I-GAMCA India Website

http://www.gamcaindia.org/

A-GAMCA- Filipino workers bound for the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) States, i.e. Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FORUM OF THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT ON THE CENTRALIZED MEDICAL REFERRAL DECKING SYSTEM (“DECKING SYSTEM”)

5 February 2004, 1:30 p.m., Ramon V. Mitra Jr. Bldg., Batasan Complex, Q.C.

The Committee on Labor and Employment held a forum to discuss issues surrounding the implementation of the centralized medical referral system or “docking system.” This matter was brought to the attention of the Committee by overseas workers, recruiters and concerned organizations because of important implications on the employment and welfare of Filipino workers bound for the Gulf Cooperative Council (GCC) States, i.e. Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, and Bahrain.

According to GAMCA representatives, the decision of the Executive Board of Health Ministers Council for GCC to establish the “decking system” was to address the proliferation of fake medical certificates, existence of rebates that grossly affect the integrity of the medical testing done, and the need to protect their constituents from being infected by communicable diseases.  The “decking system” is currently being practiced in six countries (excluding Philippines) all over the world.

because of its circuitous and time consuming procedure.  There are also apprehensions about the equal distribution system since the accredited clinics will not be motivated to improve their services and equipment, being assured of a regular share in the referrals.  There might also be an uncontrolled increase in medical fees, which the workers already find exorbitant as it is, for the same reason.

The workers also observed that the implementation of the “decking system” is essentially a competition for the P1,000.00 rebate or commission given to the referring entity from the P2,600.00 medical fee paid by each patient to the medical clinic.  The workers appealed that the P1,000 rebate be removed, whether this is part of the “decking system’ or not, because this is a burden to the workers.

Philippine medical clinics without coordination with the Department of Health.  They added that the GAMCA referral system is a cartelization of the medical services for overseas workers bound for the GCC STATES and could be a bad precedent not only for other countries but for other aspects of the overseas employment industry.  They were also of the opinion that it would be too inconvenient for workers to come to Manila for a GAMCA referral, when they can go directly to clinics of their choice near their home provinces.  On the issue of the rebates, the recruiters expressed their willingness to do away with the commission.  They also appealed that the “decking system’ be permanently stopped.  They said their main concern is for a smooth process in sending workers to the GCC States.

On the issue of rebates, the Philippine Medical Association (PMA) stated that medicine is never a business but is a public service, and that the quality of health care should always be given priority.  The PMA also said that if GAMCA is a corporation, then it is violating the Medical Act of 1959 because juridical entities cannot practice medicine.  The patients’ right to select their own doctors was also emphasized.

“decking system” does not promise much for the welfare of OFWs.  There is apprehension since the GCC is a major market, and roughly about 350,000 workers a year will have to be diagnosed by only seventeen (17) clinics of GAMCA.  Clearly, the quality of medical service will be compromised.

The inconvenience of he system for the worker was also pointed out by POEA.  There are also reports that OFWs might be forced to undertake unnecessary examinations involved in Phase II of the medical protocol, where the workers pay for it even if they are not sure they passed Phase I.

POEA further said that they do not like that those institutions that the Philippine government accredits are not being respected.  There are avenues for which disciplinary measures can be done to address the abuses cited by GAMCA.

Finally, POEA said they do not like additional barriers to market entry in the GC States.  They are of the position that OFWs should not be disadvantaged by any system, particularly if it provides layering in the process.

was issued by the Department of Health (DOH) suspending the implementation of the GAMCA Centralized referral System, pending the issuance of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) of a policy on the matter.

the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, which represents the Chair of the GCC Health Ministers Council, regarding the selection and accreditation of the seventeen (17) medical clinics without prior coordination with proper Philippine authorities.  To date, there is no response from the government of Saudi Arabia.

The DFA presented its official position on the issues raised about the “decking system”, as follows:

The DFA stated that they will accept a more mature concept of GAMCA where the majority would be happy.

implementation of the GAMCA referral system for workers bound for Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman.  GAMCA member clinics refuse to accept workers bound for these countries for their medical examinations unless referred by the GAMCA central office.  In the case of Kuwait, medical examinations have stopped since February 1, 2004 and have caused the delay of workers leaving for the said country.

B.        Recommendations:

1.  For the DOH to assert its regulatory functions by looking into violations of  

     Admin. Order No. 5 and apply appropriate sanctions to erring parties.

2.  For the POEA to assist in monitoring violations of Admin. Order No. 5.

a)   That the “decking system” is circuitous and costly

b)   On the suggestion that there be only one payment for Phases I and II of the medical examination

           

B-Permanent family visa for Saudi Arabia

Permanent family visa for Saudi Arabia

http://saudivisa.org/content/permanent-family-visa-saudi-arabia

Permanent family visa for Saudi Arabia
Fri, 11/05/2010 - 13:18 — admin

The biggest problem facing expatriates working in Saudi Arabia is bringing one's family into the kingdom. I had already covered the procedure for the same earlier (please click this link). But this was for bringing one's family on a visit visa. I would now like to mention the procedure for bringing one's family on a permanent visa.
I have mentioned several times in the past about the profession in the residence permit or iqama (See this link for more details). The biggest hurdle facing an expatriate working in Saudi Arabia is the profession in his iqama. It is quite common to find people working in one profession whereas his iqama would have something else as a profession. In fact, one ex-Principal of an international school here, a professor with a double doctorate, had to resign in frustration and go back, as he could not bring his family here. The reason? His profession was mentioned as a painter, and as per the rules, a painter cannot sponsor his wife! What a pity!

Coming back to our topic, the first thing you should do is to check your iqama profession. If it is mentioned as "Labor" or "Operator" or "Secretary" or any other non-supervisory category, you can straightaway assume that you cannot bring your family either on visit or on permanent visa. But if you are qualified, i.e., a degree holder and yet your iqama profession is in one of those mentioned in the 'restricted' list, then the best way out is to get your profession changed as mentioned here (please click here) and then apply for a family visa.
Next, you must get the following certificates attested in your home country.
1. Your original degree / diploma certificate
2. Your original marriage certificate
3. Copies of Birth certificates of your children

You also need the following:
1. Arabic translation of your marriage certificate
2. Arabic translation of your degree / diploma certificate

Note that all of these have to be done in your home country. For your degree certificate, you must first get the same attested by the HRD Ministry or the Ministry of Education (where applicable) of your home country's government. Once this is done, it has to be re-attested by the Saudi Embassy in your home country.

Once all the above are ready, they have to be brought to the kingdom by you. Now, you need two more documents. The first is your salary certificate which has to be attested by the Chamber of Commerce in your city. The next is an introduction letter from your sponsor in Arabic, complete with all the details of your salary, your position in the company, etc., in the company letter head with the signature of your company's authorized representative and company seal.

Approach any of the numerous agents here and get all the processing done through them. This would save you time and energy. However, you can also get the work done here yourself. In that case, do the following.
Get an application form for permanent family visa and fill all the details in Arabic. You may need an Arabic-speaking person next to you to do this. Make sure that there are no mistakes. Next, submit the following to the Passport Department ( Jawasat )in your city:

1. Original family visa application
2. Copy of your iqama
3. Original salary certificate / introduction letter from your company in Arabic with salary details attested by the Chamber of Commerce
4. Copy of the passport of each one in your family (eg., wife and each child)
5. Copy of birth certificate for each of your children
6. Arabic translation of the copy of your marriage certificate
7 Copy of your degree / diploma certificate which has been attested.
9. Arabic translation of your degree / diploma certificate.
9. Copy of your passport
10. Copy of your work permit card (the original is normally attached to the passport and will be in custody of your sponsor)
If you are going personally, keep ready with you the originals of the following:
1. Original degree certificate
2. Original marriage certificate
3. Original iqama
4. Original work permit card

The above may be required for verification and depends on the mood of the officer across the counter :)
If everything goes well, he will give you a so-called 'Yellow Slip' immediately. Get a color photo copy of this yellow slip for your records and send the original to your family in your home country.

