United Arab Emirates Visa Requirements for Philippine Citizens (2026)
Yes — Philippine passport holders need a visa to enter United Arab Emirates. Cost: AED 100. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: a health insurance policy that is valid in the UAE for 180 days. [4]
- For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: a bank balance of at least 4,000 USD (or the equivalent in another currency) held over the last six months. [4]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | AED 100 — 14 days option (100 AED) with optional 14 days extension (250 AED), or 60 days non-extendable option (250 AED) are available for eligibl |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The 14-day tourist visa costs 100 AED.
- •Extending the 14-day tourist visa by a further 14 days costs 250 AED.
- •The 60-day tourist visa costs 250 AED and cannot be extended.
- •Visa charges are shown on each service card on the ICP and GDRFA-D websites, and an overstay fine applies that can be paid through the ICP fine payment or the GDRFA Dubai fine collection service. [2]
How to apply
- Apply for your UAE tourist visa online before you travel, through the official ICP Smart Services portal.
- Choose either the 14-day visa, which costs 100 AED and can be extended once by 14 days for 250 AED, or the 60-day visa, which costs 250 AED and cannot be extended.
- If you want the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa, apply online on a self-sponsorship basis; it allows 90 days in the UAE per visit and one 90-day extension. [4]
- If you are only passing through the UAE, arrange your transit visa with the UAE-based airline you are flying, and make sure it is approved before you enter the country. [1]
Before you fly
- •Overstaying your visa carries a fine, which you can pay through the ICP fine payment service or GDRFA Dubai's fine collection service. [2]
- •A transit visa is single-entry, lasts either 48 or 96 hours, and cannot be extended. [1]
- •With the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa you may stay 90 days per visit and extend once for another 90 days. [4]
Full United Arab Emirates entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Do not overstay your visa: a fine applies to anyone who stays past the permitted period. [2]
A transit visa must be processed and approved before you enter the UAE and, once issued, it cannot be extended. [1]
Watch out for labour and visa fraud and use the official ICP channels. [2]
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Frequently asked
How much does the United Arab Emirates visa cost for Philippine passport holders?
AED 100 — 14 days option (100 AED) with optional 14 days extension (250 AED), or 60 days non-extendable option (250 AED) are available for eligibl.
What documents are required?
For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: a health insurance policy that is valid in the UAE for 180 days.; For the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa: a bank balance of at least 4,000 USD (or the equivalent in another currency) held over the last six months..
Where do Philippine passport holders apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/guest/index.html#/dashboard
How much does a UAE tourist visa cost?
The 14-day option costs 100 AED and can be extended by 14 days for 250 AED; the 60-day option costs 250 AED and cannot be extended.
Can I extend my UAE tourist visa?
Yes, the 14-day visa can be extended once by 14 days for 250 AED, and the 5-year multiple-entry tourist visa can be extended by 90 days. The 60-day visa cannot be extended.
Do I need a visa for a short stopover in the UAE?
Yes. Transit visas of 48 or 96 hours are available, sponsored by your UAE-based airline, and must be approved before you arrive.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — smartservices.icp.gov.ae.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Philippine citizens” and “Visa policy of the United Arab Emirates”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
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This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.