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Dubai visa for Philippines passport holders

Philippine nationals are eligible to apply online for a Dubai e-visa, prior to traveling to Dubai. The Dubai visa for Philippines passport holders is issued as a single or multiple entry visa valid for 60 days, allowing a 30 or 60-day stay in Dubai. Philippine nationals traveling to Dubai for tourism, who meet the necessary requirements, can also apply online for the 5-year self-sponsored Dubai tourist visa, which allows 90-day stays each visit, within the 5-year validity period, extendable for another 90 days. Philippine nationals are not eligible to obtain a visa-on-arrival at UAE ports of entries and need to apply for a Dubai visa before traveling to Dubai.

Philippine nationals, who wish to work in Dubai are required to hold a Dubai work visa, which is applied for and sponsored by an MoHRE registered company. Depending on the Philippine worker’s job type, the MoHRE registered company can recruit, hire, and sponsor a Philippine foreign national to work in Dubai. Philippine nationals can also apply for a Dubai business visa if they can prove exceptional skill, a positive track record, can work remotely while living in Dubai, or have the means to start-up a business or invest in Dubai. Both sponsored Dubai work visas and self-sponsored Dubai business visas benefit foreign nationals with Dubai residency and all the living and working benefits that Dubai has to offer.

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Dubai visa types for Philippine citizens

Depending on the purpose of your trip to Dubai, Philippine travelers can apply for the following Dubai visas:

Visit visa

A Dubai visit visa is an entry permit allowing Philippine nationals to travel to Dubai for a specific purpose. According to the Dubai visit visa new rules, the available types are:

  • TOURIST VISA: A Dubai visit visa for Philippine nationals wishing to travel to the UAE for tourism purposes.
  • PATIENT & COMPANION VISA: A Dubai visit visa for Philippine nationals wishing to travel to the UAE for medical purposes or to accompany a patient.
  • E-VISA FOR GCC RESIDENTS: A visit visa in Dubai for Philippine nationals who are GCC residents
  • JOBSEEKER VISA: A Dubai visa for Filipino citizens who are exploring job opportunities in the UAE.
  • INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY VISA: A Dubai visit visa for Philippine nationals who are exploring investment opportunities in the UAE.
  • TRANSIT VISA: A transit visa Dubai authorities issue for Philippine nationals traveling via Dubai for 48 or 96 hours.

Student visa

For Philippine nationals studying at an educational institution in the UAE.

Work visa

A Dubai work visa is sponsored by an MoHRE registered company that can recruit, hire, and sponsor Philippine foreign nationals to work in Dubai.

Business visa

The Dubai self-sponsored business visa is available to Philippine nationals who can demonstrate exceptional talent or skill, have a proven track record, are looking to start-up a business in Dubai, are willing to work remotely while living in Dubai, or are financially capable of investing in Dubai

Retirement visa for UAE residents

The self-sponsored Dubai retirement visa is for Philippine nationals, who are UAE residents and meet the following requirements: (1) are 55 years or older, or have worked for at least 15 years within or outside the UAE, and (2) own a minimum of AED 1 million value in property, have at least AED 1 million in savings, or can provide last 6 months in bank statements proving a minimum AED 20,000 monthly income.

Requirements

The following requirements should be prepared by Philippine travelers applying for a Dubai visa.

Dubai Tourist visa for Philippine citizens:

Philippine nationals applying online for a sponsored Dubai e-Visa or the 5-year self-sponsored visa should prepare the following requirements for tourist visa in Dubai:

Personal photo

Philippine applicant should take a recent color photograph, against a white background, which follows standard passport photo guidelines, such as size, high-quality imaging, frontal angle, natural facial expressions, etc.

Passport + copy

Philippine applicant must hold a passport that is valid for 6 months from the date of visa application submission. Passports should be machine readable, as no hand written passports will be accepted at Dubai ports of entry. Philippine applicant should also supply 1 color copy of their passport biometric page.

Application

Fill out an online Dubai visa application form through DubaiVisas.com.

Ticket

Philippine applicant must have a confirmed return or onward airline booking or travel ticket that proves their departure from Dubai at the end of their stay.

Credit/debit card

Philippine applicant must have a valid credit or debit card for online payment purposes.

Email address

Philippine applicant must have a valid email address to receive the UAE visa upon approval. here you can know more about the requirements for Indonesians.

5-year Dubai tourist visa for Philippine citizens

Philippine nationals applying online for a self-sponsored 5-year visa should prepare the following, in addition to the tourist visa requirements for Dubai detailed above:

Medical insurance

A valid medical insurance that covers applicant in the UAE.

Financial means

Proof of lodging in the UAE, such as hotel reservations or a residence.

