Embassy
Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Manila
Manila
Philippines visa requirements for Chinese citizens
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 14 days.
Passport
CHN
China
Going to
PHL
Philippines
No visa needed
Chinese visitors can enter through 2 airports for tourism or business without a visa.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Make your trip easier
Do you already have any of these?
Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.
Special rules for Chinese citizens in Philippines
- eVisas issued to Chinese citizens are good for single-entry only.
- Holders of a visa issued by Australia, Japan, Canada, USA or Schengen area do not require a visa for stay up to 7 days for tourism purpose.
- Trial visa-exemption up to 14 days from 16 Jan 2026 to 15 Jan 2027.
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in the Philippines.
Ways into Philippines
Your passport and trip decide whether you need a visa.
Visa not required For your passportChinese 14-day visa-free stayChinese visitors can enter through 2 airports for tourism or business without a visa.
- Stay
- 14 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Book arrival at Ninoy Aquino or Mactan-Cebu International Airport.
- Prepare your hotel booking and ticket.
- Show your documents at the border.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Confirmed hotel booking
- Return or onward ticket
- Trial runs for 365 days from 16 January 2026.
- No extensions or visa changes; entry for transit needs a transit visa.
Visa not required For your passport7-day visa-free stayCertain passport types and Chinese tourists with certain visas can get a short stay.
- Stay
- 7–21 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your exact passport type or foreign visa.
- Confirm the older Chinese rule still applies, if needed.
- Show your passport, supporting documents and ticket.
Documents required
- Qualifying passport
- Return or onward ticket
- Chinese tourists: qualifying current foreign visa
- Chinese tourists need an Australian, Canadian, Japanese, Schengen or US visa.
- An extra 14 days may be possible; confirm the older Chinese rule before travel.
eVisaOnline visitor visaApply online for a 9(a) visa through an embassy that offers this service.
- Processing
- 7–21 days
How to apply
- Register at evisa.gov.ph and choose the correct embassy.
- Fill in the form and upload your documents.
- Pay as that embassy instructs.
- Provide originals or attend an interview if asked.
- Download the approved visa.
Documents required
- Machine-readable or electronic passport
- Passport valid 6 months
- Application and photograph
- Return or onward ticket
- Travel, money and visit-purpose documents
- You cannot extend this visa or change it to another visa type.
- Apply again if you lose the passport linked to your visa.
Visa on arrivalApproved visa on arrivalThis route covers supported business visitors, event guests and other specially approved people.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Get the required support from an approved organisation.
- Ask immigration for the checklist and fee amount.
- Pay and submit your application with receipts.
- Collect your approval and visa.
Documents required
- Programme checklist documents
- Required support letter
- Payment receipts
- The 30-day single-entry terms apply to the investment route.
- Ordinary tourists cannot simply arrive and ask for this visa.
Visa requiredTourist visitor visaThe 9(a-2) visa covers holidays, religious trips and visits to friends or family.
How to apply
- Check your embassy's checklist and how to apply.
- Fill in the form and gather your documents.
- Submit your application and pay the local fee.
- Give more documents or attend an interview if asked.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months
- Application form
- Entry and exit flight details
- Proof of money for stay
- Proof of home or work ties
- Trip plan and accommodation
- Child's parent permission, where needed
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
- Check the stay you are given; visa dates and stay length are different.
- An online visa route is also available through some embassies.
Sources (39)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Official Philippine e-Visa portal
- Department of Foreign Affairs: Philippine visa policy
- Department of Foreign Affairs: visa-free nationalities and special exemptions
- Department of Foreign Affairs: tourism visitor requirements
- Department of Foreign Affairs: business visitor requirements
- Department of Foreign Affairs: medical visitor requirements
- Bureau of Immigration: official questions and answers
- Bureau of Immigration: Indian visa-free entry circular
- Bureau of Immigration: airside and landside transit circular
- Bureau of Immigration: initial visitor extension
- Bureau of Immigration: employment visas
- Bureau of Immigration: endorsed visa upon arrival
- Bureau of Immigration: Taiwan electronic travel authorisation rules
- Philippine Embassy in Washington: visa services
- Philippine Embassy in Washington: fees
- Philippine Embassy in Washington: visa validity explanation
- Philippine Embassy in London: published non-immigrant application form
- Philippine Embassy in New Delhi: visa application requirements
- Philippine Embassy in New Delhi: fees and electronic visa processing
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: visa-free entry
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: visa classes
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: visa and investment residence overview
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: Balikbayan programme
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: Balikbayan covered countries
- Philippine Embassy in Berlin: Balikbayan evidence and arrival procedure
- Philippine Embassy in Seoul: visa and exemption rules
- Philippine Embassy in Manama: new Indian visa policy
- Philippine Embassy in Singapore: 2026 Chinese visa-free announcement
- Philippine Consulate in Los Angeles: student visa
- Philippine Consulate in New York: employment application routes
- Philippine Embassy in Tokyo: transit visa
- Philippine Embassy in Tokyo: service charter and transit checklist
- Philippine Embassy in Tokyo: electronic visa questions
- Philippine representative office in Taiwan: extended visa-free arrangement
- Philippine representative office in Taiwan: electronic travel authorisation
- Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Philippines entry information
- Philippine Retirement Authority: current retirement visa programme
- Philippine Department of Justice: special non-immigrant applications
- Official eTravel system: registration, timing and exemptions
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Coming from China
- Plugs A B CAdapter for some
- MoneyPHP ₱
- TimeSame timeSame as home
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguageEnglish
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Philippines trip
Best time to go: November to February generally brings cooler, drier weather. Christmas and New Year can be expensive and busy; weather patterns differ in some eastern areas.
- Beaches and coral reefsThe country has a long coastline, sandy beaches and many coral reefs.
- Old Spanish churchesThese churches offer a way to explore local history, art and architecture.
- Mountains and rainforestsMany larger islands have mountainous interiors, with forests and varied wildlife.
- National parksThe country has around 60–70 national parks, including mountain and coral reef areas.
Scams to watch for in Philippines
- Taxi drivers refusing the meterThe driver bypasses the meter and demands a higher fare. The demand can be double the metered fare.
- Taxi driver claims to have no changeThe driver claims to have no change so that you leave a larger tip. Morning requests for coins can also be a normal practice, so the request alone does not prove a scam.
- PickpocketingA thief takes money, a phone or other valuables from your pockets or bag without you noticing.
About Philippines
The Philippines is a Southeast Asian archipelago republic made up of more than 7,000 islands.
- Capital
- Manila
- Money
- Philippine peso (₱)
- Languages
- English, Filipino
- Time zone
- UTC+08:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +63
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Questions
Are there special rules for Chinese citizens visiting Philippines?
Where can Chinese citizens enter Philippines?
Only through: Holders of a valid eVisa must arrive via Ninoy Aquino International Airport (in Manila) or Mactan-Cebu International Airport (in Cebu)..
Do chinese citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Chinese citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 14 days.
How long can chinese citizens stay in the Philippines?
Up to 14 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Is it easier to visit the Philippines if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa from Schengen, US, Canada, Australia and Japan, the rule becomes "no visa needed" for up to 7 days.
Do filipino citizens need a visa for China?
Filipino citizens need a visa for China, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to the Philippines?
Bahrain, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia Hong Kong, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Philippines are easier for chinese citizens?
Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand Cambodia, and 3 more let chinese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to the Philippines?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in the Philippines?
Philippine peso (₱). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in the Philippines?
English and Filipino.
How strong is the China passport?
It ranks #53 and reaches 84 destinations without applying ahead.
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