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Philippines

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Overview

Explore the Philippines...​ 

The Philippines are an archipelago of over 7,600 islands in Southeast Asia known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and rich biodiversity.

Fun Fact: One of the world's smallest primates, the Tarsier, can only be found in the Philippines. It is known for its enormous eyes relative to its body size, aiding in night vision. This nocturnal creature primarily hunts insects and small vertebrates but is sadly endangered due to human activity and habitat loss.

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8-10hrs

Average Flight Time

Manila

Capital City of the Philippines

Filipino & English

Official Languages

Philippine Peso

The currency used in the Philippines is the Philippine peso (PHP), which was introduced on May 01, 1949, after the second world war.

Asia

Asia is the largest and most populous continent, covering about 30% of the Earth’s land area and home to more than 4.7 billion people, roughly 60% of the global population. It is traditionally divided into several regions, each with distinct cultures, languages, and historical influences. Known for its vast diversity, Asia is home to major world economies like China, India, and Japan, as well as iconic landmarks such as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and the Arabian Desert, while also being a centre of innovation, rich traditions, and some of the oldest continuous civilisations on Earth.

GST +4

Time-Zone

All Year

Climate

The Philippines has a tropical climate, characterised by distinct wet and dry seasons. The wet season typically lasts from June to November due to the monsoon rains, while the dry season runs from December to May, with temperatures generally high year-round. 

This climate makes the Philippines prone to typhoons, particularly during the rainy season.

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Country Code: +63

Emergency Contact Numbers

 911        911        911

Visa Guidelines

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Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for the Philippines.

If your child holds multiple passports and plans to travel with one, while their UAE residency visa is linked to another, please make sure they carry both passports during their trip! 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 6 months after exiting the Philippines

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

Over 150 nationalities can travel to the Philippines for 30 days without a visa, provided certain requirements are met. To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter the Philippines, please click here. 

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process.

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Temporary Visitor (9-A)

Entry

  • Single

Validity (Maximum)

  • Nationality dependent

Length of Stay

  • Nationality dependent

Application Form (Dubai & Northern Emirates)

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of the Philippines, Abu Dhabi

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Consulate General of the Philippines, Dubai

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This page was last reviewed on 19 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.