Filipino expatriates across the UAE are set to experience a significant digital transformation in employment contract validation processes. A newly formed collaboration between VFS Global and DBP Data Centre Inc. (DCI) will introduce online contract verification services starting late January 2026, specifically designed for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
The innovative digital platform enables OFWs to complete appointment scheduling and payment procedures electronically before physically visiting VFS Global’s Contract Verification Centres for document submission. Following verification by the Migrant Workers Office (MWO), applicants will receive email notifications regarding document readiness for collection. The system additionally offers premium optional services including courier return delivery and real-time SMS status updates for supplementary fees.
Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer at VFS Global, emphasized the strategic importance of this initiative: “This partnership demonstrates our dedication to supporting OFWs through secure, transparent and efficient service delivery. Our integrated approach combining technological solutions with in-person verification ensures enhanced accuracy and convenience for users.”
Contract authentication represents a crucial procedural step for Filipino overseas workers, serving as governmental protection against substandard employment terms and conditions. This verification process constitutes a mandatory requirement for obtaining the Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC), an essential document permitting international employment departure from the Philippines.
The newly established centers will provide multiple operational advantages including complimentary service fees during the initial 30-day implementation phase, extended operating hours spanning seven days weekly, 24/7 helpline support, real-time application tracking, and secure digital payment infrastructure for MWO verification charges.
VFS Global maintains an established operational history with Philippine governmental authorities, having managed Passport Renewal Services across 13 international locations since 2019 and Philippine Visa processing for Chinese nationals across six Chinese cities since 2025.