Philippines Visa

Philippines 9(A) Tourist Visa Assistance

Your Philippines Holiday Starts With an Easier Visa Process.

Planning a holiday to the Philippines? Garnet Tourism takes care of the visa preparation for you. We check your requirements, prepare and review your documents and handle the applicable appointment booking process if required. You only need to attend personally when personal appearance is required by the Philippine authorities.

Application Preparation & Review Appointment Booking If Required Dedicated UAE-Based Support

Philippines Tourist Visa Required Documents

Requirements can vary depending on passport nationality, UAE residence, employment, financial profile and purpose of travel. Garnet Tourism will check your profile and prepare the applicable document checklist.

Completed Philippines Non-Immigrant Visa Application Form
Valid original passport / travel document
Clear copy of passport biodata page
Passport meeting the applicable validity requirement for the intended trip
Valid UAE Residence Visa
Emirates ID where applicable
Recent passport-size colour photograph meeting the applicable specifications
Employer Letter of Guarantee / No Objection Certificate for employed applicants where applicable
Employment position, employment period and salary information where required
Trade Licence / Commercial Licence for business owners, proprietors or partners where applicable
Recent personal bank statements and proof of financial capacity
Salary certificate or other financial supporting evidence where applicable
Hotel reservation covering the intended stay
OR applicable invitation / host documents when staying with family or friends
Host passport / identification and Philippine contact details where applicable
Return or onward flight itinerary
Copy of previous Philippine visa where applicable
Additional documents for minor applicants where applicable
Additional supporting documents may be requested by the Philippine authorities
Simple Process With Garnet Tourism
1
Send Us Your Details

Share your passport nationality, UAE residence details, employment information, travel dates and purpose of travel with Garnet Tourism.

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We Prepare & Review

Our team checks the applicable requirements and helps prepare and review your application information and supporting documents.

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We Book the Appointment If Required

Where an appointment is required, Garnet Tourism handles the applicable appointment booking process on your behalf and prepares you for the submission. You only need to attend personally when personal appearance is required by the Philippine authorities.

Why Garnet Tourism

We Handle the Preparation. You Focus on Your Trip.

Garnet Tourism helps simplify the Philippines visa process from checking your requirements to preparing your documents and handling the applicable appointment booking process where required.

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Profile Review

We check your nationality, UAE residence and intended travel purpose.

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Document Preparation

We help prepare and review the applicable supporting documents.

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Appointment Booking

Where required, Garnet Tourism handles the applicable appointment booking process for you.

Temporary Visitor Visa

Philippines 9(A) Visa for Tourism & Eligible Temporary Visits

Visa-required foreign nationals travelling to the Philippines for tourism generally use the applicable 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa route. The exact requirements depend on the applicant's nationality and individual circumstances.

Visa Category 9(A) Temporary Visitor
Purpose Tourism & Eligible Temporary Visits
Garnet Support Preparation Through Appointment
Check Before Applying

Not Every Traveller Needs a Philippines Visa.

The applicable Philippines entry requirement depends primarily on passport nationality and the circumstances of the intended trip. Garnet Tourism checks this before starting your visa application.

UAE residence does not automatically determine whether you need a Philippines visa.

Garnet Tourism will check your passport nationality, travel purpose and intended stay before confirming the applicable visa route.

Applying From the UAE

Dubai or Abu Dhabi? We'll Check the Correct Process.

Philippine visa applications in the UAE are handled according to the applicable consular jurisdiction. Garnet Tourism will check your UAE residence details and prepare your application for the appropriate process.

Dubai & Northern Emirates Philippine Consulate General in Dubai
Abu Dhabi Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi
Garnet Tourism We Check the Applicable Process
Employment Documents

Prepare Your Employer NOC / Guarantee Letter.

Employed applicants may need to provide an employer Letter of Guarantee or No Objection Certificate confirming the applicable employment and salary information.

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Position

Applicant's job title or designation where required.

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Employment & Salary

Employment period and salary information where applicable.

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No Objection

Employer confirmation regarding the applicant's intended travel.