Accommodation

Proof of lodging in the UAE, such as hotel reservations or a residence

Dubai visa-on-arrival for Philippine

Philippine foreign nationals can obtain a Dubai visa-on-arrival, if they meet the following requirements:

US visa/greencard

Applicant holds a US visitor visa or green card, valid for 6 months

EU/UK residency

Applicant holds an EU or UK residency visa, valid for 6 months

Dubai Work visa for Philippine citizens

Philippine nationals, above 18 years old, should meet the following requirements, in addition to the basic Dubai visa requirements listed above, when applying for a Dubai work visa:

Dubai visa

Philippine workers should hold a valid Dubai work permit or Dubai residency visa. It is important to note that foreign nationals cannot work in Dubai on a Dubai tourist visa.

Health evaluation

Philippine workers should pass medical screening at an approved Dubai health center. Failure to pass the medical exam may lead to immediate deportation.

Please note that the Philippine applicant may be requested to take additional tests or provide further information, depending on the type of their employment in Dubai.

How to apply for a Dubai visa for Philippines passport holders

Philippine citizens can apply for the various Dubai visa types as detailed below.

Dubai Tourist visa for Philippine

Philippine nationals should apply for a sponsored Dubai e-visa or a self-sponsored 5-year Dubai visa in the following manner:

Submit Dubai visa application form online

Fill out the online Dubai visa application form with DubaiVisas.com, complete with your personal data, as well as the particular Dubai visa type being applied for and other requested information. Upload the required documents and submit along with the completed Dubai visa application form.

Pay Dubai visa fees online

Pay the Dubai visa fees online, using a valid credit or debit card.

Receive approved Dubai visa

Receive the approved Dubai visa to the email provided. Check that all visa information is correct and matches the information on your passport.

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Dubai Work visa for Philippine

Philippine nationals should apply for a Dubai work visa in the following manner:

Initiate application​

Depending on the type of work, The MoHRE registered company should apply for the foreign employee’s work permit

Pass tests​

Foreign worker should pass medical screening and security and background checks of the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship & Ports Authority

Apply for ID​

The foreign worker should apply for an Emirates ID card from the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship

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Dubai Business visa for Philippine

Philippine nationals should apply for Dubai business visa in the following manner:

Get nominated

Get nominated by a UAE government incubator. If nomination approved, you will be sent a link to the Dubai golden visa platform.

Apply online

Apply online Fill out and submit Dubai visa application form and upload the required documents on the Dubai golden visa platform, via the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship & Ports Authority portal.

Await the decision

Receive an email detailing on how you should proceed to retrieve your Dubai business visa.

If approved, the Dubai business visa will be issued as a temporary visit visa – 6 months temporary visa for Philippine living outside of Dubai, or a 1-month temporary Dubai visa for Philippines passport holders already living in Dubai. The temporary Dubai visa for Philippines passport holders should then be converted into a Dubai residency permit before the Philippine national’s temporary visa expires.

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Processing Time

Dubai visas normally take between 4 to 5 working days. It is advisable to start your Dubai visa application as early as possible, in case issues arise that may delay the process.

Dubai visa fees

Dubai visa fees depend on the type of Dubai visa being applied for.

Visa extension

Dubai tourist visas for Philippine citizens

The Dubai tourist visa can be extended twice for 30 days each renewal, while the 5-year Dubai visa can be extended for an extra 90 days.

Dubai work and business visas for Philippine citizens

All Dubai work and residency permits and business visas for Philippine nationals can be renewed, depending on the type of Dubai visa being applied for.

Philippine Embassy and Consulate in the UAE

Embassy of the republic of the Philippines:

Address: Villa 1, W-48, Street #8, Sector 2-23, Plot 51, P.O. Box 3215, Al Qubaisat, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Telephone:
(+971) 50-813-7836

Consulate general of the republic of the Philippines:

Address: 851 Beirut St, Al Qusais, Al Qusais 3, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Telephone:
+971 4 220 7100

UAE Embassy in Manila, Philippines

Address: 16th Floor Commerce & Industry Plaza Building 1030 Campus Corner Park Ave Mckinley Town Center, Fort Bonifacio P.O. Box: 2221. Taguig City, 1634

Telephone: +632-88221777

Dubai visa for Philippines FAQ

Yes, Philippine nationals are eligible to apply online for the Dubai e-visa in just a few simple steps at DubaiVisas.com which you can find here.

Yes, Philippine nationals are required to apply for a Dubai visa prior to traveling to Dubai. Philippine citizens can apply online for the Dubai e-visa, which allows its holders to travel to Dubai for tourism purposes and stay 30 or 60 days within the Dubai e-visa validity period. For other types of travel to Dubai, such as employment, education, medical, residential, or other long-term purposes, Philippine nationals should apply for the appropriate Dubai visa type through their nearest UAE embassy or mission abroad.
No, Philippine nationals are not eligible to obtain a visa-on-arrival at any UAE port of entry.

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