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Philippines visa for Chinese citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Philippines visa?

Visa-free entry (EO 408) and 9(a) temporary visitor visa for pleasure

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals
Processing time
e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post

Apply on Bureau of Immigration e-Services (tourist visa extension)

All visa types for the Philippines

The Philippines’ official site for the tourist visa is e-services.immigration.gov.ph. Processing time, as the Philippines states it: e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals.

Filipino missions in China

All missions of the Philippines in China

The Philippines has 2 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai.

Filipino citizens travelling to China

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Travel advice for the Philippines

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from China to the Philippines, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Chinese citizens can stay in the Philippines

How long Chinese citizens may stay in the Philippines is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Chinese citizens apply

In China, applications go to the Filipino embassy in Beijing and the consulate in Shanghai, or to a visa centre acting for the Philippines; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Philippines.

Filipino citizens travelling to China

Filipino citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between China and the Philippines.

Frequently asked questions

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Philippines?

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

Where is the Filipino embassy in China?

The Filipino embassy in China is in Beijing; there is also a consulate in Shanghai.

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for China?

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

Can Chinese citizens enter the Philippines visa-free?

No; Chinese citizens need a visa for the Philippines obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.