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Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
No visa needed
- Entry requirement
- Visa-free
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Apply before travel
- No
- Last updated
- February 2026
What United Arab Emirates passport holders need to do
- Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
- Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
- Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.
United Arab Emirates is one of 159 passports in the “visa-free” group for the Philippines. See the full Philippines visa requirements for every passport.
Other easy destinations in Asia for United Arab Emirates passport holders
The Philippines is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the United Arab Emirates passport, which ranks #1 worldwide with a mobility score of 168. Of 49 destinations in Asia, 42 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
| Destination | Requirement | Max stay |
|---|---|---|
| | Visa-free | 180 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | – |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
| | Visa-free | 15 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
| | Visa-free | 90 days |
| | Visa-free | 30 days |
All visa-free countries for the United Arab Emirates passport
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter the Philippines without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can United Arab Emirates passport holders stay in the Philippines?
Up to 30 days without a visa.
Do Philippines citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Philippines passport holders need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.
Philippines visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the Philippines before you book.