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Published On: December 21, 2017
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Published On: December 21, 2017
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Published On: December 21, 2017
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Published On: December 21, 2017
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Published On: December 21, 2017
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Published On: December 21, 2017
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Published On: December 21, 2017
Working Hours

Working HoursEmbassy Working hours 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Working Days Sunday to Thursday Weekly Holidays Friday & Saturday Other Holidays As per "List of Holidays" Consular Services Open House Timings 9.00 am to 12.30 pmDuring the Open House, all officers of the Community Welfare Wing and Consular Wing of the Embassy would be available to help in resolving issues related to welfare of the Indian expatriate community, without any prior appointment. NOTE : All the consular services have been Outsourced to M/s VFS GCC LLC, please access their website for the timings (http://in.vfsglobal.sa.com). Only OCI and diplomatic/official visa applications will be accepted at the Embassy. Labour Welfare Services Open House Timings 9.00 am to 12.30 pmDuring the Open House, all officers of the Community Welfare Wing and Consular Wing of the Embassy would be available to help in resolving issues…

Published On: December 21, 2017
Contact Us

Toll Free8002471234Help Line (if Calling From India)00966-11-4884697/ 00966 542126748 (Mobile with WhatsApp) Address पता B-1, Diplomatic Quarter P.O.Box No. 94387 Riyadh- 11693, Saudi Arabia Embassy Telephone एम्बेसी फ़ोन 00-966-11-4884144 00-966-11- 4884691 (for all except Community Welfare matters) 24 Hours Helpline numbers 24 घंटे हेल्पलाइन नंबर 00-966-11-4884697 00-966- 542126748 (Mobile with WhatsApp) 800 247 1234 (Toll Free Number) Labour issues लेबर सबंधी सहायता 00-966-11- 480 4554 (Direct) 00-966-11- 488 4144 Ext 103, 118 00-966-11- 488 4691 Housemaid issues हाउसमेड सबंधी सहायता 00-966-11- 488 4144 Ext 112 00-966-11- 488 4691 Jail issues जेल सबंधी सहायता 00-966-11- 481 6348 (Direct) 00-966-11- 488 4144 Ext 128 00-966-11- 488 4691 NOC in death cases मृत्यु सबंधी सहायता 00-966-11- 488 4144 Ext 119 00-966-11- 488 4691 E-migrate issues इ-म…

Published On: December 22, 2017
Ambassador Profile

Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan is a career diplomat, having more than 25 years long diplomatic career. Dr. Khan has a graduate degree in Medicine (M.B.B.S) from M.G.M. Medical College in Indore, India and an Advanced Diploma in Arabic Language from the American University, Cairo. He joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1997. Dr. Khan’s first diplomatic assignment was to the Embassy of India, Cairo from 1999 to 2001, where, apart from the other duties at the Embassy, he obtained an Advanced Diploma in Arabic Language from the American University, Cairo. He later served at the Indian Embassy Damascus, handling administration, media and political work from 2002 to 2005. His next diplomatic assignment was as Consul at the Consulate General of India, Jeddah from 2005 to 2008, where he was handling a number of issues including the Haj matters and Haj arrangements for the Indian pilgrims. Later, Dr. Khan worked as D…

Published On: December 22, 2017
Media

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Alerts

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Events/Photo Gallery

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Press Releases

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Consular

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Bilateral

India-Saudi Arabia Economic & Commercial Brief Introduction: India and Saudi Arabia enjoy multifaceted relations reflecting the centuries old economic and socio-cultural ties. India and Saudi Arabia are old business partners; their trade relations go back several centuries in time. Today, the bilateral business ties are being steadily expanded and further strengthened by continuous interaction and cooperation, including regular exchange of business delegations. Besides being a major trade partner, India sees the Kingdom as a major pillar for its energy security and an important economic partner for investments, joint ventures, transfer of technology projects. Trade: 2. Saudi Arabia today is our 4th largest trade partner (after China, USA and UAE) and is a major source of energy as we import around 17% of our crude oil requirement from the Kingdom. In 2017-18, the India-Saudi bilateral trade has increased by 9.56% to USD 27.48 billion. The exports have increased by 5.88% to USD 5…

Published On: December 23, 2017
Holidays at the Embassy 2025

Published On: December 27, 2017
Right to Information

Right to Information Suo Moto Disclosure u/s 4 of RTI Act, 2005 1.1 Particulars of its organization, functions and duties [Section 4(1)(b)(i)] 1.1.1 Name and address of the Organization Embassy of India Address: Embassy of India, B-1, Diplomatic Quarter P.O.Box No. 94387 Riyadh- 11693, Saudi Arabia 00-966-11-4884144 Embassy Working Hours: 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Working Days Sunday to Thursday Weekly Holidays Friday & Saturday Other Holidays As per "List of Holidays" Open House Timings Consular Services and Community Welfare Services 9.00 am to 12.30 pm The 24x7 Helpline Pravasi Bhartiya Seva Kendra (PBSK) [Telephone No. 00-966-11-4884697 00-966-542126748 (Mobile with WhatsApp)] runs 24 hours and all days of week in the Embassy and is open for all Indian community members seeking help. Submission of Labour contracts for attestation 9.00 am to 12.30 pm Delivery of attested documents 9.00 am to 12.30 pm During the Open House, all officers of the Community Welfare Win…

Published On: December 27, 2017
Registration of Indian Nationals

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Visit India

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Contact

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Feedback

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Embassy Officials

Name Designation Telephone(+966-11) Email Dr. Suhel Ajaz Khan Ambassador 4884098 amb[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Abu Mathen George Deputy Chief of Mission 4884698 dcm[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Ms. Manusmriti Counsellor (Economic & Commerce) 2810388 ccom[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Gaurav Kumar Tiwari Counsellor (Consular) 4884136 counsellor[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Sharique Badr Counsellor (Political & Press) 4884784 pol[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Y. Sabir Counsellor (Community Welfare) 4884032 cw[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Rishi Tripathi First Secretary (HOC & Yemen Affairs) 4884206 hoc[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Col. Sarabjeet Singh Defence Attache 4884038 def[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Dinesh Se…

Published On: March 22, 2018
Departments

PoliticalThe Political Wing interacts with the Government of Saudi Arabia on behalf of the Government of India on matters of bilateral and mutual interests and receives and disseminates information in this regard. It strives to continuously strengthen Indo-Saudi bilateral relations.Consular (Passport & Visa)The Consular Wing extends all passport and consular assistance to the Indian community in the Kingdom, resident in its consular jurisdiction in the Kingdom. It also issues visas to Saudi nationals as well as foreign nationals resident in Saudi Arabia to visit India on tourism, business and other matters.Community WelfareThe Community Welfare Wing provides all possible assistance and guidance to Indian nationals in distress, authenticates labour contracts, facilitates settlement of disputes arising out of those contracts and assists in realizing service benefits or compensation for workmen on account of accidents, deaths etc.Press, Information and CulturePress, Information and Cultur…

Published On: November 26, 2019
About Chancery Building

India’s diplomatic mission was first set up in Jeddah in 1948, initially as a Consulate, then as a Consulate General, a Legation, and from 1957 as a full-fledged Embassy. At that time, diplomatic missions were in Jeddah where the Foreign Office was located, while the King and the other Ministers were based in the Capital City of Riyadh. In the early 1980s, diplomatic missions shifted to Riyadh. Accordingly, in October 1985, the Indian Embassy moved from Jeddah to Riyadh.In 1996, the Embassy shifted to a newly built building located at a prime location in the Diplomatic Quarter area of Riyadh. The present Embassy building, covered with pink Dholpur stones from Rajasthan in India, reminds one of the beauty and elegance of Indian architecture.

Published On: November 26, 2019
Nodal Officer for Website Maintenance

Mr. Dinesh Setia First Secretary (Information, Culture & Education),Embassy of India, RiyadhPh: 2811696

Published On: November 26, 2019
Officer-in-Charge of Commercial Work

1. Dr. C.Rambabu,Second Secretary (Pol & Eco)Embassy of India, RiyadhTel. : +966-11-4884144 Ext. 215E-Mail : com[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in2. Mr. Pawan KumarAttache (Commerce)Embassy of India RiyadhTel No : 966 11 4884144 Ext 334E-Mail : com[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in 3. Mr. T.P. Abu ShariefMarketing AssistantEmbassy of India, RiyadhTel. : +966-11-4884144 Ext. 228E-Mail : com[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

Published On: November 26, 2019
Consulate General of India- Jeddah

Consulate General of India- Jeddah

Published On: November 26, 2019
Passport Services

The Embassy of India in Riyadh and Consulate General of India, Jeddah administer the Passport Services for Indian Citizens residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These Services are facilitated through an outsourced agency, M/s VFS GCC LCC, that receives applications and payment for these services. The services are broadly classified as under: Re-issue of Passport against existing passport Birth Registration of child born in KSA and Issue of New Passport; and Miscellaneous Passport services With the introduction of Machine Readable Passports (MRP) under ICAO guidelines, endorsements on passports are no longer possible. In all such cases, applicants are required to apply for Reissue of Passport. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICABLE TO ALL PASSPORT SERVICES All applicants (including minors) should submit the application in person for identification . Only residents holding valid Iqama can submit their applications for reissue of passports. In the case of casual visitors, on…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Visa Services

VISA TO VISIT INDIA - GENERAL INFORMATION 1. E-Visas: (i) With effect from 17.06.2019, E-Visa facility has been extended to Saudi nationals also. (ii) E-Visas are admissible only for the following categories - eTourist Visa, eBusiness Visa, eConference Visa, eMedical Visa and eMedical Attendent Visa. (iii) Applicants may visit https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html and apply in 4 easy steps - (a) Apply online and upload photo and passport page, (b) Pay eVisa fees online using credit / debit card /payment wallet, (c) If approved, an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will be sent to the Email provided by the applicant. (d) Fly to India - Print ETA and present at Immigration Check Post where eVisa will be stamped on the Passport. (iv) Application and payment of fees should be done 4 days prior to the date of travel. (v) The applicant can contact the 24X7 Helpdesk at +91 11 24300666 (Tel) or email at indiatvoa[at]gov.in (e-mail) for further assistance on eVisa proces…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Attestation

Attestation of Documents Attestation of Documents Sl. Description Fees* 1. Sponsorship Declaration Form SR.37 2. Power of Attorney (Property Matters) SR.74 3. Power of Attorney (other than property matters) SR.37 4. Affidavit for Change of Profession SR.37 5. Affidavit for Change of Religion SR.37 6. Affidavit for obtaining child’s passport in India SR.37 7. Salary Certificate SR.37 8. Academic Degree / Certificate SR.37 9. Marriage Certificate SR.37 10. Life Certificate (for pensioners) Gratis 11. Bank’s Account Opening Form for Non Resident Indians SR.37 12. Attestation of document for commercial purposes SR.184 *Note : In addition to the above consular fees, ICWF fees of SAR 8/- and Service Fee of the Outsourcing Agency, M/s VFS Global, of SAR 15/- is also applicable. (Time Required : Documents for attestation may be submitted at the VFS office Umm Al Hammam between 0930 hrs a…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Marriages

Published On: November 26, 2019
India-Saudi Bilateral Relations

India-Saudi Arabia Bilateral Brief India and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia enjoy close friendly relations reflecting the centuries old economic and socio-cultural ties. Diplomatic relations were established in 1947. The historic visit of King Abdullah to India in January 2006 was a watershed moment that resulted in the signing of the ‘Delhi Declaration’. It was followed later by the ‘Riyadh Declaration’ in 2010 during the visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to the Kingdom, which elevated the bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership. 2. The visit of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Riyadh in April 2016 led to an enhanced and comprehensive cooperation in the political, economic, security and defence realms. During the visit, King Salman conferred the Kingdom’s highest civilian honor, the ‘King Abdulaziz Sash’, on the Hon’ble Prime Minister. The visit of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammad bin Salman, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, to India in February 2019 …

Published On: November 26, 2019
India-Saudi Economic and Commercial Relations

India-Saudi Arabia Economic and Commercial Relations India and Saudi Arabia share centuries old economic and socio-cultural ties. Economic ties constitute a keynote aspect of the bilateral strategic partnership. The Delhi Declaration (signed in 2006 on the sidelines of H.M. King Abdullah’s visit to India) and Riyadh Declaration (signed in 2010 during the Prime Ministerial visit) boosted the energy cooperation between both countries. The Riyadh Declaration committed the two sides to a strategic partnership based on complementarity and interdependence. 2. The landmark visits of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the Kingdom in 2016 and 2019 and the State visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Prince Mohammad bin Salman to India in February, 2019 has marked a new era in the bilateral relations, which culminated in the setting up of the Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), co-chaired by the two leaders. Besides that, the two sides signed 11 other MoUs in the fields o…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Joint Statement during the State Visit of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to India

India-Saudi Arabia Joint Statement during the State Visit of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia to India February 20, 2019 1. At the invitation of Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India Shri Narendra Modi, and under the guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia paid his first State visit to India from 19-20 February 2019, where he was received at the airport by the Hon’ble Prime Minister. The visit follows the official visit of Prime Minister Modi to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in April, 2016 at the invitation of the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud.2. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was accorded a ceremonial welcome on February 20, 2019 at the Forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhawan, New Delhi. President Kovind also hosted a banquet dinner in honour …

Published On: November 26, 2019
Joint Statement during the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India to Saudi Arabia on April 2-3, 2016

Joint Statement during the visit of Hon'ble Prime Minister of India to Saudi ArabiaApril 3, 2016 1. At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi paid a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 2-3 April 2016. 2. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques received Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 3 April at the Royal Court. The two leaders held discussions in the spirit of the strong friendship that binds the two countries and their peoples. During the visit, Prime Minister Modi also met with His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Premier & Minister of Interior and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Deputy Crown Prince, Second Deputy Premier & Minister of Defence. Prime Minister Modi also received Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Health & Chairman o…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Joint Statement on the Occasion of visit of Crown Prince to India

Joint Statement on the occasion of the Official Visit of Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to India (26-28 February 2014) February 28, 2014 At the kind invitation of Hon’ble Vice President of the Republic of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari, His Royal Highness Crown Prince Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia was on a three-day official visit to India beginning 26/4/1435H, corresponding to 26 February 2014. During the visit, His Royal Highness called on Hon’ble President of the Republic of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee. He also held bilateral discussions with Hon’ble Vice President, Shri M. Hamid Ansari and Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh. The discussions were held in the spirit of the strong friendship that binds the two countries. During the talks, the two sides expressed their happiness with the rapid expansion of the friendly relations …

Published On: November 26, 2019
Delhi Declaration

Delhi Declaration, Signed by King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh of IndiaDated : 27/01/2006 The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz Al Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia held historic meetings with the President of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam and the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh during his State visit to the Republic of India from 24 – 27 January, 2006.The two sides exchanged views and had in-depth discussions that touched upon the mutual interests of both countries as well as the security, stability, peace and prosperity in the whole region.Realizing that this visit heralds a new era in India-Saudi Arabia relations and constitutes a landmark in the development of increased understanding and cooperation between the two countries and creation of a mutually beneficial partnershi…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Riyadh Declaration

