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Filipino Embassy & Consulates in China

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

The Philippines is represented in China by 2 missions: an embassy in Beijing and a consulate general in Shanghai. Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Philippines.

Map: the Philippines’ 2 missions in China

Map: the Philippines’ 2 missions in China

Filipino Embassy in Beijing

In Beijing, the Filipino embassy represents the Philippines towards China.

Filipino consulates in China

The Philippines also has a consulate general in Shanghai; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Philippines visa for Chinese citizens

ChinaPhilippines Visa required Philippines visa for citizens of China

PhilippinesChina Visa required China visa for citizens of the Philippines

Chinese citizens need a visa for the Philippines, obtained before travel. In China, applications go to the Filipino embassy in Beijing or the consulate in Shanghai, or to a visa centre working for the Philippines.

China’s missions in the Philippines

Missions of China in the Philippines (5)

In return, China has 5 missions in the Philippines, including its embassy in Manila.

Good to know

The Philippines in China

Worldwide, the Philippines has 131 missions in 77 countries; 2 of them are in China.

Travel to China for Filipino citizens

Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. In China, Filipino citizens can turn to the Filipino embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Filipino missions in China are closed

Filipino missions in China close on China’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) on Saturday 6 February 2027 and Labour Day on Saturday 1 May 2027, and usually on some holidays of the Philippines, such as Bonifacio Day (Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio) on Monday 30 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Filipino embassy in China?

The Filipino embassy is in Beijing.

Does the Philippines have consulates in China?

Yes, the Philippines has a consulate general in Shanghai.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Philippines.

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for China?

Filipino citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.

Does China have an embassy in the Philippines?

Yes, China has its embassy in Manila, along with 4 other missions in the Philippines.