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Showing posts with label Saudi Law. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Saudi Law. Show all posts

Friday, June 30, 2017

Illegal Expats You Have Another 30 Days to Leave Saudi


The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given a month or 30 days extension to all illegal expatriate, including Filipinos to leave the country without fines or jail terms, under the Amnesty Program. The 90 days amnesty period has started last March 29 and ended last June 24 but the Directorate of Passport announced that it is extended for a month. The extension has already started last June 25 (Shawwal 1). It means, all who violates Saudi law, regardless of nationality can leave Saudi voluntarily.




 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has given a month or 30 days extension to all illegal expatriate, including Filipinos to leave the country without fines or jail terms, under the Amnesty Program.

The 90 days amnesty period has started last March 29 and ended last June 24 but the Directorate of Passport announced that it is extended for a month.

The extension has already started last June 25 (Shawwal 1). It means, all who violates Saudi law, regardless of nationality can leave Saudi voluntarily.

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The one-month extension aims to give violators enough time to leave the Kingdom of their own and at their own expense under the program, "Nation Without Illegal Expats".

It allowed expats in violation of the rules to leave the Kingdom without being subject to fines or being blocked from reentering the Kingdom legally.

With this, the Saudi government is calling all illegal staying expatriate in Saudi to take advantage of the amnesty and complete their departure procedure.





They are advised to quickly report to the nearest reception center to benefit from the penalty exemption before the new deadline expires. 
Meanwhile according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), a total of 5, 176 undocumented Filipinos have returned home from Saudi Arabia after availing of the 90-day amnesty program.

DFA said, some 12,000 Filipinos having a problem with residency and labor regulation in Saudi Arabia, has managed to register for deportation.

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Thursday, November 17, 2016

PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SAUDI TO ALL OFWS IN THE KINGDOM: LIST OF PENALTY FOR EXPAT VIOLATORS IN SAUDI


Are you working in Saudi Arabia under different sponsor from the one on your visa; over-staying when your visa or iqama has expired; are you helping illegal expatriates by employing them, transporting them, or sheltering them? These are against the rules of Saudi and you could end up sanctioned and deported.

 The website of the Embassy of Philippines in Saudi Arabia recently published information issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  This pertains to the sanctions or penalty that will be given to expatriates who violates rules and regulations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.


In the Ministerial Sanctions defined by Saudi MFA, penalties for expatriate violators were defined. Some violators includes expatriates who are free lancer or those who have Kafeel, over-stayer or those whose visa or iqama are already expired. Expatriates who are also helping and protecting illegals by any means like employing, sheltering, or transporting  them will be fined and could face deportation, imprisonment, and confiscation of car or transportation.

The advisory given by MFA reads as follows:

ADVISORY
Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Issues Ministerial Sanctions 
Against Violators of the Rules and Regulations Pertaining to 
Dealing with Expatriates
(14 November 2016) The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino Community in Riyadh that the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued its Ministerial Decision Circular which contains the sanctions to be imposed against violators of the rules and regulations when dealing with expatriates in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The matrix includes sanctions on the violations such as, protecting or harboring an expatriate, delay of departure of an expatriate after expiration of entry or exit visa, and employers who allow their workers to work for other employers under their sponsorship.



NO.VIOLATIONSANCTION
FOR FIRST OFFENSE		SANCTION
FOR SECOND OFFENSE		SANCTION
FOR THIRD OFFENSE & MORE
1
Any expatriate who works for his own account (Free Lancer)
  1. SR10,000 fine
  2. Deportation
  1. SR25,000 fine
  2. One month imprisonment
  3. Deportation
  1. SR50,000 fine
  2. Six month imprisonment
  3. Deportation
2
Any expatriate who delays his departure after expiration of his entry visa
  1. SR15,000 fine
  2. Deportation
  1. SR25,000 fine
  2. Three months imprisonment
  3. Deportation
  1. SR50,000 fine
  2. Six month imprisonment
  3. Deportation
3
Intruders who are caught outside the border
  1. Fine of SR15,000
  2. One month imprisonment
  3. Deportation
  1. SR25,000 fine
  2. Three months imprisonment
  3. Deportation
  1. SR100,000 fine
  2. Six month imprisonment
  3. Deportation
4
Persons who transport or give jobs to intruders who are caught outside the border; protecting or harboring them; or extending them any means of assistance
  1. SR25,000 fine
  2. Six months imprisonment
  3. Deportation (if violator is an expatriate)
  4. Criminal libel
  5. To demand for court order to confiscate the means of the land transport if it is owned by the transporter himself, his accomplice or partner
  1. SR50,000 fine
  2. One year imprisonment
  3. Deportation (if violator is an expatriate)
  4. Criminal libel
  5. To demand for court order to confiscate the means of the land transport if it is owned by the transporter himself, his accomplice or partner
  1. SR100,000 fine
  2. Two years imprisonment
  3. Deportation (if violator is an expatriate)
  4. Criminal libel
  5. To demand for court order to confiscate the means of the land transport if it is owned by the transporter himself, his accomplice or partner
5
Any individual person who transports or gives jobs to violators of the Rules & Regulations; protecting or harboring them; or extending them any means of assistance
  1. SR15,000 fine
  2. Deportation (if violator is an expatriate)
  1. SR30,000 fine
  2. Deportation (if violator is an expatriate)
  3. Three months imprisonment
  1. SR100,000 fine
  2. Deportation (if violator is an expatriate)
  3. Six month imprisonment


