The Philippine Embassy in Muscat announces that the first Philippine government-funded repatriation flight for Filipino nationals in Oman affected by the travel restrictions for travelers to the Philippines is scheduled for 26 July 2021.
The Embassy reiterates that the repatriation flight will strictly be for Filipino nationals in Oman affected by the recent travel restrictions imposed by the Philippine government for travelers to the Philippines, and who have no pending cases/complaints and other impediments for their departure from Oman. and the following will be given priority:
- Those with medical conditions and who may need to undergo immediate medical care in the Philippines;
- Pregnant women in their third trimester of pregnancy with compelling reason to leave for the Philippines;
- Those who applied and have been approved for the Oman Ministry of Labor program for the waiver of fines and penalties for the expatriate workforce provided that the departure from Oman is permanent (amnesty);
- Those who have been terminated from their employment; and
- Those who have finished their employment. Those who will be in the repatriation flight are reminded that to facilitate their departure, kindly ensure that the exit permits and/or cancelation of visas, including the payment of any overstay penalties and fines, and other pertinent documents that may be required by Omani immigration authorities or by the airline will be attended to by your respective employers or by yourself.
The Embassy will begin calling those who have submitted their request for repatriation to confirm their intention to join the repatriation flight and finalize departure procedures.
The Embassy will continue to mount repatriation flights for stranded Filipino nationals in Oman as may be needed. For those who wish to be part of the subsequent Philippine government-funded repatriation flights and who qualify under the above-cited categories, and have not previously submitted their request for repatriation, or who previously merely manifested, inquired, or expressed their intention by email or WhatsApp without submitting supporting documents, are asked to send their request to the email: polomuscatrepatriation@gmail.com, citing the reason and attach the following:
- Accomplished Request for Assistance Form (download here);
- Copy of Philippine passport;
- Documents to justify request:
a. If due to a medical concern, copy of medical report and other related documents;
b. If part of the MOL waiver program, copy of approval from the website of MOL;
c. If due to termination of employment, copy of termination letter from the employer; d. If due to an end of contract, copy of contract or notice of end of contract.
The Embassy requests that to comply with COVID-19 minimum health protocols, requirements to be submitted for enlisting in the future repatriation flights should be done online following the procedure stated above.
