Despite the pandemic that has kept the majority of the world inside their homes for nearly two years now, things are now starting to look up. Travel restrictions are starting to ease up as new cases show a downward trend – hopefully, things will finally get back to normal soon. For now, it is worth [...]
The Philippine Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, serves as a vital link between the Philippine government and the Saudi government. Because of this strong foundation that’s been established by the two countries, Filipinos have flocked this country by hundreds and thousands for work even before the turn of the 21st century. That’s how long [...]
Many Filipinos travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for work or leisure – you may ask a family member; they’ll know someone who’s been here! This is not surprising given that Saudi Arabia is a country with a rich culture, a progressive society, and a sizable Filipino community. Furthermore, this country provides a plethora of chances [...]
Filipinos based in KSA, in case you want to know if have registered and are certified to vote in the 2022 Philippine national elections, you can check out the official website of the PH Embassy. If you are a Filipino overseas worker in the Kingdom who has registered before, you will be able to see [...]
If you find yourself in need of an ePassport renewal in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, there are certain things that you need to keep in mind. And with its benefits, every Filipino should consider getting one for ease of use and travel anywhere in the world. In travel papers, the MRP meets the ICAO’s [...]
In an earlier post, we shared about the Social Security System and where you can pay contributions as an OFW. Today, we are going to talk about another Philippine government corporation: the Home Development Mutual Fund (HDMF), or more commonly known as the Pag-IBIG Fund. Basically, the Pag-IBIG Fund offers a national savings program that enables [...]
Saudi Arabia has announced that all passengers who test positive for COVID-19 but do not require hospitalization would be placed in institutional quarantine for 10-14 days, depending on their condition of recuperation. READ ALSO: Saudi to Require All Travelers to Complete Online COVID-19 Registration Before Entry According to the most recent requirements, all airlines must [...]
According to a circular issued on Thursday, June 17, by Saudi Arabia’s civil aviation authority, all international visitors and their companions, including Filipinos visiting the Kingdom, must register for their Coronavirus (COVID-19) immunization data prior to departure. The ability to register one’s vaccination status online would help to speed up travel procedures at Saudi airports [...]
A police clearance is a document which certifies that a person has no pending legal cases or criminal records in the place where he/she resides in. It is a common requirement when applying for a job, applying for residency or citizenship in another country, and other similar purposes. In Saudi Arabia, a police clearance may [...]
Have you recently arrived to work here in Saudi Arabia? Are you wondering how you can continue paying your Social Security System (SSS) contributions? In this article, we will talk about the SSS program, its benefits, and representative offices in the Kingdom. The SSS is a government-run social insurance program in the Philippines for workers in the [...]
