Who is a name hire?

A name hire refers to a worker who is able to secure an overseas

employment opportunity with an employer without the assistance or

participation of any agency.

Does a name-hire need to register with POEA?

Yes. A name hire has to register with the POEA to document his status as an Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW).

What documents are required for registration?

A name hire worker shall be registered by the POEA upon submission of the following documents:

• OFW Information Sheet
• 2 valid passport
• employment contract or offer of employment or equivalent document, indicating the terms and conditions of employment
• work visa/permit, no objection certificate (NOC), visa assurance or equivalent entry document
• certificate of medical fitness issued by a DOH-accredited medical clinic authorized to conduct medical examination for overseas employment certificate of attendance to POEA in-house pre-departure orientation seminar

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