CHINA VISA REQUIREMENTS & Application Process
Anxious is a word I often describe myself when I’m planning a trip to China, and I say that in every sense of the word. Anxious, as in nervous, because I’m aware of the long standing tension between China and the Philippines. I’m always jittery when I apply for a visa or face their Immigration officers. But I try to brush it off because I’m also very anxious to visit China — anxious, as in eager. Out of all the countries I have set foot in, when it comes to landscapes, China is one of the most breathtaking. I have visited only three provinces so far — Henan, Hunan, and Guangxi — but all of them absolutely blew me away. The nerves also dissipate as soon as I make it through the Immigration gates. Locals have shown me nothing but a warm brand of hospitality.
Recently, I assisted a teammate who is applying for a visa for the first time. Along the way, I noticed that there have been a few changes to the application process since the last time I applied, so I decided to write an updated version of our CHINA VISA GUIDE. So here it goes. Enjoy!
WHAT'S COVERED IN THIS GUIDE?
LIST OF CHINESE VISA REQUIREMENTS
1. original passports.
- Original copy of your CURRENT passport. Must have at least 6 months validity and at least one blank page.
- Photocopy of the passport’s bio page and emergency page. These are the page with information and the one with emergency contact details.
- If you have old passports , you must submit them too.
- If you don’t have old passports or you have lost your old passports, make sure you state it on Item 3.7 of the application form.
2. Accomplished application form
- Must be computerized or filled out digitally. Handwritten forms are not accepted.
- Type in uppercase letters.
- Don’t leave any field blank. If an item doesn’t apply to you, type N/A.
- If minor, the form must have signatures of parents or legal guardian.
- Download the form here.
3. Two (2) recent photographs
- Photo size: 48mm x 33mm.
- Must be color photos with white background. Front view. Without head cover.
- Must be taken within the past 6 months.
- One of the photos must be pasted on the application form. Stapled, taped or clipped photos are not accepted.
4. Travel itinerary
Make sure your itinerary is consistent with the dates you indicated on the application form.
This is the format I followed. You can also download an editable version here .
5. Flight reservations or tickets
Including outward and return flights. Make sure your document has a Passenger Registration Number (or reservation number).
If you have already booked your flights, you can submit the confirmed flight itinerary from the airline.
If you don’t have tickets yet, you might want to consider submitting a flight reservation instead. Flight reservation is something that you can cancel so you won’t end up wasting a lot of money if you are denied a visa.
Find a travel agency that can reserve flights for you. In our case, we get our flight reservations from Gazelle Travel and Tours. You can reserve flights here: HOW TO GET FLIGHT RESERVATIONS
6. Hotel reservations
Submit hotel reservations under your name. You can reserve a hotel online without any charge. Just choose properties that allow FREE CANCELLATION so you can easily cancel your booking for free in case your application is rejected.
7. Invitation Letter
ONLY IF YOU ARE INVITED BY SOMEONE IN CHINA. OTHERWISE IGNORE THIS PART.
The invitation letter must indicate the following information.
- APPLICANT’S INFORMATION. Applicant’s full name, gender and date of birth, and the inviter’s relationship with the applicant.
- TRAVEL INFORMATION. Purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, places to visit, and source of funds that you will use to support your trip
- INVITER’S INFORMATION. Inviter’s full name (if individual) or company name (if organization), address, contact numbers, official stamp, and signature.
The invitation letter can be a computer printout or a photocopy. However, the visa officer has the right to require the original copy, so it’s best to have it handy.
In addition to the Letter of Invitation, the following must also be submitted:
- Photocopy of the inviter’s Chinese ID or passport with Chinese residence permit
- Proof of relationship. This maybe birth certificates, marriage certificate, or certificate of kinship issued by the Chinese Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship.
8. If applying for the first time
If this is your first time applying for a Chinese Visa, you need to prove your financial and employment status. Here are the documents you must submit.
- Bank certificate with bank statement for the past 6 months and official receipt. Some travel agencies and online sources say that a minimum of P100,000 is required. But the friend that I assisted recently has only P70,000 and her application was approved. It was also her first time applying for a Chinese visa.
- Income tax return (ITR). BIR-stamped.
- If employed: Certificate of Employment. Must indicate how much salary you receive and how long you have been with the company. Although not listed, a copy of your company ID is also something you can submit.
- If self-employed: Business Registration Certificate. It would also help your cause to submit other business registration docs — BIR, SEC, permits.
- If professional: PRC ID.
- If student: current school ID.
You can also submit other relevant documents that can provide more information about your purpose of travel, finances, source of income, occupation.
9. If you have past Chinese visa
If you have been granted a Chinese visa before, you don’t need to submit the financial and employment documents listed in the previous section.
Instead, submit the following:
- Photocopy of your past Chinese visas
- Old passports that contain the old Chinese visas
10. Visa Fee
Here’s the cost of a Chinese Visa (Tourism/Visit) at the time of writing:
- Single entry: P1400
- Double entry: P2100
- Multiple entry (6 months): P2800
- Multiple entry (over 6 months): P4200
HOW TO APPLY FOR A CHINESE VISA
1. complete the requirements..
The first step is to gather all the documents listed above. Prioritize those that might take time to secure such as employment certificates or bank certificate/statements.
You might also want to arrange them in the same order as the above list.
If you have other documents that you think can help your case but not listed on the list, bring them regardless and have them ready JUST IN CASE they ask for more supporting papers.
Please DON’T submit fake documents. Forged items will result in immediate refusal.
2. Submit your application.
Once you have all the necessary documents, it’s time to lodge your application. No prior appointment necessary. You can simply walk in.
You’ll be shocked to learn that the Chinese Embassy has several addresses in Metro Manila. Where you need to go is their CONSULAR SECTION. And this is their address in Metro Manila:
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China 2nd Floor, the World Center, 330 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
Visa Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-11am only
When you get there, look for the staff by the door. They will inspect all your documents and tell you if you miss anything. If everything’s fine, they will give you a number. You will then have to wait for your number to be called.
After submitting all the docs, you will be given a RELEASE SLIP, which indicates the date you should claim your passport.
PROCESSING TIME AND FEES:
The standard processing time is 4 WORKING DAYS . But if you’ve been granted a Chinese visa before and you want to get your passport/visa sooner, you can request for faster processing for a fee. Here are the additional charges per visa:
- Express service (third working day release): P1100
- Rush service (second working day release): P1700
To reiterate, these options are only available to NON-FIRST-TIMERS.
3. Claim your passport.
Return to the consular center on the date indicated on the release slip handed to you. Claiming your passport is much easier and quicker than submitting your application. Get another number from the door staff. You will get the passport after making the payment. There are windows specifically for passport releasing.
Once you have your passport — hopefully with a visa — double check the information and make sure there are no misspellings.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. how long is the processing of a chinese visa.
