The Philippine government has announced the return of its OFW Serbisyo Caravan initiative to Dubai, offering crucial administrative services to overseas Filipino workers without requiring international travel. On January 11th, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will establish temporary operations at Conrad Hotel Dubai, providing license renewal capabilities and personal record updates directly within the UAE.
This third edition of the service caravan enables Filipino expatriates to maintain current driving credentials and update critical personal information including address changes and marital status modifications. The initiative represents a significant convenience enhancement for the substantial Filipino community residing in the Emirates.
Documentation requirements for license renewal include a completed Application for Renewal Form (APL Form), current or expired license card, medical certificate from an LTO-accredited clinic, and Comprehensive Driver’s Education certificate submitted through the LTO portal. The base renewal fee stands at Php585 (approximately Dh36.53), with graduated penalties applied based on expiration duration:
– Php75 (Dh4.68) for licenses expired 10 days to 1 year
– Php150 (Dh9.37) for 1–2 years expiration
– Php225 (Dh14) plus Php100 application fee for licenses expired over 2 years
Address modifications require proof of residency documentation, while marital status updates necessitate submission of a Philippine Statistics Authority marriage certificate, each incurring an additional Php100 processing fee. Multiple payment options including GCash, Visa Debit, and Mastercard will be accepted through the LTO’s official portal.
While limited walk-in availability may be accommodated, advance online registration via https://tinyurl.com/SerbisyoCaravan3 is strongly recommended to guarantee service access. The event will additionally feature support services from multiple Philippine government agencies including the Department of Migrant Workers, Social Security System, Pag-IBIG Fund, and Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, providing comprehensive administrative support to the overseas workforce.