Ask them to submit copies of all of the above documents, along with the original yellow slip and original passports of your wife and children to the consulate of embassy of the Saudi Government in your home country. Usually, if it is not Ramadan or Haj season, you should get a permission to proceed for medical test within 2 weeks. Once this is obtained, ask your family to get the medical test in the authorized place (mentioned by the Embassy). This medical report must be again submitted to the embassy. That's it. The visa would be stamped on the passports of your family and they just have to buy their tickets to join you in the kingdom.
Hope the above post was useful.

Thanks to Expatguru.

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KOCHI - ADMIN
Certificate Attestation from KOCHI
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, SHREEJEE TOWER, C.P. UMMER ROAD, PULLEPADY, KOCHI - ERNAKULAM – 682035, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0484 3300000, 0484 4112345 (30 LINES EACH), 2368002, 4022400, 4022401, 4022402, 4022403, 3210300, 3273210, 3061285, 3061286, 3061287, 3061288
(LAND MARK: NEAR SKYLINE BUILDING, OPP: AMBEDKAR STADIUM, 3 MINUTES WALKABLE DISTANCE FROM KSRTC STAND)


KOLENCHERY
Certificate Attestation from KOLENCHERY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., BUILDING NO. 452, GROUND FLOOR, DEORA COMPLEX, NEAR QUEEN MARY CHURCH, KOLENCHERY – 682311, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9388173210, HO: 0484 3300000


KOTHAMANGALAM
Certificate Attestation from KOTHAMANGALAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, CHANTHIAM BUILDING, COLLEGE ROAD, OPP: VIMALAGIRI PUBLIC SCHOOL, KOTHAMANGALAM – 686691, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0485 3263210, 9387353210


MULANTHURUTHY
Certificate Attestation from MULANTHURUTHY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, MELADOM TOWER, OPP: UNION BANK, CHOTTANIKARA ROAD, PALLITHAZHAM, MULANTHURUTHY – 682314, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387653210, HO: 0484 3300000


MUVATTUPUZHA
Certificate Attestation from MUVATTUPUZHA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 152, FIRST FLOOR, K.K. TOWER, ANGAMALI ROAD, NEAR ICICI BANK, VELLOORKUNNAM JUNCTION, MARKET P.O, MUVATTUPUZHA – 686673, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0485 3245210, 9349433210


PARAVOOR
Certificate Attestation from PARAVOOR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, CHIRAKKAL BUILDING, OPP: JUMA MASJID, NEENDOOR - CHITTATUKARA – 683522, NORTH PARAVOOR, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9388164210, HO: 0484 3300000

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PERUMBAVOOR
CITY
Certificate Attestation from PERUMBAVOOR CITY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., PMC - 15/42C, KANAMPURAM BUILDING, NEAR JAYARAJ TOURIST HOME, M C ROAD, KALADI JUNCTION, PERUMBAVOOR – 683542, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0484 3113210, 9349573210.


PERUVA
Certificate Attestation from PERUVA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., GROUND FLOOR, KAPPIKKARAYIL BUILDING, NEAR GOVT. HIGHER SECONDARY SCHOOL, PIRAVOM ROAD, PERUVA – 686610, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9388523210, HO: 0484 3300000


PIRAVOM
Certificate Attestation from PIRAVOM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, KUROOPEDIKAYIL BUILDING, OPP: LAKSHMI HOSPITAL, NEAR VIJAYA FINANCE LTD, KSRTC JUNCTION, PIRAVOM – 686664, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387493210, HO: 0484 3300000


THIRUVANKULAM
Certificate Attestation from THIRUVANKULAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., CLASSIC CHAMBERS, FIRST FLOOR, MUVATTUPUZHA ROAD, THIRUVANKULAM – 682305, ERNAKULAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387123210, 9388321033


IDUKKI
ADIMALI
Certificate Attestation from ADIMALI
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 952, SECOND FLOOR, PUTHAYATH SHOPPING COMPLEX, NEAR PRIVATE BUS STAND, ADIMALY – 685561, IDUKKI, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387883210, HO: 0484 3300000


KATTAPPANA
Certificate Attestation from KATTAPPANA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 68/L, THAKIDIYIL BUILDING, OPP: POPULAR VEHICLE, KOTTAYAM ROAD, KATTAPPANA, IDUKKI – 685508, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387037100, HO: 0484 3300000


KUMALY
Certificate Attestation from KUMALY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., KP - 12, 1094, SECOND FLOOR, POPULAR BUILDING, NEAR THEKKADI JUNCTION, KOTTAYAM ROAD, KUMALI – 685509, IDUKKI, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9388321033, HO: 0484 3300000


NEDUMKANDAM
Certificate Attestation from NEDUMKANDAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 680/O, PUTHUR BUILDING, PRIVATE BUS STAND, NEDUMKANDAM, PADINJAREKAVALA, IDUKKI – 685553, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349973210, HO: 0484 3300000


THODUPUZHA
Certificate Attestation from THODUPUZHA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, MUNDAMATTOM BUILDING, NEAR HDFC BANK, MUVATTUPUZHA ROAD, VENGALLOOR, THODUPUZHA – 685584, IDUKKI, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0486 2326210, 9388193210

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KANNUR
Certificate Attestation from KANNUR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., PPV- 80, TENCO COMPLEX, SECOND FLOOR, OPP: GOVT. WOMEN'S COLLEGE, JAIL ROAD, PALLIKUNNU P.O, KANNUR – 670 004, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0497 3263210, 9349343210


THALASSERY
Certificate Attestation from THALASSERY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 1ST FLOOR, # 45/37, NEAR ASP OFFICE, COURT ROAD, PALISSERY, THALASSERY- 670101, KANNUR, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0490 3251910, 9387333210


KASARAGOD
Certificate Attestation from KASARAGOD
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 31, FIRST FLOOR, BHARATH SHOPPING COMPLEX, NEAR CAREWELL HOSPITAL, NULLIPPADY, KASARAGOD – 671121, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04994 - 316210, 9387036400


KOLLAM
ANCHAL
Certificate Attestation from ANCHAL
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., THIRD FLOOR, JAI JAWAN COMPLEX, PUNALUR ROAD, ABOVE KSFE/AUDITORIUM, ANCHAL – 691306, KOLLAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9388164210, HO: 0484 3300000


AYOOR
Certificate Attestation from AYOOR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., ST. MARY’S BUILDING, SECOND FLOOR, NEAR TRIVENISUPER MARKET, OYOOR ROAD – AYOOR, PIN: 691533, KOLLAM (DIST), KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349454210, 9349624210


KARUNAGAPPALLY
Certificate Attestation from KARUNAGAPPALLY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., VALANTHARA BUILDING, PADA NORTH, PULLIMAN JUNCTION, KARUNAGAPALLY – 690518, KOLLAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0476 3243210, 9388013210


KOLLAM - CITY
Certificate Attestation from KOLLAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., K.M.K COMPLEX, SECOND FLOOR, NEAR KILIKOLLOOR VILLAGE OFFICE, SECOND MILESTONE, CHENKOTTA ROAD, KOLLAM – 691004, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0474 3241210, 9388223210


KOTTARAKARA
Certificate Attestation from KOTTARAKARA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, ABDUL AZEEZ BUILDING, OPP: VENUS THEATRE, KOLLAM CHENKOTTA ROAD, KOTTARAKARA – 691506, KOLLAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387037100, 9388321032


KADAKKAL
Certificate Attestation from KADAKKAL
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., BBS TOWER, SECOND FLOOR, # 100, TEMPLE ROAD,NEAR MANAPPURAM FINANCE, KADAKKAL - 691536, KOLLAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349264210, 9349144210.


