How to Book Your Affidavit of Support Appointment at the Philippine Consulate in Dubai

Updated 12 October 2026 · 4 min read · By the Kabayan UAE visa team

In this guide

1. Dubai or Abu Dhabi: Where Should You Apply?
2. Step 1: Check if Your Visitor Really Needs an AOSG
3. Step 2: Confirm You Meet the Income Requirement
4. Step 3: Prepare Your Documents
5. Step 4: Book Online Through the Pre-Assessment System
6. Step 5: Attend Your Appointment in Person
7. Step 6: Send the Original AOSG to Your Visitor
8. Common Reasons Applications Get Delayed
9. Timeline Planner
10. Make the Rest of the Trip Easy

You've decided to bring your family to the UAE for a visit — congratulations! But before your loved ones can confidently pass Philippine immigration, you may need to secure an Affidavit of Support and Guarantee (AOSG). The process is appointment-based, and preparing your documents properly is the difference between a smooth visit and a wasted day off.

Here is a practical, step-by-step guide for kabayans in Dubai, Sharjah, the Northern Emirates and Abu Dhabi.

Dubai or Abu Dhabi: Where Should You Apply?

• Philippine Consulate General (PCG) in Dubai generally serves residents of Dubai and the Northern Emirates.
• Philippine Embassy in Abu Dhabi generally serves residents of Abu Dhabi emirate (including Al Ain).

Check which post covers your area before booking, so you don't get turned away at the door.

Step 1: Check if Your Visitor Really Needs an AOSG

Not every visitor needs one. Based on the PCG Dubai's guidelines:

• Seniors aged 60 and above are exempt
• Minors aged 17 and below are exempt
• The sponsor must be related within the 1st or 2nd degree (parents, children, spouse, grandparents, siblings, grandchildren, in-laws)

Not sure what an AOSG is? Read our explainer: AOSG Meaning.

Step 2: Confirm You Meet the Income Requirement

The PCG Dubai lists these minimum monthly incomes for sponsors:

The Consulate says these figures are based on UAE cost-of-living estimates and are reviewed periodically, so check the current numbers before applying.

Step 3: Prepare Your Documents

Use this checklist (based on the PCG Dubai's published list):

Proof of relationship

• PSA-issued birth certificate of the visitor
• PSA marriage contract, Report of Birth, or Report of Marriage, as applicable

Proof of income

• Employment contract, verified by the Migrant Workers Office (MOHRE contract for private sector)
• Payslips for the last 6 months
• Updated salary certificate stamped by your company
• Bank statements for the last 6 months, stamped by the bank, showing your salary

Proof of accommodation

• Tenancy contract (Ejari/municipality-registered) in your name, or
• A hotel booking stamped by the hotel or travel agency showing your visitor's stay and flight dates

Identity documents

• Copy of your valid passport and UAE residence visa
• Copy of your visitor's valid passport

Tip: Any Arabic document must be legally translated into English. Bring originals and photocopies.

Step 4: Book Online Through the Pre-Assessment System

AOSG applications at PCG Dubai are strictly by appointment. The Consulate's AOSG page links to its online pre-assessment system, where you submit details and get a schedule.

A few practical tips:

• Book early. Slots can fill quickly, especially before Christmas, Holy Week and summer.
• Use your exact passport name. Mismatched spelling is a common reason for re-filing.
• Screenshot your confirmation. Keep it ready on your phone on the day.
• Avoid "guaranteed slot" offers from unofficial pages. The Consulate warns against fixers.

Step 5: Attend Your Appointment in Person

The sponsor must personally sign the AOSG in front of a consular officer — no proxies. On the day:

• Arrive early and bring your appointment confirmation
• Bring all originals and photocopies, neatly arranged
• Bring your Emirates ID and passport
• Prepare to pay the notarial fee (check the current amount on the Consulate's website)

Step 6: Send the Original AOSG to Your Visitor

Your visitor will present the original AOSG to the BI officer at the airport, along with their PSA documents and return ticket. Send it by a reliable courier and keep a scanned copy.

Common Reasons Applications Get Delayed

• Bank statements not stamped by the bank
• Salary certificate not updated or not stamped
• Visitor's travel dates on the hotel booking don't match the flight
• Missing PSA documents proving the exact relationship

Timeline Planner

Make the Rest of the Trip Easy

Your AOSG covers the Philippine side. Kabayan UAE takes care of the UAE side: tourist visas for Filipinos, stamped hotel booking vouchers that match your visitor's travel dates, and dummy tickets for visa applications.

👉 WhatsApp us at +971 54 232 1264 ("Talk to Our Expert") — tell us your visitor's travel dates and we'll prepare a matching visa and hotel package.

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