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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.
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� 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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