RIYADH DECLARATION - A New Era of Strategic PartnershipFebruary 28, 2010RiyadhClick here to view the signed Riyadh Declaration At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India, His Excellency Dr. Manmohan Singh paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from 13-15/3/1431H corresponding to February 27 – March 1, 2010. During the visit, the Prime Minister of India addressed the Majlis Al-Shoura, and received the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Petroleum and Mineral Resources and Commerce and Industry. An honorary doctorate was conferred upon the Prime Minister by King Saud University.The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh held in depth discussions on a wide range of issues in an atmosphere of utmost warmth, cordiality, friendship and transparency. They asserted that strong bilateral ties between the …

Published On: November 26, 2019
India-GCC relations

INDIA AND GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) as a collective entity has vital significance for India and constitutes the “extended” neighborhood of India. The region’s substantial oil and gas reserves are of immense importance for India’s energy security. The GCC countries collectively host a large Indian expatriate community. Through collaborative initiatives in trade, investment, infrastructure development, and people to people ties, this partnership not only bolsters economic growth within the region and India but also contributes to a more stable and prosperous global economy. Strategic Dialogue: 2. From the strategic point of view, India and GCC share the desire for political stability and security in the region. The common political and security concerns of India and GCC translate into efforts for peace, security and stability in the Gulf region and South Asia. The emerging common security perceptions create further opportunities for India-GCC cooper…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Community Welfare

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Commercial

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Education

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Yoga Day

Yoga Day Competition On the occasion of the International Day of Yoga 2018, the Embassy of India, Riyadh is organizing (I) Yoga Poster Competition and (ii) Yoga Photographic Competition from June 5-18, 2018. The United Nations General Assembly in its 69th Plenary Session held on December 11, 2014, proclaimed June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, recognizing that Yoga provides a holistic approach to the health and well being. Yoga Poster Competition The participants are requested to design posters on the multiple facets of Yoga. Each participant can chose on a specific theme on Yoga, design it and mail it to info.eoiriyadh[at]gmail.com from 5-18 June, 2018. Yoga Photography Competition The Participants are requested to share the photos of them in various Yoga postures, particularly in the backdrop of iconic buildings or unique landscape in the Kingdom. The participants are requested to send their photos to info.eoiriyadh[at]gmail.com from 5-18 June, 2018. The photographic compe…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Functions of Community Welfare Wing

Counseling Indian workers on various labour disputes and contractual violations · Settlement of labour disputes between expatriate Indian nationals and Saudi sponsors through amicable negotiations, correspondence with Saudi sponsors and the local authorities. Registration of grievances of workers on www.madad.gov.in. Responding queries of workers through the Twitter Handle of the Embassy.· Providing free Interpreter service to Indian workers to pursue their cases at Labour Courts in Riyadh.· Facilitating repatriation of housemaids and stranded workers to India.· Periodical visits to various jails to ascertain the welfare of Indian inmates and to sort out their problems on the basis of consular access granted by the Saudi Government. Regular visits to Deportation Centres to meet the Indian inmates.· Registration of foreign employers in the eMigrate system. Attestation of documents pertaining to recruitment of domestic workers from India.· Assisting relatives/ friends on formalities in …

Published On: November 26, 2019
Submission Centre for Attesting Recruitment Documents

Attestation of the recruitment documents in respect of the following categories of Indian workers will take place at the address given below:1. Domestic Service Workers (DSWs): Drivers, Maids, Guards, Cooks, etc. Standard Employment Contract.2. Other Categories of Workers: Professionals, Skilled/Semi-skilled/unskilled workers: Please register online on https://emigrate.gov.in. There is no need to submit any hard copies. For further details Recruitment of Skilled/Unskilled workers Address:Indian Passport Application Centre, 2nd Floor, Shamshia Building,Near SABB Bank, Opp. G Mart,Abdulaziz Road, Shara Washam,Batha Centre, RiyadhTel. 011-4124727, 4080366Timings for Submissions:09.000hrs - 1500 hrs(Sunday - Thursday) All Saudi recruitment agencies may approach at the address mentioned above for any enquiry and attestation of the recruitment documents.For any queries related to eMigrate documents, approvals/rejections, pl contact: 00966-11-4884144/Ext 113, email: sscw[at]indianemb…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Recruitment of Skilled/Unskilled workers (Non-Domestic Workers)

Documents Required for Attestation and Recruitment of General Workers from India (Non-Domestic Workers). All recruitment of workers from India is done through website,eMigrate.gov.inFOLLOWING KEY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE IN EMIGRATE SYSTEM W.E.F. 6TH FEB’2016. All employers are, therefore, requested to upload the following documents: Sl. No Documents List Company Individual Partnership Proprietorship Government 1 Request Letter for FE Registration duly signed by Authorized Signatory/ individual Employer(available on emigrate website) M M M M M 2 Copy of valid Registration Certificate/ trade license(duly translated in English) M NA M M NA 3 FE ID Certificate issued by Government of Saudi Arabia (in case of Saudi Arabia)[for example: id/iqama copy for individual and company’s id in case of others issued by ministry of Interior] duly translate…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Recruitment of Domestic Service Workers from India

Domestic Service Workers (DSWs): Drivers, Maids, Guards, Cooks, etc. Standard Employment Contract English & Arabic English & Hindi English & Malayalam English & Tamil English & TeluguAll the DSW recruitment is only through a Saudi Recruiting agency as well as an Indian recruiting agency.All the DSW employment documents (demand letter, power of attorney and employment contract), manually attested by the Embassy, needs to be uploaded and registered in the eMigrate system through website: https://emigrate.gov.inIn all cases, minimum referral wages prescribed on this webiste may be followed.Special Provision for Female Domestic Service Workers: Financial Bank Guarantee of US Dollar 2,500/- or equivalent Saudi Riyal, in the name of the Embassy of India, Riyadh or CGI, Jeddah, as the case may be, in case of recruitement of female DSW. Her minimum age should be 30+; minimum wages should be SR1500 per month. She should be recruited as per the DSW Agreement 2014 whereby the Employment Contr…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Referral Wages

Embassy of India Riyadh Referral Wages for 2014 Category Wages (in SR) Category Wages (in SR) Unskilled/Semi-skilled Workers Decorator 1700 Ordinary Labours 1500 Auto Electrician 1700 General Labours 1500 Tailors 1700 Construction Labours 1500 Female Tailors 1700 Cleaning Labours 1500 Fisherman 1700 All Kind of Helpers 1500 Heavy Equipment Operators 1900 Housemaids 1500 Medical Staff Domestic Helpers (Male Servant) 1500 Nurse(M/F) 2100 Agriculture Labours 1500 Lab Technician 2100 Gardeners 1500 S-Ray Technician 2100 Skilled Workers Hotel Staff Mason 1700 Cook 1700 Carpenter 1700 Waiters 1700 Electrician 1700 Stewards 1700 Steel Fixer 1700 Supervisors 1700 Plumber 1700 Office Staff Fabricator 1700 Clerks/Typist 2100 Denter 1700 Secretary 2100 Tile Fixer 1700 Accountant 2500 Mechanics 1700 Compute…

Published On: November 26, 2019
Guidelines for Indian Nationals going to Saudi Arabia

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Guidelines for Indian Nationals who have arrived/residing in Saudi Arabia

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Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojna (PBBY) 2017

Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojna (PBBY) 2017 The Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojna (PBBY) 2017, a mandatory insurance scheme for ECR category Workers, is effective from 1st August 2017. The PBBY 2017 provides the insurance cover up to Rs. 10 Lakhs (Max.) in case of accidental death or permanent disability while on employment abroad with one time premium of Rs. 275 and Rs. 375 for two years and three years respectively. The insured sum of Rs. 10 Lakhs (Max.) is payable by the insurance company, in the event of accidental death or permanent disability while on employment abroad, even if: (i) insured worker changes the employer (ii) accidental death or permanent disability happens in India or any third country. The PBBY 2017 policy can be renewed online. The scheme also offers following benefits: Medical Insurance cover including injuries/sickness/ailment/diseases Rs. 1,00,000/- (up to Rs. 50,000/- per hospitalization) Family hospitalization …

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Information in Indian Languages

HINDIPress Release dated June 21, 2013Guidelines issued by Saudi Interior / Labour Ministry Guidelines in HindiPress Release dated 18 May in HindiAmbassador Message to Indian Community of 13 May 2013 in HindiPress Release dated 12 May in Hindi KANNADAPress Release dated 14 May in KannadaAmbassador Message to Indian Community of 13 May 2013 in Kannada MALYALAMPress Release of June 21, 2013Press Release of June 19, 2013Ambassador's Message of May 28 to Indian Community Guidelines issued by Saudi Interior / Labour Ministry Press Release of 21 May 2013Press Release of 17 May 2013Ambassador's Message of 13 May to Indian CommunityPress Release of 13 May 2013 TAMILPress Release of June 3 - TamilAmbassador's Message dated 28 May in TamilPress Release dated 23 May in TamilPress Release dated 21 May in TamilPress Release dated 18 May in Tamil Press Release of 14 May in Tamil Ambassador Message to Indian Community 13 May in Tamil Summary of Concessions announced on 10 May 2013 in Tamil TELU…

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Register Labour Complaint

For redressing of their employment-related grievances, Indian workers may contact the Embassy on any working day between 9.00 AM and 12:30 PM along with relevant information furnished in the format (click here to download format) or approach the concerned labour-office. S.No. Labour Office Tel No. 1. Riyadh 011- 2. Al Kharj 011-5448231 3. Al Duwadimi 011-6431803 4. Al Majmaah 016-4321724 5. Wadi Al Dawasir 011-7840264 6. Al Zulfi 016-4220235 7. Shaqra 011-6221342 8. Buraydah, Al Qassim 016-3250387 9. Unayzah 016-3640285 10. Al Rass 016-3333502 11. Hail 016-5321139 12. Dammam 013-8261419 13. Al Ahsa 013-5820835 14. Hafar Al Baten 013-7220220 15. Al Khobar 013-8641541 16. Buqayq 013-5661324 17. Al Jubail 013-3620450 18. Al Khafji 013-7660380 19. Ras Tannurah 013-6670424 20. Sakaka, Al Jouf 014-6241766 21. Al Qurayyat 014-6421108 …

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Death Case Formalities

How to Register a Death Following documents are required with English translation for registration of death cases and to issue ‘No Objection Certificate’ (NOC) for local burial / transportation of the mortal remains to India as per wishes of the family: 1. Medical report indicating the cause of death, with English translation. 2. Copy of detailed police report with English translation (in case of unnatural deaths i.e Traffic Accident, Industrial Accident, Murder, Suicide etc). 3. Notarized Power of Attorney on a non-judicial stamp paper from the legal heirs of the deceased in India for local burial/transportation of mortal remains to India. If the family has any suspicion on the cause of death, this may be conveyed in the Power of Attorney so that the matter could be taken up with Saudi authorities for post mortem and police investigation. Police conducts investigation/post mortem in unnatural death, in case of any doubt. The family may be advised to send a copy of Power of Attorne…

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Labour Law of KSA

Important Note: This English translation of the regulations is for general information only. The Arabic text is the official text that has legal force. Rules & Regulation Labor Law : 6-2007 Annouced By : Labor and Civil Care Laws Section : Labor Law Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers Official Translation Department Translation of Saudi Laws LABOR LAW Royal Decree No. M/51 23 Shaban 1426 / 27 September 2005 First Edition 2006 In the name of God the Compassionate the Merciful This translation is provided for guidance. The governing text is the Arabic text. PART I DEFINITIONS AND GENERAL PROVISIONS Chapter One Definitions Article (1): This law shall be called the Labor Law. Article (2): The following terms and phrases, whenever mentioned in this Law, shall have the meanings expressed next to them, unless the context requires otherwise: Ministry: Ministry of Labor. Minister: Minister of Labor. Labor Office: The administrative authority assu…

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Ministry of Labour's link to know 'Huroob' status

Ministry of Labour's link to know Huroob status - Click here Note:- This link does not give information about domestic workers and information can be obtained from Jawazat / Passport Office

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National Pension System for Non Resident Indians

For details of the National Pension System for Non Resident Indians - Click hereFrequently Asked Questions - National Pension System for Non Resident Indians - Click here

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Penalties prescribed for systems violating expatriates

Penalties for those who violate the rules & regulations of dealing with “systems-violating expatriates” S.No. Violation Penalty(first time) Penalty (second time) Penalty(third time or more) 1 Expatriate who is working for his own account(Free visa workers) 1- Fine of SR10,0002- Deportation 1. Fine of SR25,0002. One month imprisonment3. Deportation 1. Fine of SR 50,0002. Six months imprisonment3. Deportation 2 Expatriate’s delay in departure following expiry of entry visa granted to him 1- Fine of SR15,0002- Deportation 1- Fine of SR25,0002- Three months imprisonment3- Deportation 1. Fine of SR 50,0002. Six months imprisonment3. Deportation 3 Infiltrators arrested outside border 1. Fine of SR 15,0002. One month imprisonment3. Deportation 1. Fine of SR 25,0002. Three months imprisonment3. Deportation 1. Fine of…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Contact Us

Mr. Mr. Moin AkhtarSecond Secretary (CW)Embassy of India,P.O. Box No. 94387,Riyadh– 11693.Email : cw[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Labour issues:Mr. Bhagwan Sahay MeenaSecond Secretary (Labour)Tel Nos.: 00-966-11-4884144 Ext. 180 & 4816348Email : labour[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Death Cases :Mr. Jasvinder SinghAttache(CW)Embassy of India,Email : dr[dot]riyad[at]mea.gov.inTel.Nos. :00-966-11-2816242, 4816348 & 4884144 Ext. 191 & 325 Email:dr.riyad[at]mea.gov.in Jail / Police Station and Deportation Centre Cases: Mr. Mr. Rajiv SikriAttache (Jail & Tehreel) Tel Nos.: 00-966-11-4884144 Ext 128, 00-966-11-4816348Email : jail[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in eMigrate issues (For Registration of Foreign Employers): Mr. Mr. Vivek Kumar Attache (e-Migrate)Tel Nos.: 00-966-11-2814770 & 4884144 Ext.113 Email : emigrate[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Online registration of grievances pertaining to the above community welfare issues: please lodge your complaint at www.madad.gov.in…

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Revision of Indian Community Welfare Fund Guidelines

Revision of Indian Community Welfare Fund Guidelines The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved revision of the Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) guidelines. ICWF, set up in 2009, is aimed at assisting Overseas Indian nationals in times of distress and emergency in the most deserving cases on a means tested basis. The revised guidelines being made broad-based seek to expand the scope of welfare measures that can be extended through the Fund. The guidelines would cover three key areas namely Assisting Overseas Indian nationals in distress situations, Community Welfare activities and Improvement in Consular services. They are expected to provide Indian Missions and Posts abroad greater flexibility in swiftly addressing to requests for assistance by Overseas Indian nationals. Apart from assisting Indian nationals in distress abroad, ICWF has been a critical support in emergency evacuation of Indian nationals in conflict zones in Libya, I…

