Passport Validity

[nickie_m]

I am currently working in Oman and I intend to travel to Dubai in March 3, 2013 and return to the Oman in 4 days of the same month. My Philippine passport expires in June 2013. Will there be a problem entering and leaving Dubai?

[bert_h]

Some countries won't let you enter if your passport expires less than six months later; some will. So you need to check up on Dubai. There must be a UK Foreign Office site you can find by Googling.

[rockyracoon]

I agree with bert, I'm finding 6 months coming up a lot on google searches for Dubai. I doubt the UK FO will help as you are a Philippine passport holder, so you'd be better off contacting their FO.

[Buenchico]

This is from the website of the United Arab Emirates London Embassy. (However, since it makes no reference to nationality I assume that applies to ALL passports):
"Q. What is the minimum validity period that I need to have in my passport?
A. Six months, beyond the end of your intended stay. If you hold a residence permit, your passport must be valid for at least three months in order to travel in and out of the country."

Source:
http://www.uaeembassyuk.net/
(it's on the FAQs page).

Contact the Phillipine Consulate in Oman to find out about renewing your passport:
http://www.dfa.gov.ph/index.php/links/foreign-embassies/foreign-consulates

Chris