4 BUSINESS DAYS , usually.
If you have been granted a Chinese visa before, you have the option to shorten the process by paying additional fee. Here are the rates per visa:
Note that these are on top of the visa fee. You will have to add the rush/express service fee to the P1400 visa fee. For example, if you choose to get your passport/visa after 2 business days, prepare to shell out P3100.
However, despite all these, the consular officer may still ask you to submit more supporting documents or even require an interview.
2. How long is the validity of a Chinese tourist visa?
Usually, 6 MONTHS. However, the duration of stay per visit is usually 14 DAYS only.
To illustrate, for example, my friend was granted a single entry visa that is valid from May 1 to November 1, 2019. She can enter China anytime before November 1, 2019, but she can only stay for 14 days.
3. How early can I apply for a China visa?
I don’t know for sure. But the tourist visa’s usual validity is 6 months so I’m guessing 6 months before your travel date is the earliest (but that would be pushing it). Again, I don’t know.
I usually apply 1 month before my travel date.
4. Should I apply for a single-, double-, or multiple-entry visa?
It depends on your itinerary and flight reservations. If your itinerary/flight reservations suggest you’re entering China just once, then apply for a single entry visa. If you plan to go in and out and back in again, then go for a double entry visa.
I once applied for a double-entry visa but my itinerary suggests I needed a single-entry visa. They granted me a single-entry visa despite my request for double.
5. How much money should I have in the bank to get approved?
This is a bit tricky.
Some online sources and travel agencies claim that your bank account must have a minimum of P100,000. But I handled my friend’s recent application and she has around P70,000 in her bank account, but she was granted a visa. It was also her first time applying.
I don’t know if we just got lucky or something. But I’m just sharing our experience.
My personal rule is this: I add the cost of all the flights and hotel reservations I submit and then add P10,000 per day of stay.
6. What are the reasons why my visa application would be denied?
This applies not just to the Chinese Embassy but also other countries:
- You can’t prove that you intend to return to the Philippines . You probably don’t have a stable job at this point, newly employed, or newly resigned, and it’s giving the impression that you plan on staying longer than your declared duration.
- You can’t prove that you can financially afford this trip. You or your sponsor may not be in a good financial standing.
- Your documents are inconsistent. Your application form may be stating one thing, but your supporting documents may be suggesting another.
- Your purpose in China is unclear or dubious . This is why it is best to be specific when you’re detailing the reasons for your visit.
We have more detailed explanations in this post: COMMON REASONS WHY VISA APPLICATIONS ARE DENIED!
7. Do I really need flight tickets before applying?
No, you don’t need to plane tickets. If anything, you are DISCOURAGED from purchasing plane tickets so you won’t waste money in the event that your application is rejected.
Actual tickets are NOT a requirement. What you can submit is a so-called FLIGHT RESERVATION , which is different from actual tickets. “Reservations” are just proof that you have blocked these plane seats. Some airlines can hold the booking for you.
Travel agencies can also issue flight reservations. If you don’t have time to go to a travel agency, you can have it reserved online.
Our go-to travel agency for flight reservations (and travel insurance) for visa application is Gazelle Travel and Tours , a DTI-registered and DOT-accredited agency. We created a form here so you can contact them completely ONLINE:
MORE INFO: Flight and Hotel Reservations
8. can i just mail my application.
NO. Mail applications are not accepted.
9. What does an Chinese Visa look like?
10. I am submitting this and that. What are the chances of my application being approved?
I have no idea. No one and nothing can guarantee visa approval beforehand. The only person who can answer this question is the visa officer evaluating your application.
You can be adequately prepared for it, but sometimes, we just don’t know what is going to happen. Sometimes, no matter how qualified or prepared you are, you can still end up denied a visa.
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This info is very helpful. I always wanted to travel to China and be on the Great Wall. I have just arrived from Indonesia last June 30 as an OFW. I have finished my contract and am planning to visit China. I am not sure if I will even be granted a tourist visa since I don’t have any ITR. I just have my bank account statement/certificate and my certificate of employment stating that I have worked for a company up until June 2019. Before I book my flights and hotel reservation, do you think I have a chance? THANK YOU in advance.
Thank you for provided us of these useful info about how to obtain Chinese visa, I was looking on iternet how to get it, but I didn’t find something explaining and clarifying the method. Actually I’m working with compagny ACgroupvoyages since a three weeks now, i don’t know if they will accept my demand or not. What do you think?
Hello po just want to ask,they handed me the pink slip( claim slip), is there a chance that my visa will be approve? It says there to be inquired
Did you claim your passport with visa ?, are you granted, please tell me thank you
Hi, I would like to ask about applying for a chinese visa for my sister. You see, she’s still a minor and both of our parents are working abroad. We didn’t take any legal action of obtaining any document that will prove that my aunt (the one taking care of us) is our legal guardian. We already have a roundtrip flight ticket going to Beijing (which is on December 10 to 16) and itineraries. Won’t there be any problem if we apply for a chinese visa for my minor sister? Or do we need at least our mother to apply for her since she’s a minor? My mother will be back by December and she’ll be applying for her visa abroad.
Hi Micko, unfortunately, I don’t have an answer. :(
Hi can you assist me to get tourist visa
Hi Yoshke! Hi I would like to ask if its possible to enter Shenzhen coming from hong kong and getting the visa on arrival. I need your advice thank you.
Hi KYO. Naku, I haven’t been to Shenzen so di ko po alam. :(
Hello Yoshke Dimen! I would like to know if do I need a visa if coming from Hong kong going to Shenzhen just for 1 day tour. Can I get it from the border or do I really need to apply first here in the Philippines?
Nope. Shenzhen doesn’t offer visa on arrival. They require chinese visa. Try asking travel agencies in Hongkong if they can give you 7 day visa. I knew some people who did that but they are working in Hongkong.
Nice Blog and it is really very knowledgeable…keep posting blog like that. keep sharing thank you very much………..
Hi. When I was accomplishing the application form digitally, there are items in the form where the space for filling out is very limited and if printed the text will be cut (e.g office address, home address, and names of family members). Is this okay or am I constrained to limit my answer with the first 3 to 4 words?
Thank you so much.
Hi, I have a trip on the 17th but have another trip on the 10th. Wont be able to process my visa til the 14th. Do you think it’s possible?
hi. i am a housewife. my husband supports our trip to shanghai. i just want to know if do i need a letter of explanation or marriage contract will be enough to prove my source of income?
what i want to ask is what are the requirements i need for my application?
