OEC and CFO on Visa 186

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• onieandres Posts: 32Member
  Joined: Jan 03, 2023

  October 2023

  @wbcguiao said:
  Upon granting of the Visa 186 application, is the OEC from POEA and/or the Emigrant registration sticker issued by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas still required before leaving the Philippines?

  Ang pakakaalam ko po ay CFO registration lang ang need mo since Visa 186 ay permanent residency naman. yung OEC from POEA ay para sa mga Temporary visa holders. Pede nyo din po i-confirm yan mismo sa CFO site.

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