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 + DFA red ribbon authentication before UAE Embassy submission. AttestExpress 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 red ribbon → 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. AttestExpress 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 red ribbon authentication completed
- 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 red ribbon 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. AttestExpress 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
Free doorstep document pickup and delivery for uae embassy philippines across all of Dubai:
Why Choose AttestExpress for UAE Embassy Philippines?
| Feature | AttestExpress | Typical Service |
|---|---|---|
| Free Doorstep Document Pickup | ||
| Free Doorstep Delivery | ||
| WhatsApp Tracking Updates | ||
| Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Fees | Often unclear | |
| All Embassies & Ministries Covered | Limited | |
| Same-Day Document Collection | Varies |
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.