Direct Hire

DEFINITION

Direct or Name hires are Filipino workers who are able to secure an overseas employment opportunity with
an employer without the assistance or participation of any agency. They may have been directly contacted
by a foreign employer by referral or have directly applied to their company.

Although your future employer would take care of your requirements (plane ticket, work visa, etc.), you
must still have certain documents processed at POEA (Philippine Overseas Employment Administration).

The requirements are the following: passport, work visa or work permit, employment contract verified or
authenticated by the Philippine embassy or Philippine consulate in the country of your destination. You are
also required to undergo a medical examination by a DOH-accredited clinic or hospital and a pre-departure
orientation seminar (PDOS).

Fees and Costs

POEA Processing Fee - US$100 or its peso equivalent

OWWA membership fee - US$25 or its peso equivalent
OWWA Medicare - Php900.00

Required Documents

You shall be issued an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), which serves as the OFW travel exit
clearance at the airport and immigration counters. The OEC is also an exemption for OFWs from payment of
travel tax and airport terminal fees. You shall likewise get a free OFW electron ID card or e-Card, which is
your permanent identification card to facilitate your departure and access to services as OFW.