Asia
Philippines visa
ManilaMany nationalities enter the Philippines without a visa for 30 days, so for a lot of travellers the visa is not the issue at all — the eTravel registration is. Every arriving traveller must register on the government's free eTravel site at least 72 hours before arrival and show the resulting QR code to board; airlines do enforce it. Beyond that, immigration expects a passport valid six months past your stay and a confirmed onward ticket, and both get checked. If you want longer than 30 days it is far easier to arrange the visa before you fly than to extend once you are there.
- Starting price
- From AED 250
The price is for the simplest visa type. Embassy and visa centre fees are included.
How the process works
Free eligibility check
We confirm which visa applies to your nationality and residency.
Document preparation
Your file is reviewed and corrected before anything is submitted.
Appointment & submission
We book the appointment where one is needed and guide you through biometrics.
Tracking & collection
We track the application and hand back your passport.
Documents you'll usually need
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages
- UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months)
- Emirates ID copy (front and back)
- Recent passport-size photo to the required specification
- Bank statements for the last 3-6 months
- Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer
- Confirmed flight and hotel reservations
- Travel medical insurance for the trip duration
Requirements vary. Philippines may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel. Send us your details and we'll confirm the exact list before you start.
Apply for your Philippines visa
Start in a minute. Our visa desk confirms the visa type, the documents and the price before anything is submitted or paid.
Places to see in the Philippines
The Chocolate Hills of Bohol, more than a thousand grassy domes that turn brown in the dry season. Rice terraces at Sagada in the Cordillera mountains of northern Luzon. Mayon Volcano behind the Cagsawa Ruins, the bell tower left after the 1814 eruption buried the church. Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, the walled Spanish-era city at the heart of Manila. The palm-lined roads of Siargao, an island off Mindanao known for its surf.
Common questions about Philippines visas
What should I know before applying for a Philippines visa from the UAE?
Many nationalities enter the Philippines without a visa for 30 days, so for a lot of travellers the visa is not the issue at all — the eTravel registration is. Every arriving traveller must register on the government's free eTravel site at least 72 hours before arrival and show the resulting QR code to board; airlines do enforce it. Beyond that, immigration expects a passport valid six months past your stay and a confirmed onward ticket, and both get checked. If you want longer than 30 days it is far easier to arrange the visa before you fly than to extend once you are there.
What documents do I need for a Philippines visa from the UAE?
Most Philippines applications from the UAE need: Passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages; UAE residence visa copy (valid at least 3 months); Emirates ID copy (front and back); Recent passport-size photo to the required specification; Bank statements for the last 3-6 months; Employment contract or NOC letter from your employer; Confirmed flight and hotel reservations; Travel medical insurance for the trip duration. Requirements vary: Philippines may ask for additional documents depending on your nationality and purpose of travel, so we confirm the exact list for your case before you start.
How much does a Philippines visa cost from the UAE?
Our price for a Philippines visa starts from AED 250, for the simplest visa type. Embassy and visa centre fees are included. The exact figure depends on the visa type, your nationality and the processing speed you choose, so we confirm it once we know your residency and travel dates, before anything is submitted.
Guides for Philippines
Written by our visa desk in Dubai, and kept current.
