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Philippines passport holders: Multiple entry for Saudi Arabia. Fee: SAR 535 (~USD 142.67). Processing: 5-15 days (eVisa) / 4-8 weeks (Work). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Saudi eVisa available for Filipinos since 2019. Tourist eVisa: SAR 535 (~USD 143 / PHP 8,723) for 1-year multi-entry. Saudi is the LARGEST single Filipino OFW destination — ~1,000,000 Filipinos (domestic workers, drivers, healthcare, hospitality, construction). DMW-Saudi bilateral framework comprehensive.
Visa types: Tourist eVisa (1-year multi-entry, 90 days/year); Umrah Visa (year-round, separate — via Maqam-portal DMW-accredited operators; mandatory Nusuk-verified hotel & transport from 2026; mandatory Saudi Visa Bio biometric; Meningococcal ACWY mandatory; Yellow Fever if from endemic area; 30-day validity/stay); Hajj Visa (quota-based via DMW-accredited Hajj agencies coordinating with NCMF — National Commission on Muslim Filipinos; allocated via Nusuk Massar platform; relatively small Filipino Muslim quota; Saudi medical bars: dialysis, heart/lung disease, liver cirrhosis, chemotherapy; No Hajj Without Permit — SAR 20,000 fine + 10-year ban); Business Visa; Work Visa via Musaned platform (Filipino domestic workers/healthcare/construction/oil — MAJOR Filipino category, DMW-regulated); Domestic Worker Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 1 year from issue (eVisa multi-entry). Max Stay: 90 days/year cumulative.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Daily fine ~USD 30-80; deportation; possible re-entry ban 1-3 years
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); eVisa: Online application + photo + medical insurance (Saudi-approved) + payment; PSA Birth Certificate; PhilSys ID; Yellow Fever cert if from endemic area; For Umrah: tour operator booking via DMW-accredited agents; For Hajj: DMW-NCMF (National Commission on Muslim Filipinos) allocation; For Work: Musaned approval + employer's contract + GCC-approved medical (Gamca/DMW-accredited centers Manila) + police clearance + iqama processing + DMW verification + OEC; For Family: sponsor's iqama + salary cert.
Visa types (3)
Saudi eVisa available for Filipinos since 2019. Tourist eVisa: SAR 535 (~USD 143 / PHP 8,723) for 1-year multi-entry. Saudi is the LARGEST single Filipino OFW destination — ~1,000,000 Filipinos (domestic workers, drivers, healthcare, hospitality, construction). DMW-Saudi bilateral framework comprehensive.
Umrah eVisa: Saudi visa fee SAR 300 + mandatory insurance SAR 100-180. Apply via DMW-accredited Umrah operators — Maqam-portal submission, individual applications not permitted. Validity 30 days from issue, max stay 30 days. Mandatory Nusuk-verified hotel & transport booking (2026 requirement). Saudi Visa Bio biometric enrollment (10 fingerprints + facial) mandatory. Meningococcal ACWY vaccination mandatory.
Hajj Visa — quota: Relatively small Filipino Muslim quota (~9,000-12,000). Managed by DMW-accredited Hajj agencies coordinating with NCMF (National Commission on Muslim Filipinos). Allocated via Saudi Nusuk Massar platform. Saudi 2026 medical bars: dialysis, heart/lung disease, liver cirrhosis, chemotherapy. Meningococcal ACWY vaccination MANDATORY (within 3 years).
Common rejection reasons
Common PH rejections: (1) Work visa fraud — fake employment contracts (recruitment agency scams especially affecting domestic workers); (2) Past Saudi overstays heavily flagged (significant deportations of Filipinos annually); (3) GCC-approved medical failure (TB, HIV, Hepatitis at DMW-accredited Manila/Cebu centers); (4) Forged academic certs for skilled categories; (5) Past absconding from employers (huroob status); (6) Forged Umrah operator credentials — DMW crackdown on illegal recruiters; (7) Hajj quota allocation via DMW-NCMF only; (8) Female domestic worker applicants — anti-trafficking screening; (9) Direct embassy in Manila makes Hajj/Umrah process easier; (10) POLO Riyadh/Jeddah/Al-Khobar handle Filipino OFW affairs; (11) Bayanihan Center Riyadh shelter for distressed Filipinos.
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