Overseas Filipino workers spread across Saudi Arabia no longer need to route their employment contract verification through a single office in the capital. VFS Global has opened Migrant Workers Office (MWO) Contract Verification Service facilities in Riyadh, Dammam, and Jeddah, widening the points where OFWs can have their contracts checked against Philippine government requirements.
Built to handle around 34,500 applicants each year, the service runs on a booking system that lets workers reserve appointments and settle payments online ahead of submitting their documents on site. Those who prefer not to schedule in advance can still walk in. After the MWO completes its review, applicants receive an email directing them to their Overseas Employment Certificate and verified contract.
The facilities were set up with DBP Data Center Inc. and carry features aimed at smoother processing, including longer service hours, live tracking of applications, and protected online payment channels.
“We are pleased to leverage our network of centres across KSA to bring contract verification services closer to Filipinos residing in the Kingdom. This new offering further strengthens our longstanding relationship with the Philippines, which we have supported through passport and consular services since 2019 across eight countries. We look forward to delivering best-in-class services to applicants at our centres,” said Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Business Development at VFS Global.
The three Saudi locations follow earlier openings in Dubai and Abu Dhabi this year. Until now, workers needing contract verification had to travel to the MWO in Riyadh regardless of where they were based in the Kingdom.
Beyond contract verification, VFS Global handles Philippine ePassport renewal at three sites in Saudi Arabia and runs Passport on Wheels operations in areas without a fixed centre. Its consular offerings for Filipinos in the Kingdom also cover Police Clearance, NBI Clearance Endorsement, notarial and affidavit services, passport extension, and travel documents.
The Riyadh centre sits at Basement Level, 2591, Al Hada District, beside the Courtyard Marriott Hotel. The Dammam office is on the first floor of Dammam Lulu Mall, 18th Street, Al Adhamah District. The Jeddah branch is located at Tasheel Commercial Plaza, Ground Floor, Al Muhammadiyah District. All three operate Sunday to Thursday, 9:00 to 17:00, with appointments and details available at https://services.vfsglobal.com/sau/en/ofw/.
