gilZ
Filipino expat in Saudi Arabia
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22
About me
Filipino
Speaks English Filipino
Registration: 20 February 2018
Someone is using my iqama number by Kimatteo
I bought a sim card last nov 2018 in batha . Then this april i received a text from stc , containing that i haved a debt of 900+ riyal on a account number that i didnt know . Is it possible that someone is using my iqama number ? Please help me .
@Watermelon21 You can use the CST app to check all the numbers registered to your Iqama. You can also request termination/file complaint to all the number you don't know registered to you. Read More
Leaving Saudi without iqama and final exit by dina23
Hi. I am already working here in abha as housemaid for already 8 months and don't have my iqama yet because my employer didn't it on the bank and I want to go back to Philippines with my own ticket. Is it possible to go home to Philippines ...
@Fhem Sadsarin Go to the nearest Philippine Embassy or Consulate. Read More
Pre employment test by Ekni29
Hello, recently I moved to Saudi Arabia. I Had to do my pre employment medical and my urin was tested for drugs. Before coming here I took intramuscular injection for back pain which is very common and legal in my country. Naklofen, deksamethazon ...
@Ekni29 You can try explaining to them or show them your doctors prescription or medical records for when you take the medicine. The pre-employment medical test is mostly for the medical insurance anyway which is required for the processing of ... Read More
Transfer of sponsor/company under manpower agency by Gemini19
Hi everyone can somebody give me an answer? My question is it is possible to transfer to other company/sponsor after end of your contract even if your under Manpower Agency?TIA-
@Gemini19 I believe it's the same procedure with regular company. So, yes. Read More
Accomodation Allowance by ppandianr
Hi, Good morning, My name Pandian working as Electrical Supervisor,As per saudi labour law, accomodation allowance how much I can get from the basic salary, As per my employment contract mentioned, housing allowance provided by company, mentioned ...
@ppandianr If I'm not mistaken the industry standard is at 25% of basic salary. But I believe it is still dependent on the contract you signed. If the allowance is specifically stated in your contract then nothing you can do about it, but if not ... Read More
terminated contract by employer by lekargusi
My employer and I agreed to terminate the contract in a friendly manner . Can i transfer easily to other employer?Thank you in advance to all who will answer my inquiry.
@lekargusi Yes. All procedures should be done in QIWA. Read More
Qiwa Transfer issue by amjad abbasi
Hello everyonei have to come Saudia Arabia on 3 month Kafeel Visa after 3 month passed i get a job one of the company but company need a 3 month valid iqama person that the reson i renew the iqama with same Kafeel after one week of the renewal ...
You need to finish at least one year of your new contract before the transfer is allowed or you need to be within the probationary period. Otherwise QIWA will not allow it. Read More
Unpaid loan since 2008 by Guest8359
Dear SirGood day I had unpaid loan since 2008 around 21000 SAR i was not able pay because i got accident and Not able to return back to my employer.Now i am worried that if i will return to Saudi Arabia i will got caught in the airport. please ...
@Melanio Aganus It's to be expected that you'll probably get caught. Contact the person/company you barrowed the money from and pay the amount. Read More
Getting ill when working in Saudi by AndyTT
Hello,If you become ill during your contract in Saudi with something a bit more series such as a heart attack, cancer etc... Do they allow you to finish your contract or will you be sent home?If you can still work but be treated, will they allow you ...
@AndyTT I believe, that's up to you and what is written in your contract. But I believe most contract here, and also in labor code, states that your company cannot just fire just because you are sick. Not unless if you have a contagious disease. ... Read More
Resign during probation period by Joshua T. Sarmiento
Guys please help me.... i want to resign my job... im under probation... What should i do first..?
@Ric Stephen Vasquez You don't have to finish your probation period. The probation period is like a trial period where either you or your employer can cancel your contract without penalty or damages to both parties. If you wait until its finished ... Read More
Resign during probation period by Joshua T. Sarmiento
Guys please help me.... i want to resign my job... im under probation... What should i do first..?