PATHANAPURAM
Certificate Attestation from PATHANAPURAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., ALUMMUTTIL CHITS FINANCE BUILDING, 1TS FLOOR, COLLEGE.ROAD, NEAR KSRTC BUSST AND, PATHANANPURAM, KOLLAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9567870073, 9388321033


PUNALOOR
Certificate Attestation from PUNALOOR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., PMC 20/35, SECOND FLOOR, FATHIMA BUILDING, SOUTH OF TB, IKKARAKKONAM ROAD, 4 - B JUNCTION, PUNALOOR – 631305, KOLLAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349454210, 9388321034

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KOTTAYAM
CHANGANACHERY
Certificate Attestation from CHANGANACHERY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 15, AKKARAYIL BUILDING, FIRST FLOOR, ICO JUNCTION, NEAR UDAYAGIRI HOSPITAL, CHENGANASSERY – 686102, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0481 3263210, 9388163210


CHINGAVANAM
Certificate Attestation from CHINGAVANAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, OPP: BROTHER'S TOWER, NEAR KSRTC BUS STOP, OPP: SYNDICATE BANK, CHINGAVANAM – 686531, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0481 3263222, 9388723210


ERATTUPETTA
Certificate Attestation from ERATTUPETTA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 19, FIRST FLOOR, KALLUPURACKAL BUILDING, OPP: KSRTC, ARUVITHURA P.O, ERATTUPETTA – 686122, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387036700, HO: 0484 3300000


ETTUMANOOR
Certificate Attestation from ETTUMANOOR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, KUZHUMTHOTTIYIL BUILDING, PAROLICKAL JUNCTION, ATHIRUMPUZHA P.O, ETTUMANOOR – 686562, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349734210, 9388321032


KANJIRAPPALLY
Certificate Attestation from KANJIRAPPALLY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, KEDISON BUILDING, OPP: MINI CIVIL STATION & PETROL PUMP, K.K. ROAD, KANJIRAPPALLY – 686507, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9567870070, HO: 0484 3300000


KARUKACHAL
Certificate Attestation from KARUKACHAL
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, THRISYA BUILDING, CHANGANASSERY VAZHOOR ROAD, KARUKACHAL – 686540, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349734210, 9388321034


KOTTAYAM – I
NEAR KSRTC
Certificate Attestation from KOTTAYAM – I
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., F - 5 - 310, FIRST FLOOR, ADAM TOWER, M C ROAD, NEAR KSRTC BUS STAND, STAR JUNCTION, KOTTAYAM – 686001, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0481 3232210, 9388323210


KOTTAYAM – II
OPP:COLLECTORATE
Certificate Attestation from KOTTAYAM – II
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, KANDATHIL SHOPPING COMPLEX, OPP: COLLECTORATE, K.K. ROAD, KOTTAYAM – 686002, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0481 3233210, 9388183210


MUNDAKKAYAM
Certificate Attestation from MUNDAKKAYAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., PULLAMANIL BUILDING, ERUMELI ROAD, NEAR CROSEWAY BRIDGE, MUNDAKKAYAM – 686513, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349134210, HO: 0484 3300000


PALA
Certificate Attestation from PALA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 1ST FLOOR, ANCHERI BUILDING, THODUPUZHA ROAD, NEAR KSRTC, PALA – 686575, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04822-314210, 9349373210


THALAYOLAPARAMBU
Certificate Attestation from THALAYOLAPARAMBU
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 100, FIRST FLOOR, SAJNA TOURIST HOME, OPP: PANCHAYATH OFFICE,ABOVE VAIKOM URBAN CO - OPERATIVE BANK, OPP: PANKAJ HOTEL, CHANTHAPALAM,THALAYOLAPARAMBU – 686605, KOTTAYAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04829 327010, 9349703210

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KOZHIKODE
ERANHIPALAM
Certificate Attestation from ERANHIPALAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 5/210, A - 3, GROUND FLOOR, LANDMARK BUILDING, BYPASS ROAD, NEAR PASSPORT OFFICE AND DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE HOSPITAL, ERANHIPALAM – 673 006, KOZHIKODE, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0495 3203210, 9387593825, 9388321030, 9349837800


KOZHIKODE
MAIN - LINK ROAD
Certificate Attestation from KOZHIKODE
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, ZAMORIN'S SQUARE, STATION LINK ROAD, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, KOZHIKODE, KERALA – 673002, INDIA.
TEL: 0495 3013210, 3014210, 3014110, 3013211, 9387580070


THAMARASSERY
Certificate Attestation from THAMARASSERY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 23, K.H. BUILDING, FIRST FLOOR, NEAR ROYAL AUDITORIUM, CHUNGAM JUNCTION, THAMARASSERY – 673 573, CALICUT, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0495 3255210, 9387036700


VADAKARA
Certificate Attestation from VADAKARA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, AYISHABI COMPLEX, NEAR INDUS MOTORS, KARIMBANAPALAM, VADAKARA – 673101, KOZHIKODE, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0496 3228210, 9387653210


MALAPPURAM
KOTTACKAL
Certificate Attestation from KOTTACKAL
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, THOPPIL COMPLEX, PRIVATE BUS STAND, KOTTAKKAL – 676503, MALAPPURAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0483 3255210, 9388133210


PERINTHALMANNA
Certificate Attestation from PERINTHALMANNA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., BYPASS ROAD, THARAYIL BUS STAND, 1ST FLOOR, PERINTHALMANNA-679322, MALAPPURAM, KERALA, INDIA .
TEL: 04933-319210,9388318210.


MALAPPURAM
NEAR PASSPORT OFFICE
Certificate Attestation from MALAPPURAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, FALAYIA BUILDING, NEAR PASSPORT OFFICE, MALAPPURAM – 676519, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0483 3253210, 9349273210


MANJERI
Certificate Attestation from MANJERI
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, CLASSIC TOWER, OPP: INDIAN BANK, COURT ROAD, MANJERI – 676121, MALAPPURAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0483 3265210, 9388253210


NILAMBUR
Certificate Attestation from NILAMBUR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 107, SECOND FLOOR, K M A BUILDING, CHANTHAKUNNU BUS STAND, NILAMBUR – 679342, MALAPPURAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04931 344210, 9388283210


TIRUR
Certificate Attestation from TIRUR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 1, SECOND FLOOR, PALM LODGE, THAZHEPALAM JUNCTION, TIRUR – 676101, MALAPPURAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0494 3223210, 9388353210


VALANCHERI
Certificate Attestation from VALANCHERI
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, M.P.S. COMPLEX, A K G ROAD, PRIVATE BUS STAND, VALANCHERI – 676552, MALAPPURAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0494 3215210, 9388173210


PALAKKAD
ARANGOTTUKARA
Certificate Attestation from ARANGOTTUKARA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 685, ASWATHI BUILDING, FIRST FLOOR, SHORNUR ROAD, OPP: JUMMA MASJID, NEAR MANAPPURAM FINANCE, ARANGOTTUKARA – 679532, PALAKKAD, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9567870074, 9349318210


CHERPULASSERI
Certificate Attestation from CHERPULASSERI
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 13/629, SECOND FLOOR, NH SONS BUILDING, HIGH SCHOOL ROAD JUNCTION, OPP: KARUNYA HOSPITAL, PATTAMBI ROAD, CHERPULASSERI, PIN: 679503, PALAKKAD, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387036400, HO: 0484 3300000


KULAPPULLY
Certificate Attestation from KULAPPULLY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, BUS STAND BUILDING, BUS STAND, KULAPPULLY, SHORNUR, PIN: 679122, PALAKKAD, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9388321030, HO: 0484 3300000


MAYILAMPADAM
Certificate Attestation from MAYILAMPADAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 301/A, GROUND FLOOR, PAYYANEDAM P.O, MAYILAMPADAM JUNCTION, MANNARKAD – 678583, PALAKKAD, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9388330277, 9388321032, HO: 0484 3300000


PALAKKAD
NEAR KSRTC
Certificate Attestation from PALAKKAD
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, SAFA COMPLEX, VENNAKKARA ROAD, NEAR KSRTC STAND, PALAKKAD – 678001, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0491 3243210, 9387963210