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Drugs materials, Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances prohibited in Saudi Arabia

Ummul Qura News Paper, Friday, Rajabb 1437 corresponding to 08/04/2016 Resolutions and systems General rulings on the attached tables related combating the drugs and psychotropic substances. 1. Drug materials/ Narcotic drugs First: The first table is containing the drugs items that are distributed into five following groups: Group (A): This group includes the drug materials mentioned in the first contract of United Nations for the year of 1961. Group (B): This group includes the drug materials mentioned in the second contract of United Nations for the year of 1961. Group (C): This group includes the drug materials mentioned in the third contract of United Nations for the year of 1961. Group (D): This group includes the drug materials mentioned in the fourth contract of United Nations for the year of 1961. Group (E): This group includes the drug materials locally monitored in the Kingdom. Second: Groups (A,B,C, D) in the above said first table are known as yellow list whic…

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Information Booklet for Volunteers

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India-Saudi Arabia Economic and Commercial Relations

Embassy of IndiaRiyadh **** India-Saudi Arabia: Economic and Commercial Brief India and Saudi Arabia share centuries’ old economic and socio-cultural ties. Economic ties constitute a keynote aspect of the bilateral strategic partnership. The Delhi Declaration (signed in 2006 on the sidelines of H.M. King Abdullah’s visit to India) and Riyadh Declaration (signed in 2010 during the Prime Ministerial visit) boosted the energy cooperation between both countries. The Riyadh Declaration committed the two sides to a strategic partnership based on complementarity and interdependence. The landmark visits of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the Kingdom in 2016 and 2019 and the State visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Prince Mohammad bin Salman to India in February, 2019 has marked a new era in the bilateral relations, which culminated in the setting up of the Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), co-chaired by the two leaders. In September 2023, both leaders’ co-c…

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Investment Opportunities in India

Invest India's Saudi Arabia microsite Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for Promoting Domestic Manufacturing of White Goods (Air Conditioners and LED Lights)

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Trade Fairs & Exhibitions in India

APR – MAY – JUN 2025 7th Reverse Buyer-Seller Meet (RBSM) ELECRAMA-2025 – the 16th edition of world’s largest standalone exhibition of electrical and allied industries, from 22nd to 26th February 2025, at the India Expo Mart Ltd., Greater NOIDA, Delhi NCR, India 6th edition of Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) - Reverse Buyer Seller Meet in New Delhi, India (February 20-21, 2025) Bharat Telecom May 6-7, 2025 59th Indian Handicrafts & Gifts Fair (IHGF) Delhi Fair (Spring) 2025 from 16 – 19 April 2025 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, India. TN Medical Value Travel Summit 4th and 5thApril 2025 (Brochure) First edition of 'Rising North East'-Investors Summit 2025 on 23rd and 24th May, 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi JULY–AUGUST–SEPTEMBER 2025 19th INDIAN FASHION JEWELLERY & ACCESSORIES SHOW (IFJAS) 04-06 July, 2025

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Indian companies in Saudi Arabia

List of Indian companies operating in Saudi Arabia Sl.No Name & Address Contact Person Telephone/Fax/Email Sectors 1. Air IndiaPO BOX 753Riyadh 11421Kanoo Tower, King Abdul Aziz Road, Mr. R. Prabhu Chandran,Manager- RiyadhMr. M.L. PatelCustomer Relations/ Airport Manager Tel: 011-4786409Fax: 011-4779924Mob. 0505274465Tel. 011-4772228 Ext. 301/303 Fax: 011-4779924E-mail: ruhrz[at]airindia.com.sa, air-indiaruh[at]ae.net.saMob. 0535160041Airport Office:Tel. 011-2202081Res. 011-4783292Fax: 011-4779924 Travel 2. New India Assurance Co.PO BOX 53842Riyadh 11593 Mr. S. Manohar,Resident Manager Tel: 011-4197799Ext. 207/ 208Fax:011-4191366Mob. 0504481826E-mail:s.manohar[at]wafainsurance.com Insurance 3. Saudi Indian Insurance Co.Head Office: 305, Akaria -2, PO Box:341413,Riyadh 11333 Mr. N. Toppo,General Manager(Non-life) Tel. 011-2150987 /2150983 Ext. 107Fax: 011-2150984Mob.0501264936E-mail:ntoppo[at]wafainsuran…

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Indian Business contacts

APEX CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN INDIA 1. FEDERATION OF INDIAN CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (FICCI) Federation House, Tansen Marg New Delhi-110001 Tel: (+91)-11-23738760-70 Fax: (+91)-11-23320714/23721504 E-mail:ficci@ficci.com Website: www.ficci.com 2. CONFEDERATION OF INDIAN INDUSTRY(CII)The Mantosh Sondhi Centre23, Institutional Area, Lodi Road New Delhi - 110 003Tel: (+91)-11-45771000Email :info@cii.in Website:www.cii.in 3. PHD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY(PHDCCI) PHD House, 4/2 Siri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi 110016Tel: +(91)-11-26863801-04, 49545454Fax: +(91)-11-26855450, 49545451 Email:sg@phdcci.in Website:www.phdcci.in 4. THE ASSOCIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OF INDIA (ASSOCHAM) 4th Floor, YMCA Cultural Centre and Library Building 01, Jai Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Tel: (+91)-11-46550555 Email:assocham@nic.in Website:www.assocham.org 5. …

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Saudi Business Contacts

Saudi Arabian Chambers of Commerce & Industry S.No Name of the Organization Email Address Website Phone The Federation of Saudi Chambers info@fsc.org.sa www.fsc.org.sa +966112182222 Riyadh Chamber of Commerce info@rdcci.org.sa www.chamber.sa 920004565, +966114040044 Asharqia Chamber of Commerce and Industry info@chamber.org.sa www.chamber.org.sa 920024555 Jeddah Chamber of Commerce info@jcci.org.sa www.jcci.org.sa 920024200, +966122398000 Al Ahsa Chamber of Commerce info@hcci.org.sa www.hcci.org.sa +966135820202 Al- Baha Chamber of Commerce info@bcci.org.sa www.bcci.org.sa 00966177250476 Arar Chamber of Commerce info@ncci.org.sa www.ncci.org.sa +966146633339 Jazan Chamber info@jazancci.org.sa www.jazancci.org.s…

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Doing Business with India

India, a South Asian nation, is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country and the largest democracy in the world. India, traditionally an agrarian economy has gradually developed into an open market economy, welcoming the international companies to invest in it with open arms, since liberalization in 1990s. Demographic dividend, vibrant industrial base, free exchange market, liberalized foreign trade and supportive government make ‘India’ a center of attraction for foreign MNCs and the hotspot in the evolving global economic order. More details about the business/ investment environment can be found in the following links. www.indiainbusiness.nic.in www.dipp.nic.in www.investindia.gov.in www.makeinindia.com www.indiantradeportal.in

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Doing Business with KSA

Basic Facts about Saudi ArabiaGeographyArea:27,163,977 sq kmLocation:Southwestern corner of Asia, occupies most of the Arabian Peninsula.Climate:Hot Desert Climate except in Asir Province. Coastal cities subject to high humidity.Topography:Mostly sandy desert, no rivers or permanent bodies of water. Highest peak 3,133 meters.Main Cities:Riyadh: capital of Saudi ArabiaJeddah: main seaport and business city in western regionDammam: main seaport and business city in eastern regionMakkah and Madinah: Islamic holy citiesInternational Airports:Riyadh's King Khalid International: 35 km from Riyadh, with hotel, buffet, bank, post office, shops and car hire.Jeddah's King Abdul Aziz International: 18 km north of Jeddah, with hotel, restaurants, bank, post office, shops, car hire and special pilgrimage facilities.Dammam's King Fahd International: 50 km northwest of Dammam, with ultra modern facilities including mosque, cargo terminal, restaurant and duty free shop.Main Seaports:Dammam: containers…

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Information for Commercial Delegation/ Commercial Events

Information for Commercial Delegation / Commercial events in Saudi Arabia The following may be considered while planning to bring a commercial delegation and Commercial Events in Saudi Arabia: All Commercial Delegations / Commercial Events require clearance from Saudi Authorities through Council of Saudi Chambers which takes about 2-3 months time. Generally, the clearance is received close to the arrival of the commercial delegation/commercial event. The Saudi Authorities require complete details of the Commercial Delegation / Commercial Events like names of the delegates, passport details, date and duration of visit, venue, etc. for processing. Generally, the visas are cleared by Saudi Embassy / Consulate in India only after the clearance is received from the Saudi Authorities in Riyadh. Hotels require not only the approval from the Council of Saudi Chambers to host Commercial Events but also the approval from local Governorate which is granted only after the clearance is given …

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Commercial Representative of the Mission

Ms. ManusmritiCounsellor (Economic & Commerce)Tel. : 2810388E-Mail : ccom[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

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Business Chambers, Associations and Councils

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry, New Delhihttp://www.ficci.com Confederation of Indian Industryhttp://www.cii.inAssociated Chambers of Commerce and Industryhttp://www.assocham.org/ Indian Electrical & Electronics Manufacturers' Associationhttp://www.ieema.orgAutomobile Manufacturers Association of Indiahttp://www.indianauto.comAutomotive Component Manufacturers Association of Indiahttp://www.indianauto.comIndian Machine Tools Manufacturers Associationhttp://www.imtma.inEngineering Export Promotion Councilhttp://www.eepc.gov.inFederation of Indian Export Organisationshttp://www.fieo.org Manufacturers Association of Information Technologyhttp://www.mait.comNational Association of Software & Service Companieshttp://www.nasscom.orgElectronic Components Industries Associationhttp://www.elcina.comAssociation of Mutual Funds in Indiahttp://www.amfiindia.comOrganisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of Indiahttp://www.indiaoppi.comIndian Exporters Onlinehttp://www.indianex…

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Sources of Economic and Commercial Information on India

National budget for the current financial year, economic survey of the previous year, monthly updates of economic performance in various sectors of Indian economy and details about external debt, external commercial borrowings, and capital markets. Ministry of Finance http://finmin.nic.in/ Details of exchange rate movements of the Indian Rupee vis-à-vis major international currencies, variation in interest rates, monetary developments, level of foreign exchange reserves, movements of wholesale price indices and facilities for investment by NRIs in a question and answer format. Reserve Bank of India http://www.rbi.org.in/ Text of Export –Import Policy, Highlights of Exim policy, Speeches of Commerce Minister, details about India’s external trade, policy related to export processing zones, export oriented units, important public notices, notifications and circulars related to trade and commerce. Ministry of Commerce & Industry http://www.commin.nic.in Informati…

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Banks and Financial Institutions

Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India http://www.icici.com Credit Rating Information Services of India Ltd. http://www.crisil.com ICICI Bank http://www.icicibank.com Industrial Credit And Investment Corporation of India http://www.icici.com Syndicate Bank http://www.syndicatebank.com Bank of Baroda http://www.bankof india.com Export Import Bank of India http://www.eximbankindia.com Small Industries Development Bank of India http://www.sidbi.com LIC Housing Finance Ltd. http://www.licindia.com Bank of Madura http://www.bankofmadura.com Bank of India http://www.bankofindia.com Export Import Bank of India http://www.eximbankindia.com ICICI Bank http://icicibank.com State Bank of India http://www.statebankofindia.com Syndicate Bank http://www.syndicatebank.com Union Bank of India http://www.unionbankofindia.com Securities and Exchange Board of India http://www.sebi.com …

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Securities and Exchange Board of India

Investors in Securities can seek assistance from the SEBI regional office within whose territorial jurisdiction the registered office of the concerned company is located for redressal of their grievances: Region Territorial Jurisdiction Address of SEBI Regional Offices North Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Chandigarh and Delhi Block No. 1Rajendra BhavanRajendra Place, Dist. CentreNew Delhi 110 008Tel: 91-11-573 2313 or 9784Fax 91-11-576 8992 East Assam, Bihar, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Orissa, West Bengal, Arucnachal Pradesh, Mizoram & Tripura FMC, Fortuna, 5th floor234/3A AJC Bose RoadCalcutta 700 020Tel: 91-33-240 2435/6105Fax: 91-33-240 4307 South Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry 3rd floor, D’ Monte Building No.32,D’Monte ColonyTTK RoadAlwarpetChennai - 600 018Tel: 91-44-497 1791 to 95Fax:91-44-497 1796 West Gujarat, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and …

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Useful information for Indian students in Saudi Arabia

1 Link of websites providing the list of Universities(accredited/ blacklisted with relevant details Umm Al-Qura University https://uqu.edu.sa/en Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University https://www.imamu.edu.sa/en Islamic university of madinah www.iu.edu.sa/en/ King Saud University ksu.edu.sa/en/ King Abdulaziz University http://www.kau.edu.sa/home_english.aspx King Faisal University https://www.kfu.edu.sa/en/deans/pages/home.aspx King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals https://www.kfupm.edu.sa/ King Khalid University www.kku.edu.sa/en/ Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University www.pnu.edu.sa/en Taibah University https://www.taibahu.edu.sa/ Qassim University www.qu.edu.sa/ Taif University www.tu.edu.sa/ Jazan University www.jazanu.edu.sa University Of Hail www.uoh.edu.sa/ Al Jouf University www.ju.edu.sa/ University of Tabuk https://www.ut.edu.sa/ Al Baha U…

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Student related useful links

STUDENT RELATED USEFUL LINKS 1 Ministry of Human Resource Development mhrd.gov.in/ 2 University Grants Commission www.ugc.ac.in/ 3 Nation Skill Development Corporation www.nsdcindia.org/ 4 Association of Indian Universities www.aiu.ac.in/ 5 Direct Admission of Students Abroad https://www.dasanit.org/ 6 Bharat Ko Janiye https://www.bharatkojaniye.in/

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Registration of Indian Students in Saudi Arabia

The Embassy of India in Riyadh invites students, holding Indian passport and studying in Saudi Colleges/Universities, to register with the Embassy. In this regard, you are requested to fill this form and mail it to edu[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in. All fields marked *are mandatory.