I will try to apply..due to Cebu pac PIso fare to Shenzhen :) I will try to walk in for Chinese Visa.
hello your blog is really helpful. can you help me clarify this because i am planning to apply for chinese visa i am currently a student legal age. My boyfriend is inviting me for a tour and for his cousins wedding. i have bank account since i worked before and just got back to school again. i dont have any itr or coe to give i only have my student id my bank account and my invitation letter . he can also state there that he is sponsoring my trip. is my documents enough to show to the embassy? your response will be a great help thank you
Hi Grace, your boyfriend is Chinese? If so, make sure you also submit photocopy of the inviter’s Chinese ID or passport with Chinese residence permit.
Regarding whether or not your docs are enough, hard to say. I think it’s okay to not have ITR or COE if you’re currently enrolled. I’m not sure if having a sponsor will affect your chances of approval, though.
Hi, what if my past Chinese visa is a group visa? Does that count or do I need to submit the financial requirements?
hello! Actually I am going to SFO from manila but my flight itinerary says I have 2 layovers in China which is Guangzhou and Wuhan. Would you know if I will be needing a Chinese visa for that?
No you dont need a visa if you intend to stay in the airport and as long as you do not stay for more than 24 hrs
Hi Caryl, I’m not that familiar with the intricacies of the layover policies of China, but it’s likely that you will need a visa. Best to call the airline directly to be sure.
Hi, just a question though, do you still need to go to BIR office to have your ITR stamped?
Hi,my bf and I are planning to go to shenzhen.his my sponsor going to china.but before China, we’re going to Hong Kong.i don’t have enough money in my bank account but my bf is Japanese and have his own business and good provider.im going to apply for Chinese visa this month and supposed to be going in Hong Kong on March or April,i.its my first time going to china.is their a possibility that I can go or can’t enter to China?! we’ve been to Hong Kong 3 times.so this time after Hong Kong,1 or 2 day’s stay in China.please help me to relieve coz I’m a little bit confused and worried coz my bf really wanted me to bring in China…..
Hi Cha, to be honest, when we applied, walang BIR stamp ung sa amin pero tinanggap naman. Di ko alam if lucky lang. But since BIR-stamped ung nasa list nila, I still encourage you na magpa-stamp to be safe.
Hello, when your workmate submitted her application, is she alone? Or was it applied together with some of your colleagues? Does applying alone or in group affect the visa application?
Hi po, regarding the bank cert and bank statement requirement of 100k, ur friend was approved with just 70k po? Uhm may I ask po if she’s been to korea, japan or any visa-required country prior to the China Visa application? Or what countries she’s been to prior to this visa application? Is she also a business owner? That might have been a factor. Im quite doubtful for me. Coz I’ve only been to non-visa countries+japan only and I also only have about 70k, so Im looking for any commonality between ur friend and my situation ehe… Pls kindly advise, tnx
She’s well traveled naman mostly in Asia and Australia. Kaya siguro pinayagan na.
Hello good evening, if I already had 2 Chinese visas in the past (December 2017 & July 2019 single entries) , I kinda forgot what do i need to submit….do I need to provide bank certificate on my renewal?
or just items 1-6 & 9-10 (since this is my 3rd renewal or application of Chinese visa)?
Looking forward for your response. Thank you.
can i stay in china for 6 months straight . Using an invitation letter .
how about if I am applying as a freelancer? I had obtained visa for Korea and Japan as a freelancer po, can i apply as well for China as a freelancer? what do I need to submit po
What if my aunt does not have an ITR (since she is a home-maker)? Will my uncle’s ITR and documents suffice?
Thank you for your really helpful guide. I’ll be visiting my girlfriend who’s currently working in China and I’ll be staying at her place. I basically have 2 questions:
1) Shall I put her as my inviting person or not? 2) Do I need to put my ‘meet-up’ with her in the itinerary and show ‘evidences’ of my relationship to her?
I’ve been granted a Japanese Visa before, but back then, I was with my family. I’m a bit anxious since it’s my first time applying for a Visa on my own.
Thank you, Yoshke!
We can’t encourage anything other than being truthful when applying for a visa, so if I were in your shoes, I would declare I was invited and mention my meetup.
But many applicants na okay ang work/finances understandably choose to not mention being invited because it complicates things. Lalo na when the applicant will be shouldering all the expenses anyway. I’m not saying that’s what you should do. Just sharing.
HI, do we need to pass original documents of our permits? like bir, mayors, dti, etc.. thanks
Hi John, in our case, we submitted a colored photocopy. We brought the original in case gusto nila i-verify pero di naman hiningi. Dalhin mo na lang din.
Hello po…pwede na ulit kaya mgtravel by next year?
Hi Yoshke, does a group visa count as an exception to submit financial documents?
Hi, planning to visit Shanghai again this year. My previous visa is Business Visa (M), if I want to apply for tourist visa do I need to submit financial and employment document again even though I have a previous visa already? Thanks
Thank you for your really helpful guide. I’ll be visiting my girlfriend who’s currently working in China and I’ll be staying at her place. I basically have 2 questions:
1) Shall I put her as my inviting person or not? 2) Do I need to put my ‘meet-up’ with her in the itinerary and show ‘evidences’ of my relationship to her?
I’ve been granted a Japanese Visa before, but back then, I was with my family. I’m a bit anxious since it’s my first time applying for a Visa on my own.
Here are my 2 cents:
1. If you’re declaring you’ll be staying at her place, I think you should put her as the inviting person. Otherwise, it doesn’t make much sense.
2. YES, if you’re staying at her place.
Hello, I will be in HK on April, it is impossible if I will apply and go in Beijing ,and also apply visa in HK? thank you
Hi. Kumusta yung naging travel mo? Balak ko din sana gawin yung plan mo.
I’m not sure but I think it’s possible. However I am not familiar with the process and requirements.
My friend applied for Chinese Visa but she got denied twice. She submitted all the requirements plus the invitation of the Company inviting her. She was going to China that time for business trip. After third attempt, she was granted the Visa and she went there for 3 to 4x already (business trip)
Hello. I know this is a bit of a very petty question but I just wanted to make sure that I follow everything. Two photos are required. It says, one photo should be pasted on the application form. Stapled, taped or clipped photo will not be accepted. What about the other photo, do we clip it on the form to make sure that it doesn’t get lost?
Hi. I am planning to go to Shanghai as a tourist. I have previous chinese visa with M category. Do I still need to submit financial docs? TIA.
200 dollars per day? Wow! That’s a lot! I went to Xi’an and Beijing last November for 9 days and I only spent about 600 dollars for everything including airfare from Manila. I know someone who only have about 1000 dollars in his bank account and got approved. Confirmed round-trip tickets will actually help you boost your application approval because it gives them guarantee that the visitor will return.
really useful guide on applying for a visa – ill follow it step by step
Have you any idea if an visit invitation from a frienf is acceptable?