PATHANAMTHITTA
ADOOR
Certificate Attestation from ADOOR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 101, THIRD FLOOR, ADOOR TOWER, PALAZHI BUILDING, CENTRE TOLL JUNCTION, NEAR URBAN BANK, PATHANAMTHITTA ROAD, ADOOR – 691523, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0473 4329210, 9349023210


CHITTAR
Certificate Attestation from CHITTAR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 4, SECOND FLOOR, KRISHNA BELARAM PLAZA, NEAR BUS STAND, CHITTAR – 689663, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349373210, HO: 0484-3300000


KADAMPANAD
Certificate Attestation from KADAMPANAD
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, MADATHILAZHIKATH BUILDING, ENATH ROAD, KADAMPANAD JUNCTION – 691553, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9388353210, HO: 0484 3300000


KONNY
Certificate Attestation from KONNY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, GOPI’S BUILDING, ELIYARACKAL JUNCTION, KONNY – 689691, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9567870071, HO: 0484-3300000

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KOZHANCHERRY
Certificate Attestation from KOZHANCHERRY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, NEAR BUS STAND, ABOVE PRAPANCHAM TEXTILES, HOSPITAL ROAD, KOZHANCHERRY– 689641, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0468 3209210, 9388233210


KUMBANADU
Certificate Attestation from KUMBANADU
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., ABOVE ABIN SHOE MART, OPP: A C TOWER, KUMBANADU JUNCTION, KUMBANADU – 689547, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04693203210, 9387413210


MALLAPPALLY
Certificate Attestation from MALLAPPALLY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SECOND FLOOR, CHATHANATTU BUILDING, CENTRE JUNCTION, MALLAPPALLY – 689585, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349144210, 9567870071


PANTHALAM
Certificate Attestation from PANTHALAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., FIRST FLOOR, A.P.S BUILDING, M.M. JUNCTION, OPP: KURAMPALA VILLAGE OFFICE, OPP: ASSISTANT DISTRICT EDUCATION OFFICE, M C ROAD, NEAR MEDICAL MISSION HOSPITAL, PANTHALAM, PATHANAMTHITTA – 689501, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04734 326210, 9388523210


PATHANAMTHITTA– I
NEAR KSRTC
Certificate Attestation from PATHANAMTHITTA – I
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 203, SECOND FLOOR, AZEEM INTERNATIONAL TOURIST HOME, NEAR KSRTC, PATHANAMTHITTA – 689645, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0468 3201230, 9388513210


PATHANAMTHITTA–II
NEAR COLLECTORATE
Certificate Attestation from PATHANAMTHITTA – II
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 1ST FLOOR, # 208, SPMS BUILDING, COLLECTORATE JUNCTION, PATHANAMTHITTA – 689645, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0468 3201100, 9387313210


RANNY
Certificate Attestation from RANNY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., MELEL TOWERS, 2ND FLOOR, NEAR PRIVATE BUS STAND, PAZHAVANGADI P.O, ITTIYAPPARA, RANNY – 689673, PATHANAMTHITTA, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9567870072, 9388321031


THIRUVALLA
Certificate Attestation from THIRUVALLA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 1ST FLOOR, PKT BUILDING, OPP: VENNIKULAM BOOK STALL & PRESS, MARKET ROAD, THIRUVALLA – 689101, PATHANAMTHITTA (DIST), KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0469-3243210, 9387174210


VADASSERIKKARA
Certificate Attestation from VADASSERIKKARA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 2ND FLOOR, THANNIMOTTILE BUILDING, OPP: T.T. THOMAS SCHOOL, VADASSERIKKARA – 689662, PATHANAMTHITTA (DIST), KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9567870070, 9388321034


TRIVANDRUM
ATTINGAL
Certificate Attestation from ATTINGAL
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 1ST FLOOR, MANOJ BUILDING, OPP: GOURI THEATRE, MOONNUMUKKU, TRIVANDRUM ROAD, ATTINGAL – 695101, TRIVANDRUM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0470 3203210, 9387553210


NEDUMANGADU
Certificate Attestation from NEDUMANGADU
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., SHYLA TOWER, 2ND FLOOR, N M C 8/475, SURYA ROAD, NEAR KSRTC, OPP: KUMAR CLINIC, NEDUMANGADU – 695541, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9349837500, HO: 0484 3300000


NEYYATTINKARA
Certificate Attestation from NEYYATTINKARA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., N M C 398, ROSE PLAZA, 2ND FLOOR, NEYYATTINKARA MUNICIPALITY, NEAR KSRTC, NEYYATTINKARA – 695121, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387353210, HO: 0484 3300000


TRIVANDRUM
OPP: SECTRETARIAT
Certificate Attestation from TRIVANDRUM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., F-2-B, 1ST FLOOR, CAPITOL CENTRE, STATUE JUNCTION, OPP: SECRETARIAT,NEAREST UNION BANK, MG ROAD, TRIVANDRUM – 695001, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0471 3013180, 3235210, 9387593895

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VENJARAMOODU
Certificate Attestation from VENJARAMOODU
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 2ND FLOOR, NP TOWER, OPP: KSRTC, M C ROAD, VENJARAMOODU – 695607, TRIVANDRUM (DIST), KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9387123210, 9567870070


THRISSUR
CHALAKUDY
Certificate Attestation from CHALAKUDY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., R # 28/22, U-12, 2ND FLOOR, CTC TRUST COMPLEX, ANAMALA JUNCTION, NEAR PETROL PUMP, CHALAKUDY – 680307, THRISSUR, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0480 3263210, 9349243210


CHAVAKKAD
Certificate Attestation from CHAVAKKAD
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 2ND FLOOR, SHIJINA ATRIUM, NEAR COURT, COURT ROAD, CHAVAKKAD – 680506, THRISSUR, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0487 3213220, 9388023210


KUNNAMKULAM
Certificate Attestation from KUNNAMKULAM
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 2ND FLOOR, CITY CENTRE COMPLEX, NEAR BYJU THEATRE, BYJU ROAD, KUNNAMKULAM – 680503, THRISSUR, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9567870073, 9388321033


IRINJALAKKUDA
Certificate Attestation from IRINJALAKKUDA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 1ST FLOOR, LULU COMPLEX, OPP: AVARAN PETROL PUMP, KATTOOR ROAD, 500 M- FROM BUS STAND, IRINJALAKKUDA P.O – 680121, THRISSUR, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0480 3273210, 9388734733


THALI
Certificate Attestation from THALI
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., ARAYALIKKAL SHOPING COMPLEX, SHOP NO.13, FIRST FLOOR, THALI CENTER, THALI – 680 585, THRISSUR, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 9567870072, 9387924210


THRISSUR
NEAR KSRTC
Certificate Attestation from THRISSUR
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 12/50/2, CEEYEL TOWER, NEAR RAILWAY STATION, NEAR KSRTC, ARECANUT MARKET ROAD, MASJID ROAD, KOKKALAI, THRISSUR – 680021, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0487 3247707, 3211210, 9388373210


VADANAPALLY
Certificate Attestation from VADANAPALLY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., MUKARIYAKATH COMPLEX, NH - 17, OPP: CHILANKA THEATRE, VADANAPALLY P.O, THRISSUR – 680614, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 0487 3218210, 9388764478


WADAKKANCHERY
Certificate Attestation from WADAKKANCHERY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 2ND FLOOR, STAR TOURIST HOME, # 112, THRISSUR – SHORANUR ROAD,OPP: DIVINE MEDICAL CENTRE JUNCTION, WADAKKANCHERY – 680590, THRISSUR, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04884 323910, 9387633210


WAYANAD
KALPETTA
Certificate Attestation from KALPETTA
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., JASAM COMPLEX, 3RD FLOOR, PINANGODU ROAD, CHUNGAM JUNCTION, NEAR IRRIGATION OFFICE, KALPETTA – 673121, WAYANAD, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04936 323210, 9387493210


MANANTHAVADY
Certificate Attestation from MANANTHAVADY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., GROUND FLOOR, THATTIL ARCADE, OPP: COURT/POLICE STATION, KOZHIKODE ROAD, MANANTHAVADY – 670 645, WAYANAD, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04935 314510, 9349837500

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SULTHAN BATHERY
Certificate Attestation from SULTHAN BATHERY
UROGULF ATTESTATION SERVICES PVT. LTD., 1ST FLOOR, I.K. BUILDING, # K M -13, MANIKUNI, NEAR DISTRICT COURT, SULTHAN BATHERY – 673592, WAYANAD, KERALA, INDIA.
TEL: 04936 323310, 9387030700




Contact us : attestation@urogulf.com, urogulf@gmail.com, mail@urogulf.com

D-How can I get Family visa in KSA?

source: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20091020051537AAW9AkF

How can I get Family visa in KSA?
I am working in a company in Saudi Arabia and my Iquama profession is civil engineer, but unfortunately I don’t have the certificate for the same. How can I get family visa. Please advise me..


