Philippines
China
China visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
- Where to apply
- 5 missions
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ph.china-embassy.gov.cn
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Chinese missions in the Philippines
- Embassy of China in Manila
4896 Pasay Road, Dasmarinas Village, Makati, Metro Manila, Republic of the Philippines。
Today 09:00–11:00 - Consulate General of China in Davao City
Acacia Street, Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City
- Consulate General of China in Cebu City
25th Floor, Mandarin Plaza Hotel, Archbishop Reyes Avenue Corner Escario Street, Cebu City, Philippines
- Consulate of China in Laoag
No 216 National Highway, Brgy. 1, San Francisco San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte 2901, Philippines, Laoag
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All missions of China in the Philippines
China has 5 missions in the Philippines, with its embassy in Manila. Consulates: Davao City, Cebu City and Laoag.
Chinese citizens travelling to the Philippines
ChinaPhilippines Visa required Philippines visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from the Philippines to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Filipino citizens can stay in China
How long Filipino citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Filipino citizens apply
In the Philippines, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Manila and the consulates in Davao City, Cebu City and Laoag, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.
China’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
Laos, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Myanmar and Vietnam admit Filipino citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to the Philippines
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Philippines. The rule is the same in both directions between the Philippines and China.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for China?
Filipino citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Where is the Chinese embassy in the Philippines?
The Chinese embassy in the Philippines is in Manila; there are also consulates in Davao City, Cebu City and Laoag.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Chinese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Philippines.
Can Filipino citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Filipino citizens need a visa for China 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.