The matrix includes sanctions for those who are protecting or harboring an expatriate;  delay of departure of an expatriate after expiration of entry or exit visa, and employers who allow their workers to work for other employers under their sponsorship. 
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Sunday, February 28, 2016

Warning: Fundraising In Saudi Without Official License Could Land You In Jail And Face Deportation


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This serves as warning to anyone involve in doing fundraising activity in the Kingdom. According to the source: "Indulging in charity work or fundraising activity in the Kingdom without license or official permission will invite various penalties, jail terms and deportation as per the Kingdom’s law."
Whoever is caught collecting donations or doing fundraising without official license shall be subject to jail sentence of 6 months to 2 years and deportation for foreigners after serving their jail sentence.
According to Article 18, individuals who raise funds or collect donations without official licenses and approvals are punishable with a jail sentence of between six months and two years, while non-Saudis will be deported upon completion of the sentence.

In addition, although an entity or charitable organization has permit and license to conduct fundraising, they are not allowed to receive donation from non-Saudi whether they are in the Kingdom or in other countries (subject to some exceptions). 
As per Article 8, licensed parties may not receive donations from non-Saudi people or entities inside or outside the Kingdom except as per the specified controls under the regulations.
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Sunday, December 06, 2015

OFWs and Expats Need To Close Bank Account Before Exit


Expats and Overseas Filipinos working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are advised to close their bank accounts prior to exiting the Kingdom.
In a report via Arab News: 
"The Interior Ministry (of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia) has warned citizens and residents to be careful with their bank accounts by not allowing anyone to use their accounts for terrorism-related purposes.
Specifically, security expert Nayef Al-Marwani said that these bank accounts remain a dangerous security breach and may help in the financing of terrorism electronically between individuals. He added that most cases of terrorism depend on such modes of electronic finance, which is proven to have been used to fuel the events of Sept. 11, 2001 in the United States.
Al-Marwani said that it was essential that the parties concerned are made aware of this and make closing their accounts prior to departing the Kingdom a top priority.
Al-Marwani also suggested that as soon as expats apply for their final exit visa, this should be contingent upon the person closing their bank account prior to the visa being supplied."

 Source: Arab News
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

Things To Understand About The Muqeem Card

Starting on the first day of Islamic calendar for the year 1437 or Oct. 15, 2015, the Saudi government will no longer issue Iqama. Instead, it will be replaced with Muqeem card, a resident card.

 The Muqeem card would contain photo, name, date of birth, number, occupation, nationality, work eligibility, religion, employer name, and work permit number. 
Image from Arab News

Unlike the Iqama, which expires within 1 to 2 years, the Muqeem card could stay valid for up to 5 years or more because there will be no expiry date on it. The employer or sponsor is only required to renew and pay the permit every year online through Muqeem services or Abshir services.



Al-Shalhoub said cards would only be issued if expatriates have made payment, have medical insurance and work permits. It would save everyone time because all processes are online; and its security measures would prevent fraud, he said.

 Maj. Gen. Solaiman Al-Yahya, director general of the Department of Passports (Jawazat) said, "The objective behind the issuing of the new ID card is to reduce the cost of reprinting the current Iqama (residence permit) every year. It will also reduce the pressure on sponsors.”  

