NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    More
    In the news
    Joe Biden
    United States of America
    COVID-19
    Russia-Ukraine crisis
    NewsBytes
    Hindi Tamil Telugu
    NewsBytes
    User Placeholder

    Hi,

    Logout


    India Business World Politics Sports Technology Entertainment Auto Lifestyle Inspirational Career Bengaluru Delhi Mumbai Visual Stories Find Cricket Statistics Phones Reviews Fitness Bands Reviews Speakers Reviews

    Download Android App

    Follow us on
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Linkedin
     
    Home / News / World News / Thousands of illegal Indian immigrants to return from Saudi
    World

    Thousands of illegal Indian immigrants to return from Saudi

    Thousands of illegal Indian immigrants to return from Saudi
    Written by Gaurav Jeyaraman
    Edited by Mansi Motwani
    May 03, 2017, 04:58 pm 2 min read
    Thousands of illegal Indian immigrants to return from Saudi

    Thousands of Indian workers who were living in Saudi Arabia illegally are set to return to India under a government approved amnesty scheme. The amnesty period will be for 90 days and will benefit 20,321 Indians, mostly from Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, stranded in the kingdom. The numbers are far lesser than those from a similar scheme in 2013.

    Plight of Indian labourers and workers

    A large proportion of Indian immigrant workers in Saudi Arabia are employed in construction work and domestic help. Several Indians working in these places have complained that their wages are low and that their travel documents are seized by their bosses and sponsors. Many migrant workers are forced to live in large groups in tiny accommodations, adding to their woes.

    Indians in Saudi Arabia

    Between January 2014 and April 2016, 500,000 Indians moved to Saudi Arabia for employment. As of 2015, approximately 3 million Indian citizens reside in Saudi Arabia.

    Details of the scheme

    Under the scheme, the Saudi Arabian government is providing one-way travel documents for Indians without visas and giving them exit permits, free of cost. However, the individuals will have to bear the cost of travel. Saudi has also set up a special center in Riyadh for Indians wanting to exit the country. The Indian embassy and consulate have put up tents for applicants.

    Details of the immigrants

    Of the 20,000 Indians set to return, most are employed in blue-collar jobs. They are primarily from Tamil Nadu, UP and Bihar. There are also several families who stayed back in the kingdom even though their visas had expired.

    Share this timeline
    Facebook
    Whatsapp
    Twitter
    Linkedin
    India
    Tamil Nadu
    Saudi Arabia
    Immigrants

    India

    Govt: Citizens don't have absolute rights over their bodies Supreme Court Of India
    Gurugram: Pet dog kidnapped, killed and eaten Delhi
    Over 12,000 farmers' suicides recorded annually since 2013: Centre Madhya Pradesh
    Gifting brides bats condones violence: Activists on MP minister's move Madhya Pradesh

    Tamil Nadu

    AIADMK leader TTV Dhinakaran arrested for bribery Delhi Police
    NITI Aayog says farmers should pay income taxes India
    IAF Officer, colleague beaten, Delhi Police arrest 3 Delhi Police
    6,00,000 litres of blood discarded in 5 years in India India

    Saudi Arabia

    China: 'Religious' names banned for Muslim children in Xinjiang Italy
    Sushma Swaraj orders rescue of Hyderabad woman sold in Saudi India
    India is fifth largest military spender: SIPRI report India
    Hyderabad woman sold to Saudi Arabian kafeel for Rs. 3lakh India

    Immigrants

    Illegal immigration: 38 Indians detained in UK India
    Now, New Zealand toughens immigration requirements New Zealand
    Indians top the list in acquiring foreign citizenship: OECD report India
    Two Indian-Americans among 38 'Great Immigrants' awardees this time United States of America

    Love World News?

    Subscribe to stay updated.

    World Thumbnail
    Indian Premier League (IPL) Celebrity Hollywood Bollywood UEFA Champions League Tennis Football Smartphones Cryptocurrency Upcoming Movies Premier League Cricket News Latest automobiles Latest Cars Upcoming Cars Latest Bikes Upcoming Tablets
    About Us Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Contact Us Ethical Conduct Grievance Redressal News News Archive Topics Archive Download DevBytes Find Cricket Statistics
    Follow us on
    Facebook Twitter Linkedin
    All rights reserved © NewsBytes 2023