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• (Updated) Notice: FORM #42 IS NOW CLOSED27/03/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 27 to 29 March 2023: Form is available for access. Form will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 4 to 6 April 2023: Applicants will receive an email detailing the result of application. 11 to 12 April 2023: Releasing of approved and verified continue reading : (Updated) Notice: FORM #42 IS NOW CLOSED
• MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 11, Series of 2023: Observance of Philippine Holidays (April 2023)23/03/2023
  Consistent with the announcement of the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi, UAE and pursuant to Proclamation No. 90, s. 2022 of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the public is hereby informed that the Migrant Workers Office – Dubai will be closed on the following dates in observance of the Philippine public holidays: 06 April 2023                                  continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 11, Series of 2023: Observance of Philippine Holidays (April 2023)
• MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 10, Series of 2023: Service Hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan20/03/2023
  Following the announcement of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Abu Dhabi, UAE, the public is advised that the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Dubai will observe the following service hours during the holy month of Ramadan, beginning 23 March 2023 until the last day of Ramadan: Cut-off on entry: 11:00AM Cut-off on continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 10, Series of 2023: Service Hours during the Holy Month of Ramadan
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #41 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED20/03/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 20 to22 March 2023: Form is available for access. Form will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 28 to 30 March 2023: Applicants will receive an email detailing the result of application. 4 & 5 April 2023: Releasing of approved and verified contracts. continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #41 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 9, Series of 2023: Schedule of MWO Services During the Holy Week16/03/2023
  In view of the upcoming observance of Holy Week and Araw ng Kagitingan on 6-10 April 2023, the public is advised of the following schedule of MWO services: WHO WHEN TO VISIT A. For OFWs with confirmed flight schedule on April 1, 2, & 3, who require Contract Verification service: Visit MWO Dubai on March continue reading : MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 9, Series of 2023: Schedule of MWO Services During the Holy Week
• KEY POLICYMAKERS ON OVERSEAS WORKERS AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS VISIT AND HOLD CONSULTATION WITH THE PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR TO THE UAE AND MWO-DUBAI13/03/2023
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #40 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED13/03/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 13 to 15 March 2023: Form is available for access. Form will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 21 to 23 March 2023: Applicants will receive an email detailing the result of application. 28 to 30 March 2023: Releasing of approved and verified continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #40 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• MWO-DUBAI FACILITATES CONDUCT OF FIRE SAFETY & FIRST AID TRAINING DURING FIRE PREVENTION MONTH AND IN CELEBRATION OF WOMEN’S MONTH 202309/03/2023
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #39 FOR CONTRACT VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED06/03/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 6 to 8 March 2023: Form is available for access. Form will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 14 to 16 March 2023: Applicants will receive an email detailing the result of application. 21 to 23 March 2023: Releasing of approved continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #39 FOR CONTRACT VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 8, SERIES OF 2023: Consular Mission for Filipinos Based in Dubai and Northern Emirates01/03/2023
  The public is advised that the Migrant Workers Office -Dubai, together with the Consulate General of the Philippines in Dubai and Northern Emirates, will conduct a CONSULAR MISSION FOR FILIPINOS BASED IN DUBAI & NORTHERN EMIRATES on Saturday, 11 March 2023, from 8:00AM to 12:00NN at the Philippine Consulate General, Al Qusais 3. For the following CONSULAR continue reading : MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 8, SERIES OF 2023: Consular Mission for Filipinos Based in Dubai and Northern Emirates
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #38 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED27/02/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 27 February to 1 March 2023: Form is available for access. Form will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 7 to 9 March 2023: Applicants will receive an email detailing the result of application. 14 to 16 March 2023: Releasing of continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #38 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• MWO- Dubai conducts first special consular service in 202325/02/2023
  In cooperation with the Filipino Club Ras Al Khaimah, a progressive Filipino Community in the United Arab Emirates, the Migrant Workers Office – Dubai & Northern Emirates (formerly known as POLO-Dubai) starts its series of special consular services for 2023 serving Ras Al Khaimah-based Overseas Filipino Workers on 25 February 2023, Saturday. A total of continue reading : MWO- Dubai conducts first special consular service in 2023
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #37 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED20/02/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 20 to 22 February 2023: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 28 February to 2 March 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation result on their registered email address. 7 to continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #37 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #36 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED13/02/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 13 to 15 February 2023: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 21 to 23 February 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation result on their registered email address. 28 February to continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #36 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #35 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED06/02/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 6 to 8 February 2023: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 14 to 16 February 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation result on their registered email address. 21 to 23 continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #35 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 7, Series of 2023: Legitimate Freelance Visa in the UAE31/01/2023
  The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) – Dubai and Northern Emirates advises the public to employ legal entities only when securing visa and avoid engaging in visa trading in the UAE. MWO Dubai Advisory No. 7 identifies the list of freezones offering legitimate freelance visas and the corresponding eligible field. Please refer to the official signed continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 7, Series of 2023: Legitimate Freelance Visa in the UAE
• MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 6, Series of 2023: UAE Ministerial Resolution No. (598) of 2022 Concerning the Wages Protection System31/01/2023
  Overseas Filipino Workers are remined of their right to receive their wages on prescribed dates and through the appropriate channel/s approved by the MOHRE, i.e., through WPS. Read the advisory to know more.
