Fee Hikes for Saudi Work Permits and Visas

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POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 11: Fee Hikes for Saudi Work Permits & Visas

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Title Source: Supreme Court: Fee Hikes for Saudi Work Permits and Visas

Law: Poea Memorandum Circular No. 11

Decision Date: Feb 10, 1995

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh announces new fees for work permits and visas in Saudi Arabia, effective January 16, 1995, including SR 1,000 for private firm workers and escalating charges for sponsorship transfers.

Law Summary

Specific Fees Imposed by the Royal Decree

Visa fee for workers employed by private companies set at SR 1,000.
Visit work permit fee established at SR 200.
Work permit issuance fee fixed at SR 100.
Transfer of sponsorship fees:
- First transfer: SR 2,000.
- Second transfer: SR 4,000.
- Third transfer: SR 6,000.
Re-entry visa fee mandated at SR 200.
Igama (residence permit) fee stipulated at SR 500.

Legal Authority and Notification

The fee schedule was mandated by a Royal Decree issued by the King of Saudi Arabia on December 27, 1994.
The Philippine Embassy communicated these changes through the Department of Foreign Affairs to the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration for enforcement and compliance.

Administration and Compliance

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) is tasked with disseminating the fee increase information to relevant stakeholders.
Ensures compliance among Filipino workers and private employment agencies dealing with Saudi work permits and visas.
Signed by POEA Administrator Felicisimo O. Joson, Jr. on February 10, 1995.

Implications for Filipino Workers and Employers

The increase in fees represents additional financial obligations for Filipino workers seeking employment in Saudi Arabia.
Employers and agents must prepare to accommodate the higher costs associated with work permits, visas, and sponsorship transfers.
The structured fee increments for successive sponsorship transfers reflect the regulatory policy of the Saudi government concerning labor mobility and sponsorship rights.

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