S2 visa I need help assistant
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China is vast and because of that, it is definitely a melting pot of various diversities for activities, food, history, and sceneries that a lot of tourists seek. In fact, from the bustling city hubs to the quiet rural areas, it’s a destination that can offer just about anything for every type of traveler out there! (China Visa)
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But in order to visit the country as a Filipino citizen, you need to apply for a China visa first — unless you are arriving at the following destinations then, fortunately, you are visa-free or visa-exempt:
- Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX): Filipinos are visa-exempt for 30 days but you must stay within Hainan Province only under a stamped name list or invitation letter from a registered tourist agent in the province OR with a confirmed hotel booking, AND an onward ticket. You must enter and exit through this airport.
- Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): Filipinos are visa-exempt for 30 days but you must stay within Hainan Province only under a stamped name list or invitation letter from a registered tourist agent in the province. You must enter and exit through this airport.
- Guilin Lioangjiang Airport (KWL): Filipinos are visa-exempt for 6 days but you must be a part of a tourist group tour with at least 2 tourists organized by a registered travel agent. You must enter and exit through this airport.
- Hong Kong (SAR) : Filipinos are visa-exempt for 14 days.
- BONUS : If you are already in Hong Kong or Macau, you can visit the Pearl River Delta region (including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, and Huizhou) visa-exempt for 6 days as long as you are part of a tourist group organized by a travel agency in Hong Kong or Macao.
If you’re not going through any of the above visa-exempt destinations in China, don’t fret! After all, the China visa application is quite fast and easy. So in order to get a Chinese visa, I hope that my visa guide and tips below will help you get a successful application!
…But first, a disclaimer :
NO ONE can give you a guarantee on your China visa’s approval — not even a lawyer, a consultant, a travel agent, or an embassy employee. Anyone who says otherwise is most likely going to be a scammer.
That being said, what I can offer you here is a comprehensive guide with helpful tips to increase your chances of getting that China Visa.
Table of Contents
Application Process for China Visa
Step 1: determine the type of china visa that you need to apply for.
There are, of course, various types of China visas out there that you can apply for: a visa for studying, a visa for working, a visa for marriage, etc.
But for this particular guide, I will only be discussing the requirements for a visit or tourist visa since it’s an experience that I’ve gone through myself.
If, however, you have a complicated situation or a different purpose for visit, it’s best that you head over to this page for more information.
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Step 2: Prepare required documents
Below are the required documents for acquiring a China visa.
IMPORTANT NOTES: – Applications with incomplete documents will NOT be accepted. – Every document must be authentic and complete. Forged and incomplete applications will be denied and flagged. – If you filled any of the documents below by hand, please ensure that it is in black ink only and that there are no erasures. – You can request for a multiple-entry visa on your visa application form but all decisions regarding the issuance of, number of entries and duration of a visa are at the sole discretion of the embassy, and it is not guaranteed that the embassy will grant your request.
Basic Requirements
- A photocopy of the passport’s bio and emergency contact page.
- Old passports (if you don’t have any or have lost them, indicate this on your visa application form).
- If the name in your new passport is different from that in your old passport, the official document (birth certificate/marriage contract) issued by the authorities for this name change must be submitted. .
- Submit a photocopy of your old/previous china visa page as well. .
- Go to this link to accomplish the form. You can save and return to your COVA any time but it will only be saved for 30 days.
- Prepare a digital copy of your passport photo because you need to upload this for your COVA form.
- Do not leave any field blank. In case the option to select ‘Not Applicable ‘ is not available, just type ‘ N/A’.
- Print and sign the document after submitting the form online because you also need to submit the physical copy to the consular office.
- Application forms for minors must be signed by their parents or legal guardians.
- Take note of your application ID because this is needed when making your appointment with the embassy. .
- Photo size of 48mm x 33mm
- Front view in white background with no head covering.
- Stapled/taped/clipped/detached photos will not be accepted. .
- You can download a sample travel itinerary here . .
- With them, you can reserve a hotel with NO pre-payment and you can even cancel the booking a day before your arrival with NO cancellation charges at all. So yes, you can make reservations without any payment, you can change the reservation anytime, AND you can cancel them at no cost as well if in case your visa is not approved.
- The embassy requires that it must indicate a Passenger Registration Number or basically a reservation number ( OneWayFly flight reservations include this).
- Later on, for the best flight deals, my go-to platform is Skyscanner . It scans through all the international airlines (budget and luxury lines) to present to you the best deals.
- Information of the applicant: full name, gender, date of birth etc.
- Information of the planned visit: purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, source of funds, etc.
- Information of the inviting entity or individual: full name/company name, contact number, address, official stamp, and signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual. .
- For proof of relationship between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, this can be a marriage certificate, birth certificate, or certificate of kinship issues by the Chinese Public Security Bureau, or any notarized certification of kinship.
- For identification, provide a photocopy of the inviter’s Chinese ID or passport with a Chinese residence permit.
For First-Time Applicants
- As a standard, a minimum of Php 100,000 bank balance is required but there have been some cases wherein a Php 50,000 bank balance was approved. Nevertheless, the greater the amount, the better. .
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- If Employed, a Certificate of Employment — It should detail your salary and length of employment. Oftentimes, they may also ask for a photocopy of your company ID. .
- If you’re a PRC or Professional, submit your ID. .
- If a Student, your ID — Submit your Student ID. .
- It doesn’t hurt to submit a cover letter as well to give more context on your travel purpose.
If necessary, the embassy may require you to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or even require an interview.
Step 3: Schedule your China visa application appointment at “AVAS”
Unlike before, the Chinese Embassy NO longer accepts walk-ins, and starting in 2021, everyone is required to book appointments on the AVAS (Appointment for Visa Application Submission) website .
For the Philippines, there are 4 locations to choose from Cebu, Davao, Laoag, and Manila.
- You can ask someone to book an appointment on your behalf as long as they have your application ID details.
- After successfully booking an appointment, you must print the confirmation page and bring it to the embassy along with your other documents on your scheduled date.
- When canceling, you must do it at least one (1) day in advance, otherwise, your application ID will be revoked and you will need to make a new COVA application.
- You can book one appointment for a maximum of six (6) applicants, but all applicants must go to the embassy/consulate together. .
Step 4: Submit your documents at the Chinese Embassy on your appointment date
You must arrive at least 20 minutes in advance of your appointment time and please ensure that you have all your documents with you (AVAS confirmation, passport, COVA form, etc. — refer to ‘Step #2’) .
As previously mentioned, there are 4 China consular addresses in the Philippines and they operate from Monday to Friday from 9AM to 11AM only :
- MANILA Embassy of the People’s Republic of China 2nd Floor, the World Center 330 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue Makati City, Metro Manila (02) 848-2386 [email protected] .
- CEBU Chinese Consulate General in Cebu City 7th Floor, Mandarin Plaza Hotel Archbishop Reyes Avenue Corner Escario Street Cebu City (02) 505-1037 [email protected] / [email protected] / cebu.china-consulate.org .
