Get police clearance before leaving Saudi Arabia, Pinoys reminded

Filipinos in Saudi Arabia were reminded over the weekend to get a Saudi Police Clearance before making their final exit or departure from the Kingdom. The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh also stressed a police clearance is a requirement for those who seek employment or residency in other countries. "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 final exit or departure from the Kingdom. The police clearance is a requirement for those who seek employment or residency in other countries," it said. If a Filipino is still in Saudi Arabia, he or she must obtain a Letter of Endorsement (LOE) addressed to the police that may be obtained in the Embassy. He or she must also have a copy of passport or iqama (residence permit), and pay a fee of SR100.00 (P1,140.41). "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," the Embassy said. 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. In such cases, they should have a request Letter addressed to the Embassy stating the purpose of the Police Clearance and email address, if any. Other requirements include: