How to get a United Arab Emirates visa from Philippines

• The tourist visa is given to the Philippines travelling to UAE for tourism and visitation.
• An original Philippine passport with validity of at least 6 months from the proposed arrival date in the UAE.
• If you are invited by a resident or an organisation, an invitation letter is required.
• If you have a sponsor or host in the UAE, a copy of the host’s valid passport and residency permit in the UAE is required.
• A bank statement is required to prove the financial ability to cover up the applicant duration of stay.
• A cover letter from the applicant containing the introduction, reason for staying/visiting the UAE.
• The United Arab Emirates has both single and multiple tourist visa entries.
• 2 copies of a fully accomplished and signed visa application forms.
• Two coloured recent photographs (51 mm x 55 mm) with white background.
• Applicants below the age of 18 are to submit a copy of their original birth certificate alongside, a letter of consent from their parents or guardian.
• Proof of medical insurance is required.
• A copy of a valid Philippine passport.
• The applicants' travel itinerary should be submitted.

• The transit visa is issued to the Philippines transiting through the UAE to their destination countries.
• The applicant must possess a valid passport.
• The transit visa is valid for 14 days.
• A transit visa must be processed and approved before travelling to the UAE.
• A passport or travel document with a minimum validity of six months is required.
• You are also required to have an onward ticket to your next destination country.
• You need to apply for the transit visa in advance through a UAE-based airline.
• A transit visa is issued either for 48 hours or for 96 hours.

• The application form must be completely filled out.
• Applicant's passport photographs (51mm x 55mm).
• Employee’s original passport and photocopy.
• A copy of the valid company card.
• A valid commercial license of the company.
• Payment of application fee is required.
• A valid health certificate is required.
• The employer will apply for an entry permit from the Ministry of Labor on behalf of the employee and the approval must be granted before the employee enters the UAE.
• The entry permit is valid for 2 months from the date of issue and allows the holder to remain in the UAE for a period of 30 days, it is extendable twice.
• Employee's educational certificates and other evidence of professional qualifications are required.
• Sponsoring company’s valid trade license
• Three copies of the employment contract – one for the employer, one for the employee and one for the Ministry of Labor
• A valid passport with a minimum of six months is required.

• A business visa is issued to the Philippines traveling to UAE for some business activities.
• Payment of the business visa application fee
• All business visa fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• A statement or documentation detailing the purpose and duration of the visit.
• A proof of funds to support visit or support from sponsoring company.
• The business visa is valid for 30 days
• An original Philippine passport with validity of at least 6 months from the proposed arrival date in the UAE with one blank visa page.
• Proof of medical insurance is required.
• Two colored recent photographs (51 mm x 55 mm) with a white background.
• If you intend to stay longer than 30 days then you may request more time from the immigration officer at the airport or contact the local immigration office in the UAE and request an extension.
• Hold all documents required for the next destination
• Proof of onward/return flights.

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UAE is the 31st safest country in the world, based on the safest and most dangerous countries ranking. Violent crime is low and most tourists will never face any safety concern. The most common is risk pickpocketing. There have been incidents of drink spiking in places frequented by visitors, but it is relatively rare.