UAE eVisa Requirements for Citizens of the Philippines

Before making any arrangements for their holiday in the UAE, we recommend reading through the visa requirements for Filipino citizens. They will find information regarding the conditions they must meet to obtain a valid travel permit and which countries they can visit with an eVisa.

The basic requirements for the Emirati eVisa Filipino petitioners must meet include the following:

• Have a Filipino passport valid for at least 180 days on their arrival date in the UAE
• Supply a digital image of the information page of the passport
• Provide a passport-style photograph in color of the applicant
• Possess a bank card to pay the eVisa processing fee
• Use a frequently accessed email address to request the eVisa

Travelers from the Philippines should ensure their passport is valid for 6 months or more on their arrival in the UAE. If this condition is not met, we require you submit it for renewal with the local authorities before beginning the eVisa petition.

Filipino applicants should also confirm they supply a good quality color id photo and a readable digital image of their passport’s biographical page. Since the application is entirely online, we recommend checking the debit or credit card that will be used to pay the processing fee has been activated for online payments.

Filipinos must have confirmed their travel itinerary since they will be required to share their Emirates flight number, port of entry, and arrival date while filling out the eVisa form.

Filipino citizens can request their eVisa for the UAE via an online form. It consists of straightforward questions that can be answered in 30 minutes. Some of the questions they will have to answer include the following:

• Full name
• Nationality
• Arrival date
• Selected Emirate for visit
• Email address
• Gender
• Date of birth
• Country of birth
• Religion
• Current occupation
• Qualifications
• Reason for travel

Filipinos will then have to share some passport details such as the ones listed below:

• Passport number
• Issuing country
• Dates of issue and expiration

Visitors from the Philippines planning a family holiday in the UAE can include their dependents in a joint eVisa petition. They can list their spouse, children, or any family member over 60 under their care. They will have to supply supporting documents such as family or birth certificates to account for their request.

Filipino citizens must take care when filling out the eVisa form. They should review their answers carefully since any mismatches or missing information could interfere with their eVisa approval.

The payment of the electronic visa application is issued by a secure digital platform. Most international debit and credit cards are accepted, and Filipino petitioners must ensure their cards carry sufficient funds to cover the cost.

The Ministry of Interior of the United Arab Emirates evaluates the petitions received by Filipino citizens. The resolution to their application usually takes between 24 and 72 hours. 

If they have answered the eVisa form correctly and meet the requirements, Filipinos will receive an approved eVisa hosted as a downloadable link in a confirmation email. Upon receipt, we recommend printing out a copy and keeping it next to their passport and travel documents.

During busy periods such as the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi and trade fairs, the evaluation process could take slightly longer. We recommend submitting the eVisa applications at least a week before their holiday.

Upon receiving confirmation of their approved electronic visa, Filipino visitors have 60 days to enter the UAE. If they do not use their approved eVisa within 1 month, it will no longer be valid, and they must request a new one.

Filipino tourists should ensure they fly to the same airport and Emirate they mentioned in their eVisa petition. Once they reach arrival gates, they can head straight to the waiting lines for eVisa tourists reserved for their citizenship to save time.

They will be required to share their passport and approved visa printout to be allowed entry into the country.