OWWA Membership in Singapore: How to Pay
Quick answer
OWWA membership in Singapore costs SGD 36 and is valid for 2 years, no matter who your employer is. 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 Singapore, the OWWA desk works by appointment, booked on the MWO Singapore portal.
What you get as a member is in our OWWA membership and benefits guide.
What are the requirements?
- For the app: a working email address and your OWWA record.
- For the desk: a confirmed "OWWA Membership" appointment from the MWO Singapore portal. The MWO's knowledge base lists the papers to bring.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OWWA membership | SGD 36 | Valid for 2 years |
| OWWA Mobile App | Free | App Store and Google Play |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Install the OWWA Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play
2. Log in and check your status
3. If your membership ends within 90 days, renew and pay in the app
Bank and e-wallet payments take 1 to 3 banking days to show.
Walk-in
1. Book "OWWA Membership" on go.mwosingapore.online
2. Go to the Embassy at 20 Nassim Road on your appointment date
3. Pay SGD 36 and keep the receipt
How long does it take?
In the app, bank and e-wallet payments take 1 to 3 banking days to show. Book the desk early if your membership has already lapsed and you are flying soon.
Where to go
OWWA Singapore, Embassy of the Philippines, 20 Nassim Road, Singapore 258395. Phone +65 6040 6507, emergency +65 9023 5601, singapore@owwa.gov.ph. DMW-OWWA hotline: 1348, or +632 1348 from Singapore.
Frequently asked questions
Does OWWA end when I change employer in Singapore?
No. MWO Singapore says membership is renewed every 2 years, regardless of the employer.
Is OWWA required before I go home on leave?
MWO Singapore lists valid OWWA membership among the documents for home leave, together with a verified contract, a valid work permit or IC and an OEC or exemption.
Who do I call if I am in trouble in Singapore?
OWWA Singapore's emergency line is +65 9023 5601. The MWO emergency hotline is +65 9113 6552.
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