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Internship Opportunities

India Surging Ahead - 2017 (Arabic) - Click here India Investment Summit 2016 - Project Information Report - Click hereIndia Attractiveness Survey - Click hereInvest India: Investible Project List (May 2016) - Click hereMagnetic Maharashtra: Investment opportunities in Maharashtra - Click herePresentation on the Final Outcome of Make in India Week - February 2016 - Click herePresentation on Smart Cities - November 2015 - Click here

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AYUSH

Embassy of IndiaRiyadh*****December 5, 2016 The Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India under its Central Sector Scheme of International Cooperation (IC) provides financial assistance to the organisations/institutes who are actively promoting any of the AYUSH systems of medicine in their country on the recommendation of the Missions for organising Conference/Symposiums/Fairs etc. Detailed information on the scheme is linked herewith.The NRIs/PIOs can also avail benefits of the “Fellowship Scheme” of the Ministry of AYUSH for degree courses in the AYUSH systems of medicine in Indian college/universities under the scheme. *****

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Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children 2019- 2020

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR DIASPORA CHILDREN (SPDC) 2019-20 CHANGE IN MONTHLY MONETARY INCOME CRITERION OF APPLICANTS’ PARENTS Monthly income criterion of applicants' parents for being eligible for grant of scholarship under SPDC Programme of Govt. of India has been increased from US$4000/- to US$5000/- (US Dollars five thousand only) for academic year 2019-20. All other terms and conditions of the SPDC guidelines already circulated earlier, remain the same as below Ministry of External Affairs, the Government of India executes Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) Scheme for the children of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) i.e. Saudi Passport holders of Indian Origin who are holding a valid PIO card or OCI card and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) i.e. Indian Passport holders to assist in pursuing undergraduate courses in Indian Universities/Institutes for their children. 150 scholarships shall be provided for the Academic Session 2019-2020.The scheme is open to the f…

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ICCR Scholarship 2020-21

OFFER OF INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS (ICCR) SCHOLARSHIP UNDER GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME- 2020 -21 Under the General Scholarship Scheme, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi has allotted 2 scholarship slots for the Saudi nationals for the academic year 2020-21. The scholarships are granted for studies at Undergraduate & Post-graduate levels and in research subjects under M.Phil. and Ph.D. Saudi students are invited to apply for the said courses. Under the Scheme, Living Allowance, Contingent Grant, accommodation charges, Tuition Fee and other benefits, including medical and study tour to the students selected for scholarships are provided. However, the cost of air passage to India and back is not covered. Expenditure on laboratory chemicals and other related incidental charges for students pursuing science and agriculture courses will have to be borne by the students themselves. Before applying for a particular study…

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Advisory

Embassy of IndiaRiyadhKIND ATTENTION It has been brought to the notice of the Embassy that some people are cheating innocent Indian nationals by sending messages and collecting money for arranging their travel from Saudi Arabia to India through the twitter handle “[at]embassy_support” and email ID “ind_embassy.mea.gov[at]protonmail.com”. All Indian nationals residing in Saudi Arabia are hereby informed that Embassy of India, Riyadh has no relations whatsoever with the twitter handle “[at]embassy_support” and email ID “ind_embassy.mea.gov[at]protonmail.com”. All the official email IDs, Twitter handle, Facebook ID, telephone numbers etc of the Embassy of India are mentioned on our website https://www.eoiriyadh.gov.in/. All are advised to cross verify with the Embassy website thoroughly to avoid falling into the trap laid by unscrupulous elements. Kindly note that all the Indian Missions email IDs always end with domain [at]mea.gov.in Conversion of PIO Cards into OCI Cards - Last Dat…

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Visiting India

Incredible India 1. India's amazing diversity offers you everything you could ever want in a visit. From the moment you set foot in India, to be greeted by a graceful namaste, a gesture that denotes both welcome and respect, you are on the way to one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. 2. Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by a spectacular coastline surrounded by three seas, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, golden beaches, misty mountain retreats, colourful people, rich cultures and festivities. At any part of the year India can offer you a dazzling array of destinations and experiences. In summer, when the subcontinent is sizzling, there are spectacular retreats amidst the heady beauty of the Himalayas or the lush green heights of the Western Ghats with cool trekking trails, tall peaks to conquer stretches of white water for the adventure seekers. 3. In the cool of an Indi…

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Types of Tourism in India

Types of Tourism Adventure tourism As a kind of tourism in India, adventure tourism has recently grown in India. This involves exploration of remote areas and exotic locales and engaging in various activities. For adventure tourism in India, tourists prefer to go for trekking to places like Ladakh, Sikkim, and Himalaya. Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir are popular for the skiing facilities they offer. Whitewater rafting is also catching on in India and tourists flock to places such as Uttranchal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh for this adrenalin-packed activity. Beach Tourism India’s vast coastline and islands provides ample opportunities for fun packed tourism. Kerala, Goa, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep islands attract tourists in large numbers all around the year. Cultural tourism India is known for its rich cultural heritage and an element of mysticism, which is why tourists come to India to experience it for themselves. The various fairs and festivals that touris…

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Enjoy Incredible India

Enjoy !ncredible India Choose your region Essentials Book a tour package Book Air Tickets Book Train Tickets Free Audio Tours Information in Arabic

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Toll Free No for Foreign Tourists

Toll Free Tourist Helpline for Foreign Tourists visiting India The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India has introduced a 24x7 Toll Free Multi Lingual Tourist Help line to facilitate visits of foreign tourists to India. The service is presently available in 12 International languages, including Hindi & English, on the toll free number 1800111363or on a short code1363. The service can be availed of by the visiting tourists while travelling in India.

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Wellness Tourism in India

Wellness Tourism in India 1. Since ages, India has been an incredible tourist destination with its impressive variety of history, culture and scenic beauty. India offers variety of choices from rural to eco-tourism; mountains to exotic wild life trails; world heritage toy trains to superfast luxury trains; bustling cosmopolitan cities to quiet countryside, hill stations to beach resorts. India has literally everything that a visitor wants to experience and offers travellers a complete holiday both physical and mental. 2. India today also has immense facilities and enormous scope of healthcare wellness tourism including Ayurveda, alternative and holistic treatment. India is perceived worldwide, as one of the true spiritual homes of the modern wellness movement and has a powerful and unique ‘wellness halo’ with its ancient, rich history of Ayurveda, yoga and meditation. India is attracting tourists seeking serenity and optimum health and is emerging as one of the fastest-growing wellne…

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New Passport

Passport Application Forms: Compulsory on-line filling. 1. The Passport Seva Program has brought in a huge transformation towards delivery of Passport Services in India. More than one crore passports are being issued every year through the Passport Seva system. The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, took many significant steps to improve the service delivery experience for the citizens. Not only did the work of simplifying Passport rules and procedures has been achieved but passport services have also been taken closer to the doorsteps of the citizens. In recent years, considerable improvement both in terms of procedure and timelines have been implemented, which has enabled faster delivery of passport services to applicants in India and abroad. 2.(i) The Ministry has initiated the integration of Passport Seva Program at all Indian Embassies and Consulates across the globe. (ii) As part of worldwide implementation of Passport Seva Project, the Global Passport Seva Pr…

Published On: November 27, 2019
Reissue of the Passport

A passport is reissued under the following circumstances:Validity Expired or Validity due to ExpireAn application for reissue of passport can be submitted anytime within one year before the expiry of the validity or after the expiry of the validity. However, if the passport is expired for more than three years, the application should be supported by Sworn Affidavit explaining the circumstances and the reasons for the late renewal.Requirements Applicants are required to fill online application form at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in and carry a printout of the filled in application form. (Personal Particulars form is NOT required in case of ONLINE APPLICATIONS). Three recent passport-size photographs of 2 inch x 2 inch with white background. Original Passport (including subsequent additional booklet(s), if any). Photocopy of Passport (first two and last two pages and all pages of observations, if any, made by Passport Issuing Authority) Copy of valid Iqama (original to be …

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Passport for Minors (Upto 18 years of age)

Minors are issued passports for 5 years or upto attaining 18 years of age, whichever is earlier. Minors between the age of 15 and 18 have the option to apply for a full validity passport (ten years) by payment of fees as applicable for issue of passports to persons above 18 years of age.Personal presence of the applicant is required at the Indian Passport Application Centre at the time of submission of the application.Requirements: Applicants are required to fill online application form at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in and carry a printout of the filled in application form. Annexure D to be signed by both the parents and presence of both the parents or either parent with passports of both the parents at the time of submission of application; OR Annexure C in case of single parent or the other parent not available for reasons mentioned in para III of the Annexure. Atleast one of the parents should have spouse's name endorsed in the passport. Original Passport (including…

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Birth Registration & Passport for new born

The birth of every child born in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Indian parent(s) is required to be registered with the Embassy of India, Riyadh or Consulate General of India, Jeddah depending upon areas of jurisdiction. The birth of a child in Riyadh, Dammam, Jubail, Hofuf, Al Jouf, Buraidah, Qurayat, Hafr-al-Batin, Al Khafji, Wadi-al-Dawaser, Arar, Rafha and nearby areas, in the Northern/eastern provinces of KSA is required to be registered with the Embassy within one year of the birth. A copy of the Extract from Birth certificate is issued by the Embassy to the child after registering his/her name as an Indian national and a separate Passport is issued to the new born baby.Every child who is born to Indian parent(s) in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is issued a separate passport. It is not possible to include the child’s name in the passport of mother/father. There is no need to bring the new born child to the Indian Passport Application Centre. Requirements for Birth Registration & Ne…

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Lost/stolen and damaged passports

Requirements for passport in lieu of LOST/STOLEN passports Applicants are required to fill online application form at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in and carry a printout of the filled in application form. Annexure F- Affidavit for a passport in lieu of lost/damaged passports Jawasat/Police Report for loss of passport alongwith its authorised English legal translation. Jawasat printout of Iqama details/residency status alongwith its authorised English legal translation. Two recent passport-size photographs of 2 inch x 2 inch with white background. Photocopy of Passport (first two and last two pages and all pages of observations, if any, made by Passport Issuing Authority) Copy of valid Iqama (original to be shown for verification). A copy of printout showing validity of Iqama from Ministry of Interior website (https://www.moi.gov.sa/wps/vanityurl/en/ps/pps/query-iqama-expiry-service) may also be submitted. Prescribed fees. For appointment bookings (limited slots), pl…

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Change of Name

Two set of procedures are prescribed for following two categories: Category 1 a) A woman applying for change of surname following marriage;b) Divorcees/Widow applying for change from married name to maiden name;c) Remarried applicants applying for change of surname Category 2 -All other cases not covered in Category 1 Requirements ( for Category 1) 1 Applicants are required to fill online application form at https://portal5.passportindia.gov.in and carry a printout of the filled in application form. 2 a Marriage certificate or Joint Photo Declaration by both husband & wife (if surname change is based on marriage)2 b Divorce order/decree (if name/surname change is based on divorce)2 c Divorce order/decree or death certificate of the first husband and remarriage certificate or Joint Photo Declaration by both husband & wife (in case change of surname after remarriage) 3 Affidavit regarding change of surname after marriage/divorce 4 Copy of Passport/Aadhar ID of husban…

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Passport Fee

Particulars of Application Normal fee Tatkal fee (inclusive normal fee) SAR SAR I. PASSPORT: 1. For issue of ordinary fresh passport or reissue of Passport containing 36 pages having validity of ten years (also applicable to minors in the age group of fifteen to eighteen years) 276 827 2. For issue of ordinary fresh passport (NOT FOR RE-ISSUE) containing 36 pages having validity of ten years for senior citizens aged above 60 years. 249 801 3. For issue of ordinary fresh passport or reissue of Passport containing 60 pages having validity of ten years (also applicable to minors in the age group of fifteen to eighteen years) 368 919 4 For issue of ordinary fresh passport (NOT FOR RE-ISSUE) containing 60 pages having validity of ten years for senior citizens aged above 60 years 332 884 5. For issue of ordina…

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Miscellaneous Services

Sl. Description Fees* 1. Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) SR 92 2. NRI Certificate SR 92 3. Duplicate Birth Certificate SR 92 4. Miscellaneous certificate based on entries in passport SR 92 5. Saudi Police Clearance Certificate (Saudi PCC) Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) - To be applied in person(Time Required : TWO Working Days subject to CLEAR Police Reports available in the System) SR 92 1) Requirements:- Applicants are required to fill online application form at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in and carry a printout of the filled in application form. Original Passport (including subsequent additional booklets if any) - Passport will be retained during the tenure of the service. Photocopy of inside cover pages and other relevant pages of the passport. Photocopy of valid Iqama (Original to be produced for verification). One recent passport size photograph…

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Emergency Certificates

Issue of Emergency Certificate for one-way travel to India Indian nationals on Visit Visa whose passport is lost/damaged/expired/visa pages exhausted are issued Emergency Certificate(EC)s for their travel back to India. Applications for issue of Emergency Certificate are accepted in the Embassy between 0900 - 1300 hrs. Applications are also accepted at VFS Application Centres at Dammam, Al Khobar, Jubail, Buraidah and Hail.Requirements for issue of an Emergency Certificate for one-way travel to India in case of non-availability of a valid Passport with the applicant and where a new passport cannot be issued immediately:-· Applicants are required to fill online application form at https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in and carry a printout of the filled in application form. · Copy of Final Exit or Letter from sponsor undertaking to get exit visa issued (not required for those on visit visa).· Copy of Passport and Original Passport if available.· Recent passport size photo…

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Surrender of Indian Passport / Renunciation of Indian citizenship

Surrender of Indian Passport / Renunciation of Indian Citizenship The Indian Citizenship Act, 1955, does not allow dual citizenship. Holding Indian Passport / acquiring Indian Passport / travelling on Indian passport after acquisition of foreign citizenship constitutes an offence under the Indian Passport Act, 1967, and attracts penalties.Under the Indian law, Persons of Indian Origin who have acquired foreign nationality are required to surrender their Indian passports to the nearest Indian Mission/Post immediately after acquisition of foreign citizenship. A grace period of three months after acquisition of foreign nationality (to be counted from the date of registration / Naturalization Certificate and not from the date of foreign passport) has been allowed for using Indian passport for travel. Retention of Indian Passport for more than 3 years, reissue of Passport and obtaining Miscellaneous service on Passports after obtaining foreign nationality as well as travel after grace per…

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Indian Passport and Visa Application Centres

Embassy of India, Riyadh and Consulate General of India, Jeddah have entered a contract with M/s. VFS GCC LLC outsourcing its passport, visa and consular services. The outsourced consular services cover areas of Central and Eastern regions (Riyadh, Al Khobar, Buraidah, Al Jouf, Hail, Jubail, Al Khafji, Hafar Al Batain, Wadi Al Dawasir, Arar, Hofuf and Al Qurrayat) falling under the consular jurisdiction of Embassy of India, Riyadh and areas of Western, Northern and Southern regions (Jeddah, Khamis Mushait, Madinah, Makkah, Jazan, Najran, Bisha, Al Baha, Qunfudah, Yanbu, Taif and Tabuk) falling under the consular jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, Jeddah.Details of locations, contact Coordinates, timings and services offered at Indian Passport and Visa Application Centres (IPVAC) of VFS Global GCC LLC located within the consular jurisdiction of the Embassy of India, Riyadh are as follows:Note: Apart from the below Application Centres, the passport and Attestation services are a…

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Consular Tours for Passport and Attestation Services

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Registration of Overseas Electors

Registration of Overseas Electors Parliament has approved voting rights for non-resident Indians in elections with the Lok Sabha adopting the Representation of the People (Amendment) Bill, 2010. The new law will allow an Indian citizen residing abroad to enrol in voter’s list and exercise his franchise even if he or she remained away from place of residence in India for more than six months owing to employment, education or otherwise. However, the person will be able to exercise the franchise only if he or she is present in the constituency on the polling day. Notifications to this effect have been issued by various States / Union Territory and Application form 6A for registration is available on the website of Election Commission as well as State Election Commission. If the application is sent by post, it should be accompanied by photo-copy of the relevant pages of the passport containing the photograph and all other particulars of the applicant and the page containing the valid vi…