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The first thing you should do is to check your iqama profession. If it is mentioned as "Labor" or "Operator" or "Secretary" or any other non-supervisory category, you can straightaway assume that you cannot bring your family either on visit or on permanent visa. But if you are qualified, i.e., a degree holder and yet your iqama profession is in one of those mentioned in the 'restricted' list, then the best way out is to get your profession changed as mentioned here (please click here) and then apply for a family visa.

Next, you must get the following certificates attested in your home country.
1. Your original degree / diploma certificate
2. Your original marriage certificate
3. Copies of Birth certificates of your children

You also need the following:
1. Arabic translation of your marriage certificate
2. Arabic translation of your degree / diploma certificate

Note that all of these have to be done in your home country. For your degree certificate, you must first get the same attested by the HRD Ministry or the Ministry of Education (where applicable) of your home country's government. Once this is done, it has to be re-attested by the Saudi Embassy in your home country.
Once all the above are ready, they have to be brought to the kingdom by you. Now, you need two more documents. The first is your salary certificate which has to be attested by the Chamber of Commerce in your city. The next is an introduction letter from your sponsor in Arabic, complete with all the details of your salary, your position in the company, etc., in the company letter head with the signature of your company's authorized representative and company seal.

Approach any of the numerous agents here and get all the processing done through them. This would save you time and energy. However, you can also get the work done here yourself. In that case, do the following.
Get an application form for permanent family visa and fill all the details in Arabic. You may need an Arabic-speaking person next to you to do this. Make sure that there are no mistakes. Next, submit the following to the Passport Department ( Jawasat )in your city:

1. Original family visa application
2. Copy of your iqama
3. Original salary certificate / introduction letter from your company in Arabic with salary details attested by the Chamber of Commerce
4. Copy of the passport of each one in your family (eg., wife and each child)
5. Copy of birth certificate for each of your children
6. Arabic translation of the copy of your marriage certificate
7 Copy of your degree / diploma certificate which has been attested.
9. Arabic translation of your degree / diploma certificate.
9. Copy of your passport
10. Copy of your work permit card (the original is normally attached to the passport and will be in custody of your sponsor)

If you are going personally, keep ready with you the originals of the following:

1. Original degree certificate
2. Original marriage certificate
3. Original iqama
4. Original work permit card

The above may be required for verification and depends on the mood of the officer across the counter :)
If everything goes well, he will give you a so-called 'Yellow Slip' immediately. Get a color photo copy of this yellow slip for your records and send the original to your family in your home country.
Ask them to submit copies of all of the above documents, along with the original yellow slip and original passports of your wife and children to the consulate of embassy of the Saudi Government in your home country. Usually, if it is not Ramadan or Haj season, you should get a permission to proceed for medical test within 2 weeks. Once this is obtained, ask your family to get the medical test in the authorized place (mentioned by the Embassy). This medical report must be again submitted to the embassy. That's it. The visa would be stamped on the passports of your family and they just have to buy their tickets to join you in the kingdom.

Hope the above post was useful. Do let me know of the same. Your appreciation is my motivation to write more.

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F-13 diseases on GAMCA list

13 diseases on GAMCA list

March 21, 2009 by liza
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In its latest advisory for OFWs, the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) posted the diseases that are on the watch list of medical clinics accredited by the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Those who are found to have any of these 13 diseases will not be allowed to work in GCC countries. Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are members of the GCC.

Infectious category
• HIV/AIDS reactive
• Hepatitis B surface antifgen, HCV reactive
• Microfilaria positive and malaria blood film positive, known leprosy patients
• Tuberculosis – any type, X-ray showing active PTB, past evidence of PTB or healed • Pulmonary scar, including minimum fibrosis, calcification (granuloma) pleural thickening, pleural effusion, tuberculosis lymphadenitis
• VDRL/TPHA reactive

Non-infectious category
• Chronic renal failure
• Chronic hepatitis failure
• Congestive heart failure
• Hypertension
• Diabetes mellitus
• Known case of cancer
• Psychiatric disease and neurological disorders
• Physical disabilities, i.e. color blindness, deafness
(Source: GMANews.TV)

The POEA said workers from the Philippines and other Asian countries are required to pass the medical tests conducted by the GCC-Accredited Medical Clinics Association (GAMCA). There are 17 GAMCA clinics in the Philippines.

E-Saudi Arabia Country Specific Information

Saudi Arabia

Country Specific Information

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1012.html

October 23, 2009

COUNTRY DESCRIPTION: Saudi Arabia is a monarchy ruled by a king chosen from and by members of the Al Saud family. The king rules through royal decrees issued in conjunction with the Council of Ministers, and with advice from the Consultative Council. The king appoints members of both councils. Islamic law is the basis of the authority of the monarchy and provides the foundation of the country's conservative customs and social practices. Saudi Arabia has a modern and well-developed infrastructure, and facilities for travelers are widely available. Read the Department of State Background Notes on Saudi Arabia for additional information.

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SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM (STEP) / EMBASSY LOCATION: U.S. citizens living or traveling in Saudi Arabia are encouraged to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate, in order to obtain updated information on local travel and security. U.S. citizens without Internet access may sign-up directly with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrollment is important; it allows the State Department to assist U.S. citizens in an emergency.

Local embassy information is available below and at the Department of State list of embassies and consulates.

U.S. Embassy Riyadh
International mailing address: P.O. Box 94309, Riyadh 11693.
Mail may also be sent via the U.S. Postal Service to: U.S. Embassy, Unit 61307, APO AE 09803-1307.
Telephone: (966) (1) 488-3800
Fax: (966) (1) 483-0773.

U.S. Consulate General Dhahran
International mailing address: P.O. Box 38955, Doha-Dhahran 31942.
Mail may also be sent via the U.S. Postal Service to: Unit 66803, APO AE 09858-6803.
Telephone: (966) (3) 330-3200
Fax: (966) (3) 330-0464.

U.S. Consulate General Jeddah
International mailing address: P.O. Box 149, Jeddah.
Mail may also be sent via the U.S. Postal Service to: Unit 62112, APO AE 09811-2112.
Telephone: (966) (2) 667-0080
Fax: (966) (2) 669-3078 or 669-3098.

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ENTRY / EXIT REQUIREMENTS: A passport valid for at least six months and a visa are required for entry. Visas are issued for business and work, to visit close relatives, and for transit and religious visits by Muslims. Visas for tourism are issued only for approved tour groups following organized itineraries. Airport and seaport visas are not available. All visas require a sponsor, can take several months to process, and must be obtained prior to arrival. Effective May 2008, the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs agreed to issue 5-year multiple-entry visas to American visitors and students. All Saudi Embassies have the authority to issue the 5-year visas, but only the Saudi Embassy in Washington, D.C. appears to be doing so at this time. In the past, American citizens have reported being refused a Saudi visa because their passports reflected travel to Israel or indicated that they were born in Israel, although this has not happened recently. Women visitors and residents are required to be met by their sponsor upon arrival. Women who are traveling alone and are not met by sponsors have experienced delays before being allowed to enter the country or to continue on other flights.