- DAVAO Chinese Consulate General in Davao Acacia Street, Juna Subdivision, Matina Davao City, Davao del Sur (82) 298-7471 .
- LAOAG Consulate of the People’s Republic of China in Laoag City No.216 National Highway, Brgy. 1 San Francisco, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte 2901 (77) 772-1874 / 670-6355 .
When you arrive at any of these consular offices, the staff by the door will inspect all of your documents. Once they confirm that you have everything they needed, they will usher you in; after which, you’ll have to wait until your name or number is called.
After they accept all of your documents, they will give you a release slip which will indicate the date that you should claim your passport and visa results.
Regular processing time is 4 working days , but if you are NOT a first-time applicant, you can apply for a rush or express service: — Express service (release in 3 working days): Php 1,100 — Rush service (release in 2 working days): Php 1,700 . This service fee is separate from the visa fee that you’ll have to pay when you claim your passport. Take note that only cash payments are allowed at the moment.
Step 5: Wait and then claim the results of your China Visa application
Go back to the consular office on the date that was mentioned on the release slip . You will get a queue number from the staff and once it’s your turn, you need to make another payment at the passport releasing window and this is for the visa fee. Depending on the visa that has been granted to you, you will need to pay as follows…
- Single Entry : Php 1,400
- Double Entry: Php 2,100
- Multiple Entry valid for 6 months : Php 2,800
- Multiple Entry valid for 1 year: Php 4,200
If you are granted a visa, please double-check that all the information is correct with no misspellings. Should there be any discrepancy, you must inform them immediately.
Unfortunately, if your application is refused, the consular office is not required to give you any reason for the refusal.
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FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
You must apply at least 2 or 3 weeks before your departure date — but the earlier, the better!
Yes, you can! Just make sure to indicate this in your COVA (China Online Visa Application) when accomplishing step #2 above.
It will depend on the visa that the consular office will issue to you; but usually, a multiple-entry visa can last for 6 months or 1 year. Whereas a single-entry or double-entry visa typically lasts for 14 days only.
The Embassy of China did not explicitly state a money requirement but a s a standard, a minimum of Php 100,000 bank balance is best — or have enough money that should show how it will cover all of your travel costs. Anyhow, there have been some cases wherein a Php 50,000 bank balance was approved. Nevertheless, the greater the amount, the better !
As stated above, the embassy typically processes applications in just 4 working days. If you want to have it processed faster, you can pay for an express or rush service (but this is only available to you if you are NOT a first-time applicant).
For a tourist visa application, there’s usually NO interview. The consular officer accepting your documents may ask a question or two, but it’s only to verify the information regarding your documents or application.
Unfortunately, the embassy has given no information as to when you can reapply again. They also don’t provide any information as to why your application has been refused; but usually, the reason for that can be because of how… — You have no strong ties in the Philippines (or a reason to necessitate your return; e.g. employment, etc.) — Your documents or reason for travel is unclear or questionable — Your financial capacity is not enough to support your trip
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Thank you for you Blog. This is a very big help.
One thing i need to clarify (HOpe you can answer, thank you in advance) Is it advisable to get the ticket first before visa application? or is it a pre requisite to apply for a visa that you must have a ticket.
Hey Raymond, yes, as stated above, providing a flight ticket is required — however, it does NOT have to be a confirmed ticket. It can just be a reservation, so that you don’t waste money if let’s say your visa is not approved. You can easily get a flight reservation with any travel tour company, or with OneWayFly online for a fee of only Php 1,000~. I recommend them because they are legitimate and I have been using them for years for all of my visa applications. Hope this helps!
So helpful! Thank you!
You’re welcome, good luck on your China visa application!
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China Tourist Visa for Filipino Citizens: Apply for the China Visa Now
China is a beautiful country with a rich cultural heritage and scenic beauty. It attracts millions of tourists every year from all over the world, including the Philippines. However, to visit China as a tourist, Philippines passport holders need a visa.
You have to apply for a China Tourist Visa for this trip. The application process requires many supporting documents and a visa interview, but you don’t need to worry about that. We simplify the application for you and will help you each step of the way. Read below all the information you need to get your Chinese visa for tourism, hassle-free and in less time.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for China?
Philippines passport holders are visa-free to travel to administrative regions of Hainan Province for 15 days , on condition that they book their tour through a local travel agency.
Otherwise, Filipinos need a visa to visit other regions in China or stay longer than 15 days. There are many China visa application options; ensure you choose the one that suits your travel purpose.
Chinese visas for citizens from the Philippines
China Tourist Visa : This is one of the most popular China visa applications. Also known as L Visa, the Tourist Visa allows visitors to travel to China for tourism purposes . Filipino tourists must provide some documents to prove they have sufficient funds for the trip and their intentions to return to the Philippines after the allowed stay.
China Business Visa : Traveling for business activities, this visa allows visitors to attend conferences, meetings, or negotiations . There are both single and multiple-entry options. The Immigration authorities require a letter of invitation from the Chinese business partner.
China Student Visa: This visa allows foreigners to study in China for an extended period. It’s valid for 180 days to one year. You must present an admission letter from a Chinese educational institution.
China Work Visa: This visa allows you to work in China and is valid for 90 days to one year. You’ll need an invitation letter from a Chinese employer to apply for it.
Family Visit Visa : You need this visa to visit a family member living in China. It allows a maximum stay of 180 days. The government requires an invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreigner with permanent residence in China.
All about the China Tourist Visa for Filipino citizens
The China Tourist Visa is a non-immigrant visa for foreign citizens traveling to China for tourism. Unfortunately, the application process involves boring paperwork, such as filling out an application form and attending an interview at the Chinese embassy or consulate in the Philippines.
But it doesn’t need to be complicated. We offer a China Tourist Visa Guided Application to help you throughout your visa application process. You’ll have an exclusive visa expert to assist you and review your documents for an error-free application . Read all the details below.
Am I eligible to get a China Tourist Visa in the Philippines?
Philippines tourists are visa-exempt to stay 30 days in Hainan Province. Still, they are eligible to apply for a China Tourist Visa if they want to stay longer or visit other Chinese regions. However, if you are from another country, use the Visa Checker Tool to see if this option is also available to you.
Benefits of applying for the China Tourist Visa with us
We help you with the paperwork so you can focus on planning your China trip! Get the China Tourist Visa Guided Application to get full support throughout the application process. Check out the benefits of getting a visa with our services:
Save your time: Fill out an application form 50% shorter than platforms from the government.
Take your time: Our platform allows you to save your progress, so you don’t need to start from scratch every time you take a break. These features are not available on the embassy website.
100% government compliant: Our experts will review your application to meet all the government requirements, increasing your chances of an approved visa.
iVisa expert support: You’ll have an exclusive visa expert to assist you throughout your application, helping you with any questions and giving you instructions.
Step-by-step guide: You’ll receive a manual with all the tips you need to know to answer the difficult sections of your visa application.
