OWWA Membership Renewal in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
Quick answer
OWWA membership costs USD 25 (RA 10801). MWO Dubai collects it as AED 92; ask MWO Abu Dhabi for the dirham amount. It is valid for 2 years, even if your contract is shorter or 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 Dubai, the OWWA desk does not need an appointment.
What the membership covers is explained in our OWWA membership and benefits guide.
What are the requirements?
For a renewal with the same employer (MWO Dubai):
- OFW information sheet, downloaded from the MWO Dubai website.
- Your passport and Emirates ID, original or photocopy.
- A certificate of employment with the company seal, issued within the last month, or your latest payslip.
For a first membership or a new employer, add your MWO-verified contract.
How much does it cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| OWWA membership | USD 25 (RA 10801); AED 92 at MWO Dubai | Ask MWO Abu Dhabi for the dirham amount; valid for 2 years |
| Contract verification, if you need one first | AED 40 | Cash, at MWO Dubai |
How do you apply, step by step?
Online
1. Download the OWWA Mobile App from the App Store or Google Play
2. Tap "verify your account here" and enter your name and a working email
Your login arrives by email.
3. Check your status (Active or Inactive) in the Personal Information tab
4. 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. Dubai and the Northern Emirates
go to the OWWA desk at MWO Dubai in Al Qusais 3. No appointment is needed.
2. Abu Dhabi
book contract verification or OWWA membership by email at mwo_abudhabi@dmw.gov.ph or on +971 56 270 9157.
3. Hand in the information sheet and your papers, pay the fee (AED 92 at MWO Dubai) and keep the receipt
How long does it take?
MWO Dubai says membership takes effect once you pay. If you pay in the app through a bank or e-wallet, allow 1 to 3 banking days before it shows.
Where to go
- OWWA Dubai (MWO Dubai): Street 2C, Beirut Street, Al Qusais 3. +971 50 558 5536, dubai@owwa.gov.ph.
- OWWA Abu Dhabi (MWO, Villa 2, Embassy compound): membership +971 58 589 3227, welfare requests +971 54 557 2121, abudhabi@owwa.gov.ph.
- OWWA hotline: 1348, or +632 1348 from the UAE.
Frequently asked questions
My OWWA expires in 5 months. Can I renew in the app now?
Not yet. The app accepts renewals only in the last 90 days. Before that, renew at the OWWA desk.
Does my OWWA end when I transfer to a new employer in Dubai?
No. MWO Dubai says membership lasts 2 years regardless of contract length or change of employer.
Can I get the OWWA e-card in the UAE?
Yes, if you are an active member. Check your status in the OWWA Mobile App, then pre-register for the e-card as MWO Dubai explains on its OWWA page.
Is the Abu Dhabi fee the same as in Dubai?
Membership is USD 25 everywhere. MWO Dubai charges AED 92; ask MWO Abu Dhabi for the amount it collects in dirhams.
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