Guidelines on Saudi Arabia visa fees

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POEA MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 38, S. 1995: Guidelines on Saudi Arabia visa fees

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Title Supreme Court: Guidelines on Saudi Arabia visa fees

Law: Poea Memorandum Circular No. 38, S. 1995

Decision Date: Jun 14, 1995

Effective May 30, 1995, the Saudi Embassy mandates that no fees will be charged for working visas from private employers, while specific fees apply to government entity visas and other categories, as outlined by Lorna O. Fajardo, Director and Officer-in-Charge.

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Fee Structure for Working Visas

No visa fees for working visas issued in the year 1416H (1995) for private companies, establishments, and individual employers.
This exemption is due to the entry visa being pre-paid by the employer based in Saudi Arabia.
The receipt number of the pre-paid visa will be indicated on the stamped visa.
Working visas issued before 1416H are subject to a fee of P7,000.00.

Visa Fees for Specific Categories

A visa fee of P410.00 is charged for the following visa types:
- Working visas for government entities.
- Dependent visas.
- Visas issued for medical treatment in Saudi Arabia.
- Visas for dependents of the diplomatic corps, including their household workers holding regular passports.
- Student visas for individuals with scholarships.

Legal Authority and Implementation

These guidelines were issued by the Saudi Embassy and communicated through POEA Memorandum Circular No. 38, S. 1995.
The memorandum was adopted and signed by Lorna O. Fajardo, Director and Officer-in-Charge, on 14 June 1995.

Important Legal Concepts

Prepayment by employers in Saudi Arabia affects visa fee applicability.
Differentiation between private and government/employment categories for fee charges.
Recognition of dependents and special visa categories including diplomatic dependents and scholars.

Procedures and Documentation

The pre-paid visa receipt number must be reflected on the stamped working visa to validate fee exemption.
Payments of fees (P7,000 or P410) are mandatory depending on visa type and issuance period.

Penalties and Enforcement

Non-compliance with the fee structure as per the year of issuance and visa category may result in processing delays or administrative sanctions, although specific penalties are not detailed in the document provided.

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