How long is the China Tourist Visa valid for Filipino citizens?
You have the following China Tourist Visa validity options:
Single-entry China Visa: Valid for 90 days after issued and allows you to stay in China for up to 60 days Per Entry
Double-entry China Visa: Valid for 90 days after issued and allows you to stay in China for up to 60 days Per Entry
Multiple-entry China Visa: Valid for 90 days after issued and allows you to stay in China for up to 60 days Per Entry
Can I get a Chinese Tourist Visa extension?
Yes, you can apply for a visa extension . If you have a 30-day visa, you can extend it for up to 30 more days. If you have a visa that allows a 60-day stay, you can extend it for 30 days and then ask for a second visa extension for another 30 days, getting 60 days of extension in total.
Check the China Embassy website for further information about visa extensions in China.
China Tourist Visa requirements for travelers from the Philippines
There are some requirements to get your China Tourist Visa . When applying with us, we’ll send you a completed list of all the relevant documents you’ll need to present to the immigration officer according to your application and travel purpose. However, read the general requirements below.
Required documents for the China Tourist Visa for citizens from the Philippines
A recent passport-size photo. Use our Passport Photo Service if you need one easily and quickly.
Copy of your original passport. It must show the passport details from the information page.
A completed application form.
Travel details - Such as flight ticket (especially onward ticket), travel itinerary, attractions tickets, and a hotel reservation or invitation letter from your hosts in China (with the invitees' Chinese ID).
Proof of funds to cover your trip to China - Provide details about your bank account and bank statements from the last three months to prove you'll have at least US$ 100 per day in China.
If you apply for a visa in a different country than your citizenship you must submit documents proving your legal residency status there.
Chinese citizens residing overseas or those who have obtained foreign citizenship should submit a copy of previous Chinese passports, Chinese permanent residence permits, or previous Chinese visas.
Our visa experts will help you get everything you need, ready for your embassy appointment! Apply with us to get your visa hassle-free and asap!
China Tourist Visa passport requirements for Filipino citizens
Ensure your passport meets the following requirements:
It must be your current and valid passport.
It must remain valid for at least six months after your arrival date.
It must have blank visa pages.
You must provide a copy of your old passports with a previous Chinese Visa page (if applicable).
China Tourist Visa requirements for Filipinos with children
If traveling with children under 18 of age , you have to provide the following requirements:
A copy of their birth certificate.
A copy of the legal guardians’ or parents’ passport or valid ID card.
Parents or legal guardians must go to the Chinese Visa Application Service Center personally to sign a declaration of consent when minors travel with just one parent or alone.
Chinese visa photo requirements for citizens from the Philippines
Your photo for the China Tourist Visa must follow these requirements:
Color photo with a white background, without a frame or edge.
Recent photo from the last six months.
Photo-size: 48mm x 33mm.
You must face the camera with a neutral facial expression, eyes open, lips closed, and ears visible.
You can wear glasses as long as they aren’t thick-rimmed, tinted, or glare glasses. Headwear is only allowed for religious reasons, as long as they don’t cover facial features.
The photo can't be damaged or stained.
Looking foran easy way to get a 100% government-compliant photo? Use our Passport Photo App and take your picture for the China visa, in just a few minutes!
China Tourist Visa fee: Cost of the visa for Filipino applicants
China has different government fees for each Tourist Visa. Here are the prices for applicants from the Philippines:
Cost of the single-entry visa:
Regular application: ₱1400
Rush application: ₱2500
Express application: ₱3100
Cost of the double-entry visa:
Regular application: ₱2100
Rush application: ₱3200
Express application: ₱3800
Cost of the 6-month multiple-entry visa:
Regular application: ₱2800
Rush application: ₱3900
Express application: ₱4500
Cost of the 12-month multiple-entry visa:
Regular application: ₱4200
Rush application: ₱5300
Express application: ₱5900
Applying for the China Tourist Visa with our services, you also have to pay a service fee , which differs according to the visa and nationality. Use our Visa Checker Tool to see the available options for Filipino travelers.
What is the China Tourist Visa Processing Time in 2023?
We offer a Standard processing time of 30 days , which involves completing the application form, gathering all your documents, reviewing each piece of information, and scheduling a visa interview.
Once you have the interview scheduled, there’s time to process your visa. The Chinese government offers the following three options to process your application.
Regular applications: 4-5 working days
Express applications: 3 working days
Rush applications: 2 working days
Since the government processes visas on working days, you may experience a delay in the case of public holidays.
China Tourist Visa application form: How to apply for a visa in the Philippines
Applying for a visa is a straightforward process with our services. Submit your China visa application in three simple steps:
Step 1: Complete our simplified and easy visa application form online with your travel details and personal information, such as passport number, flight reservations, and other relevant documents for your travel purpose.
Step 2: Pay the service fee using a credit or debit card and submit the required documentation according to the instructions and tips we send you by email.
Step 3: Attend the embassy appointment and pay the government visa fee.
If you have doubts during the process, don’t hesitate to contact your iVisa expert anytime. We are here to help you to get your China Tourist Visa hassle-free.
Tips for a successful China Tourist Visa application
Here is some helpful advice for your application:
Apply in advance : Don’t wait until the last minute to get your China Tourist Visa . Apply in advance so you have enough time before the trip to wait for processing.
Provide accurate information : Double-check if your visa application form is complete with up-to-date information and that all details match your supporting documents.
Follow Instructions: We’ll send a detailed guide with all the instructions to correctly fill out the visa application form and be well-prepared for the interview.
Show Financial Means: Prove you have sufficient funds to support yourself in China. You must prove you have US$100 for every day you’ll stay in China.
You can count on us to review everything for an error-free application .
How to Prepare for the Tourist Visa interview at the Chinese Embassy?
Once you have a completed your visa application form, it’s time to schedule a visa interview at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Philippines. We’ll give you all the instructions you need, but here are some tips:
Gather all the necessary documents: Organize all the documents you have to present in the visa interview. Depending on your travel purpose, you must present a marriage certificate, a flight reservation including the passenger registration number, proof of funds to support the trip, and other documents.
Choose an appropriate outfit: Avoid dressing-up too casual or revealing. Prefer to dress professionally.
Be prepared to answer questions: The visa officer will ask different questions about your travel itinerary and plans in China. Answer them honestly and confidently.
Show your ties to your home country: Demonstrate strong ties to your home country to convince the consular officer that you intend to return after your trip.
My China Tourist Visa in the Philippines was denied. What should I do?
You can appeal and provide additional details to update your China Tourist Visa application. But it’s not guaranteed that the consular officers will agree to review your application.
Another option is to reapply for the China Tourist Visa . You can improve your chances by counting on our services to help throughout the process for an error-free application.
More questions about traveling to China?
