{"id":22650,"date":"2025-10-06T14:48:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T14:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/procedures-for-transferring-the-sponsorship-of-a-filipino-domestic-worker\/"},"modified":"2026-03-30T13:48:18","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T13:48:18","slug":"procedures-for-transferring-the-sponsorship-of-a-filipino-domestic-worker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/procedures-for-transferring-the-sponsorship-of-a-filipino-domestic-worker\/","title":{"rendered":"Procedures for transferring the sponsorship of a Filipino domestic worker"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Filipino worker is considered one of the most sought-after nationalities for recruitment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to her experience and competence, but circumstances may arise that lead to the transfer of the sponsorship of a Filipino domestic worker from one employer to another employer while adhering to the laws of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Advantages of Filipino workers<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Filipino worker is distinguished by many advantages that make her one of the most sought-after nationalities for recruitment in Saudi Arabia, and the most prominent of these advantages is<\/span><b>the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>High efficiency\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filipina workers are distinguished by their ability to perform many household tasks in a short time and with high precision.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Commitment<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They are distinguished by their discipline in working hours, as well as their commitment to what was agreed upon in the contract.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Adaptation speed\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adapting quickly to the new work and its laws, and respecting the customs and traditions of each society.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Proficiency in English\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This makes it easier to get along with family members, quickly understand instructions, and communicate easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Endurance and patience\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Filipino worker is distinguished by her patience with the hardship of work, and her ability to endure the working conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Ethics<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She has good morals that make her respect the members of the house, and friendliness and cooperation prevail among them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can also read:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/%d9%85%d8%b2%d8%a7%d9%8a%d8%a7-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%b3%d8%aa%d9%82%d8%af%d8%a7%d9%85-%d9%85%d9%86-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%81%d9%84%d8%a8%d9%8a%d9%86\/\">Advantages of recruitment from the Philippines<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Conditions for transferring sponsorship for a Filipino domestic worker<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are conditions set before<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrsd.gov.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Human Resources<\/a>To transfer the sponsorship of a Filipino domestic worker, one of the most prominent of these conditions is<\/span><b>the following:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Filipino worker must not be less than 21 years old.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worker\u2019s residency must be valid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment of sponsorship transfer fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The transfer process must be through a platform<a href=\"https:\/\/beta.musaned.com.sa\/ar\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supports<\/a>To guarantee the rights of all parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new sponsor must be financially capable of recruiting a worker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Filipino worker agrees to transfer sponsorship to a new sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Documents required to transfer the sponsorship of a Filipino worker<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are a set of documents that must be prepared to complete the sponsorship transfer process legally and correctly<\/span><b>Which are:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worker\u2019s passport must be valid.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The residency of the Filipino worker is valid and has not expired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Receipt of payment of sponsorship transfer fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Steps to transfer the sponsorship of a Filipino worker<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In simple steps, the sponsorship of a Filipino worker can be transferred electronically via the Musaned platform:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The old employer submits a sponsorship transfer request via<a href=\"https:\/\/musaned.com.sa\/ar\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Supports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Registers the new employer&#8217;s data.<\/li>\n<li>After that, the request goes to the worker for approval.<\/li>\n<li>After the worker approves, the new employer approves the application.<\/li>\n<li>After that, a sponsorship transfer invoice is issued and the new employer or recruitment office pays it.<\/li>\n<li>After paying the invoice, the request is transferred to the platform<a href=\"https:\/\/www.absher.sa\/wps\/portal\/individuals\/Home\/homepublic\/!ut\/p\/z1\/04_iUlDgAgL9CCADyEQmiOToR-UllmWmJ5Zk5ucl5uhH6EdGmcW7Gxo6ehi5G_i4uwcZGQQ6Oxoamzs6GVoYmup76UfhVxCcWKRfkB2oCAAG-zze\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Preach<\/a>Affiliated to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moi.gov.sa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ministry of Interior<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, the new employer approves the application via:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.moi.gov.sa\/wps\/vanityurl\/ar\/passports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Passports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Then he requests the issuance of a new residence permit for the worker in his name.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>The role of sponsors and the worker in the transportation process\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the role of both the sponsors and the worker in the sponsorship transfer process:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The old sponsor<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sponsor submits a request to transfer the worker\u2019s sponsorship through the official Musaned platform, and determines the amount of compensation for recruiting the worker.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>New sponsor<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He writes a new employment contract with the worker, and he also gives the old sponsor compensation for the previous recruitment costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The worker<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She has the right to approve or reject the transfer to the new sponsor, and her approval is considered a basic condition for the legal transfer of sponsorship.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Fees for transferring the sponsorship of a Filipino worker<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sponsorship transfer fees vary depending on the number of times the Filipino worker\u2019s sponsorship has been transferred and are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First time: 2000 Saudi riyals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second time: 4000 Saudi riyals.