MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that eligible Filipino citizens will be able to obtain a visa upon arrival in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) beginning June 25, 2026, making travel to the Gulf nation more convenient for qualified Philippine passport holders.
In an advisory issued on June 24, the DFA said Filipinos traveling on Philippine passports and holding a valid visa, residence permit, or Green Card issued by the United States, European Union member states, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Republic of Korea, Canada, or New Zealand may avail themselves of the UAE's visa-on-arrival program.
Under the new arrangement, eligible travelers may choose between two visa options upon arrival. A 14-day visa costs AED 100 and may be extended once for an additional 14 days for a fee of AED 250. Meanwhile, a 60-day visa costs AED 250 and is not extendable.
| Duration of Stay | Fee | Extension |
|---|---|---|
| 14 days | AED 100 | May be extended once for an additional 14 days at a fee of AED 250 |
| 60 days | AED 250 | Not extendable |
The DFA said the visa-on-arrival privilege was granted by the UAE in recognition of the strong and longstanding ties between the two countries.
"The visa-on-arrival privilege extended to Filipino citizens by the UAE was in view of the excellent bilateral relations between the Philippines and the UAE," the department said.
The UAE remains one of the top destinations for Filipinos in the Middle East, hosting a large Filipino community composed of overseas workers, professionals, entrepreneurs, and their families.
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