Women considering relocating to Saudi Arabia should be keenly aware that women and children residing in Saudi Arabia as members of a Saudi household (including adult American-citizen women married to Saudi men, adult American-citizen women who are the unmarried daughters of Saudi fathers, and American-citizen boys under the age of 21 who are the sons of Saudi fathers) require the permission of the Saudi male head of their household to leave the country. Married women require their husband's permission to depart the country, while unmarried women and children require the permission of their father or male guardian. The U.S. Embassy can intercede with the Saudi government to request exit permission for an adult American woman (wife or daughter of a Saudi citizen), but there is no guarantee of success, or even of timely response. Mothers are not able to obtain permission for the departure of minor children without the father's agreement.

On February 20, 2008, a new regulation went into effect requiring Saudi men seeking the mandatory permission from their government to marry foreign women to sign a binding document granting irrevocable permission for foreign-born spouses and children of those foreign spouses to travel freely and unhindered in and out of Saudi Arabia. However, this regulation is not retroactive. Under Saudi law, women married to Saudi men prior to the effective date of these new regulations still need their husbands' permission to leave Saudi Arabia, and their children still require their fathers' permission to leave the country.

Visitors who overstay their visit in the Kingdom are subject to a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (or $2,667) and incarceration pending deportation proceedings. Americans should request clarification from Saudi Immigration authorities upon arrival as to the permitted length of stay. A common mistake among visitors is confusing the validity of their Saudi visa with the permitted length of stay in the Kingdom. The U.S. Mission in Saudi Arabia has received several reports of Americans fined for inadvertently overstaying their permitted time in the Kingdom. It can take up to two weeks to resolve such an error with Saudi Immigration authorities. Travelers can now check their permitted length of stay online at the Visa Validity Service website by typing in their passport number and Saudi visa number.

Americans entering Saudi Arabia on visitor visas normally do not need an exit permit but may be prevented from departing the country if they are involved in a legal dispute. American citizens involved in labor disputes or employment dismissal will not be granted an exit permit prior to court resolution or abandonment of the case by the American citizen. Saudi sponsors have substantial leverage in the negotiations and may block departure or bar future employment in the country.

All travelers to and from the Kingdom carrying cash amounts, transferable monetary instruments, or precious metals exceeding 60,000 Saudi Riyals (or $16,000) are required to declare them to Saudi Customs. Customs forms are available at all Saudi ports or downloadable from the Saudi Arabian Customs Office website. Failure to declare or provide accurate information can lead to prosecution, legal penalties and confiscation.

Visitors to Saudi Arabia should generally obtain a meningitis vaccination prior to arrival. A medical report or physical examination is required to obtain work and residence permits.

Residents in Saudi Arabia who are departing the country must obtain an exit permit prior to leaving and an exit/reentry permit if they intend to return to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi sponsor's approval is required for exit permits.

Saudi Arabia has not imposed HIV/AIDS travel restrictions on any particular group of travelers. All travelers who are coming to work in the Kingdom must undergo a medical exam and present a medical report confirming that they are free from contagious diseases, including HIV/AIDS. Any worker testing positive for HIV/AIDS would not be allowed to work in the Kingdom. Please inquire directly with the Embassy of Saudi Arabia before you travel.

Note for Dual Nationals: Several American citizens of Saudi descent have encountered difficulty leaving the Kingdom after entering on a Saudi Laissez Passer rather than a Saudi or U.S. passport. If an American citizen has a claim to Saudi citizenship, Saudi missions abroad sometimes propose to issue a Laissez Passer to facilitate travel into the Kingdom. This only leads to difficulties when the traveler wishes to depart the Kingdom, however, as the traveler must first obtain a Saudi passport. American citizens of Saudi descent should understand that Saudi nationality is not confirmed quickly or easily, and documentary requirements encountered in Saudi Arabia may differ from those described by Saudi missions abroad. On average, the processing time for a Saudi passport in these cases has been six to twelve months. Once you are in Saudi Arabia and have started the passport process, you cannot depart. Obtaining a U.S. passport at the Embassy will not help, as the Saudi government may refuse to recognize the validity of a U.S. passport presented by a Saudi passport applicant for travel out of Saudi Arabia, if it was not also used to enter Saudi Arabia. We strongly recommend that American citizens who also have Saudi nationality enter Saudi Arabia with either a Saudi passport or U.S. passport and Saudi visa, but not with a Laissez Passer.

For further information on entry/exit requirements, travelers may contact the following Saudi government offices in the U.S.:
Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia, 601 New Hampshire Ave., N.W., Washington, DC 20037, telephone (202) 342-3800.
Saudi Consulate General in Houston: 5718 Westheimer, Suite 1500, Houston, TX 77057, tel: (713) 785-5577
Saudi Consulate General in Los Angeles: Sawtelle Courtyard Building, 2045 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025, tel: (310) 479-6000
Saudi Consulate General in New York: 866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 480, New York, NY 10017, tel: (212) 752-2740

Visit the Embassy of Saudi Arabia website for the most current visa information.

Information about dual nationality or the prevention of international child abduction can be found on our website. For further information about customs regulations, please read our Customs Information page.

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SAFETY AND SECURITY: In the most recent Travel Warning for Saudi Arabia, the Department of State urges U.S. citizens to consider carefully the risks of traveling to Saudi Arabia. The last major terrorist attack directed against the civilian population was an attack against French nationals in 2007. Significant enhancements in the capacity and capability of Saudi security and intelligence forces have greatly improved the security environment. Although much improved, the changes remain fragile and reversible.

The Department of State has authorized the return of all family members to the U.S. Consulate General in Dhahran and the return of adult family members and non-school-age children to the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh. The U.S. Consulate General in Jeddah remains an unaccompanied post.

While these changes reflect the continued improvement in the security climate in Saudi Arabia, particularly in the Eastern Province and Riyadh, it is important to note that there remains an ongoing security threat due to the continued presence of terrorist groups, some affiliated with al Qaida, who may target Western interests, housing compounds, hotels, shopping areas and other facilities where Westerners congregate. These terrorist groups may employ a wide variety of tactics and also may target Saudi Government facilities and economic/commercial targets within the Kingdom.

American citizens who choose to visit Saudi Arabia are strongly urged to avoid staying in hotels or housing compounds that do not apply stringent security measures, and also are advised to be aware of their surroundings when visiting commercial establishments frequented by Westerners. American citizens also are advised to keep a low profile, vary times and routes of travel, exercise caution while driving, entering or exiting vehicles, and ensure that travel documents and visas are current and valid.

From time to time, the U.S. Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia may restrict travel of official Americans or suspend public services for security reasons. Whenever threat information is specific, credible, and non-counterable, this threat information will be made available to the American public. In those instances, the Embassy and Consulates will keep the local American citizen community apprised through the Warden system and make every effort to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Warden messages for Saudi Arabia are available at the U.S. Embassy Riyadh website.

For the latest security information, U.S. citizens traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs' website. It contains current Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts, including the Travel Warning for Saudi Arabia, as well as the Worldwide Caution.

Up-to-date information on safety and security can also be obtained by calling 1-888-407-4747 toll-free within the United States and Canada or, outside the United States and Canada by calling a regular toll line, 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).

The Department of State urges American citizens to take responsibility for their own personal security while traveling overseas. For general information about appropriate measures travelers can take to protect themselves in an overseas environment, see the Department of State's extensive tips and advice on traveling safely abroad.

