Overseas Filipino workers in Oman whose jobs or income have been affected by the ongoing Middle East crisis may now apply for a one-time cash grant of USD 200 (OMR 75) from the Department of Migrant Workers.
The Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Muscat announced the aid program through Advisory No. 2, Series of 2026, signed by Labor Attaché II Alice Q. Visperas.
Who can apply
The financial assistance is open to land-based OFWs currently in Oman who experienced temporary or permanent job loss or reduced income because of the crisis. This covers workers affected by company closures, reduced workdays or work hours, airspace or border closures, repatriation, forced evacuation, or mobility restrictions.
Applicants must hold a valid employment or work visa in Oman. OFWs who are stranded in Oman — whether on assigned work, in transit, or in analogous circumstances — are also covered.
What documents to prepare
Applicants must submit the following:
- Accomplished Request for Assistance (RFA) Form
- Copy of passport bio page or travel document
- Proof of overseas employment — work visa, labor card, or employment contract
- Proof of job or income loss — any one of the following:
- Duly signed certification from employer or principal
- Pay slips showing a salary reduction
- Duly signed termination notice from employer or principal
- Visa cancellation document, if applicable
- Notarized affidavit
- Self-declaration (Sariling Salaysay), which must be accompanied by a certification from the MWO-Muscat Labor Attaché or the president of a Filipino community or organization the OFW belongs to
How to apply
Applications may be submitted in person at the MWO-Muscat office or online via mwo.mct.fa@gmail.com.
Only complete submissions will be evaluated and processed. The processing time is within three working days after complete requirements are submitted. If approved, the applicant will be notified by email or WhatsApp, and payment will be sent via bank transfer, mobile transfer, or authorized money remittance center.
Contact details
For questions, OFWs may call +968 9355 7931 or email mwo.mct.fa@gmail.com. The MWO-Muscat office is located at Building No. 95, Block 238, Plot 110, 18th November Street, Al Ghubra, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. The office may also be reached at (+968) 7990 5211.