There’s so much to explore in China! Read more travel tips in our ultimate China travel guide to learn everything you need about the weather, daily costs, and Chinese attractions.
Contact our expert customer service team via online chat or email at [email protected] if you have questions about Chinese visas or other travel documents. We’ll be happy to help you!
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How to Apply For China Tourist Visa for Filipinos
Plan your next China trip! Here’s our guide for Filipinos about applying for a China tourist visa . Enjoy the culture in the Sleeping Giant.
Being one of the largest countries in the world, it is not surprising that there is a lot to see and explore in China . This is the main reason why we have countless reasons as to why you should go there! If you’re interested in its culture and ancient China itself, there’s no other perfect way to do that than to visit this country.
As a Filipino, it is frustrating that we can’t go there without having the need to apply for a tourist visa. But, no need to worry as the visa application for a tourist visa to China is not that difficult. Of course, if you have the right and complete requirements.
So in this article, we provided you with the basic requirements needed and additional information you might need when you decide to apply for a China tourist visa .
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Who Are Exempted for China Tourist Visa?
- Those tourists whose point of entry is at Sanya Airport (SYX), visa-exempt of 30 days but you must stay only in Hainan Province. You should also be in the stamped name list or you must have an invitation letter from a registered tourist agent of Hainan Province or a confirmed hotel reservation and an onward ticket.
- Tourists Arriving at Haikou (HAK), visa-exempt of 30 days. They must be in the stamped name list or invitation letter from a registered tourist agent of Hainan Province.
- Arriving at Guilin (KWL), visa-exempt of 6 days. The holder must be part of a tourist group (not solo) and the tour must be organized by a registered travel agent.
- Traveling in a group that is organized by a Chinese tour operator, visa-exempt for 6 days. The holder must have a flight from Hong Kong or Macau and going to Zhujiang Delta (Guangdong) and is off to Dongguan (DGM), Guangzhou (CAN), Huizhou (HUZ), Shantou (SWA), Shenzhen (SZX), or Zhuhai (ZUH)
- Going to Hong Kong (SAR), visa-exempt for 14 days
- Going to Macao (SAR), visa-exempt for 30 days
IMPORTANT NOTICE: From 10 May 2021, the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines will start the online visa application system and appointment system
Main requirements in applying for china tourist visa.
- Passport (Should be valid for at least 6 months and with one blank visa page).
- A photocopy of the passport’s information/photo page and emergency contact page.
- Completed online visa application form . Print out the application form and sign the confirmation page, which shall be brought along with other documents to the consular office.
- 2 colored photos. It must comply with their specific photo requirements .
- Bank Certificate of Deposit Balance (including the past 6 months bank statement) and the receipt for payment of this certificate).
Supporting Documents for China Tourist Visa
For First Time Visa Applicant
- Bank Certificate and bank statement for 6 months with receipt
- BIR-stamped Income Tax Return Form
- Certificate of Employment – Must include salary and the length of employment
- Business Registration Certificate – if you’re the owner
- Professional ID/Student ID (if applicable)
- Other relevant documents that will prove your condition or letter explaining your purpose of travel (if applicable) (Read more: Ways to prove deep rootedness and cover letter writing )
With Previous Chinese Visa
- Photocopy of the visa
- If the visa is on your old passport, submit it also.
- Travel itinerary
- Reservation of round-trip airline ticket
- Hotel Reservation
- Invitation Letter with a copy of the inviter’s Chinese ID, Passport or Chinese Residence Permit (if applicable)
Ordinary passport holders are required to book appointments on the website of Appointment for Visa Application Submission (AVAS) : avas.mfa.gov.cn and submit the applications to our consular office on the date of appointment.
Visa Processing Fee for China Tourist Visa
Single Entry: PHP 1,400
Double Entry: PHP 2,100
Multiple Entry (valid for 6 months): PHP 2,800
Multiple Entry (valid for 1 year): PHP 4,200
Processing time: Regular processing time is 4 days. For express visa, it takes 3 days. However, you need to pay an additional fee of PHP 1,100 for that. As for rush service which takes up to 2 days only, a PHP 1,700 fee is needed. But remember that rush service is not applicable for first-time applicants.
Chinese Embassy in the Philippines
Embassy and Consulate of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines
Manila: 2F, The World Center 330 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City
- Contact number: (02) 8844 3148
- Office hours: Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Laoag: No.216 National Highway, Brgy. 1, San Francisco, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte 2901
- Contact number: (63 77) 772-1874 / 670-6355
Cebu: 7th Floor, Mandarin Plaza Hotel, Archbishop Reyes Avenue Corner Escario Street, Cebu City
- Contact number: (+63) 32-505 1037
- Email: [email protected] ; [email protected] ; cebu.china-consulate.org
Gather all your documents and visit any of these branches near you to directly apply for your visa or through a travel agency. No appointment needed.
Frequently Asked Questions About China Tourist Visa
1. Do I need to provide a ‘show money’, if yes, how much should I have?
Yes. Since the embassy requires applicants to provide a copy of their bank certificate. However, there is no clear answer to how much money should you have, it all depends on how long you will stay and the attractions you will go to. Make sure you have enough budget to cover all day-to-day expenses, flights, and hotels.
2. I’m busy and can’t go to the Embassy to personally apply, can somebody submit my application for me?
Yes. You just need to make sure that all your requirements are complete.
3. Is there an interview during the application?
No. There is no interview needed.
4. I don’t have an ITR, what should I do?
Provide a letter explaining as to why you can’t submit an ITR.
5. Do I need to have travel insurance ?
Not really necessary but we recommend it. We don’t know what will happen during your trip. Having one is advisable!
6. Is it advisable to avail of the services of a tour agency?
Yes, you can! But it doesn’t make any difference. Getting service from a tour agency won’t guarantee you of a visa approval plus you need to pay extra money for their service. But of course, it’s still up to you on how you want your application to be processed.
7. Can somebody else apply and submit my documents on my behalf?
Yes. Just make sure that you have complete requirements.
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3 thoughts on “ How to Apply For China Tourist Visa for Filipinos ”
Need po ba talaga ng bank certificate ? I have my fiancé who works there that will take care of everything when I get there. Is it possible po na walang ng certificate?
Ms. Kach, hindi ko po masyadong na gets yung conditions para ma exempted sa Chinese Visa. If you will travel to Hongkong or Macau after traveling to China, exempted po ba? Tama po ba?