Business Owners

Owner, Proprietor or Partner in the UAE?

Business owners, proprietors and partners may need to provide the applicable Trade Licence or Commercial Licence and related supporting documents.

Business Trade / Commercial Licence
Applicant Ownership / Partnership Evidence
Additional Supporting Documents If Requested
Financial Documents

Show Your Financial Capacity for the Trip.

Applicants should prepare evidence showing sufficient financial capacity for the intended Philippines visit. The applicable evidence may vary according to the applicant's profile.

Bank Evidence Recent Personal Bank Statements
Employment Salary Evidence Where Applicable
Assessment Applicant-Specific Requirements
Garnet Tourism will check the applicable financial-document requirement for your profile.

The documents requested can vary depending on the responsible Philippine mission and the applicant's individual circumstances.

Accommodation

Hotel Stay or Staying With Family & Friends?

Your application should include appropriate accommodation evidence for your intended stay in the Philippines.

Hotel Hotel Reservation
Private Host Invitation Where Applicable
Host ID & Contact Details Where Applicable
Travel Itinerary

Prepare Your Return or Onward Travel Details.

Your travel itinerary should show the intended arrival and departure details and correspond with the information provided in your visa application.

Arrival Proposed Entry Details
Departure Return / Onward Travel
Garnet Tourism Flight Assistance Available
Minor Applicants

Additional Documents May Apply to Children.

Minor applicants may need additional documents showing their relationship to their parent or guardian and how their trip will be supported.

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Birth Certificate

Birth documentation may be required.

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Parent / Guardian

Supporting parent or guardian documents may apply.

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Financial Support

Parent or sponsor financial evidence may be required.

Appointment Booking

Garnet Tourism Handles the Appointment Booking If Required.

If an appointment is required for your Philippines tourist visa application, Garnet Tourism will handle the applicable appointment booking process on your behalf and advise you of the schedule and documents you need to bring.

Appointment Booking Handled by Garnet Tourism If Required
Before Appointment Documents Prepared & Reviewed
Customer Attend Only If Personal Appearance Is Required
Appointment booking assistance is included in Garnet Tourism's AED 600 visa-assistance service where required.

Garnet Tourism handles the applicable appointment booking process for the customer. Appointment dates, slot availability and final confirmation remain subject to the procedures and availability of the responsible Philippine Embassy or Consulate.

Personal Appearance

You Only Need to Attend Personally If Required.

Where the Philippine authorities require personal appearance, interview, identity verification or personal submission, the customer must attend. Garnet Tourism will prepare the documents and appointment details beforehand.

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We Prepare

Your application and supporting documents are prepared and reviewed.

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We Book

Where required, Garnet Tourism handles the applicable appointment booking process.

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You Attend

You attend personally only when required by the authorities.

How Garnet Supports You

Complete Philippines Visa Assistance From Start to Appointment.

Garnet Tourism simplifies the process from the initial eligibility check through document preparation and the applicable appointment booking.

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Eligibility Check

We check whether your passport requires a Philippines visa.

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Document Checklist

We prepare the applicable checklist for your profile.

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Application Preparation

We assist with preparing the required application information.

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Document Review

We check the supporting documents before the applicable submission.

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Appointment Booking

Where required, Garnet Tourism handles the applicable appointment booking process.

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Travel Assistance

We can also assist with flights, hotels and travel arrangements.

Visa Assistance Price

Philippines Visa Assistance Starting From AED 600

Garnet Tourism provides eligibility checking, document preparation, application review, visa-process assistance and appointment booking where required.

Garnet Assistance Starting From AED 600
Documents Checklist, Preparation & Review
Appointment Booking Handled by Garnet Tourism If Required
What's included in Garnet Tourism's AED 600 visa-assistance service?

Eligibility checking, document checklist preparation, application preparation assistance, document review, visa-process guidance and appointment booking assistance where required. If personal appearance is mandatory, the customer attends the applicable appointment personally.

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Good to Know

Philippines Tourist Visa Questions

Can Garnet Tourism assist with my Philippines tourist visa?