 In Riyadh they are now trying to deliver the Muqeem cards in the headquarters of every company through Wasel service (courier) of the Saudi Post.
Al Yahya said that the implementation of Muqeem cards will also include automated service in Jawazat when it comes to reporting and cancelling of Huroob (run away) cases. An employee will be notified via text message if he/she has been reported as Huroob and will be given 15 days to file objection at the Jawazat. He said, “We are keen to preserve the rights of both the workers and sponsors” .
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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

OFW in SAUDI ARABIA, YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO KEEP YOUR PASSPORT


via DFA: The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reiterates to all Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia that, under Saudi and Philippine law, they have the right to keep and hold on to their Philippine passports while working in Saudi Arabia.
The Philippine passport is considered to be the property of the Republic of the Philippines and only the bearer has the right to keep it in his custody.
The Embassy firmly reminds companies and employers in Saudi Arabia who continue to keep their foreign workers’ passports, as a matter of practice and against the workers’ will, that they are violating Saudi law, specifically Council of Ministers Resolution No. 166 dated 12/04/1421H (14 July 2000) which clearly states that “every employee has the right to keep his passport in his custody.”
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated to the Embassy this week that this rule remains in effect and that any overseas Filipino worker (OFW) whose passport has been kept by their employer has a right to complain to the Ministry of Labor or the police.

Full Text of the Advisory below:



OFWs Have the Right to Keep Their Own Passports

 (Riyadh, 21 May 2015) – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reiterates to all Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia that, under Saudi and Philippine law, they have the right to keep and hold on to their Philippine passports while working in Saudi Arabia.

The Philippine passport is considered to be the property of the Republic of the Philippines and only the bearer has the right to keep it in his custody.

The Embassy firmly reminds companies and employers in Saudi Arabia who continue to keep their foreign workers’ passports, as a matter of practice and against the workers’ will, that they are violating Saudi law, specifically Council of Ministers Resolution No. 166 dated 12/04/1421H (14 July 2000) which clearly states that “every employee has the right to keep his passport in his custody.”

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated to the Embassy this week that this rule remains in effect and that any OFW whose passport has been kept by their employer has a right to complain to the Ministry of Labor or the police. 
(END)




"The Ministry of Labor has warned private sector companies and establishments against withholding passports of their expatriate employees in violation of a Council of Ministers' decision issued in this connection more than a year ago.
The ministry said employers who fail to implement the directives would face severe penalties, according to Akhbaar24 website.


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Tuesday, June 02, 2015

OFW'S IN KSA: IT'S YOUR RIGHT TO HOLD YOUR PASSPORT

via DFA: The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reiterates to all Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia that, under Saudi and Philippine law, they have the right to keep and hold on to their Philippine passports while working in Saudi Arabia.
The Philippine passport is considered to be the property of the Republic of the Philippines and only the bearer has the right to keep it in his custody.
The Embassy firmly reminds companies and employers in Saudi Arabia who continue to keep their foreign workers’ passports, as a matter of practice and against the workers’ will, that they are violating Saudi law, specifically Council of Ministers Resolution No. 166 dated 12/04/1421H (14 July 2000) which clearly states that “every employee has the right to keep his passport in his custody.”
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated to the Embassy this week that this rule remains in effect and that any overseas Filipino worker (OFW) whose passport has been kept by their employer has a right to complain to the Ministry of Labor or the police.


Full Text of the Advisory below:

OFWs Have the Right to Keep Their Own Passports
 (Riyadh, 21 May 2015) – The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reiterates to all Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia that, under Saudi and Philippine law, they have the right to keep and hold on to their Philippine passports while working in Saudi Arabia.
The Philippine passport is considered to be the property of the Republic of the Philippines and only the bearer has the right to keep it in his custody.
The Embassy firmly reminds companies and employers in Saudi Arabia who continue to keep their foreign workers’ passports, as a matter of practice and against the workers’ will, that they are violating Saudi law, specifically Council of Ministers Resolution No. 166 dated 12/04/1421H (14 July 2000) which clearly states that “every employee has the right to keep his passport in his custody.”
The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated to the Embassy this week that this rule remains in effect and that any OFW whose passport has been kept by their employer has a right to complain to the Ministry of Labor or the police. (END)

 Via Saudi Gazette as of July 28, 2015
"The Ministry of Labor has warned private sector companies and establishments against withholding passports of their expatriate employees in violation of a Council of Ministers' decision issued in this connection more than a year ago.
The ministry said employers who fail to implement the directives would face severe penalties, according to Akhbaar24 website.
A source in the ministry quoted by the Makkah daily said the number of companies and commercial establishments with a workforce of more than 60 percent expatriates had dropped to 900,000."


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Thursday, October 02, 2014

Saudi Labor Law in English by Gulf Talent




A slideshow presentation of the Saudi Labor Law in English produced by Gulf Talent

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