@Ric Stephen Vasquez Go to the nearest Labor Office or ask for the assistance of the nearest Philippine Consulate before anything else happen or before they'll file a case against you.Here's the thing, Article 53 of the Saudi Labor Code states that ... Read More
Resignation during probation period. by Aphex
Been in Saudi Arabia for a few weeks now, but the job is not what I had expected. I have provided my resignation with the proper notice period, but the employer is not accepting it. My contract states that either party can freely terminate the ...
@Ric Stephen Vasquez Article 53 of the Saudi Labor Code states that probation period should not exceed 90 days. It may be extended via written agreement between you and your employer for up to a maximum of 180 days. So if you signed the contract ... Read More
Contract Termination on QIWA by rcome19
I got an offer from other company of which I accepted on QIWA, at the same time I terminated my contract on my present employer.Do I am right on terminating on QIWA the remaining months on my contract from my present company or would it ...
I believe it's the latter brad. Since, from what I've read, your current employer will have to approve your transfer. I have some issues with QIWA too. I don't have contract and establishment registered. Does that mean I can transfer? Read More
QIWA Transfer referred to my current employer by assadtanolihse
Hi, I am facing an issue with my transfer through QIWA because it was referred back to my current employer and rejected because they do not want any employee get transferred but if you read QIWA protocols it will not supposedly referred to my ...
@JinJin1234 Your employer need to upload a new contract for you stating your new duration and salary as per your agreement with them. If there's a discrepancy with what you agree and what they uploaded you can just reject the contract and ask them ... Read More
Border Number by Jmac0810
How important is the border number? I鈥檓 on tourist visa and my border number isn鈥檛 written on my passport nor is it coming up when I try to get it from the Absher website. What happens if I don鈥檛 have a border number when I go to ...
I believe your border number is derived from your visa. As long as you have you visa I believe your fine. Read More
Saudi Council Of Engineers Approval? by ryance22
Dear Gentlemen, I am an Engineer with 10 years plus experience based in the UAE, I have received a job offer in KSA which I already signed it. My company asked me to attest my degree in the Saudi embassy through an agent and to register with the SCE ...
@ryance22 Work Visa is needed for your SCE since it will provide you with border number required to initiate the application of SCE. SCE is needed to get your Work Permit/Residence Permit (Iqama) Read More
Rejected Resignation Notice by alex2588
Hi everyone,I've submitted a 30 days鈥� notice letter to my current company, after 15days is completed during the notice period I received a response call from the HR.Unfortunately, they rejected my resignation due to an unfinished employment ...
@My Tech based on the Saudi Labor Law Article (53), under the "Probationary Period" each party is entitled to terminate the contract, unless the contract includes a clause giving the rightof termination of the contract to only one of them. Read More
Rejected Resignation Notice by alex2588
Hi everyone,I've submitted a 30 days鈥� notice letter to my current company, after 15days is completed during the notice period I received a response call from the HR.Unfortunately, they rejected my resignation due to an unfinished employment ...
@alex2588 do the employers have the right to incur financial penalties for not completing the employment contract? Read More
Gosi Contract by zubair100275
I had been working from past 6 months without having any digital contract but now I'm getting an SMS of gosi contract ! I'm not satisfied with mentioned terms so if I'm rejecting the contract what will be the consequences ?Also the company is not ...
@XTang What course of action I can do if I don't have employment contract in QIWA? The last contract I signed was in 2019 and the last digital contract my company prepared for me is in GOSI too, and it already expired in 2021. They had never ... Read More
No Contract in QIWA Platform
Hello everyone,Base on my subject, can I transfer of file for resignation if I don't have an Employment Contract in QIWA or even in writing?The last written contract I signed was way back in September 2019, it was a one (1) year contract extension ... Read More
Translation of marriage contract to arabic fees by Jolieyanna
Hi i just want to ask me and my husband ate now living in jeddah saudi arabia and we want to be a legal couple here since were married in philippines.. i want to ask because my marriage contract are already have a red ribbon in dfa how much the cost ...
Hi, Have you solve your problem? I'm also having the same problem, the only difference is my spouse is in Riyadh. I'm currently looking for a certified translation office. Hope to hear from you. Thanks. Read More