Rules and Regulations of hiring a Housemaid in Saudi Arabia


What are the procedures of hiring a Housemaid in Saudi Arabia?

� Only those foreign workers holding business occupations as per their Iqama are eligible to apply for housemaid visa. They can submit their applications at the Maktab Al-Istaqdam with the relevant documents. Business professions include Investor or Businessman (Musthasmer or Rajul Amaal in Arabic).

� Applicant�s salary must be above SR6000, as attested by the chamber of commerce. A �no-objection letter� from the respective consulate must be submitted.

� There are many agencies in the Kingdom which specialize in facilitating the hiring of housemaids for their expatriate clients just as they do for Saudi nationals. Expatriate investors have a special facility to get the visa from SAGIA (Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority).

� Currently, housemaids from Kenya, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Nepal, Eritrea, Morocco, Cambodia, Vietnam and Egypt (only governesses) are common in the Kingdom.

� Charges of Managing Agencies vary depends on the nationality of maid: SR6000 for Egypt (for governess), SR8500 for Indonesia, SR9000 for Kenya, SR9000 for Vietnam, SR 9500 for the Philippines (inclusive of two-months salary), SR9000 for Eretria, and SR8000 for Morocco.

� Housemaid�s monthly salary varies depending on her nationality. Sri Lankans, Indonesians, Kenyans, Filipinos and Eritreans settle for around SR550 to SR750 per month.

� After completion of the required documentations by the Maktab Al-Istiqdam (Recruitment Office), the office will confirm the visa at the same time. Attach the sponsor�s certificate, recommendation of the expatriate�s conduct/ professional status/ salary/ reason for needing a housemaid/ iqama copy/ valid passport copies attested by the respective chamber of commerce, and two photos.

� After obtaining permission from Maktab Al-Istaqdam, pay SR2000 for the housemaid�s visa which takes a maximum of a week or two to obtain.

� After the visa is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it is sent to the maid�s country along with the Power of Attorney or POA to any agent for getting his/her passport stamped.

NOTE: Indian maid's minimum age should be 25 and maximum 50 years. This is the rule of India government for granting Immigration clearance. read more
� The prospective maids would be subjected to a crash course in their respective states in India before being sent to Saudi Arabia. Such training will be provided by labour agencies in India.

Guarantee Deposit at Indian Embassy/Consulate: US$ 2500 should be deposited at Indian Embassy / Consulate if the maid has ECR (Emigration Check Required) status passport.

Indian Embassy Jeddah Address:
B-1, Diplomatic Quarter
Riyadh, KSA
Toll Free: 8002471234
Help Line: +966 11 4884697 / 4881982
Working Hours: 9.00 AM to 5.30 PM (Sunday to Thursday)

Indian Consulate Jeddah Address:
Building of Mr. Mansoor Abdul Rahman Al Hueesh
Villa No. 34. (Behind National Commercial Bank)
Near Al Huda Mosque
Tahlia Street, Jeddah, Tel : 00966-12-6603779

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website: www.mofa.gov.sa

Maid's rights: Maximum 15 hours duty per day. One month leave after two years of service.
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