Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

P.O. Box 94366 Riyadh 11693

Fax No. (+9661) 488.3945

Website: www.philembassy-riyadh.org

Email : filembry@sbm.net.sa

Press Release 033-2012 22 February 2012

Advisory: Police Clearance Procedures

The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh reiterates its advice to Filipinos who think they may need a police clearance in the future to secure a Saudi Police Clearance before leaving final exit or departure from the Kingdom.

The police clearance is a requirement for those who seek employment or residency in other countries.

Procedures for Police Clearance if still in the Kingdom

Letter of Endorsement (LOE) addressed to the police authorities that may be obtained in the Embassy Copy of passport or iqama, Fee: SR100.00

The applicant then will bring the LOE to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs for authentication, then present the LOE before the police authorities for the police clearance.

Procedures for Police Clearance for those who left the Kingdom:

For Filipinos who have already left the kingdom, the process is longer and may take two to three months upon receipt of documents and payment.

The following are the requirements:

Request Letter addressed to the Embassy stating the purpose of the Police Clearance and email address, if any; Duly accomplished Fingerprint Card obtained through the State Police of the country where the applicant is presently residing; Photocopy of passport used in Saudi Arabia clearly showing the applicant’s photograph and all visas; Copy of Saudi residence permit (iqama); Two (2) recent taken 2 X 2 (inches) colored pictures with white background; Other relevant document, if any, to support the application for Police Clearance; Fees:

o Embassy’s notarial fee - SR 100.00 (US$25.00) o Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication fee: SR 30.00 (US$

7.50)

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

P.O. Box 94366 Riyadh 11693

Fax No. (+9661) 488.3945

Website: www.philembassy-riyadh.org

Email : filembry@sbm.net.sa

Remittance for the payment of fees amounting to SR130.00 (excluding of bank charges) can be sent through:

Name of Bank SAUDI HOLLANDI BANK Address DIPLOMATIC QUARTER

Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Account Name PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN RIYADH Account Number 037-040-790-790 Currency Saudi Riyals Account Type Current Account IBAN Account No SA 65 5000 0000 -037-040-790-790 SWIFT CODE AAALSARI

The Embassy’s Dollar Bank Account previously used for such remittance has been closed.