OWWA Membership in Italy: Renew in Rome, Milan or Online
Quick answer
OWWA membership costs USD 25, paid in euros at the exchange rate the Migrant Workers Office sets. It is valid for two years from the day you pay, even if you change employer. You can renew in person at the OWWA desk of the MWO or online through the OWWA Mobile App (up to 90 days before your membership expires). In Italy, the OWWA desks are at MWO Rome and at the Consulate General in Milan.
Benefits and the general process are in OWWA membership and benefits.
What are the requirements?
What the OWWA office in Milan asks for:
- Your original permesso or carta di soggiorno.
- Your passport, original and photocopy.
- A photocopy of your latest proof of employment, such as an INPS record or a busta paga (payslip).
- The official receipt of your last OWWA payment.
- Personal appearance.
MWO Rome also asks for the OFW Information Sheet, printed and filled in before your appointment. You can download it from its OWWA scheduler page.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OWWA membership | USD 25 | Paid in euros; MWO Rome posts the euro amount in its advisories |
| Validity | 2 years | Counted from the day you pay |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Download the OWWA Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play
2. Log in and check if your membership shows as active or inactive
3. Choose renewal and pay
Payments can take 1 to 3 banking days to show.
Walk-in
1. Rome
book on the MWO Rome OWWA scheduler. New members, and members inactive for more than five years, must come in person.
2. Milan
call OWWA Milan to ask for a slot.
3. Bring the documents above and pay on the day
Keep the receipt.
How long does it take?
Renewal at the desk is done during your visit. In the app, allow 1 to 3 banking days for the payment to post.
Where to go
- OWWA at MWO Rome: Via Aurelia 290-A, Rome. Phone +39 06 3974 6621 local 237. Email owwarome@owwa.gov.ph.
- OWWA Milan: Philippine Consulate General, Viale Stelvio 71 – Via Bernina 18, Milan. Phone +39 02 6680 5954, hotline +39 375 676 2592. Email milan@owwa.gov.ph.
- In the Philippines: any OWWA Regional Welfare Office, if you renew while on vacation.
Frequently asked questions
I have lived in Italy for many years. Can I still renew?
Yes, as long as you can show you are working. MWO Rome renews membership when there is proof of active employment.
What if my last OWWA payment was more than five years ago?
MWO Rome treats you like a new member. Book an appointment and come in person.
Does changing employer in Italy cut my OWWA short?
No. Each payment covers two years, whatever happens to your contract, employer or jobsite.
Is OWWA the same as the OEC?
No. OWWA is your welfare membership. The OEC or OFW Pass is the DMW document you show when you leave the Philippines. See the OEC page for Italy.
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