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Contact Us

Mr. Akshay JoshiCounsellor (Cons)Telephone : 00 966 11 4884136Fax : 00-966-11-488 4183Email : counsellor[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Moin AkhtarSecond Secretary (Cons)Telephone : 00 966 11 4884144 Ext: 104Email : cons1[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in 24-hr Help-LineTelephone Numbers : 00-966-11-488 4697 Help Desk during office hours (On Working days :Sunday to Thursday) Consular Wing00-966-11-488 4144 / 488 4691

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FAQs on ECR & non-ECR(ECNR)

Embassy of India Riyadh **** A number of queries are being received in the Embassy regarding ‘Emergency Check Required’ (ECR) passports. For the benefit of the general public, information on the following frequently asked questions is provided: 1. What is a ECR passport? (i) The Emigration Act regulates emigration of skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers as well as certain professionals such as ‘Nurses’, notified from time to time, for employment abroad in 18 specified countries including Saudi Arabia. (ii) Persons whose passports contain “Emigration Clearance Required” (ECR) stamp and who intend to take up employment abroad in these 18 countries need to obtain emigration clearance from Protector of Emigrants (POE). (iii) The workers who have not obtained clearance from POE are liable to be stopped at the Immigration. 2. Who are eligible for a non-ECR (previously ECNR) passports? (i) All persons possessing educational qualification of matriculation (Class 10) and above a…

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Centers For Submitting Visa Application

Embassy of India, Riyadh and Consulate General of India, Jeddah have entered into a contract with M/s. VFS GCC LLC outsourcing its passport, visa and consular services. The outsourced consular services cover areas of Central and Eastern regions (Riyadh, Dammam, Al Khabar, Buraidah Wadi Al Dawasir, Al Jouf, Hail, Qasim, Al Khafji, Hafar Al Batain, Arar, Hofuf, etc.) falling under the consular jurisdiction of Embassy of India, Riyadh and areas of Western, Northern and Southern regions(Jeddah, Abha, Al-Baha, Makkah, Madinah, Qunfudah, Taif, Bisha, Khamis Mushait, Tabuk, Gizan, Najran, Yanbu, etc.) falling under the consular jurisdiction of Consulate General of India, Jeddah. Details of locations, contact Coordinates, timings and services offered at Indian Passport and Visa Application Centres (IPVAC) of VFS Global GCC LLC located within the consular jurisdiction of the Embassy of India, Riyadh are as follows: LOCATIONS CONTACT COORDINATES TIMINGS …

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Visa for Saudi and Foreign Nationals

Business Visa Transit Visa Student Visa/Intern Visa Medical/Medical Attendant Visas Employment & Project Visa Diplomatic / Official Visa FILM VISA VISA FOR SAUDI AND FOREIGN NATIONALS Tourist Visa* Sl. Description Fees 1. Tourist Visa - Valid upto 1 year from date of issue(Single/Multiple SR. 368 2. Tourist Visa – More than 1 year &upto 5 years from date of issue(Multiple) SR. 736 Requirements for issue of Tourist Visa:-(i) Original Passport (valid for a minimum period of six months at the time of submission of visa application)(ii) Copy of Passport(iii) Two recent Passport size photographs. Please See Photograph Requirements Document)(iv) Duly completed Online Application Form -Click here.(v) Applicable Visa Fee in Cash Saudi Riyals(vi) Copy of Saudi ID card/ Copy of Iqama for Foreigners(vii) Proof of confirmation of hotel accommodation in India(viii) Airline…

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OCI Card

Public Notice Extension of last date for acceptance of Handwritten travel documents/PIO cards till 31 December’ 2023. 1. Government of India has decided to accept handwritten travel documents/ PIO cards as valid travel document along with valid foreign passport at all Indian Immigration Check Posts till 31 December’ 2023. This extension of timeline us subject to the condition that if in the meantime any deadline is notified by the ICAO thereby making hand written PIO cards invalid then PIOcardholders may have to obtain appropriate visa from India Missions/ Posts.2. All PIO card holders are hereby advised to apply for conversion of PIO card to OCI card as soon as possible. Febuary 13, 2023 Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) SchemeIMPORTANT NOTICE:(i). Government of India vide Gazette notification Dt. 09.01.2015 has announced that all the existing Persons of Indian Origin cardholders registered as such shall be deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India cardholders.(ii). Governmen…

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PIO Card

Embassy of IndiaRiyadh April 22, 2015 Merger of PIO Scheme with (OCI) Scheme - 2015 SALIENT FEATURES:(i). All the existing Persons of Indian Origin cardholders registered as such shall be deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India cardholders with effect from 09.01.2015.*(ii). A person, who is a minor child and whose either or both parents are Citizens/Overseas Citizens of India shall be eligible for registration as OCI under the new scheme.*(iii). Spouse of foreign origin of a citizen of India/ OCI card holder, whose marriage has been registered and subsisted for a continuous period of not less than two years immediately preceding the presentation of the application, is now eligible to apply for OCI card. Such spouse shall be subjected to prior security clearance from a competent authority in India.*(iv). A PIO Card which has been issued prior to the announcement of this new OCI Scheme shall bedeemed to be valid for life time of its holder.(v). A PIO Card holder isexempted from the r…

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Conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards

Conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards Last date of conversion of PIO cards to OCI cards on gratis basis has ended on 31st December 2017. PIO cardholders will be required to pay the fee of SAR 375 + SAR 12 (ICWF fee) for conversion of PIO Card to OCI card after 31st December 2017. Bureau of Immigration in India will accept PIO Cards as valid document till March 31, 2019 along with valid foreign passport. If in the meantime, any deadline is notified by the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), thereby making handwritten PIO Cards invalid, then PIO Card holders may have to obtain appropriate visa , if they have not converted their PIO Card to OCI Card. All the PIO card holders are advised to convert their PIO cards into OCI cards at the earliest. For applying for conversion, please visit website: https://ociservices.gov.in/

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Online Indian Citizenship

How To Apply online Registration of Indian Citizenship under Section 4(1)In order to make the above procedure simpler, faster and transparent, the foreigners Division of the Ministry of Home Affairs has made it mandatory for filing of on-line application for grant of Indian Citizenship.Online application process:Eachonline application for one person only To be filled in BLOCK/CAPITAL letters Exact details to be furnished viz name, address DOB etc. Verify details before submitting Once submitted, no modifications allowed MHA file Number so generated should be carefully preserved Take a print out of online registration form Affix a recent photograph 35x35mm. on the form Form should be accompanied by Copy of the birth certificate of the child Copies of Indian Passports of both parents Copy of the marriage certificate of the parents A declaration that the minor child does not hold the passport of any other country Submit all the documents at the Embassy Clickhere to a…

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Contact Us

Mr. S. Rakesh KumarCounseller (Cons)Telephone : 00 966 11 4884136Fax : 00-966-11-488 4183Email : counsellor[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in Mr. Pardeep KumarSecond Secretary (Cons)Telephone : 00 966 11 4884144 Ext: 104Fax : 00-966-1-488 4183Email : cons1[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in 24-hr Help-LineTelephone Numbers :00-966-11-488 4697 Help Desk during office hours (On Working days :Sunday to Thursday) Consular Wing00-966-11-488 4144 / 488 4691 / 488 4692

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List of State recognized Yoga Institute and related Departments in various States

DELHI Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga 68, Ashoka Road, Near Gole Dak Khana New Delhi - 110001 Contact: 011-23730417/23730418/23721472 Website: www.yogamdniy.nic.in Uttrakhand Parmarth Niketan Ashram P.O. Swargashra Rishikesh (Himalayas); Uttarakhand- 249304 Contact: 0135-2434301/2434302 Website: http://www.parmarth.com/index.php Phool Chatti Ashram Neelkanth Temple Road Paliyal Gaon Uttarakhand- 249302 Contact: 0135 – 6981303/2122196 Website: http://www.phoolchattiyoga.com/ Yoga Niketan Ashram Muni-Ki-Reti P.O. Shivanand Nagar Rishikesh, Utaranchal- 249192 Contact: 0135-2430227/2435072 Website:http://www.yoganiketanashram.org/ Maharashtra The Yoga Institute Shri Yogendra Marg Prabhat Colony, Santacruz East Mumbai – 400055 Contact: 022-26122185/26110506 Website: http://theyogainstitute.org/ Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute 1107 B/1, Hare Krishna Mandir Rd, Model Colony, Shivaji Nagar Pune, Maharashtra - 411016 Contact: 020-25656134 Web…

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Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - A Brief Introduction/Key Facts

KSA- Basic Facts Capital Riyadh Other major cities Jeddah, Dammam, Jubail, and the two Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah. Head of State & Prime Minister Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, His Majesty King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (since 23 January, 2015) Crown Prince & First Deputy Prime Minister H.R.H. Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud No. of provinces 13 Provinces, each headed by a Governor (Amir) Working Days Sunday – Thursday National Day September 23 Currency Saudi Arabian Riyal (SAR), subdivided into 100 halalas. 1 USD=SAR 3.75 (pegged to US$ since 1986);1 SAR =INR17(approx)(June 2017) Population 31.74 million (2016) (including 11.67 million foreigners) Judicial system Based on the ‘Shariah’. Religion Islam Language Arabic Political system Monarchy governed in accordance …

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Consular Jurisdiction of Embassy of India, Riyadh and Consulate General of India, Jeddah

The Embassy of India, Riyadh has consular jurisdiction over Central, North and Eastern Regions which include the Provinces of Riyadh, Al Jouf, Hail, Al-Qasim, Eastern Province and Northern Borders with the major cities of Sakakah, Hail, Buraida, Dammam, Al-Khobar, Jubail, Al-Hasa, Hofuf, Qatif, Hafr-al-Batin, Al-Kharj, Rafha, Khafji, Arar, Raheema, etc located there. Indian nationals living in these areas need to contact the Embassy for consular service/assistance. The Consulate General of India, Jeddah deals with consular matters in the Western and South-Western regions which include the Provinces of Tabuk, Madinah, Makkah, Al Baha, Asir, Jizan and Najran where the major cities of Jeddah, Madinah, Makkah, Tabuk, Yambu, Taif, Abha, Khamis Mushayat, Bishah, Sharourah, Qunfudah, Dhuba, Al Leith, etc. are situated. Indian nationals in living in these areas need to contact the Consulate for consular service/assistance.

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Do’s and Don’ts

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Employment in Saudi Arabia – FAQs

What is Kafala (Sponsorship) system: (i) Saudi Arabia follows a sponsorship (Kafala) system for regulating employment of expatriate workers. Any expatriate worker entering the Kingdom requires sponsorship of a sponsor (known as Kafeel), who may be a Saudi citizen or a company, and shall remain under the sponsor’s responsibility during the term of the employment contract. (ii) No expatriate worker can leave the country, without the consent of the sponsor. Who may be employed in Saudi Arabia? (i) Any person aged between 18 and 60 years, physically fit and possessing professional and academic qualifications required by the Kingdom (provided there is a shortage of citizens holding such qualifications), or belonging to those category of workers needed by the Kingdom, may be employed in Saudi Arabia. Such a person holding a passport with at least 6 months validity, should have entered the country legally and have an employment contract with an employer unde…

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Saudi Labour Law –Basic Points

Labour law governs the employer-employee relations in the Kingdom. A worker is entitled to receive the rights guaranteed by the Labour Law. While some of the BASIC points of the Labour law are outlined below, for further details, the text of the Labour Law available on the Embassy of India website may be referred to. Coverage: (i) Labour law governs the employer-employee relations in the Kingdom. A worker is entitled to receive the rights guaranteed by the Labour Law. For the text of the Labour Law, please visit the website of the Indian Embassy, Riyadh (http://www.indianembassy.org.sa). (ii) All general category expatriate workers (those working in companies/establishments) are covered under the provisions of the Labour Laws. However, domestic service workers (housemaids, house drivers, gardeners, etc.), agriculture workers in firms employing less than 10 workers, crew working on ships having a load of less than 500 tonnes, workers on short term visa work visa, e…

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General Information about Living Conditions

General Information 1. Information for Casual Visitors (i) Saudi Arabia does not issue tourist visas; only family visit and business visit visas are issued. 2. Information for visitors on Haj Pilgrimage (i) Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India coordinates arrangements for Haj pilgrimage in consultation with the Haj Committee of India and the Indian Consulate, Jeddah. (ii) Haj pilgrims may acquaint themselves with the relevant rules and regulations of the pilgrimage from the website of the Indian Consulate, Jeddah and the Haj Committee of India(www.hajcommittee.gov.in ) (iii) On family visit visa performing Haj is NOT permitted, but Umrah is permitted. (v) On Haj/Umrah visa travel is restricted to the places of pilgrimage in Makkah and Madinah (vi) For Umrah, visas are issued by the Saudi Embassy, New Delhi/Consulate, Mumbai. 3. What are the Social customs and Cultural aspects to followed while in Saudi Arabia (i) The official religion is Islam. Public prac…

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Welfare Schemes for Workers Abroad (PBBY, ICWF, GOSI)

Welfare Schemes for Workers Abroad I. Government of India’s Welfare Schemes for Workers Abroad (I) Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) PBBY is a compulsory insurance for Indian workers holding ECR passports going to ECR countries including Saudi Arabia. The salient features are:(i) Insurance cover of Rs.10 lakh in case of death/permanent disability,(ii)Medical expenses in case of injuries/sickness/ailment/diseases–upto Rs.50,000/-.(iii)Repatriation cover in case of sick/medically unfit to work.(iv) Family hospitalisation cover in India–upto Rs.25,000/.(v)Maternity benefits to women workers– Rs.25,000/.(vi)In case of death, cost of transportation of mortal remains besides one way economy class fare of one attendant.(vii) Premium charged -Rs. 275/- and Rs. 375 plus taxes for policy periods of two and three years, respectively. Details of the Yojana are available on the eMigrate portal. (www.emigrate.gov.in) (II) Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) ICWF is a welfare Scheme…

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Labour Grievance Redressal Mechanism of Saudi Government

Labour Disputes: Grievance Redressal Mechanism of Saudi Government What is the mechanism of Saudi Government for the redressal of Labour Disputes? (i) The labour dispute redressal mechanism of Saudi Arabia consists of Friendly Settlement for Labour Disputes, Labour Courts, Labour Circuits and Appellate Courts. (ii) Labour Offices (maktab al-amal:مكتب العمل – under Ministry of HRSD) (a) In case of Labour disputes, a worker has the right to contact the Labour office in his area of work and complain against his employer online. There are 31 Friendly Settlement offices all over the Kingdom. (b) Amicable Labour Dispute Settlement Department of the Labour office is the first stage of considering claim of labour dispute between the employee and employer. Grievant can file his complain online. Thereafter labour office sends notification informing both the parities for settlement sessions and give time to both the parties for reconciliation and also conducts mediation process to …

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Services of the Indian Embassy/Consulate

Services of the Indian Embassy/Consulate Looking after the welfare of Indian nationals in the Kingdom is an important aspect of the work of the Indian Embassy/Consulate. This involves, among others, providing assistance to the Indian workers in distress, in resolving their grievances; disposal of mortal remains of deceased Indian nationals; and realisation of death compensation; providing consular service including issuing of passports, emergency certificate, registration of birth, attestation of various documents, etc. I. Redressal of Labour Complaints What are the assistance the Embassy/Consulate provide to the workers facing labour problems? (1) Since the Embassy/Consulate has no leverage over the Saudi employer, and the resolution of labour disputes through Labour Courts is time consuming, taking several months, the Embassy/Consulate attempts to resolve the grievances through discussion with the sponsor and the Indian RA, if any, for finding an amicable solution. If no a…

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Important Government of India Contacts (Embassy/Consulate/ IWRC etc.)

