United Arab Emirates e-Visa for Filipino citizens
Filipino passport holders can apply online and receive their United Arab Emirates e-visa in 24 hours. Stay up to 30 days. Total cost USD 130.
What Filipino applicants need
- Philippines passport valid 6+ months
- Recent digital photo (auto-captured)
- Travel dates (entry & exit)
- Accommodation in United Arab Emirates
- Last bank statement
- Return ticket (optional)
Fees
FAQ for Filipino applicants
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for the UAE?+
Yes. Philippine passport holders need a pre-approved UAE visa; there is no visa on arrival. A 30-day or 60-day tourist visa is the standard route.
Can my relative working in Dubai sponsor my visit visa?+
Yes. Their Emirates ID, residence visa page and tenancy contract replace a hotel booking and make the purpose of visit verifiable.
What is offloading and how do I avoid it at NAIA?+
Philippine immigration can refuse departure if your travel purpose looks inconsistent. Carry your UAE visa, sponsor documents, return ticket and proof of ties such as employment or enrolment.
Can I look for work in the UAE on a tourist visa?+
You may attend interviews, but you cannot start paid work. Employment requires the employer to convert your status to a work visa before you begin.
How long can Filipino visitors stay in the UAE?+
30 or 60 days depending on the visa purchased, with in-country extensions available before expiry. Overstay fines accrue daily and are paid at the airport.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?+
Yes. Filipino passport holders need a E-Visa to enter United Arab Emirates. It can be applied for entirely online through Vizaezy and is typically issued in 24 hours.
How long does the United Arab Emirates visa take for Filipino applicants?+
Median processing time is 24 hours from the moment your documents are submitted. Vizaezy tracks your application against the government portal in real time.
How much does a United Arab Emirates visa cost from Philippines?+
Total cost is USD 130 — that's USD 60 in government fees plus USD 70 for Vizaezy's service. Government fees are non-refundable, our service fee is refunded if the visa is denied.
How long can Filipino citizens stay in United Arab Emirates?+
The E-Visa permits a stay of up to 30 days and is valid for 60 days from issue.
What documents do Filipino applicants need?+
A passport valid for at least 6 months, a recent passport-style photo, travel dates, accommodation details and proof of funds. Vizaezy auto-extracts your passport fields on-device — no manual data entry required.
Filipino travellers mostly split into two groups: tourists visiting family already working in the UAE, and OFWs returning on visit visas between contracts. The documentation differs, and so does the exit clearance you need in Manila.
Eligibility criteria for Filipino applicants
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Visa on arrival | Not available for Philippine passports |
| Sponsor | UAE-resident relative's Emirates ID and tenancy contract, or hotel booking |
| Departure clearance | Bureau of Immigration offloading rules apply at NAIACarry sponsor documents and proof of ties to the Philippines |
| Return ticket | Confirmed onward flight within visa validity |
United Arab Emirates visa cost breakdown from Filipino
| Government / immigration feePaid directly to the issuing authority — non-refundable | USD 60 |
| Vizaezy service feeDocument review, filing and tracking — refunded on eligible rejection | USD 70 |
| 60-day upgradeCommon for family visits | USD 55 |
| Indicative total (all items above) | USD 185 |
How Filipino citizens apply, step by step
- 1
Purpose and route check
Same dayVisiting family, tourism and job-search visits carry different evidence expectations — we set this before filing.
- 2
Sponsor pack
1 dayWhere a relative sponsors you, we collect their Emirates ID, visa page and Ejari, and align the address with your declared stay.
- 3
Offloading brief
Same dayWe list what to carry for NAIA departure screening so you are not refused boarding despite a valid UAE visa.
- 4
Filing and delivery
3–5 working daysFiled and tracked, with the approved e-Visa sent by email and WhatsApp for airline check-in.
Consular & embassy contacts for Filipino citizens
Philippine Embassy, W Plot 1, Sector 18/2, Khalifa City A, Abu Dhabi
Filipino applicants benefit from the new fast-track verification lane: most files clear preliminary checks within 36 hours.
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