The individual employment contract verification ensures that the OFW has a job and an employer, and that the contract conditions meet the POEA and host government’s minimum requirements. The verified employment contract must also be given to the POEA BM Centers in the Philippines in order for OEC (overseas employment certificate) to be issued, and it may be requested by Philippine Immigration Officers before to departure.
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Labor Attaché ROEL B. MARTIN leads the POLO Jeddah & Western Region in Saudi Arabia, managing a group of labor personnel made up of POLO and OWWA staff, including Assistant Labor Attaché, Welfare Officers, Administrative Staff, and locally hired workers.
Filipinos who are based in Jeddah and need to verify their employment contracts can process this at the POLO Jeddah, Dist، طريق مكة القديم، (Old Maka Road) Al-Rehab, Fajr Street، Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
It is important to wear a facemask and keep social distance when visiting the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office. In this article, you’ll learn about the procedures, requirements, and guidelines for acquiring an Employment Contract Verification in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Contents
- Qualifications
- Requirements
- How to Process Individual Contract Verification in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- POLO Jeddah and Philippine Embassy in Jeddah Jurisdiction
- Procedural Guidance
- Video: A DAY AT OWWA || CONTINUE PROCESSING MY FRIEND’S CONTRACT VERIFICATION || POLO JEDDAH KSA
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 1. What is Employment Contract Verification?
- 2. Is it possible to get OEC without a verified contract?
- 3. How long does contract verification take?
- 4. Can I skip getting employment contract verification?
- 5. Can I go to the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office directly to verify my employment contract?
- 6. What is the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office hour?
- 7. What is POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s address?
- 8. What is the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia hotline number?
- 9. What is the email address of POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
- 10. How much does it cost to process employment contract verification?
- Summary
- Contact Information
- Google Map Location
Qualifications
- Filipino workers that have changed jobs onsite and are registered with POEA.
- Filipinos working in Jeddah without a POEA record.
- Filipino nationals who have been authorized for an employment visa by the Immigration Department.
- Change of employer and/or name of employer for the first time in Jeddah (for example, from a tourist or from another nation).
- Household service workers (HSWs) (contract verification is every 2-year renewal for Jeddah citizen sponsor and every year for foreign national sponsor).
- Others on a fixed-term contract (this needs contract verified every renewal).
Requirements
Individual Contract Verification for Domestic Workers
A domestic worker is a person employed to perform household tasks at the employer’s home or to clean an apartment complex.
- Copy of the worker’s passport
- Copy of worker’s Iqama
- National Address of the Employer (must be handwritten in both English and Arabic)
- Original Standard Employment Contract (must be handwritten in both English and Arabic) here –https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bVODwLjAHnNnYDXHoMPu5LXai2LU-j4m/edit
- Photocopy of HSW Exit / Re-entry Visa
- Photocopy of the National Identification Card (ID) or the Employer’s Iqama / Hawiya
- If the Domestic Worker is in the Philippines, please include a copy of the utilized Exit/Re-entry Visa or the Saudi/Philippine Immigration stamped page of the passport.
- Verification Fee of 80 SAR
Note: Both the employer and the employee must sign and stamp all pages of the contract with the company logo.
Individual Contract Verification for Skilled / Professional Workers
Skilled/professional workers are those who have attended a college, university, or technical school.
- Commercial Registration and License photocopy with English translation
- Copy of worker’s Iqama
- Photocopy of the worker’s passport
- Photocopy of the National Identification Card (I.D) or Iqama/Hawiya of the Company/Owner/Manager
- Standard Employment for Various Skills (with Undertaking Addendum and Contingency Plan) – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLgeNS69dp5kLjWowIDJqMm2NzlKwNhG/view
- Verification Fee of 40 SAR
- Worker’s visa for exit and re-entry (for those who are going for vacation)
Note: Both the employer and the employee must sign and stamp all pages of the contract with the company logo.
Also Read: List of POLO-OWWA Offices Abroad
How to Process Individual Contract Verification in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Step 1: Have your employer sign the Standard Employment Contract.
Step 2: Gather all of the necessary requirements.
Step 3: Visit POLO in Jeddah (it is advisable to visit the office as early as you can).
Step 4: The assigned security personnel will check the necessary requirements for the Chamber of Commerce Stamp and Signature. To avoid long lines, bring the complete set of requirements.
