
United Arab Emirates visa for citizens of the Philippines
Citizens of the Philippines need an e-visa to travel to the United Arab Emirates. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is up to 48 hours. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $111, government fee included.
For citizens of the Philippines: the passport opens 34 countries visa-free; Manila — Abu Dhabi: ≈ 7,000 km, about 9.5 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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How much does a United Arab Emirates visa cost for citizens of the Philippines?
Can I travel to the United Arab Emirates without a visa on a Philippines passport?
No: citizens of the Philippines need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $111, with no embassy visit.
Apply for a visaUnited Arab Emirates visa rules at a glance
- With a Philippines passport you can visit 34 countries visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 50 with an e-visa; 88 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Philippines passport ranks 134th of 199.
- Philippines passport: visa-free access to 34 countries; United Arab Emirates passport: 127.
- Citizens of the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates can travel together visa-free to 25 countries, for example: Macau, Brunei, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Mongolia, Micronesia, Tajikistan, Kiribati, Kazakhstan, Vanuatu, Fiji, Seychelles, Palestine, and Morocco.
- Citizens of the United Arab Emirates, in turn, don’t need a visa for the Philippines. Philippines visa for citizens of the United Arab Emirates
Travelling to the United Arab Emirates: good to know
- Manila — Abu Dhabi: about 7,000 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 9.5 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: −4 hours.
- Local time: Manila 12:00 — Abu Dhabi 08:00.
- Local currency: United Arab Emirates Dirham.
- Languages: Arabic.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ AED 3.67.
- United Arab Emirates is the 42nd closest of 196 destinations open to citizens of the Philippines.

Combine your trip
Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the Philippines:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to the United Arab Emirates
Visa rules for the United Arab Emirates for citizens of countries bordering the Philippines:
Official portal: smartservices.icp.gov.ae
How to get a United Arab Emirates visa
- 1Passport photo
- 2Face photo
- 3Payment
- 4Manager and visa
What documents do you need for a United Arab Emirates visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Manila — Abu Dhabi?
About 9.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 7,000 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with the United Arab Emirates?
Time difference with your country’s capital: −4 hours.
Do citizens of the United Arab Emirates need a visa for the Philippines?
Citizens of the United Arab Emirates, in turn, don’t need a visa for the Philippines.
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