• (Updated) FORM #34 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED30/01/2023
  TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 30 January to 01 February 2023: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 07 to 09 February 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation result on their registered email address. 14 to continue reading : (Updated) FORM #34 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• News Article from Khaleej Times, 28 January 2023: “Illegal UAE ‘freelance’ visas, salary discrepancies: Why Philippine gov’t is adding requirements for contract verification”29/01/2023
  In an interview with Khaleej Times, MWO head Labor Attaché John Rio A. Bautista explained the several and frequent employment irregularities encountered during the process of contract verification, thus prompting the updated requirements in an effort to curb the practice of paying and purchasing visas to work in several places.  Read the full article here: continue reading : News Article from Khaleej Times, 28 January 2023: “Illegal UAE ‘freelance’ visas, salary discrepancies: Why Philippine gov’t is adding requirements for contract verification”
• MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 5, Series of 2023: Clarification on the New Checklist of Requirements for Individual Contract Verification26/01/2023
  MWO Dubai issued a clarification on the new checklist of requirements for individual contract verification to counter misinterpretations and misleading information. Workers are encouraged to read and understand the requirements and other issuances instead of resorting to fabrication and spreading false information. The public is advised to refrain from propagating malicious and misleading rumours which cause public stir, confusion, and wrong information. Read the official advisory here.
• MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 4, Series of 2023: Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE)25/01/2023
  The public is hereby informed that the Philippine Regulation Commission (PRC) will conduct a Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE) in the Middle East and Singapore on 22, 23, 24 April 2023. Dubai, United Arab Emirates is included in the list of testing centers and licensure examinations. Based on the Announcement by the PRC, the applicants continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 4, Series of 2023: Professional Regulation Commission’s (PRC) Special Professional Licensure Examinations (SPLE)
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #33 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED23/01/2023
  FORM #33 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 23 to 25 January 2023: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 31 January to 02 February 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #33 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• MWO Dubai Advisory No. 2-A, Series of 2023: Strict Implementation of AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL POLICY on the Submission of Job Order and Other Similar Transactions18/01/2023
  Pursuant to the guidelines issued by MWO Dubai on the verification and accreditation of Job Orders and other similar transactions, ONLY the following individuals are allowed to submit, follow-up, collect and pay the documents approved for release by this office: TRANSACTION ONLY THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS ARE ALLOWED TO SUBMIT / FOLLOW-UP / COLLECT & PAY continue reading : MWO Dubai Advisory No. 2-A, Series of 2023: Strict Implementation of AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL POLICY on the Submission of Job Order and Other Similar Transactions
• MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 3, Series of 2023: Warning on Third-Country Recruitment and Cross-Country Employment Practices18/01/2023
  The Migrant Workers Office – Dubai and the Northern Emirates reiterates POEA Advisory No. 16, Series of 2022 and other previous issuances which strongly encourage Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) to deal only with licensed Philippine recruitment agencies when intending to work overseas or transfer to another county for employment. This is to ensure that they continue reading : MWO-Dubai Advisory No. 3, Series of 2023: Warning on Third-Country Recruitment and Cross-Country Employment Practices
• MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 2, SERIES OF 2023: Updated List of Documentary Requirements for Job Orders, Direct Hires, and Rehires17/01/2023
  Pursuant to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration Memorandum Circular No. 16, Series of 2022, please be informed of the new documentary requirements for the submission of application for the following transactions: The list of requirements will take effect on 01 February 2023. The checklists can be downloaded in the MWO-Dubai website. Please read below the official continue reading : MWO-DUBAI ADVISORY NO. 2, SERIES OF 2023: Updated List of Documentary Requirements for Job Orders, Direct Hires, and Rehires
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #32 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED16/01/2023
  FORM #32 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED. TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 16 to 18 January 2023: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 24 to 26 January 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation result continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #32 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #31 IS FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED09/01/2023
  FORM #31 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED. TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 09 to 11 January 2023: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 17 to 19 January 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation result continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #31 IS FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #30 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED02/01/2023
  FORM #30 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED. TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 02 to 04 January 2023: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 4 to 5 January 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: FORM #30 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED
• POLO Advisory No. 34-2022: Observance of Philippine Public Holidays29/12/2022
  Consistent with the Advisory of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and pursuant to Proclamation No. 1236, s.2021 and Proclamation No. 90, s. 2022 of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the public is hereby informed that the Philippine Overseas Labor Office-Dubai will be closed on the following dates in observance of the Philippine continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 34-2022: Observance of Philippine Public Holidays
• (Updated) NOTICE: Form #29 for ONLINE VERIFICATION is NOW CLOSED26/12/2022
  FORM #29 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED. TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 19 to 21 December 2022: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 4 to 5 January 2023: Applicants will receive the evaluation continue reading : (Updated) NOTICE: Form #29 for ONLINE VERIFICATION is NOW CLOSED
• POLO Advisory No. 33-2022: Observance of Special Non-Working Day on 26 December 2022 (Monday)23/12/2022
  Consistent with the Advisory of the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and pursuant to Proclamation No. 115 of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. proclaiming 26 December 2022 as an additional special non-working day, the public is hereby informed that POLO Dubai will be closed on 26 December 2022 (Monday) and will resume its continue reading : POLO Advisory No. 33-2022: Observance of Special Non-Working Day on 26 December 2022 (Monday)
• (Update) NOTICE: FORM #28 IS NOW CLOSED19/12/2022
  FORM #28 FOR ONLINE VERIFICATION IS NOW CLOSED. TIMELINE FOR THIS FORM: 19 to 21 December 2022: Form for online submission is open and available at our website. This will automatically close once the limit has been reached or at 11:59PM of Wednesday, whichever comes first. 27 to 29 Dec 2022: Applicants will receive the evaluation continue reading : (Update) NOTICE: FORM #28 IS NOW CLOSED