Address and contact details of Indian Embassy and Consulate in the Kingdom Embassy of India, Riyadh. Consulate General of India, Jeddah Address B-1 Diplomatic Quarter Post Box No. 94387 Riyadh-11693. Building of Mr. Mansoor Abdul RahmanAl Hueesh Villa No.34 (Behind National Commercial Bank), Near Al Huda Mosque, Tahlia Street, Post Box No.952 Jeddah-21421. Telephone (General Enquiry) (+966-11) 4884144/ 4884691/ 4884692 (+966 12) 2614093, 6603779 24Hours Helpline Helpline No. +966-11) 488 4697 Toll Free Number-800 247 1234 Help-Line No. (+966 12) 6614276 Toll Free number: 8002440003 Fax Numbers (+966-11) 4810742; 4884750 (+966 12) 2840238 Website www.indianembassy.org.sa http://cgijeddah.com & www.cgijeddah.mkcl.org Social Media Account Handles Twitter: IndianEmbRiyadh Facebook: IndiaInSaudiArabia CGIJeddah ConsulateGen…

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Important Saudi Government Contacts

IMPORTANT SAUDI GOVERNMENT CONTACTS Saudi Embassy/Consulate in India Embassy of Saudi Arabia 2, Paschimi Marg, Vasant ViharNew Delhi 110057Phone:( +91-11) 43244444, Fax:(+91-11) 26144244 Email: inemb[at]mofa.gov.sa Working Hours:Monday to Friday (9am-4pm) Consulate of Saudi Arabia Maker Tower, F Wing, 4th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai Tel: (+91-22) 22156001, 22156002 Fax (+91-22) 22156006 Email incon[at]mofa.gov.sa Working Hours: Monday to Friday (9:30 am-4 pm) Saudi Ministries/Offices Ministry of Labour Toll Free Helpline Number to register labour complaints 19911 To check Huroob status https://www.mol.gov.sa/services/inquiry/nonsaudiempinquiry.aspx To check visa/exit/re-entry visa validity https://www.eserve.com.sa/VVSWeb/ Labour Offices Sl.No. City Telephone No. Sl.No. City Telephone No. Areas under the consular ju…

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Emergency Numbers/Important Websites

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police 999 Fire Department 998 Traffic Police(Traffic accidents with injury) 993 Ambulance/Medical Emergencies 997 Najm insurance service company- (in case of non-injury accidents) 920000560 IMPORTANT WEBSITES 1. Embassy of India, Riyadh www.indianembassy.org.sa 2. Consulate General of India, Jeddah http://cgijeddah.com www.cgijeddah.org 3 Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi www.mea.gov.in 4 Indian Passport Authority www.passportindia.gov.in 5. MADAD Portal www.madad.gov.in 6 e-Migrate Portal www.emigrate.gov.in 7 Saudi Embassy, New Delhi http://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/india/EN 8. Saudi Consulate, Mumbai http://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/india/EN/Mumbai 9. Saudi Ministry of Labour, Riyadh www.mol.gov.sa 10. Saudi Ministry of Interior https://www.moi.gov.sa 12 Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mofa.gov.sa 13 Saudi Custom…

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Indian Workers Resource Centre (IWRC)

Published On: November 29, 2019
Redressal of Labour Disputes

Services of the Indian Embassy/Consulate Looking after the welfare of Indian nationals in the Kingdom is an important aspect of the work of the Indian Embassy/Consulate. This involves, among others, providing assistance to the Indian workers in distress, in resolving their grievances; disposal of mortal remains of deceased Indian nationals; and realisation of death compensation; providing consular service including issuing of passports, emergency certificate, registration of birth, attestation of various documents, etc. I. Redressal of Labour Complaints What are the assistance the Embassy/Consulate provide to the workers facing labour problems? (1) Since the Embassy/Consulate has no leverage over the Saudi employer, and the resolution of labour disputes through Labour Courts is time consuming, taking several months, the Embassy/Consulate attempts to resolve the grievances through discussion with the sponsor and the Indian RA, if any, for finding an amicable solution. If no a…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Financial Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s Apply for a credit card only if you necessarily need it as there is high interest rate on credit dues. Do ensure that credit card dues are paid on time and in full since interest rates are very high on outstanding dues. Exercise caution against online fraud while using debit/credit cards for online shopping, etc. Report loss or theft of debit/credit cards to the Bank and police immediately. Before issuing cheques, ensure that you have adequate balance in the Bank to avoid bouncing of cheques. Always try to save a part of your salary or income. Use only authorised banking channels for sending money to India. Do settle your credit card balances and cancel your credit card/debit before processing final exit. Avoid getting into debt personally – Under Sharia law non-payment of debt is considered a crime and sufficient reason for imprisonment. Keep careful account of employers funds/goods which pass through your hands – you can be held personally responsible for company deb…

Published On: November 29, 2019
After Arrival

Do’s Strictly follow the local rules, regulations and customs. Understand your rights and obligations as per the labour contract. Do understand that a worker is expected to work with the sponsor for the entire duration of the contract, usually two years, before become eligible for leave or final exit. Requests for premature return even on family emergency, health reasons, etc. are not entertained by the sponsor. In exceptional cases where they agree to release the worker prematurely, sponsors invariably demand to be compensated for the recruitment expenditure incurred by them. Be aware that the Kingdom follows the Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than Gregorian calendar. The expiry dates of visa, iqama, exit/re-entry visa, etc., may be cross-checked well in time in order ensure their renewal on time and to avoid inadvertent overstayal, etc. resulting in extreme inconvenience. Contact the Ministry of Labour (toll free helpline no. 19911) to your register complaint…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Arrival

Do’s (1) On arrival, first go to immigration counter where finger prints will be taken which will be linked to your visa. (2) Then collect your baggage and go for Customs checking where your baggage will be X-rayed for any prohibited items. Customs checking and rules are very strict. Co-operate with the Customs staff. (3) Collect the free mobile SIM given by Ministry of Labour from Saudi Telecom Company (STC) counter at the as this will be useful for contacting sponsor, RA, family members, Saudi authorities, Indian Mission, etc. in case of any difficulty on arrival. (4) Call the sponsor/RA if you are unable to find the sponsor or his representative at the airport. (5) If you are unable contact the sponsor/RA, call Saudi Ministry of Labour (Toll free helpline no. 19911) to register a complaint. (6) Contact the IWRC Helpline of the Indian Embassy, Riyadh (if you are in Riyadh or Dammam Airports) or the Consulate in Jeddah (i…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Pre-Departure

Do’s Deal ONLY with a registered Recruiting Agent (RA). Check on the eMigrate portal whether the RA is registered with Protector General of Emigrants (PGE). See the original Registration Certificate issued by the PGE. Contact the office of PGE/Protector Emigrants (PoE) in case of doubt regarding the status of RA. Verify from the eMigrate portal that the prospective employer do not figure in the ‘Foreign employers on the Prior Approval Category (PAC)List, which is a watch list of foreign employers who are barred from recruiting from India for violation of the provisions of Emigration Act. Understand the contents of the Employment Contract, which details the terms of the employment including entitlements and obligations of both the worker and the employer. Seek the assistance of someone knowledgeable, other than the RA, to explain the contents of Employment Contract if it is in a language not known to you. Insist that Employment Contract is prepared in Arabi…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - A Brief Introduction/Key Facts

Published On: November 29, 2019
Consular Jurisdiction of Embassy of India, Riyadh and Consulate General of India, Jeddah

Published On: November 29, 2019
Do’s and Don’ts

Published On: November 29, 2019
Employment in Saudi Arabia – FAQs

What is Kafala (Sponsorship) system: (i) Saudi Arabia follows a sponsorship (Kafala) system for regulating employment of expatriate workers. Any expatriate worker entering the Kingdom requires sponsorship of a sponsor (known as Kafeel), who may be a Saudi citizen or a company, and shall remain under the sponsor’s responsibility during the term of the employment contract. (ii) No expatriate worker can leave the country, without the consent of the sponsor. Who may be employed in Saudi Arabia? (i) Any person aged between 18 and 60 years, physically fit and possessing professional and academic qualifications required by the Kingdom (provided there is a shortage of citizens holding such qualifications), or belonging to those category of workers needed by the Kingdom, may be employed in Saudi Arabia. Such a person holding a passport with at least 6 months validity, should have entered the country legally and have an employment contract with an employer unde…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Saudi Labour Law –Basic Points

Labour law governs the employer-employee relations in the Kingdom. A worker is entitled to receive the rights guaranteed by the Labour Law. While some of the BASIC points of the Labour law are outlined below, for further details, the text of the Labour Law available on the Embassy of India website may be referred to. Coverage: (i) Labour law governs the employer-employee relations in the Kingdom. A worker is entitled to receive the rights guaranteed by the Labour Law. For the text of the Labour Law, please visit the website of the Indian Embassy, Riyadh (http://www.indianembassy.org.sa). (ii) All general category expatriate workers (those working in companies/establishments) are covered under the provisions of the Labour Laws. However, domestic service workers (housemaids, house drivers, gardeners, etc.), agriculture workers in firms employing less than 10 workers, crew working on ships having a load of less than 500 tonnes, workers on short term visa work visa, e…

Published On: November 29, 2019
General Information about Living Conditions

General Information 1. Information for Casual Visitors (i) Saudi Arabia does not issue tourist visas; only family visit and business visit visas are issued. 2. Information for visitors on Haj Pilgrimage (i) Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India coordinates arrangements for Haj pilgrimage in consultation with the Haj Committee of India and the Indian Consulate, Jeddah. (ii) Haj pilgrims may acquaint themselves with the relevant rules and regulations of the pilgrimage from the website of the Indian Consulate, Jeddah and the Haj Committee of India(www.hajcommittee.gov.in ) (iii) On family visit visa performing Haj is NOT permitted, but Umrah is permitted. (v) On Haj/Umrah visa travel is restricted to the places of pilgrimage in Makkah and Madinah (vi) For Umrah, visas are issued by the Saudi Embassy, New Delhi/Consulate, Mumbai. 3. What are the Social customs and Cultural aspects to followed while in Saudi Arabia (i) The official religion is Islam. Public prac…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Welfare Schemes for Workers Abroad (PBBY, ICWF, GOSI)

Welfare Schemes for Workers Abroad I. Government of India’s Welfare Schemes for Workers Abroad (I) Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY) PBBY is a compulsory insurance for Indian workers holding ECR passports going to ECR countries including Saudi Arabia. The salient features are:(i) Insurance cover of Rs.10 lakh in case of death/permanent disability,(ii)Medical expenses in case of injuries/sickness/ailment/diseases–upto Rs.50,000/-.(iii)Repatriation cover in case of sick/medically unfit to work.(iv) Family hospitalisation cover in India–upto Rs.25,000/.(v)Maternity benefits to women workers– Rs.25,000/.(vi)In case of death, cost of transportation of mortal remains besides one way economy class fare of one attendant.(vii) Premium charged -Rs. 275/- and Rs. 375 plus taxes for policy periods of two and three years, respectively. Details of the Yojana are available on the eMigrate portal. (www.emigrate.gov.in) (II) Indian Community Welfare Fund (ICWF) ICWF is a welfare Scheme…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Labour Grievance Redressal Mechanism of Saudi Government

Labour Disputes: Grievance Redressal Mechanism of Saudi Government What is the mechanism of Saudi Government for the redressal of Labour Disputes? (i) The labour dispute redressal mechanism of Saudi Arabia consists of Labour Offices and Competent Commissions empowered to settle Labour Disputes, viz. Preliminary Commissions for Settlement of Labour Disputes and (b) High Commission for Settlement of Labour Disputes (ii) Labour Offices (maktab al-amal:مكتب العمل) (a) In case of labour disputes, a worker has the right to contact the concerned Labour Office in his area of work to complain against the violation of his work related rights as enshrined in the Saudi Labour Law. There are 37 Labour Offices located in different parts of the Kingdom (contact details are on page No. 27) (b) Labour Offices consider the disputes and try to settle them amicably between the worker and the employer. If they fail to do so, disputes are referred to the Preliminary Commission for Settlement of L…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Services of the Indian Embassy/Consulate

Published On: November 29, 2019
Important Government of India Contacts (Embassy/Consulate, VFS passport/visa service centres, etc.)

