OFW Resources

Practical resources for Filipinas in Spain

Curated official links for consular contacts, worker rights, and employer verification — organised, not paraphrased. The primary sources speak for themselves.

Philippine consular contacts (Spain)

Your first point of contact for passport renewal, document authentication, emergency assistance, and OFW concerns.

Embassies & Consulates

Philippine Embassy — Madrid

Main embassy for Spain. Handles consular services, passport, legal assistance, and OFW matters.

madridpe.dfa.gov.ph

Philippine Consulate General — Barcelona

Consular services for Filipinos in Catalonia and surrounding regions.

barcelonapcg.dfa.gov.ph

Emergency (Spain-wide)

For urgent situations. Spanish emergency services.

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Worker rights in Spain

Domestic workers in Spain are protected under the Régimen Especial de Empleados del Hogar (Special Domestic Worker Regime). Know your rights before you sign anything.

Official Sources

Spanish Ministry of Labour and Social Economy

Official labour rights, contract regulations, rest time, and pay standards.

mites.gob.es (English)

SEPE — Public Employment Service

Employment rights, unemployment benefits, and work contract information.

sepe.es (English)

Key rights as a domestic worker in Spain: You are entitled to a written contract, minimum wage, social security registration, paid rest periods, and holidays. Your employer must register you with the TGSS (Social Security). If they refuse — that is a red flag.

How to verify employers & agencies

Social Security verification
Check if an employer is registered with Social Security.
sede.seg-social.gob.es
Company registry (Registro Mercantil)
Verify if an agency is a legally registered company in Spain.
rmc.es

Always confirm identity and contract terms before starting work. Verification reduces risk — it does not eliminate it.

Scam prevention — non-negotiables

Never pay “processing fees” for a job offer. Legitimate jobs do not charge you.
Never hand over your passport or NIE to an employer or agency.
Verify the employer exists before accepting any offer.
If something feels rushed, secretive, or too good — pause and verify.
Use official portals for appointments. Avoid WhatsApp-only contacts.

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