27/06/2026
UAE VISA-ON-ARRIVAL UPDATE FOR FILIPINOS ๐ฆ๐ช๐ต๐ญ
There appears to be a difference in the wording of the recent advisories issued by the UAE Embassy - Manila and the Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines.
๐น UAE Embassy in Manila
Specifically mentions Filipino passport holders holding a VALID RESIDENCE PERMIT issued by the United States, European Union member states, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Republic of Korea, Canada, or New Zealand.
๐น Philippine DFA Advisory
States that Filipino passport holders possessing a VALID VISA, RESIDENCE PERMIT, OR GREEN CARD issued by the same countries shall be eligible for a UAE Visa-on-Arrival.
๐ Important Reminder:
A Residence Permit is NOT the same as a Valid Visa.
โ US Tourist Visa (B1/B2) = Valid Visa only
โ Japan Tourist Visa = Valid Visa only
โ
US Green Card = Residence Permit
โ
Japan Residence Card (Zairyu Card) = Residence Permit
โ ๏ธ Until the UAE releases its official implementing guidelines or FAQs, travelers are advised not to assume that a tourist visa alone automatically qualifies for Visa-on-Arrival.
โ๏ธ Travel Smart. Verify first. We will continue to monitor developments and provide updates once official clarification is released.
๐ References:
๐ฆ๐ช UAE Embassy in Manila Official Post
https://www.facebook.com/UAEinManila
๐ต๐ญ Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Advisory
https://www.facebook.com/DFAPHL
๐ฆ๐ช UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs
https://www.mofa.gov.ae
๐ฆ๐ช Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs & Port Security (ICP)
https://icp.gov.ae
The Official FB Page of the UAE Embassy in Manila, Philippines
Emergency no: +971 800 24 (UAE Nationals)