UAE Embassy in the Philippines (Manila) — Visa, Attestation & Services
What services does the UAE Embassy in the Philippines offer?
The UAE Embassy in Manila, Philippines handles visa applications for Filipinos traveling to the UAE, document attestation for certificates being used in the UAE, consular services, and diplomatic affairs. For attestation, Filipino documents need PSA authentication plus the DFA apostille (which replaced the red ribbon in 2019) before UAE Embassy submission. AttestPort coordinates the attestation process from Philippines to UAE.
About UAE Embassy Philippines
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Manila, Philippines serves as the diplomatic mission of the UAE in the Philippines. Given the large number of Filipino workers in the UAE, this embassy handles significant volumes of visa and attestation applications. The embassy provides: employment visa stamping and verification, document attestation for certificates going to the UAE, tourist and visit visa processing, consular services, and diplomatic relations. For Filipino nationals preparing to work or live in the UAE, their documents must be attested through this embassy before UAE MOFA attestation. The attestation chain is: PSA authentication (for civil documents) → DFA apostille (which replaced the red ribbon in 2019; for UAE use it is the Philippines-side authentication only) → UAE Embassy Manila attestation → UAE MOFA attestation (done after arrival or through a representative in UAE). Many Filipinos prefer to complete the PSA, DFA, and UAE Embassy steps in the Philippines before departing. AttestPort coordinates with partners in the Philippines to handle these steps, and completes the MOFA attestation upon arrival of documents in the UAE.
Documents Required
- Original document with PSA authentication (civil documents)
- DFA apostille authentication completed (the apostille replaced the red ribbon in 2019)
- Valid Philippine passport
- UAE employment visa copy or offer letter (if employment-related)
- Embassy application form
- Passport-size photographs
How UAE Embassy Philippines Works
PSA & DFA Authentication
Documents authenticated in Philippines: PSA for civil registry documents → DFA apostille (replaced the red ribbon in 2019) for all documents.
UAE Embassy Submission
Documents submitted to the UAE Embassy in Manila for attestation with completed forms and fees.
Embassy Processing
The UAE Embassy verifies and attests the documents. Processing varies by document type.
UAE MOFA Attestation
After embassy attestation, MOFA attestation is completed in the UAE. AttestPort handles this step with doorstep delivery.
Processing Time
7-14 working days (embassy step in Manila), 1-3 additional days for MOFA in UAE
UAE Embassy Philippines — Areas We Serve in Dubai
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UAE Embassy Philippines — Frequently Asked Questions
The Embassy of the United Arab Emirates is located in Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines. Appointments may be required for certain services. Check the embassy's official website for current address, hours, and appointment procedures.