Contract Verification at the Philippine Embassy Singapore (2026): How to Book, Requirements, Fee
Changed employer or position? Book online, bring your original contract and SGD 15 in cash, and get your OEC by email. The full checklist from MWO Singapore.
The short answer. Book a slot at go.mwosingapore.online under Labor Services, Contract Verification. Bring your original signed contract plus copies of your passport and work pass, and pay SGD 15 in cash at the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) inside the Philippine Embassy, 20 Nassim Road. You leave with a verified contract, and your OEC follows by email.
Contract verification registers your Singapore job with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW). The MWO checks that your contract meets Singapore and Philippine rules, then puts it on record. That record is what lets you get an OEC or OFW Pass, travel home as a documented OFW, and ask the MWO for help if the job goes wrong.
Who needs contract verification
The MWO verifies contracts for OFWs in Singapore who:
changed employers while in Singapore
changed position with the same employer
changed jobsite from another country to Singapore
have no previous record with POEA or DMW and are working in Singapore now
Renewing with the same employer? You do not need to verify again. When you travel home, bring your old verified contract together with your new one.
Your company only changed its name? You do not need verification either, as long as the UEN stayed the same. Bring a copy of the ACRA name change certificate. The MWO will still verify on request.
How to book your appointment online
Go to go.mwosingapore.online and choose Labor Services, then Contract Verification. The MWO works by appointment, so a walk-in without a slot wastes your day off.
Create or update your profile on the DMW e-Registration portal. Your verified contract and your OEC both attach to this account. Sign-up is free.
Pick a date that falls on your day off and prepare your documents around it.
The MWO counter is open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
Requirements: what to bring
Every OFW brings these three:
Original employment contract, signed by you and your employer
Photocopy of your valid Philippine passport
Photocopy of your valid work pass or IC
Then add the documents for your type of work:
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Also bring
A domestic worker
Photocopy of your employer's NRIC or ID with a signature specimen
A skilled worker or professional
One of: original certificate of employment signed by your employer, your latest payslip, a copy of your company ID, or an original signed compliance letter
Moving because your employer merged or was acquired
Formal transfer letter and documents on the merger or acquisition
Promoted or changed position
Promotion letter, or any company document that shows your new position and benefits
Pay the SGD 15 verification fee in cash. The counter takes cash only, and there is no ATM near the Embassy, so withdraw before you go.
Collect your verified contract and official receipt. Check every detail before you leave the counter.
Getting your OEC after verification
If you already have a POEA or DMW record, the MWO generates your OEC and sends it to your email. It is valid for 60 days. Flying home later than that? Request it closer to your trip through your e-Registration account.
If you have no previous record, book an appointment at the nearest DMW office when you get home to the Philippines to request your OEC.
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The e-Registration account and the OEC cost nothing. The SGD 15 verification fee is the only charge.
Mistakes that send people home without a verified contract
Arriving without a slot. Book on go.mwosingapore.online first.
No cash. The fee is cash only.
Photocopies only. The contract must be the original, signed by both of you.
Missing the employer document. Domestic workers need the employer's NRIC copy with a signature specimen. Skilled workers need one proof of employment.
How do I book a contract verification appointment in Singapore?+
Go to go.mwosingapore.online, choose Labor Services, then Contract Verification, and pick a slot. Create or update your DMW e-Registration profile at onlineservices.dmw.gov.ph before your appointment.
What are the requirements for contract verification at the Philippine Embassy in Singapore?+
Bring your original employment contract signed by you and your employer, plus photocopies of your passport and work pass. Domestic workers add a copy of the employer's NRIC with a signature specimen. Skilled workers add a certificate of employment, latest payslip, company ID or signed compliance letter.
How much is contract verification at MWO Singapore?+
The verification fee is SGD 15, cash only. The DMW e-Registration account and the OEC are free.
Do I need to verify my contract again if I renew with the same employer?+
No. MWO Singapore does not require re-verification for a renewal with the same employer. When you travel home, bring your old verified contract together with the new one.
Who needs contract verification in Singapore?+
OFWs who changed employers in Singapore, changed position with the same employer, moved to a Singapore jobsite from another country, or have no previous POEA or DMW record.
When do I get my OEC after contract verification?+
If you have a previous POEA or DMW record, the MWO emails your OEC, valid for 60 days. If you have no record, request it at a DMW office when you return to the Philippines.
