Dubai Visa

HOW TO GET A DUBAI VISA

Like most tourist destinations, a Tourist Visa is required before visiting Dubai if you are holding a Philippine passport.  Only the following nationalities in the list below can get 30-day visit visa upon arrival free of charge.


  1. Andorra
  2. Japan
  3. San Marino
  4. Kazakhstan
  5. Singapore
  6. Australia
  7. Malaysia
  8. Ukraine
  9. Brunei
  10. Mauritius
  11. United Kingdom and Northern Ireland
  12. Canada
  13. Monaco
  14. United States of America
  15. New Zealand
  16. Vatican City
  17. Hong Kong, China
  18. Republic of Ireland
  19. Macau
Getting a Dubai Visa is fairly easy and uncomplicated, however, getting through the Philippine Immigration is most of the time a challenge and complicated.

First, you need to get a sponsor to apply for a Dubai Visa.  It can be an airline, hotel or travel agency in Dubai.

Second, there are four (4) types of visas to choose from: Transit, Tourist, Visit Visa or Cruise ship Visa.
  1. Transit Visa – allows the bearer to stay for up to 14 days in UAE.
  2. Tourist Visa – allows the bearer to stay for 30 days, under sponsorship from UAE airlines, hotels, or travel agencies.
  3. Visit Visa – comes in two (2) variations:  30 days or 90 days.  Sponsor has to be a relative or friend residing in the UAE.
  4. Cruise ship Visa – allows the bearer to make multiple entries to UAE via a Cruise ship.
Required documents vary for each visa type.  The following are the basic documents needed for any visa application:
  1. A scanned copy of your Philippine passport bio page (page 2) and last page
  2. Passport should be valid for 6 more months from the date of intended travel
  3. Make sure that your travelers signature is indicated at the back
  4. Scanned copy of a colored passport-sized photo with white background
  5. The application form can be accomplished by your sponsor or travel agency
  6. Visa fees may vary.
Other agencies may require additional documents.

If you are a frequent traveler, getting through the immigration may not be a problem.  However, for first time travelers, you may need more than what is in the list of supporting documents below:

BASIC SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
  1. Round trip flight tickets
  2. Hotel booking if not staying with a relative
  3. Work Contract
  4. PSA Birth Certificates will be needed if you’re traveling with minors
  5. Original Bank Certificate
  6. Copy of ITR (Income Tax Return) or Financial Capacity to Travel
  7. Company ID / Employment Certificate
  8. Company Leave Certificate
TOURIST VISITING A RELATIVE IN DUBAI:
  1. Affidavit of Support (from your relative in Dubai)
  2. PSA Birth Certificates (to prove your kinship)
Due to the Covid19 pandemic, Dubai visa release is temporarily on hold until further announcement.  UAE Residence Visa holders will be allowed entry to Dubai beginning 1 June 2020.  Filipinos with valid UAE Residence Visa wishing to re-enter the UAE are instructed by the UAE Ministry of Affairs and International Co-operation (MOFAIC) and the UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Authority (ICP) to register in the service entitled "Residents' Entry Permits" and seek approval via the link below:



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