Hi Nicole! I am so thankful for this article. I just recently found out I needed an OEC just to leave the country and reading this really helped. I just wanted to ask two questions:
- Is it really necessary for my contract to include free food, accommodation, and transportation? Are they strict about this in the POLO/Embassy for authentication? I already submitted a proof of my accommodation in Slovakia during my visa application and these papers showed that I will be staying at my friend’s place, meaning I basically arranged for my accommodation.
- Does the contract also needed to indicate that my employer will shoulder all the repatriation needed? Can’t I just avail the insurance you mentioned while I’m still in the Philippines?
I’m just worried that my employer won’t agree to these terms, especially about the free food, accommodation, and transportation since I would assume you will have to shoulder and figure these for yourself while you are working abroad.
Thank you in advance!
