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]
Recent changes
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Frequently asked
How much does it cost?
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 I 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.