Address and contact details of Indian Embassy and Consulate in the Kingdom Embassy of India, Riyadh. Consulate General of India, Jeddah Address B-1 Diplomatic Quarter Post Box No. 94387 Riyadh-11693. Building of Mr. Mansoor Abdul RahmanAl HueeshVilla No.34 (Behind National Commercial Bank), Near Al Huda Mosque, Tahlia Street, Post Box No.952 Jeddah-21421. Telephone (General Enquiry) (+966-11) 4884144/ 4884691/ 4884692 (+966 12) 2614093, 6603779 24Hours Helpline Helpline No. +966-11) 488 4697 Toll Free Number-800 247 1234 Help-Line No. (+966 12) 6614276 Toll Free number: 8002440003 Fax Numbers (+966-11) 4810742; 4884750 (+966 12) 2840238 Website www.indianembassy.org.sa http://cgijeddah.com & www.cgijeddah.mkcl.org Social Media Account Handles Twitter: IndianEmbRiyadh Facebook: IndiaInSaudiArabia CGIJeddah ConsulateGeneralofIndiaJeddahSaudiArabia Working Days & Timings: Sunday to Thursday (0900 hrs to 173…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Important Saudi Government Contacts

IMPORTANT SAUDI GOVERNMENT CONTACTS Saudi Embassy/Consulate in India Embassy of Saudi Arabia 2, Paschimi Marg, Vasant ViharNew Delhi 110057Phone:( +91-11) 43244444, Fax:(+91-11) 26144244 Email: inemb[at]mofa.gov.sa Working Hours:Monday to Friday (9am-4pm) Consulate of Saudi Arabia Maker Tower, F Wing, 4th Floor, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai Tel: (+91-22) 22156001, 22156002 Fax (+91-22) 22156006 Email incon[at]mofa.gov.sa Working Hours: Monday to Friday (9:30 am-4 pm) Saudi Ministries/Offices Ministry of Labour Toll Free Helpline Number to register labour complaints 19911 To check Huroob status https://www.mol.gov.sa/services/inquiry/nonsaudiempinquiry.aspx To check visa/exit/re-entry visa validity https://www.eserve.com.sa/VVSWeb/ Labour Offices Sl.No. City Telephone No. Sl.No. City Telephone No. Areas under the consular ju…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Emergency Numbers/Important Websites

EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police 999 Fire Department 998 Traffic Police(Traffic accidents with injury) 993 Ambulance/Medical Emergencies 997 Najm insurance service company- (in case of non-injury accidents) 920000560 IMPORTANT WEBSITES 1. Embassy of India, Riyadh www.indianembassy.org.sa 2. Consulate General of India, Jeddah http://cgijeddah.com www.cgijeddah.org 3 Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi www.mea.gov.in 4 Indian Passport Authority www.passportindia.gov.in 5. MADAD Portal www.madad.gov.in 6 e-Migrate Portal www.emigrate.gov.in 7 Saudi Embassy, New Delhi http://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/india/EN 8. Saudi Consulate, Mumbai http://embassies.mofa.gov.sa/sites/india/EN/Mumbai 9. Saudi Ministry of Labour, Riyadh www.mol.gov.sa 10. Saudi Ministry of Interior https://www.moi.gov.sa 12 Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs http://www.mofa.gov.sa 13 Saudi Custom…

Published On: November 29, 2019
Death Compensation Claims

1. Legal dues of the deceased (i) Once a worker is reported dead while under the sponsorship of Saudi employer, it is the duty of the sponsor to pay to the family (Next of Kin -NOK) of the deceased worker (i) the legal dues (HUQOOQ) which are comprised of (i) unpaid salary, (ii) End of Service Benefit, and (iii) any other admissible allowances. (ii) Legal dues can also be settled by the sponsor directly with the family members of the deceased. (iii) Indian Embassy/Consulate issues NOC for disposal of mortal remain only after receiving from the employer the proof of settlement/depositing of legal dues with the Labour Office/ or undertaking that Legal Dues will be settled soon. (iv) However, the sponsors can also deposit these in the form of cheque/DD drawn in favour of Ambassador of India, Riyadh or Consulate General of India, Jeddah, through various Saudi Labour offices in the Kingdom. (v) Once the legal dues are received in the Mission’s Bank Account, Indian Embassy/Consulate, s…

Published On: December 02, 2019
Disposal/Transportation of Mortal Remains

Introduction (i) In the unfortunate event of death of an Indian national in Saudi Arabia, the dead body may be transported to India or buried in Saudi Arabia as per the wishes of the legal heirs of the deceased. It is for the legal heirs to decide the mode of disposal (i.e. burial or transportation) of the dead body. (ii) Deaths are classified as (a) natural death (owing to reasons like old age, sickness, heart attack, etc) and (b) unnatural death (due to traffic accident, industrial accident, electric shock, falling from work site, suicide, murder, etc.). (iii) As per the local law, only the sponsor is authorised to complete the death related administrative procedures in respect of the workers under his sponsorship, and obtain sequential clearances from the various Saudi authorities, and arrange the necessary documents for disposal of mortal remains such as (1) Medical Report from the Hospital; (2) Death Certificate from the Civil Affairs Department;(3)Police Report f…

Published On: December 02, 2019
Pre-Departure

Do’s Deal ONLY with a registered Recruiting Agent (RA). Check on the eMigrate portal whether the RA is registered with Protector General of Emigrants (PGE). See the original Registration Certificate issued by the PGE. Contact the office of PGE/Protector Emigrants (PoE) in case of doubt regarding the status of RA. Verify from the eMigrate portal that the prospective employer do not figure in the ‘Foreign employers on the Prior Approval Category (PAC)List, which is a watch list of foreign employers who are barred from recruiting from India for violation of the provisions of Emigration Act. Understand the contents of the Employment Contract, which details the terms of the employment including entitlements and obligations of both the worker and the employer. Seek the assistance of someone knowledgeable, other than the RA, to explain the contents of Employment Contract if it is in a language not known to you. Insist that Employment Contract is prepared in Arabi…

Published On: December 02, 2019
After Arrival

Do’s Strictly follow the local rules, regulations and customs. Understand your rights and obligations as per the labour contract. Do understand that a worker is expected to work with the sponsor for the entire duration of the contract, usually two years, before become eligible for leave or final exit. Requests for premature return even on family emergency, health reasons, etc. are not entertained by the sponsor. In exceptional cases where they agree to release the worker prematurely, sponsors invariably demand to be compensated for the recruitment expenditure incurred by them. Be aware that the Kingdom follows the Hijri calendar, which is about 11 days shorter than Gregorian calendar. The expiry dates of visa, iqama, exit/re-entry visa, etc., may be cross-checked well in time in order ensure their renewal on time and to avoid inadvertent overstayal, etc. resulting in extreme inconvenience. Contact the Ministry of Labour (toll free helpline no. 19911) to your register complaint…

Published On: December 02, 2019
Financial Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s Apply for a credit card only if you necessarily need it as there is high interest rate on credit dues. Do ensure that credit card dues are paid on time and in full since interest rates are very high on outstanding dues. Exercise caution against online fraud while using debit/credit cards for online shopping, etc. Report loss or theft of debit/credit cards to the Bank and police immediately. Before issuing cheques, ensure that you have adequate balance in the Bank to avoid bouncing of cheques. Always try to save a part of your salary or income. Use only authorised banking channels for sending money to India. Do settle your credit card balances and cancel your credit card/debit before processing final exit. Avoid getting into debt personally – Under Sharia law non-payment of debt is considered a crime and sufficient reason for imprisonment. Keep careful account of employers funds/goods which pass through your hands – you can be held personally responsible for company deb…

Published On: December 02, 2019
Consular service

Introduction The Indian Embassy in Riyadh and Consulate General of India, Jeddah administer consular services to the Indian citizens residing in their respective areas of consular jurisdiction in the Kingdom. These Services are facilitated through the outsourcing agency M/s VFS GCC LCC, which receives the applications at their service centres spread across the Kingdom in Riyadh (in Umm–al-Hamam, and Batha); Dammam, Al-Khobar, Buraida, Wadi-Al-Dawasir; Jeddah (in Al-Ghunaym Street, Al Andalus District, and Madinah Road, Al-Ruwais District); Abha/Khamis Mushayat and Tabuk. Consular jurisdiction of the Embassy and Consulate and thecontact details of VFS Centres, may be seen at the section ‘Important contact details”. Services rendered at the Embassy/Consulate and the VFS centres: Applications for Emergency Certificate are to be submitted at the Embassy/Consulate. Applications for all other consular services are to be submitted at the VFS centres directly. Detail…

Published On: December 03, 2019
Joint Statement during the visit of the Hon'ble Prime Minister to Saudi Arabia on October 28-29, 2019

Joint Statement on Visit of Prime Minister of India to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia October 29, 2019 At the invitation of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the Prime Minister of the Republic of India His Excellency Mr.Narendra Modi paid an official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on 29 October 2019. The two sides held bilateral talks during which they reviewed the historical and close relations that bind the two friendly countries and their peoples. They exchanged views on regional and international issues of mutual interest. They underlined the relations of friendship and partnership embodied in economic, social, cultural and civilizational ties between the people of the two countries, and the great common opportunities that provide a strong momentum for the development of relations between the two friendly countries. The two sides re-affirmed their deep commitment to strengthen the strategic partnership envisaged in the ‘Riyadh Declara…

Published On: December 08, 2019
Request form of Final Exit Visa for persons with Expired Iqama or Huroob Status

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Published On: June 24, 2020
Invest India's Saudi Arabia microsite

Published On: August 25, 2020
India's GI Products

Published On: November 11, 2020
Former Ambassadors

List of Former AmbassadorsJEDDAH S.NO NAME Designation YEAR 1 PROF. ABDUL MAJEED CON 1948 1949 2 DR. MANZAR AHSAN CON 1949 1951 3 MR. MUSTAFA KAMIL KIDWAI CON JUL 51 NOV 54 MR. MUSTAFA KAMIL KIDWAI Cd’A NOV 54 JUNE 57 MR. MUSTAFA KAMIL KIDWAI AMB 1957 JAN 61 4 MR. M.N.MASOOD AMB JUL 61 JUL 64 5 MR. MIDHAT KAMIL KIDWAI AMB JAN 65 1968 6 MR. T.T.P.ABDULLAH AMB DEC 68 AUG 73 7 MR. ZAHEER AHMAD AMB DEC 73 SEPT 75 8 MR. M.A.QURESHI AMB APR 76 JAN 78 9 MR. A.K.HAFIZKA AMB JUN 78 APR 81 10 MR. T.T.P. ABDULLAH AMB MAY 81 FEB 85 11 MR. MAHMOOD BIN MOHAMMED AMB FEB 85 SEP 85 RIYADH (From Oct 1985)…

Published On: December 02, 2020
Yemen

Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav

Published On: August 03, 2021
India – Yemen Bilateral Brief

India - Yemen Bilateral Relations India was one of the early countries to have actively supported Yemen’s independence from the British and was one of the first countries to recognize Yemen Arab Republic (YAR) in 1962 and People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY) in 1967. In 1990, YAR and PDRY merged to become Republic of Yemen. Political 2. India’s relations with Yemen go back into many centuries. In 19th and 20th century, Aden, Mocha and Kamaran Islands became the transit or transshipment point for Haj pilgrims. Southern Yemen was a British protectorate administered by the Bombay Presidency during which time an Indian garrison was serving whilst rupee was the official tender. During pre-independence India, Aden became a port of call for many prominent Indians when Netaji Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya, Sarojini Naidu among others had visited. 3. India’s championship of independence and recognition of Yemen Arab Republic and People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen…

Published On: August 03, 2021
Details of Death cases reported in Embassy of India, Riyadh

** Others/Unknown includes cases such as fire accident, Burn, not known etc…

Published On: October 05, 2021
ICCR Scholarship for Indian Culture 2022-23

ICCR has announced 100 Scholarship slots globally under the “ICCR Scholarship for Indian Culture” (A1209) for pursuing study of Indian Culture such as dance, music, theatre, performing art, sculpture, Indian languages, Indian cuisine, etc. for the academic year 2022-23Applicants must be between the age of 18-30 years.Interested students may apply online through ICCR’s A2A scholarship portal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/ which will be operational from 25th January 2022 till 30th April 2022.For further information, students may contact the Embassy via email at edu[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

Published On: January 27, 2022
ICCR Scholarships under the General Scholarship Scheme (A1201) for the academic year 2022-23

Indian Council of Cultural Affairs (ICCR) has announced 613 scholarship slots under a revised General/ Scholarship Scheme(A 1201) at Indian Universities/ institutes for the academic year 2022-23. The Opening date of ICCR A2A Portal for admissions is 25-January-2022. The Last date of application to be submitted by students is 30-April-2022. Detailed guidelines on the process of applying for ICCR Scholarships are available on http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in/ For further information, students may contact the Embassy via email at edu[dot]riyadh[at]mea[dot]gov[dot]in

Published On: January 27, 2022
Admission Notification for PGDAEM-MOOCs and PGDAWM-MOOCs

Admission Notification for PGDAEM-MOOCs Brochure 7th batch 2022-23Brochure 11th batch 2022-23

Published On: January 27, 2022
SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIAN STUDENTS BY SAUDI GOVERNMENT

OFFER OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR INDIAN STUDENTS BY SAUDI GOVERNMENT IN SAUDI GOVERNMENT UNIVERSITIES Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has informed the Mission that Government of Saudi Arabia allocates scholarships for Higher Education to international students.Indian students interested to avail of the scholarship are required to apply to the concerned Saudi Government universities directly. They may contact the concerned University or visit its website for admission related information, such as eligibility criteria, application process, etc. applicable to students within KSA for the scholarship scheme.Click here for the basic requirements for admission of non Saudi scholarship students in Saudi Arabia ans list of Saudi Government universities

Published On: February 21, 2022
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR DIASPORA CHILDREN (SPDC) 2024–25

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME FOR DIASPORA CHILDREN (SPDC) 2024-25 Ministry of External Affairs, the Government of India executes Scholarship Programme for Diaspora Children (SPDC) Scheme for the children of Persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) i.e. Saudi Passport holders of Indian Origin who are holding a valid PIO card or OCI card and Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) scheme has been opened up for diaspora applicants from all countries, with preference being accorded for female applicants in 50% of seats available in each category and medical students pursuing UG courses have also been brought under the purview of the scheme. 150 scholarships shall be provided for the Academic Session 2024-2025`. Following are the main features of the SPDC for the academic year 2024-2025: (i) The SPDC Scheme is applicable to:- (a) Eligible applicants from NRI/PIO/OCI community in all foreign countries. (b) Children of Indian Workers in ECR countries - those who have studied outside India and those who have st…

Published On: October 26, 2022
Atal Bihari Vaipayee General Scholarship Scheme

OFFER OF INDIAN COUNCIL FOR CULTURAL RELATIONS (ICCR) SCHOLARSHIP UNDER ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME, The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi is pleased to announce Atal Bihari Vaipayee General Scholarship Scheme (A1201) at Indian Universities / institutes for the academic year 2023-24.ICCR has allotted 2 scholarship slots for the Saudi nationals for the academic year 2023-24. Applicants must be between the age of 18-30 years for Undergraduate Programme and 18-45 years for PhD Programmes. Since English language is the medium of instruction in the Indian universities, the students must be sufficiently proficient in English to properly pursue the academic lecture. The applications from interested international students for academic year 2023-24 will be invited online through ICCR's A2A Scholarship Portal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in, which will be operational from 20th February 2023. Also a 'Timeline for the ad…

Published On: February 17, 2023
Joint Statement during the State Visit of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to India on September 11, 2023

Joint Statement during the State Visit of HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to India September 11, 2023 1. At the invitation of Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Republic of India, Shri Narendra Modi, and in the context of strengthening bilateral relations and strategic partnership between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Republic of India, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia paid a State visit to India on September 11, 2023. HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. Hon’ble President Smt Droupadi Murmu also hosted a banquet dinner in honour of His Royal Highness.2. The visit followed the landmark visits of Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in October 2019 and that of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abd…

Published On: September 13, 2023
Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship

“Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme” for pursuing study of Indian Culture for the Academic year 2024-25 Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) has announced l00 scholarships slots under the ‘Lata Mangeshkar Dance & Music Scholarship Scheme’ for pursuing study of Indian Culture in fields such as dance, music, theatre, performing arts, sculpture, Indian languages, Indian cuisine etc at Indian Universities/Institutes for the Academic Year 2024- 25. Applications from interested international students for academic year 2024-25 are invited online through ICCR's A2A Scholarship portal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in which will be operational w.e.f 20 February 2024. 2. The last date for submission of application is 31 May 2024 Applicants have the option to apply to 5 Universities / Institutes in the order of their preference of study. The admission, as far as possible, shall be given as per applicant's preference. However, there may be a situation when students do n…

Published On: February 05, 2024
58TH Edition IHGF DELHI FAIR (AUTUMN) 2024 TO BE HELD FROM 16-20 OCTOBER 2024

The 58TH IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2024 is being organized from 16-20 October, 2024 at the India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR. The IHGF Delhi Fair (Autumn) 2024 will present a very comprehensive selection comprising 14 meticulously curated segments and a choice of over 2000 products and more than 300 trend specific design developments define this show for the international buyers covering importers, wholesalers, retail chains and design professionals. For more details, may please refer to the event website www.ihgfdelhifair.in

Published On: May 28, 2024
KIDS INDIA 2024 Exhibition- Mumbai (12-14 September, 2024).

