check this list of OWWA Offices in the Philippines for more information.