Yes. Garnet Tourism checks the applicable requirements, helps prepare and review your documents and handles the applicable appointment booking process where required.

How much is Garnet Tourism's Philippines visa assistance?

Philippines tourist visa assistance starts from AED 600. Philippine government or consular fees and other third-party expenses may be separate unless specifically included in your quotation.

Is appointment booking included in the AED 600 service?

Yes. Where an appointment is required for the applicable visa process, Garnet Tourism will handle the appointment booking process as part of our visa-assistance service.

Who will book my Philippines visa appointment?

If an appointment is required, Garnet Tourism will handle the applicable appointment booking process on your behalf. You do not need to independently arrange the appointment. Appointment dates, available slots and final confirmation remain subject to the responsible Philippine Embassy or Consulate.

Do I need to personally attend the appointment?

Only when personal appearance is required by the Philippine authorities. Garnet Tourism will prepare your documents and handle the applicable appointment booking process, while you attend personally when required.

Are first-time applicants required to appear personally?

Personal appearance may be required for first-time applicants under the applicable Philippine mission's procedure. Garnet Tourism will advise you if this applies to your application.

Does every nationality need a Philippines visa?

No. Visa requirements depend on passport nationality and travel circumstances. Garnet Tourism will check the current requirement applicable to your passport.

What is a Philippines 9(a) visa?

The 9(a) Temporary Visitor Visa is used by visa-required foreign nationals for qualifying temporary visits, including tourism.

Do I need an employer NOC?

Employed applicants may need to provide an employer Letter of Guarantee or No Objection Certificate containing the applicable employment and salary information.

Do I need bank statements?

Proof of financial capacity is part of the applicable visa requirements. The exact financial evidence can vary according to the responsible Philippine mission and applicant profile.

Do I need a hotel booking?

Accommodation evidence is required as applicable. This may be a hotel reservation or an invitation and host documents when staying privately.

Do I need a return flight?

Applicants should prepare return or onward travel information showing their intended arrival and departure details.

Can additional documents be requested?

Yes. Philippine authorities may request additional supporting documents depending on their assessment of the application.

Does Garnet Tourism guarantee the appointment date?

No. Garnet Tourism handles the applicable appointment booking process where required, but appointment dates, slot availability and final confirmation remain subject to the responsible Philippine Embassy or Consulate.

Does Garnet Tourism guarantee visa approval?

No. Garnet Tourism provides visa preparation, document review and appointment assistance. Final visa decisions remain solely with the competent Philippine authorities.

Philippines Tourist Visa Disclaimer: Philippines visa requirements, visa exemptions, supporting documents, financial requirements, appointment procedures, consular jurisdiction and eligibility depend on the traveller's passport nationality, UAE residence, purpose of travel and individual circumstances. Garnet Tourism provides eligibility checking, document checklist preparation, application assistance, document review, visa-process guidance and appointment booking assistance where required. Where an appointment is required, Garnet Tourism handles the applicable appointment booking process on behalf of the customer. Appointment dates, slot availability and final confirmation remain subject to the procedures and availability of the responsible Philippine Embassy or Consulate. Where personal appearance, interview, identity verification or another applicant-only requirement is mandatory, the customer must personally attend and complete that requirement. The advertised AED 600 starting price represents Garnet Tourism's visa-assistance service. Philippine government or consular fees, translations, attestations, courier, police clearance where applicable, flights, hotels and other third-party expenses may be separate unless specifically included in the confirmed quotation. Garnet Tourism cannot guarantee appointment availability, appointment dates, visa approval, processing time, visa validity, permitted stay, boarding or admission into the Philippines. Final visa and immigration decisions remain solely with the competent Philippine authorities. Requirements, fees and procedures may change.

Planning the Philippines? We'll Handle the Visa Preparation.

Send us your passport nationality, UAE residence, employment details and travel dates. Garnet Tourism will check the requirements, help prepare your documents and handle the applicable appointment booking process if required. You only need to attend personally when personal appearance is mandatory.