PRESS RELEASE

06 APRIL 2015

BI REMINDS OVERSEAS WORKERS TO SECURE OEC

PRIOR TO DEPARTURE







Manila, Philippines--- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reminded Filipinos who are traveling overseas under an employment visa to secure the necessary Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) prior to departure to ensure a worry-free travel.

“The BI implements the Guidelines on departure formalities issued by the Inter Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT). Under Part II of the guidelines, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) must possess an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) upon departure”, said BI spokesperson Elaine Tan.

The statement was made following the complaints aired by the internet gaming community on the deferred departure of members of the Philippine Dota team 2, Rave, last Saturday.

Tan said that the three passengers traveling under Filipino passports carried Korean E-6 visas, which is a working visa issued for those who are seeking to make profit through entertainment, sports, and the like.