Emigration Clearance for Saudi Arabia – True Attestation

True Attestation offers comprehensive Emigration Clearance (ECNR) services for individuals traveling to Saudi Arabia for employment as house drivers, housemaids, or houseboys. If you hold an ECR (Emigration Check Required) passport, you must complete the emigration clearance process to work in Saudi Arabia.

Applicable Charges and Duration

We assist with Indian Embassy attested Agreement, FE, POA, and Demand Letter (DM) for the following categories:

• House Drivers
• Housemaids
• Houseboys

Required Documents for Emigration Clearance

• Visa Details
• Passport Copy of the Candidate
• Identity Copy of Sponsor
• Wakala Card
• Vehicle Registration and Insurance (Only for House Drivers)

What is Emigration?

Emigration means leaving India to take up employment in another country. It applies to anyone going abroad for work under an agreement or arrangement, whether independently or through a registered recruiting agent. (Reference: Emigration Act, 1983)

Definition of Employment Under Emigration Act

Employment refers to any service or occupation for wages (excluding government jobs), including:

• Unskilled labor (industrial or agricultural)
• Domestic work
• Non-managerial roles in hospitality
• Drivers, mechanics, technicians, artisans
• Clerical jobs (typists, assistants, accountants)
• Entertainment or cinema-related jobs

What is Emigration Clearance?

Emigration Clearance (EC) is a legal authorization issued by the Protector of Emigrants (POE), required by ECR passport holders intending to work in ECR countries. The clearance is granted in the form of a security sticker placed on the passport.

Who Requires Emigration Clearance?

Individuals with ECR stamped passports (typically those without a matriculation certificate) must obtain emigration clearance before traveling for employment to ECR countries.

What is ECNR?

ECNR (Emigration Check Not Required) status exempts the holder from needing Emigration Clearance. This applies to educated individuals or those in exempted job categories.

List of ECR Countries

• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• Qatar
• Oman
• Kuwait
• Bahrain
• Libya
• Jordan
• Yemen
• Syria
• Lebanon
• Afghanistan
• Malaysia
• Thailand
• Indonesia
• Iraq
• Sudan

Who Does Not Need Emigration Clearance?

• ECNR passport holders
• ECR passport holders traveling to ECNR countries
• ECR holders going to ECR countries for purposes other than employment (e.g., visit, tourism, business)
• Haj/Umrah/Ziarat pilgrims

Documents Required for Semi-Skilled Workers (Individual)

• Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)
• Valid visa
• Employment contract attested by the Indian Mission in the destination country

Documents for Unskilled Workers & Female Domestic Workers

Women (above 30 years) and unskilled domestic workers must present:

• Valid passport and visa
• Employment contract
• Medical clearance and other required papers

Documents Through Recruiting Agents

Recruiting agents must ensure employment contracts are attested by the Indian Embassy and provide all necessary documentation based on the worker’s skill level.

What is ECR Suspension (ECRS)?

The ECRS system, used earlier for non-employment travelers with ECR passports, has been discontinued as of October 1, 2007.

Pravasi Bharatiya Bima Yojana (PBBY)

True Attestation ensures all emigrant workers under ECR obtain PBBY insurance, which provides:

• Rs. 10 lakh cover for death or permanent disability
• Return airfare in case of medical unfitness
• One-way ticket coverage for attendant in case of death
• Rs. 75,000 cashless medical coverage
• Rs. 25,000 maternity cover (for women)
• Legal expense coverage up to Rs. 30,000
• Hospitalization cover for spouse and kids (up to Rs. 50,000)

Premium: Rs. 275 (2 years), Rs. 375 (3 years) + taxes.