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Third time and beyond: 6,000 Saudi riyals.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can also read:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/%d9%86%d8%b8%d8%a7%d9%85-%d9%86%d9%82%d9%84-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%83%d9%81%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%a9-%d9%81%d9%8a-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d9%85%d9%84%d9%83%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%b1%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84\/\">The new sponsorship transfer system for domestic workers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Common problems you may encounter<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sponsor may face some problems during the process of transferring sponsorship for a Filipino domestic worker, which are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worker refused to transfer to the new sponsor, because her consent is a prerequisite for completing the procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worker\u2019s passport or residence permit expires before the sponsorship transfer process is completed.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Failure to pay sponsorship transfer fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The presence of issues and violations in the worker\u2019s record.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of approval from the current sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Duties of the worker and the new sponsor<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each member of the sponsorship transfer process, whether the worker or the sponsor, has duties, which we can clarify in order to preserve them and not violate them:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Worker duties<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the most important duties of a Filipino worker:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Continuing to work while adhering to the instructions of the new sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commitment to work hours.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Respect the privacy of family members and do not disclose their secrets to anyone.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duties of the new sponsor\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important duties of the new sponsor towards the Filipino worker:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Payment of the monthly salary on time without delay or decrease in what was concluded in the contract.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not forcing the worker to convert to a religion other than her own.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do not infringe on the privacy of the Filipino worker.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Providing an appropriate and safe work environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Giving the worker summer and winter vacations.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips from the Gazelle office for a successful sponsorship transfer process<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To facilitate the process of transferring sponsorship without consequences, the Gazelle Recruitment Office provides the most important tips for completing the sponsorship transfer:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensure that the passport and residence permit are valid and have not expired.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There should be no violations between the sponsors and the worker, as their agreement facilitates the procedures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resorting to a notarized recruitment office such as Gazelle to facilitate legal sponsorship transfer procedures and guarantee the rights of all parties.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently asked questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>What is the role of the Philippine Embassy in the transfer process?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There lies a role<a href=\"https:\/\/jeddahpcg.dfa.gov.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Philippine Embassy<\/a>In protecting the rights of Filipino workers, ensuring that the transfer of sponsorship proceeds legally in accordance with regulations and laws, it also follows up on the workers and provides them with legal support to ensure that their rights are not violated, as it is an essential element in their protection.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>When can a Filipino worker request the transfer of her sponsorship?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Filipino worker can request a transfer of sponsorship in exceptional cases stipulated by the Ministry of Human Resources, which are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the employment contract has expired and you do not want to renew the contract with the current sponsor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The sponsor delayed paying salaries for more than 3 months.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The worker was exposed to ill-treatment in the work environment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>How long does the sponsorship transfer process take?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currently, the sponsorship transfer process takes place instantly and does not require a long time. Unless the sponsor wishes to book an appointment, the default period for payment is 3 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Can the sponsorship transfer request be canceled after approval?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, the sponsorship transfer request can be canceled after approval if procedures are not completed, such as failure to document the new employment contract, or failure to pay fees.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of transferring the sponsorship of a Filipina domestic worker requires careful legal procedures and documentation from official bodies so that each party to the sponsorship transfer process can guarantee his rights without fear of violating them or of dealing with suspicious places.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are looking for a guaranteed and official recruitment and sponsorship transfer experience that guarantees all rights, then using the Jazl Recruitment Office is the ideal solution to provide the support you need and facilitate the procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us now to start a safe and optimal experience.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Filipino worker is considered one of the most sought-after nationalities for recruitment in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia due to her experience and competence, but circumstances may arise that lead to the transfer of the sponsorship of a Filipino domestic worker from one employer to another employer while adhering to the laws of the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":21631,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[114],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-22650","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-filipino-workers"],"acf":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22650","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=22650"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22650\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22942,"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/22650\/revisions\/22942"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/21631"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=22650"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=22650"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jazl.com.sa\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=22650"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}