POEA Issued a press release on January 2, 2012.
According to Secretary of Labor and Employment, Rosalinda Dimapilis – Baldoz, overstaying Overseas Filipino Workers can now avail of a two month amnesty that is being granted by the Abu Dhabi government.
Overstaying OFWs can visit any Residency Department across UAE to obtain exit visas and leave the country without having to pay any penalty.
The amnesty is available until February 4, 2013.
There are an estimated 209, 000 OFWs staying in UAE.
