United Arab Emirates visa for Filipino citizens

Cost note

The UAE Embassy says ordinary-passport visit/tourist visas for visa-required travellers are arranged through a UAE sponsor, hotel, agent or airline; fees vary by route.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity

passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; UAE visa guidance requires the passport to be valid for at least 6 months from the expected arrival date.

Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide

Transit

airside transit: conditional; landside transit: required; Visa-required travellers should confirm whether their airline route qualifies for a UAE transit visa. Leaving the transit area or entering the UAE requires the correct pre-arranged visa unless a specific exception applies.

Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

• Filipino passport valid for at least 6 months from expected arrival
• pre-arranged UAE visit, tourist or transit visa copy before departure
• confirmed return or onward ticket
• host, hotel or airline sponsorship details for the visa route

Why this verdict

Filipino citizens are listed as visa-required for ordinary passports by the UAE Embassy table. Travellers normally need a pre-arranged UAE visit, tourist or transit visa before departure unless they qualify for a document-specific exception.