Step 5: Go to the processing window and submit your documents.
Step 6: Pay the 40 SAR for skilled/professional workers and 80 SAR for domestic workers verification fee and wait for your verified contract to be released.
POLO Jeddah and Philippine Embassy in Jeddah Jurisdiction
Feel free to contact the POLO in Jeddah if you are in any of these seven regions.
- Abha region (Includes: Abha, Al-Namas, Bareq, Bisha, Khamis Mushait, Tanomah, Dhahran Aljanoub, Tathlith, Sarat Ubaida)
- Baha region (Includes: Baljurashi, Almandaq, Qilwah, Mikhwah)
- Jizan region (Includes: Jizan, Sabya, Samtah, Abu Arish)
- Madinah region (Includes: Madinah, Al Hunakiyah, Mahd Al Thahab, Al-`Ula, Badr, Khaybar, Yanbu Al Bahar)
- Makkah Al-Mukarramah region (Includes: Jeddah, Makkah, Taif)
- Najran region (Includes: Najran, Sharurah)
Procedural Guidance
- To avoid any delays, bring all required documents in a COMPLETE set.
- Walk-ins will be accommodated from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Feel free to call +966 56 981 9720 Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Closed on Saudi Arabia and the Philippines public holidays).
Video: A DAY AT OWWA || CONTINUE PROCESSING MY FRIEND’S CONTRACT VERIFICATION || POLO JEDDAH KSA
Check out the YouTube video guide below from a fellow kababayan, Julze Veri, who shared his experience when verifying his friend’s Employment Contract in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you have any further questions regarding “How to Verify Employment Contract in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia”, see the list of frequently asked questions and answers below.
1. What is Employment Contract Verification?
Employment Contract Verification verifies that the OFW has a job and an employer, and that the contract conditions match the POEA and host government’s minimum requirements.
2. Is it possible to get OEC without a verified contract?
A verified employment contract is the most important requirement for the issue of an OEC. Only the POLO or the POEA can provide verification services.
3. How long does contract verification take?
When you pay the verification fee, you can get your contract verification the same day.
4. Can I skip getting employment contract verification?
No, you can’t skip getting your employment contract verification because it’s one of the first steps in getting your OEC.
5. Can I go to the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office directly to verify my employment contract?
Yes, you can go directly inside the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office. Walk-ins are now accepted at the POLO office (it is advisable to visit the office as early as you can). Wear your face mask all of the time.
6. What is the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office hour?
The POLO office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is open Sunday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm (Closed on Saudi Arabia and the Philippines public holidays).
7. What is POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia’s address?
POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia address is Dist، طريق مكة القديم، (Old Maka Road) Al-Rehab, Fajr Street، Jeddah Saudi Arabia.
8. What is the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia hotline number?
You can reach the POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia office at +966 56 981 9720. You may also send a message to the POLO Saudi Arabia office via messenger.
Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/POLOJEDDAHKSA
Website Link: https://www.polojeddah.org/ / https://sites.google.com/view/polo-jeddah/home
9. What is the email address of POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
The email address of POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia is polojeddah2019@yahoo.com.
10. How much does it cost to process employment contract verification?
- Domestic Workers – 80 SAR
- Skilled / Professional Workers – 40 SAR
Summary
Verifying your employment contract is important because it guarantees that you, as an OFW, have a legitimate job and employer abroad, as well as that the contract terms meet the POEA and host government’s minimum standards.
Only employment contracts of workers who have not previously been registered with the Administration will be verified by POLO Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. From Sunday to Thursday, OFWs can verify their employment contracts at the POLO office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Visitors are only allowed to enter the office from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., so arrive as early as possible.
To avoid any delays in contract verification, you must carefully follow the processes and complete your requirements.
Contact Information
POLO Jeddah
Address: Building no. 5 of PCG at 4663 Fajr St., Al Rehab District 6, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Office hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday to Thursday (except holidays)
Contact Number: +966 56 981 9720
Website: http://www.polojeddah.com/
Email address: philippinelaboroffice.jeddah@gmail.com; owwa_jeddah@yahoo.com
Google Map Location
Please check out this map of the POLO office in Jeddah. The POLO office is located at the Philippine Consulate General office in Jeddah.