1. Applicants are strongly advised to apply for the appropriate Philippine visa/s at least one month prior to their intended departure date to allow for the projected timeframe for entire visa process from appointment scheduling, actual processing, to issuance.
2. A confirmed airline ticket will not be considered as a reason for expedited visa processing. The Consulate will not be held liable for any missed flights due to proximity of intended travel date to date of visa application.
3. The length of the visa processing depends on the visa applicant’s nationality and the type of visa applied for. Please see list for expected timeframe for single-entry visa applications:

   Country	Duration
   Algeria, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Egypt, East Timor, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestine, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Yemen, Somalia	At least 8 working days (from day of personal appearance/interview)
   All other visa-required countries	At least 3 working days (from day of personal appearance/interview)

4. Holders of UAE residence visa issued in Dubai and the Northern Emirates (i.e. Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Ajman, Umm al Quwain, and Fujairah) should apply at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai. For holders of UAE visas issued in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, applicants may apply at the Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi. Visit their website for more information: https://abudhabipe.dfa.gov.ph/.

5. Other useful information:

   1. Visa Types and Requirements - https://dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph/visa/general-visa-application-policies
   2. Eligibility for application - https://dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph/visa/guidelines-on-the-entry-of-temporary-visitors-to-the-philippines
   3. Visa-Free Entry Privileges – https://dubaipcg.dfa.gov.ph/services/visa/no-visa-entry-countries
6. Applicants must observe proper decorum while inside the Consulate premises. The Consulate reserves the right to deny acceptance of application for or issuance of visa to applicants who show abusive, rude, arrogant or disrespectful behaviour, and/or make false accusations or derogatory remarks against the Philippines, its Government, symbols, the officer or staff of the Consulate, or any other Philippine government official.

Please ensure the name is written as per the examples provided:

Ex. 1: With Surname and Given Name
REALONDA<<JOSE<PROTACIO<RIZAL<MERCADO<Y<ALONZO
Surname: REALONDA
Given Name: JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONZO

Ex. 2: Without Surname
<<JOSE<PROTACIO<RIZAL<MERCADO<Y<ALONZO
Surname: Click “Check if N/A” box
Given Name: JOSE PROTACIO RIZAL MERCADO Y ALONZO

Ex. 3: Without Given Name
REALONDA<<<<<<<<<<<<
Surname: REALONDA
Given Name: Click “Check if N/A” box