🇦🇪UAE

🇵🇭PHILIPPINESAE-PH

Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit Philippines?

Q: How long can I stay visa-free?

An initial 30 days. You can extend at a Bureau of Immigration office — the first extension adds 29 days, and total stay can reach up to two years.

Q: Do I need to register before arrival?

Yes. All travelers must complete the free eTravel registration (etravel.gov.ph) within 72 hours before arrival and present the QR code at the airport. It is a health/arrival declaration, not a visa.

Q: What documents do I need at immigration?

A UAE passport valid for at least six months beyond your stay, a confirmed return or onward ticket, and your eTravel QR code.

Q: Does this apply to UAE residents who are not Emirati citizens?

No. Visa-free entry is based on holding an Emirati passport. Foreign residents of the UAE who carry another nationality's passport should check whether their nationality is visa-free or apply for the Philippine eVisa.

Q: Is there any fee to enter?

No. Visa-free entry and eTravel registration are both free. Fees only apply if you choose to extend your stay beyond 30 days.

No visa needed. UAE ordinary passport holders can enter the Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holders are granted visa-free entry to the Philippines for tourism and business under Executive Order No. 408, the country's long-standing visa-waiver framework administered by the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Bureau of Immigration. On arrival, Emirati nationals receive an admission stamp valid for an initial stay of 30 days. To qualify, the passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended stay and the traveler must hold a confirmed return or onward ticket. No advance application, eVisa, or fee is required to enter. Travelers who wish to stay longer can extend at any Bureau of Immigration office — visa-exempt visitors may extend in increments up to a maximum total stay of two years, with the first extension adding 29 days. Note: the visa-free privilege attaches to the UAE passport itself; foreign residents of the UAE who do not hold an Emirati passport follow a different (eVisa) route.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free (visa waiver)

Maximum stay

30 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry per admission

from issue date

Visa fee

PHP 0

consular fee only

Processing time

None (on arrival)

standard track

Validity

Entry must be used on arrival; stay extendable up to 2 years total

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your UAE ordinary passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended departure date from the Philippines.

· Before booking· 6-month rule

/02

Book return or onward ticket

Hold a confirmed return ticket to the UAE or an onward ticket to a third country. Airlines and immigration officers routinely check this.

· Required document

/03

Travel to the Philippines

No advance visa application is needed. Board your flight with your passport and ticket; no eVisa or pre-registration is required for UAE passport holders.

· No application

/04

Complete the eTravel registration

Register on the Philippine eTravel system (etravel.gov.ph) within 72 hours before arrival and present the QR code at the airport. This is a health/arrival declaration, not a visa.

· Online· Within 72h of arrival

/05

Clear immigration on arrival

Present your passport, return/onward ticket, and eTravel QR code. The officer stamps a 30-day visa-free admission.

· At the airport· 30-day stamp

/06

Extend if staying longer

To remain beyond 30 days, apply at any Bureau of Immigration office. The first extension adds 29 days; further extensions are possible up to a 2-year maximum.

· Optional· BI office

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

8 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 8 complete

UAE ordinary passport valid 6+ months beyond stay

required

At least one blank passport page

required

Confirmed return or onward ticket

required

eTravel QR code (registered within 72h of arrival)

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

recommended

Proof of sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Itinerary / purpose-of-visit details

recommended

Travel/medical insurance

optional

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Visa fee (entry)PHP 0No visa required for stays up to 30 days

eTravel registrationPHP 0Free mandatory online arrival declaration

Visa waiver extension (1st, +29 days)PHP 6,000–9,000Only if staying beyond 30 days; paid at a BI office

Total estimatePHP 0 — PHP 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free on arrival

Immediate at immigration

30-day admission stamp issued on arrival at no cost; no application needed.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Beaches, islands, and cultural sites; the 30-day visa-free stay covers most holidays.

High

/02

Visiting family or friends

Short social visits are fully covered under the visa-waiver framework.

Medium

/03

Short business trips

Meetings, conferences, and business visits are permitted visa-free for up to 30 days.

Medium

/04

Stopover / regional travel

Combining the Philippines with other Southeast Asia destinations on one trip.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

United Arab Emirates to Philippines route verified

Confirmed via the official Philippine eVisa portal and the Bureau of Immigration that UAE ordinary passport holders enter visa-free for 30 days under Executive Order No. 408, subject to a 6-month passport validity and a return/onward ticket. No policy change identified.

/09 — The questions