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CRIME: Crime has risen dramatically in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but continues to remain at levels below most major metropolitan areas in the United States. Street crime is not uncommon and visitors should take precautions to reduce their risk of becoming crime victims. Individuals should be aware of their surroundings and keep valuables out of sight and secure. Items of value should not be left in plain view in vehicles. It is advisable to travel with a companion, if possible. Private Saudi citizens who perceive that a foreigner is not observing conservative standards of conduct may harass, pursue, or assault that person. The U.S. Embassy in Riyadh cautions American citizens that Saudi Arabian police authorities have detained potential witnesses to crimes without charges or access to legal counsel, and with limited or delayed consular access, during the investigative stage of criminal cases, which can take months. On occasion, Saudi authorities have temporarily confiscated the personal effects of detained potential witnesses. Even when released from detention, witnesses to criminal incidents may be prohibited from leaving the country until investigation of the incident is complete.

During 2009, the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has received several reports of carjacking incidents in Riyadh and surrounding areas. These incidents involved multiple criminals who in some instances used force or a display of force to take the vehicle. In other incidents, the criminals created a diversion such as a minor traffic accident or some other ruse to get the driver out of the car. In the few cases involving Westerners, it appears that they were targeted because of the make of their car rather than the fact that they were Westerners. As in the United States, most vehicles are stolen for parts. If you are a victim of such an attack, please see the “Information for Victims of Crime” section below for guidance on reporting the incident to the authorities.

In many countries around the world, counterfeit and pirated goods are widely available. Transactions involving such products may be illegal under local law. In addition, bringing them back to the United States may result in forfeitures and/or fines. The Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Division in the U.S. Department of Justice has more information on this serious problem.

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INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME: If you are the victim of a crime abroad, you should contact the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate (see end of this sheet or see the Department of State list of embassies and consulates). This includes the loss or theft of a U.S. passport. The embassy/consulate staff can, for example, help you find appropriate medical care, contact family members or friends and explain how funds could be transferred. Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed.

The local equivalent to the “911” emergency line in Saudi Arabia is 999.

Please see our information on victims of crime, including possible victim compensation programs in the United States.

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CRIMINAL PENALTIES: While in a foreign country, a U.S. citizen is subject to that country's laws and regulations, which sometimes differ significantly from those in the United States and may not afford the protections available to the individual under U.S. law. Penalties for breaking the law can be more severe than in the United States for similar offenses. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime, prosecutable in the United States.

Persons violating Saudi Arabian laws, even unknowingly, may be expelled, arrested, imprisoned or even executed. Suspects may be detained without charges or legal counsel, and with limited consular access, for months during the investigative stage of criminal cases. Penalties for the import, manufacture, possession, and consumption of alcohol or illegal drugs in Saudi Arabia are severe. Convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences, heavy fines, public floggings, and/or deportation. The penalty for drug trafficking in Saudi Arabia is death. Saudi officials make no exceptions. Customs inspections at ports of entry are thorough. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General have no standing in Saudi courts to obtain leniency for an American convicted of alcohol or drug offenses. Engaging in sexual conduct with children or using or disseminating child pornography in a foreign country is a crime, prosecutable in the United States.

Saudi authorities do not permit criticism of Islam or the royal family. The government prohibits the public practice of religions other than Islam. Non-Muslims suspected of violating these restrictions have been jailed. Homosexual activity is considered to be a criminal offense and those convicted may be sentenced to lashing, prison, or death.

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SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES: Residents working in Saudi Arabia generally must surrender their passports while in the Kingdom. The sponsor (normally the employer) obtains work and residence permits for the employee and for any family members. Family members of those working are not required by law to surrender their passports, though they often do. Residents carry a Saudi residence permit (Iqama) for identification in place of their passports. The U.S. Embassy and Consulates General in Saudi Arabia cannot sponsor private American citizens for Saudi visas.

A married woman should be aware that she must have her husband's permission to depart or for their children to depart Saudi Arabia. This is true even if the woman and/or children are U.S. citizens and even if her husband does not have Saudi nationality. The Saudi Government has added new regulations for Saudi men wishing to marry foreigners. Saudi men must first sign a binding document granting irrevocable permission for their foreign born spouses and children born of foreign spouses, to travel freely and unhindered in and out of Saudi Arabia before the Saudi Government will give permission for him to marry. This regulation went into force on February 20, 2008, and is not retroactive. The U.S. Embassy can intercede with the Saudi government to request exit permission for adult American women who are not affected by this new regulation, but will not be able to obtain permission for the departure of minor children without the father's agreement (See Entry/Exit Requirements section above). Obtaining exit permission for an adult American woman can take many months.

The Saudi government does not recognize dual nationality. Saudi authorities have confiscated the U.S. passports of U.S. citizens and U.S.-Saudi dual nationals when they have applied for Saudi citizenship or a Saudi passport. This does not constitute loss of U.S. citizenship but should be reported to the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh or the Consulates General in Jeddah or Dhahran. For additional information, please refer to the Bureau of Consular Affairs dual nationality flyer.

Saudi customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning importation into Saudi Arabia of such banned items as alcohol products, weapons, and any item that is held to be contrary to the tenets of Islam, such as pork products and pornography. Imported and domestic audiovisual media and reading matter are censored.

Saudi customs and postal officials broadly define what is contrary to Islam and therefore prohibited. Christmas decorations, fashion magazines, and "suggestive" videos may be confiscated and the owner subject to penalties and fines. Please see our Customs Information.

Importing Animals: Dogs, regardless of their breed, may only enter Saudi Arabia if their importation paperwork describes them as “guard dogs” or “hunting dogs.” Cats and dogs entering Saudi Arabia require a Veterinary Health Certificate and a letter from the veterinary private practitioner dated and addressed to the Director of Customs, Saudi Arabia. Both documents must be authenticated by the Department of Agriculture Veterinary Service Office and the State Department's Authentications Office and attested by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia. The certificate must indicate that the animal was examined and is free from disease, and confirm that rabies and other vaccines are current. Information on the name, breed, sex, color and age of the animal must also be stated. Birds generally require a prior import permit issued by the Saudi National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development (NCWCD). However, birds coming from the U.S. and transiting via a third country are not permitted entry in the Kingdom due to the lack of quarantine facilities and the existing virus-related import ban on all birds.

Business Contracts: The written Arabic text of a contract governs employment and business arrangements under Saudi law. Before signing a contract, American companies should obtain an independent translation to ensure a full understanding of the contract's terms, limits, and agreements. No American should come to work in Saudi Arabia or make a business arrangement without having read and understood the full written contract. Verbal assurances or side letters are not binding under Saudi law. In the event of any contract dispute, the Saudi authorities refer to the contract. Since the Saudi sponsor holds the employee's passport and controls the issuance of exit permits, Americans cannot simply leave Saudi Arabia in the event of a labor or business dispute. An American who wishes to break an employment or business contract may have to pay substantial penalties before being allowed to leave Saudi Arabia. To change employers in Saudi Arabia requires the permission of the previous employer, which is discretionary. Saudi courts take seriously their responsibility to adjudicate disputes. This process, which is performed in accordance with Saudi law and customs, may require the hiring of legal counsel, should not be entered into without an Arabic translator, and can take several months. Persons involved in legal cases are not permitted to leave the Kingdom until the case has been resolved. The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulates General cannot adjudicate labor or business disputes or provide translation services. U.S. consular officers can provide lists of local attorneys to help U.S. citizens settle business disputes, but ultimate responsibility for the resolution of disputes through the Saudi legal system lies with the parties involved.

Standards of Conduct and Religious Police: Islam is the official religion of the country and pervades all aspects of life in Saudi Arabia. Public display of non-Islamic religious articles such as crosses and Bibles is not permitted. Travel to Makkah (Mecca) and Medina, the cities where the two holiest mosques of Islam are located, is forbidden to non-Muslims.

The norms for public behavior in Saudi Arabia are extremely conservative, and religious police, known as Mutawwa, are charged with enforcing these standards. Mutawwa are required to carry special identification and usually are accompanied by uniformed police; however, in some cases they have detained persons even without police presence. To ensure that conservative standards of conduct are observed, the Saudi religious police have accosted or arrested foreigners, including U.S. citizens, for improper dress or other alleged infractions, such as consumption of alcohol or association by a female with a male to whom she is not related. While most incidents have resulted only in inconvenience or embarrassment, the potential exists for an individual to be physically harmed or deported. U.S. citizens who are involved in an incident with the Mutawwa should report the incident to the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh or the U.S. Consulates General in Jeddah or Dhahran.

