Filipino nationals across the United Arab Emirates are being reminded to stay calm and follow official guidance as the Philippine Embassy, Consulate, and Migrant Workers Office (MWO) issued an updated advisory amid the ongoing regional conflict.
No alert level has been declared for Filipinos in the UAE, with authorities describing the situation as safe and stable for the community.
In line with the UAE government’s shelter-in-place directive, Filipinos are advised to remain indoors or seek shelter in enclosed areas when outside, keeping away from open spaces. Mobile phone alerts issued by UAE authorities should be heeded as they come, officials said.
The Philippine offices urged the community to rely solely on verified announcements from UAE authorities and from the Embassy, Consulate, and MWO, cautioning against unverified information circulating online.
All public services remain fully operational across Philippine offices in the country. Consular transactions — including passport processing, notarization, and the filing of Reports of Birth and Marriage — are being carried out as usual, alongside Assistance-to-Nationals services, contract verification, and other regular offerings for both OFWs and non-OFWs alike.
However, some delays in receiving certain outputs — such as passport pickup — are possible due to current airspace restrictions affecting the UAE.
Filipinos in Abu Dhabi requiring OFW assistance may reach the office at +971 56 270 9157, +971 54 456 6103, +971 50 368 2274, or +971 50 818 5632. Non-OFWs may call +971 50 443 8003. OWWA services are available at +971 54 557 2121, contract verification at +971 54 725 8482, and general consular concerns at +971 50 813 7836. The office may also be contacted by email at abudhabi.pe@dfa.gov.ph or mwo_abudhabi@dmw.gov.ph.
Those in Dubai and the Northern Emirates may contact OFW assistance lines at +971 56 353 5558, non-OFW assistance at +971 56 501 5756, OWWA at +971 50 558 5536, and contract verification at +971 50 652 6626. General consular inquiries may be directed to +971 4 220 7800, or by email at dubai.pcg@dfa.gov.ph or mwo_dubai@dmw.gov.ph.
Contract verification services are available for Filipinos with concerns arising directly from the current situation.
