Philippines Visa from Dubai for UAE Residents

Philippines visa from Dubai: how UAE residents actually apply

Visa-required nationalities apply for the 9(a) temporary visitor visa: residents of Dubai and the northern emirates through the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai (visa@pcgdubai.ae), residents of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain through the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Documents are first submitted digitally for pre-assessment (the Embassy piloted the Philippine e-Visa system in 2025), then an appointment is given for in-person submission.

Who decides: the Consulate General in Dubai or the Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Fee: consular fee per the mission's schedule (single entry, valid 3 months for a 30-day stay), paid at submission. Processing: the e-Visa takes about 7–12 working days for single entry (15–21 for multiple entry).

Visa-free: Emirati citizens and ~150 exempt nationalities (30 days) — eligibility is decided by your passport, not by UAE residence. Our Philippines service (AED 550) confirms what your passport needs, completes the official forms, books any appointment, checks every document against the Philippine checklist and follows the file until the visa is in your hand.

• Eligibility confirmed first — we tell you whether your passport is visa-free, e-Visa eligible or needs a full application before you pay for anything.
• Official forms completed — on the government portal or system, with data matching your passport exactly.
• Appointment or submission handled — booked at the correct centre or mission for your emirate where an appointment is required.
• Document check against the Philippine checklist — residence validity, photos, bank statements and employment proof reviewed before submission.
• Tracked until issued — we follow the file and send you the e-Visa or tell you when the passport is ready.

• How to apply: Visa-required nationalities apply for the 9(a) temporary visitor visa: residents of Dubai and the northern emirates through the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai (visa@pcgdubai.ae), residents of Abu Dhabi and Al Ain through the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Documents are first submitted digitally for pre-assessment (the Embassy piloted the Philippine e-Visa system in 2025), then an appointment is given for in-person submission.
• Who decides: the Consulate General in Dubai or the Embassy in Abu Dhabi.
• Government fee: consular fee per the mission's schedule (single entry, valid 3 months for a 30-day stay), paid at submission. Our AED 550 is a separate service fee.
• Processing: the e-Visa takes about 7–12 working days for single entry (15–21 for multiple entry).
• Visa-free: Emirati citizens and ~150 exempt nationalities (30 days).
• Emirati citizens and nationals of most Western, GCC and ASEAN countries enter visa-free for 30 days.
• Since 8 June 2025 Indian passport holders can enter visa-free for 14 days (with hotel booking, funds and a return ticket), or 30 days if they hold a valid US, Japan, Australia, Canada, Schengen, Singapore or UK visa.
• Passport valid at least 6 months beyond travel with blank pages; UAE residence visa valid beyond your return.
• Decisions rest solely with the Philippine authorities; no agency can guarantee approval. Rules change often — we re-confirm against the official source (dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph / abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph (official)) before you pay.

• Original passport — valid at least 6 months beyond your travel dates, with two blank pages — plus a copy of the data page and previous visas.
• UAE residence visa copy and Emirates ID (both sides), valid beyond your return date.
• Recent passport photograph to the mission's specification (white background).
• Personal bank statements for the last 6 months, stamped by the bank.
• Employees: salary certificate or NOC from your employer. Self-employed: trade licence.
• Confirmed return flight reservation and hotel booking or host invitation.
• Travel medical insurance for the full trip (mandatory for some destinations, strongly recommended for all).
• Travel itinerary and, where the mission asks for it, a cover letter.
• For minors: birth certificate and consent letter from the parent(s) not travelling.

• Application form completed on the official portal or system
• Appointment confirmation where an appointment is required
• Personalised document checklist for your nationality
• Cover letter and itinerary where required
• Hotel reservation and return flight reservation
• Travel medical insurance, usable for the trip