Chargeable Costs to the Filipino Worker for deployment

Modified on Tue, Sep 23 at 11:14 AM

The Philippines maintains an Employer-pays policy, and 


Employers shall be responsible for the following fees and charges relating to the deployment of the Filipino worker to the job site: 


1. Visa, including the stamping fee; 

2. Work and Residence permits; 

3. Round trip airfare;

4. Transportation from the airport to the jobsite; 

5. DMW Processing fees; 

6. OWWA Membership fee; and 

7. Additional trade test/assessment, if required by employer. 


The worker will be responsible to pay for the costs and fees need for his passport and other personal documents, local clearances and licenses, medical exams, and Philippine social contributions.


No other charges in whatever amount, form, manner or purpose shall be charged against the Filipino Worker, except those specified. A violation of this will result to the cancellation of the accreditation, without prejudice to the filing of any appropriate action.  




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