Sports Goods Export Promotion Council is organizing “KIDS INDIA” exhibition to be held at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai during 12th -14th September, 2024. For more details, please refer to the event website (http://www.kidsindia.co.in). Every business delegate (hosted buyer) is required to mandatorily register online via https://forms.gle/6JxD9Rb85kvkoUTv9. Each approved buyer shall be entitled to: Partial/Full Airfare reimbursements to Mumbai, India and return.2. Two nights of accommodation at a 5 Star Hotel with breakfast & wifi. Transfer from Hotel to Venue and return.

Published On: June 06, 2024
Procedure to file online complaints on Trade Disputes

Published On: July 22, 2024
Registration for participating in Virtual Seminar with Ministry of Investment, Saudi Arabia (MISA)

Registration form for Virtual meeting with Ministry of Investment Saudi Arabia First Name Last Name Name of the Company Job Title Nationality Email Address Phone Number Company Present in Saudi Arabia (YES/NO) Intent to setup business in Saudi Arabia (YES/NO)

Published On: July 24, 2024
India - Yemen Bilateral Relations

India - Yemen Bilateral Relations India was one of the early countries to have actively supported Yemen’s independence from the British and was one of the first countries to recognize Yemen Arab Republic (YAR) in 1962 and People’s Democratic Republic of Yemen (PDRY) in 1967. In 1990, YAR and PDRY merged to become Republic of Yemen. Political India’s relations with Yemen go back into many centuries. In 19th and 20th century, Aden, Mocha and Kamaran Islands became the transit or transshipment point for Haj pilgrims. Southern Yemen was a British protectorate administered by the Bombay Presidency during which time an Indian garrison was serving whilst rupee was the official tender. During pre-independent India, Aden became a port of call for many prominent Indians when Netaji Bose, Mahatma Gandhi, Pt. Madan Mohan Malaviya, Sarojini Naidu among others had visited. India’s championship of independence and recognition of Yemen Arab Republic and People’s Democ…

Published On: September 03, 2024
Registration for Ambassador's Choice International Film Festival

Published On: October 14, 2024
Registration form for Business Reception-Dinner in honour of delegation led by H.E. Mr. K.K Vishnoi, Minister of State for Industry and Commerce, State Government of Rajasthan

Published On: October 29, 2024
Gazette Notification on Travel Ban (Yemen)

Published On: December 09, 2024
Consular Services (Yemen)

Published On: December 09, 2024
Emergency Certificates (Yemen)

Embassy of India, Riyadh (For Yemen) ***** EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE ISSUE OF EMERGENCY CERTIFICATE (EC) (TO ENABLE APPLICANT TO URGENTLY RETURN TO INDIA WHEN PASSPORT HAS BEEN LOST, DAMAGED, STOLEN OR WRONGLY WITHHELD) Issue of Emergency Certificate for one-way travel to India. Issue of an Emergency Certificate for one-way travel to India in case of non-availability of a valid Passport with the applicant and where a new passport cannot be issued immediately. In case the existing passport is lost, damaged or stolen or is wrongly withheld by employer and the applicant needs to travel urgently, an Emergency Certificate (EC) may be issued if the consular officer is satisfied of the nature of urgency. An EC can only permit travel back to India. Hand written applications are no longer accepted. Only online filled application is accepted and the website is https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/ How to apply for Emergency Certificate: All EC applications need to be filled up onlin…

Published On: December 09, 2024
VISA Services (Yemen)

General Requirements for Visa i. Applications for Indian Visa are to be filled online at – https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/index.html (Select Country as Saudi Arabia and Mission as either Riyadh or Jeddah which would be convenient for the applicant to submit the application) Print-out of the application form submitted online must be brought along with two recent passport size photographs of the applicant (one photograph to be affixed on the space provided), applicant’s signature/thumb impression on the space provided therefore and other requisite documents. ii. The applicant should physically be present to submit the application. If the applicant is in Riyadh, he/she should visit VFS centre at Al Hada for submission of visa application. iii. Original documents will be returned after verification at the counter. iv. The Embassy reserves the right to decline any Visa even if visa fee has been paid. Payment of fee does not guarantee issuance of visa. v. Additional documents may …

Published On: December 09, 2024
Attestation and Misc. Services (Yemen)

ATTESTATION OF DOCUMENTS / AFFIDAVITS For attestation related to Affidavits/any document, the applicant needs to appear in person for submitting his/her application. In case of joint affidavits, all the deponents need to present themselves before the Consular Officer of this Mission. If there is a provision for signature by witnesses in the Affidavits/Power of Attorney, the witnesses need to appear in person along with their ID cards/Passport. Documents required: Completed Miscellaneous Services Form Power of Attorney/Document required to be attested (in duplicate) Passport (original + photocopy) + 2 color Photos (51 mm x 51 mm) Please be informed that if the applicant does not hold Indian Passport/Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) Card/PIO Card, the affidavit/document to be attested needs to be first attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Yemen. Please also note that all the documents issued in Yemen by Yemen authorities including all public inst…

Published On: December 09, 2024
Passport Services (Yemen)

PASSPORT SERVICES General Information about Passport: Hand written applications are no longer accepted. Only online filled application is accepted and the link is https://embassy.passportindia.gov.in/. Select Saudi Arabia from the list of countries and then register to apply for Passport and Misc. passport services. Only the residents in Yemen falling under the jurisdiction of the Embassy of India, Riyadh are eligible to apply online through this website. This service is not rendered to Indian nationals who are on visit visa or business visa. The applicants need to have valid work permit or resident permit of Yemen. Please go through the guidelines for the various categories of Passport, photograph specifications, requisite documents required for making a Passport application and the fee structure for each type of passport prior to preparing the application for submission. All applicants should submit the application in person for identification (including minors and new born ba…

Published On: December 09, 2024
6th edition of Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) - Reverse Buyer Seller Meet in New Delhi, India (February 20-21, 2025)

The 6th edition of the Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) is scheduled to take place at the India International Convention and Expo Center (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi, from February 20-21, 2025. This follows the successful 5th edition of DILEX, held from March 4-5, 2024, and will showcase a wide range of products including Footwear (both leather and non-leather), Footwear Components (Uppers), Leather Apparels, Leather Goods & Accessories, Leather Gloves, and more.The upcoming trade fair is organized by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE), the apex body for India's leather industry, with a membership of 2,868 companies. As part of the Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, CLE's primary objective is to promote the export of Indian leather, leather articles, and footwear globally. The organization regularly participates in international trade fairs and arranges Reverse Buyer-Seller Meets (RBSMs) abroad, facilitating B2B interactions between Indian exporters and for…

Published On: December 25, 2024
PROMOTION & SALES OF PRODUCTS MADE BY TRIBES OF INDIA

TRIFED, under the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt. of India, aims to improve the livelihoods of indigenous tribal communities by creating markets and innovative business opportunities for their skills and products. Under the brand 'Tribes India', TRIFED sells tribal handicrafts and handloom products through over 110 retail stores and e-commerce platforms. The organization has also developed an international e-commerce portal, www.tribesindia.org, offering a wide range of products. This portal features a broad spectrum of product categories, including Dhokra/metal craft, Longpi pottery, tribal textiles, paintings, jewelry, natural fibers and produce.

Published On: December 25, 2024
17th POWERGEN India and Indian Utility Week 2024, New Delhi

India’s flagship and most influential energy forum, is scheduled to be held from 4th to 6th September 2024 at Yashobhoomi, IICC Dwarka, New Delhi. The conference is being organized by iTEN Media in association with the Energy & Climate Initiatives Society (ENCIS) along with the international partner, Clarion Energy, UK. The event is being endorsed and supported by Ministry of Power; Ministry of New & Renewable Energy; Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change; and Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Themed, “Explore, Collaborate, Access: Opportunities in Amrit Kaal Through Energy Transition!”, reflects our commitment to exploring new frontiers, fostering collaboration, and accessing unprecedented opportunities in India’s energy transition journey. The event will serve as a platform to discuss the evolving energy mix, climate-neutral sources, and the exponential growth in modern energy services, paving the way for a sustainable and resilient energy future. As Ind…

Published On: December 25, 2024
INTERNATIONAL HARDWARE FAIR INDIA 2024

Federation of Indian Export Organisation (FIEO) is organising a Reverse buyer Seller Meet (RBSM) during the International Hardware Fair India from 06 - 08 December 2024 at Hall 11,12 & 12A, Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The show aims to create a focused sourcing platform to connect buyers and sellers across the hardware, tools & engineering categories from India and abroad. ABOUT THE SHOW International Hardware Fair India is a focused event for the hardware community and embeds German standards in facilitating the marketplace. The event is powered by EISENWARENMESSE - International Hardware Fair Cologne, Germany which is also the largest fair of the segment across the globe. International Hardware Fair India will be a one-point destination for the hardware community to exhibit, promote and trade with Indian and overseas buyer. The IHF India will have over 300 exhibitors from across the Hardware & Tools Industry. The show is expected to have over 12000 trade visitors across the 3 days of t…

Published On: December 25, 2024
Bharat Telecom 2024 - An Exclusive International Business Expo alongside India Mobile Congress (IMC)

Telecom Equipment & Services Export Promotion Council (TEPC) is set up by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and Ministry of Communications, Government of India for promotion & development of exports of Telecom Equipment and Services. TEPC plans to organise Bharat Telecom 2024 - An Exclusive International Business Expo alongside India Mobile Congress (IMC). The event will bring potential buyers from across the globe to interact and finalise business deals through B2B meetings with quality telecom equipment/ software manufacturers and ICT services solution providers from India. Event is likely to develop long-term business relations. There will be a Conference session, आत्म-निर्भर भारत Pavilion in India Mobile Congress and B2B meetings; during the event where leading Indian Telecom manufacturers & Telecom/ IT service providers will exhibit their capabilities. TEPC will provide subsidy on airfare and complimentary hotel accommodation (inclusive of Breakfast) for three nights i.e. che…

Published On: December 25, 2024
PRINTPACK INDIA, 1-5 February 2025, IEML,Greater Noida,Delhi/NCR, INDIA

"India's premier Printing & Packaging Machinery Exhibition, known as PRINTPACK INDIA, is scheduled to take place from February 1st to 5th , 2025, at the India Expo Centre in Greater Noida, Delhi-NCR. Hosted by the Indian Printing Packaging & Allied Machinery Manufacturers' Association (IPAMA), this event promises to be a pinnacle moment for all industry decision-makers and enthusiasts.The 16th edition of PRINTPACK INDIA stands as one of Asia's largest expositions in the printing Industry, featuring a convergence of domestic and international industry luminaries."Brochure link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-CCwX3HwcuTSIV4sKe6_McrhrCHSIja4&usp=drive_fs Website: www.printpackipama.com , www.ipama.org For participation and queries, emails may be sent to gm@ipama.org

Published On: December 25, 2024
Registration link for attending Knowledge Session on Union Budget 2025-26 and Income Tax Bill 2025

Published On: February 17, 2025
Notice inviting Tender for disposal of goods in Consular Office in Yemen

Embassy of India, Riyadh is in the process of disposing Old goods pertaining to the Consular Office in Yemen, such as furniture/steel/ICT items etc. The details of goods being disposed of are attached at Annexure ‘A’. 2. These goods are available in the office premises of the Consular Office in Yemen, Sana’a. The Interested parties may inspect the items before submission of their bids during working time from 10: 00 am to 3: 00 PM from 01/03/2025 to 14.03.2025. The contact person in this regard is Mr.Badr Ali Yahya Abdulrazzaq, Clerk, Consular Office, Yemen. His contact details are as follows: Mobile Number +967 734 000 695 E- mail id sanaaembassyofindia@gmail.com 3. The terms and conditions in disposing of these goods are stipulated in Annexure 'B'. 4.The interested parties are requested to submit their bids for the above items in person in sealed envelope on or before 12:30 pm of 16.03.2025. The bids received will be opened on 17.0…

Published On: March 04, 2025
Atal Bihari Vaipayee General Scholarship Scheme

ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2025-26 1. ICCR is pleased to announce 640 scholarship slots globally under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee General Scholarship Scheme COUNTRY NO OF SLOTS ALLOCATED Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 02 Yemen 35 2. Applications from interested international students are invited online through ICCR’s A2A scholarship portal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.inwhich has been opened since 20th February 2025. 3. Students are welcome to apply to up to 5 universities/institutes in the order of preference. 4. Before applying, they are advised to check the eligibility criteria, course offerings and documents required on the respective universities’ websites. 5. The tentative timeline for the admission process is as follows: 20 February 2025 Opening of Portal for inviting applications from interested candidates. 30 April 2025 Last date of application to be submitted…

Published On: March 04, 2025
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme 2025-26

Dr. S. RADHAKRISHNAN CULTURAL EXCHANGE SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME 2025-26 The Indian Council for Cultural Relations offers scholarships to eligible foreign students under Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Cultural Exchange Scholarship Scheme (without airfare). The list of University / institutes are listed on A2A Scholarship Portal http://a2ascholarships.iccr.gov.in 2. Admissions for the academic year 2025-26 are open for students from Yemen. Timeline for the admission process is as below: 20-February-2025 Opening of ICCR A2A Portal for admissions. 30-April-2025 Last date of application to be submitted by students. 31-May-2025 Last date of Universities to inform the decision (if confirmed, intimation to Missions; if rejected, intimation to students). 15 -June-2025 Last date for allocating scholarship and generating Offer Letters by Indian Mission abroad. 22-June -2025 Last date of acceptance by students. 22-July-2025 Base…

Published On: March 04, 2025
India-Saudi Arabia: Economic and Commercial Brief

India-Saudi Arabia: Economic and Commercial Brief India and Saudi Arabia share centuries’ old economic and socio-cultural ties. Economic ties constitute a keynote aspect of the bilateral strategic partnership. The Delhi Declaration (signed in 2006 on the sidelines of H.M. King Abdullah’s visit to India) and Riyadh Declaration (signed in 2010 during the Prime Ministerial visit) boosted the energy cooperation between both countries. The Riyadh Declaration committed the two sides to a strategic partnership based on complementarity and interdependence. The landmark visits of Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the Kingdom in 2016 and 2019 and the State visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister HRH Prince Mohammad bin Salman to India in February, 2019 has marked a new era in the bilateral relations, which culminated in the setting up of the Strategic Partnership Council (SPC), co-chaired by the two leaders. In September 2023, both leaders’ co-chaired the first meeting of th…

Published On: April 09, 2025