The Saudi Embassy in Washington advises women traveling to Saudi Arabia to dress in a conservative fashion in public, wearing ankle-length dresses with long sleeves and not pants. In many areas of Saudi Arabia, particularly Riyadh and the central part of the Kingdom, Mutawwa pressure women to wear a full-length black covering known as an Abaya, and to cover their heads. Most women in these areas therefore wear an Abaya and carry a headscarf to avoid being accosted. Women who appear to be of Arab or Asian origin, especially those presumed to be Muslims, face a greater risk of being confronted.

Some Mutawwa try to enforce the rule that men and women who are beyond childhood years may not mingle in public unless they are family or close relatives. Mutawwa may ask to see proof that a couple is married or related. Women who are arrested for socializing with a man who is not a relative may be charged with prostitution. Some restaurants, particularly fast-food outlets, have refused to serve women who are not accompanied by a close male relative. In addition, many restaurants no longer have a "family section" in which women are permitted to eat. These restrictions are not always posted, and in some cases women violating this policy have been arrested. This is more common in Riyadh and the more conservative central Nejd region.

In public, dancing, playing music, and showing movies are forbidden.

The Hajj and Umrah: American Muslims who plan to participate in the annual Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages to the holy cities of Makkah (Mecca) and Medina should pay close attention to the following:

For those interested in performing Hajj visits, all travel plans should be made through a Saudi-government-approved travel agent in order to obtain entry, accommodation, and transportation in Saudi Arabia during the Hajj season. See the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia web site for further information.

Hajj and Umrah visas are required for all U.S. citizens, and are valid only for travel to the Holy Cities of Makkah (Mecca) and Medina. Onward travel to Riyadh or other Saudi Arabian cities is usually not permitted during the Hajj. During Umrah, visitors may obtain permission after arrangements have been made with a travel agency to travel to other cities in Saudi Arabia. Umrah visa holders may only visit Saudi Arabia outside of the annual Hajj period. Please note that the U.S. Consulate in Jeddah cannot assist in arranging such travel permissions within Saudi Arabia. Visitors who overstay their Hajj or Umrah visas are also subject to a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (or $2,667) and incarceration pending deportation proceedings. All visitors should request clarification upon arrival as to the permitted length of stay.

Foreign Muslim residents of the Kingdom may perform the Hajj once every five years. Advance approval must be obtained from an immigration office with the approval of the Saudi sponsor. U.S. citizen residents of Saudi Arabia must travel with Saudi-government-approved sponsor groups to perform Hajj.

King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah is large and modern, with special terminal facilities to accommodate hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. However, due to the extremely large number of people arriving, waiting time at the airport upon arrival during the Hajj may be as long as ten hours. Pilgrims should plan on a lengthy wait before leaving the airport on their way to Makkah or Medina. Travelers with only carry-on bags will find baggage transfer at the airport much easier than will those with checked baggage. Some Hajj pilgrims now fly directly to Medina and proceed to Makkah by road. There is no airport in Makkah.

Before leaving home, travelers should make at least two copies of their passports, including the pages stamped with Saudi visas. One copy should be left with someone at home and one taken with the traveler and kept in a secure location when possible.

It is mandatory for Hajj visitors to turn U.S. passports over to the tour group organizer upon arrival in the Kingdom, and passports are returned only immediately prior to departure while at the airport. This is a Hajj Ministry-mandated practice for all Hajj pilgrims, and it has proved effective in nearly eliminating the problem of lost and stolen passports. Upon arrival, all pilgrims are issued an identification card and wristband that they should carry at all times.

Umrah visitors do not receive an identification card or wristband. Hajj and Umrah pilgrims have reported thefts (including of passports) at the pilgrimage sites to Consulate General Jeddah. As such, a money belt or pouch is the best way to carry valuables. Upon arrival it is possible to buy what is known as a "Hajj belt," which is somewhat larger than American equivalents. Pilgrims should bring sufficient funds to cover any unforeseen emergencies. If pilgrims need to purchase Saudi Riyals, there are exchange and ATM facilities available in the airports and in all major cities of Saudi Arabia.

The Hajj has been an attractive target for defrauding unsuspecting tourists. Travelers should be aware and vigilant of unscrupulous tour operators who abandon tourists, leaving them with unpaid bills, and hoteliers who demand the payment of exorbitant “hidden charges” for the return of passports. Pilgrims are urged to deal only with licensed and established tour operators. In addition, the Saudi Arabian government has helpful and experienced personnel available from the government's Ministry of Hajj in the Holy Cities area during the Hajj season. Communications facilities to contact family in the United States are available in all parts of Saudi Arabia. Internet cafés are available in all major cities. Before arriving in Saudi Arabia for Hajj or Umrah, establish a communication routine for family and friends with whom you wish to keep in contact. Travelers should expect crowded conditions during the Hajj. Temperatures in Makkah range between 60 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit during the winter months of December, January, and February. There are many facilities providing water, public accommodations, and other amenities. In case of emergency, Hajj pilgrims should first contact the United Agents Office (Makkah), telephone (02) 542-7003, or (02) 542-0992, or National Adilla Est. (Medina), telephone (04) 826-0088, and then contact the American Consulate General in Jeddah, telephone (02) 667-0080.

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MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION: Good modern medical care and medicines are available in several hospitals and health centers in major Saudi cities, but only adequate medical care may be available in the outlying areas. Serious medical problems requiring hospitalization and/or medical evacuation to the United States can cost thousands of dollars. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services.

Information on vaccinations and other health precautions, such as safe food and water precautions and insect bite protection, may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) hotline for international travelers at 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747) or via the CDC website. For information about outbreaks of infectious diseases abroad, consult the infectious diseases section of the World Health Organization (WHO) website. The WHO website also contains additional health information for travelers, including detailed country-specific health information.

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MEDICAL INSURANCE: The Department of State strongly urges U.S. citizens to consult their medical insurance company prior to traveling abroad. Important questions are whether the policy applies overseas and whether it covers emergency expenses such as a medical evacuation. For more information, please see our medical insurance overseas page.

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TRAFFIC SAFETY AND ROAD CONDITIONS: While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the United States. The information below concerning Saudi Arabia is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Short-term male visitors may drive on their U.S. driver's license. American men employed in Saudi Arabia should obtain a local driver's license with the Department of Traffic Police. Women are not allowed to drive or ride bicycles on public roads.

Traffic accidents are a significant hazard in Saudi Arabia. Driving habits are generally poor, and accidents involving vehicles driven by minors are not uncommon. In the event of a traffic accident resulting in personal injury, all persons involved (if not in the hospital) may be taken to the local police station. Drivers are likely to be held for several days until responsibility is determined and any reparations paid. In many cases, all drivers involved in the accident are held in custody regardless of fault. Those involved in an accident should immediately contact their sponsor and the U.S. Embassy or nearest U.S. Consulate.

Please refer to our Road Safety page for more information. Visit the website of Saudi Arabia's national tourist office and national authority responsible for road safety for further information, including specific information concerning Saudi Arabian driving permits, vehicle inspections, road tax and mandatory insurance. Contact information for the Supreme Commission for Tourism is: Kindi Center, D.Q., P.O. Box 66680, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 11586, telephone: 011-966-1-480-8855.

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AVIATION SAFETY OVERSIGHT: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has assessed the government of Saudi Arabia's Civil Aviation Authority as being in compliance with International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) aviation safety standards for oversight of Saudi Arabia's air carrier operations. Further information may be found on the FAA safety assessment page.

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CHILDREN'S ISSUES: Please see our Office of Children's Issues web pages on intercountry adoption and international parental child abduction.

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