What is the Philippine Embassy emergency number in Saudi Arabia?

Philippine Embassy Riyadh: +966 11 482 3559. Consulate Jeddah: +966 2 665 2107. For after-hours emergencies, call the duty officer. Saudi emergency: 911.

Is there a shelter for distressed Filipino workers in Saudi Arabia?

Yes. The Philippine Embassy maintains shelters for distressed OFWs in Riyadh and Jeddah. They provide accommodation, meals, legal aid, and repatriation assistance.

Emergency Services in Saudi Arabia 2026

If you are a Filipino in Saudi Arabia facing an emergency, the Philippine Embassy and Consulate provide 24/7 assistance. This includes lost passports, arrest, hospital, OWWA shelter for runaway domestic workers, and Kafala dispute mediation.

Emergency Contacts

Embassy Riyadh:
+966 11 482 3559

Consulate Jeddah:
+966 2 665 2107

Saudi Emergency:
Unified: 911 | Police: 999

Emergency Assistance Available

Lost/Stolen Passport

File police report (911 or nearest station)
Contact embassy with police report
Emergency Travel Document: SAR 40, issued within 1-3 days

Arrest or Detention

Right to consular access
Embassy visits to detained Filipinos
Legal representation referrals
Family notification

Medical Emergency

Hospital visits by consular staff
OWWA medical claims (up to PHP 50,000)
Medical evacuation coordination

Death Abroad

Documentation and death certificate
Repatriation of remains
OWWA death benefit (PHP 200,000)
Insurance claim assistance

OWWA Shelter for Distressed OFWs

The embassy maintains shelters in Riyadh and Jeddah for distressed Filipino workers, especially domestic workers (Household Service Workers) who have escaped abusive employers:

Shelter Services

Temporary accommodation and meals
Counselling and welfare support
Legal assistance and case filing
Repatriation when ready
POLO mediation with employers

Kafala System Issues

Sponsor/employer disputes
Salary non-payment
Passport confiscation (illegal in Saudi Arabia)
Physical or verbal abuse
Contract substitution
Forced labour or trafficking

Your employer cannot hold your passport. Under Saudi law, passport confiscation is illegal. If your employer refuses to return your passport, contact POLO immediately.

FAQ

Contact the embassy immediately at +966 11 482 3559 (Riyadh) or +966 2 665 2107 (Jeddah). You can also call Saudi police at 911. The embassy maintains shelters for distressed workers and provides legal assistance, repatriation, and welfare support.

Yes. POLO offices in Riyadh, Jeddah, and Al Khobar mediate labour disputes. If mediation fails, POLO can assist you in filing a case with the Saudi Labour Court. There is no charge for this service.