Hong Kong and Macau are special parts of China so they have different visa policies, so pwede kang mag-enter visa free
You can only be exemptend for a Chinese Visa coming from HK or Macau if you follow the conditions sa -Who Are Exempted for China Tourist Visa?-
like for example yung last > Traveling in a group that is organized by a Chinese tour operator and going to a specific airline Zhujiang Delta (Guangdong) and is off to Dongguan (DGM), Guangzhou (CAN), Huizhou (HUZ), Shantou (SWA), Shenzhen (SZX), or Zhuhai (ZUH) – so di pwedeng iba like Beijing, yung mentioned lang pwede mung puntahan for 6 days. then flight must via HK or Macau
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[2022] CHINA VISA GUIDE for Filipinos (Step-by-Step) Requirements & Process
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- January 2, 2022
- China , Visas & Immigration
China had been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember, even before the travel bug bit me. But due to misconception, influenced by how the media portray it, caused me to think that it was not a safe place to travel to. Nevertheless, when I finally had the guts to experience it for myself, I was surprised how different it is than what I was told. I was literally expecting the worst, but experienced the best!
China is so mysterious, packed with diverse sights, and has a completely different way of life. It’s very unique that it is impossible to describe what China is like, until you see and experience it on your own. Don’t take others words for it — check it out for yourself! Ohhh, and the chance to visit One of the 7 World Wonders, The Great Wall of China (I hate to spoil, but it was AMAZING)! If you are ready to experience and explore China, then let these 4 simple steps be the start of your adventures to a Trip Of A Lifetime in China!
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Step 1: determine the type of visa you need to apply for., chinese tourist visa requirements list for filipinos;, step 3: submit your visa application., step 4: claim your passport and chinese visa., ii. chinese tourist visa frequently asked questions (faqs), save this now, read it later.
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I. HOW TO APPLY FOR A CHINESE TOURIST VISA (STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE)
Depending on your purpose, there are different types of Chinese Visas you can apply for, (such as business visa, student visa, etc.) .
This guide is for those applying for a CHINESE TOURIST VISA (L) , only if your purpose of visit is Short-term or for Leisure/Tourism.
If you have a different situation or intention/s, it’s best to directly contact the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines for more information.
STEP 2: Prepare and complete the Chinese Visa Requirements.
1. philippine passport/s .
Philippines passport must have at least 6 months’ remaining validity prior to your intended travel date with 1 blank page for stamps.
- This passport must be in good condition and have a signature (on page 3 in new 10-year passports).
- If you don’t have old passports, meaning your current passport is your first passport, mention it on Item 3.7 of the application form.
- If you still have your Old Passport/s, then you also need to SUBMIT them.
- If your Old Passport/s is/are lost or stolen, mention it on Item 3.7 of the application form and submit an Affidavit of Lost .
2. Two (2) ID Photo
Photo size: 48mm x 33mm (colored photo against white background taken within the last 6 months).
- Photos must be clear (pixelated photos are NOT allowed).
- One of the photos must be pasted properly on the application form (staple NOT allowed).
- For sample, click here .
3. A Duly Accomplished Visa Application Form
Download the China Visa Form here .
- Must be Typed/typewritten in UPPERCASE LETTERS (handwritten is NOT allowed).
- Do not leave anything blank, write N/A if not applicable.
- For minors, the signature of parents or legal guardians in the application form is needed.
- Do not leave anything blank (write N/A if not applicable).
4. Travel Itinerary
This is your daily itinerary and activities in China.
- Make sure this matches the information on your flight reservation and application form.
TIP! Don’t over complicate it! This is just to give the Embassy an idea of your travel itinerary. Also, this is one way to convince the Consul that you are indeed a tourist so make it simple and realistic.
5. Flight Reservations or Tickets
Submit a Round-trip flight reservations/tickets to and from China with a reservation number (under your name).
6. Hotel Reservations
Submit hotel reservations (under your name).
7. Invitation Letter (only if applicable)
Only applicable if invited by a Chinese National/Citizen (if not then you can skip this). A) Passport’s photocopy of the host (Chinese National/Citizen). B) Proof of relationship such as birth certificates, marriage certificate, or certificate of kinship issued by the Chinese Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship. C) Invitation letter from your host (Chinese National/Citizen).
- APPLICANT’S ; full name, gender, birthdate , and the relationship of the inviter with the applicant.
- INVITER’S ; full name (and/or company/organization name if applicable), complete address, contact numbers, official stamp, and signature.
- TRAVEL information ; stating the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, places to visit, and financial source for the travel expenses in China.
NOTE: The invitation letter can be a photocopy, printout, or form of fax, but the Embassy may require the original copy .
8. FINANCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS
a. for past chinese visa holders (if not, move to letter b).
- If the visa is on your old passport, you should also submit your old passport .
- Photocopy of your past Chinese Visa/s . Then; ( move to #9 )
B. FOR FIRST TIME APPLICANTS
The following documents are required to prove and establish your financial capability to cover all your expenses throughout the trip as well as your intention to return. The supporting documents differ depending on your status as follows:
- Bank Statements for the last 6 months from the date of your visa application.
- BIR-stamped Income Tax Return Form (ITR).
- If Employed: Submit a copy of your Company ID and Certificate of Employment (with salary and length of employment indicated).
- PRC/Professional ID (only if applicable)
- Student ID (only if you’re currently enrolled).
NOTE: Make sure all documents are clear, readable, and the application Form must be filled up truthfully.
TIP! You can also submit any other documents that prove the reason for your travel (such as medical certificate, event invitations, etc.) .
NOTE: NO prior appointment required and Mail applications are NOT allowed.
Application can be submitted only in person by the applicant, a representative (with authorization letter) or a travel agency on your behalf at this address;
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China 2nd Floor, the World Center, 330 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
- Upon submission, you’ll be given a slip indicating the release date of your passport.
- Single-Entry P1,400
- Double-Entry P2,100
- 6mos Multiple-Entry P2,800
- Express service (3 business day result) P1,100
- Rush service (2 business day result) P1,700 (only for past Chinese Visa Holders)
TIP! Be as early as you can on the day of submission as lines can be quite long at times in the Chinese Embassy. Also, in very rare instances, the Visa Officer may require you for an interview to the Chinese Embassy if needed.
- If you are asked to pay for a Visa fee that means your Visa is approved.
- Make a payment. (Only cash payment is accepted) then;
- Proceed to the passport releasing window and claim your passport.
In my experience, the entire Chinese Visa application process is pretty simple and straightforward. I got my Visa approved in literally 4 days!
TIP! If approved, it’s always best practice to check and make sure all information on your Visa is correct to avoid complications in your travels. GOOD LUCK!
I hope you find this helpful in getting your Visa. If you have other tips, suggestions or you have gone through a different Visa procedure, please share your experience in the comment section to help out others. Let’s make this place be the source of useful information and a start of meaningful conversations that gives value to others! 🙂
1. Is Travel Insurance required to apply for the Chinese Tourist Visa?
NO. It’s not part of Chinese Visa Requirements . However once your Visa is approved, I strongly recommend getting one because while China is a very safe destination, remember that you can’t really eliminate the risk when traveling, but you can always add protection! That said, here’s my recommendations;
- For the best “budget-friendly travel insurance”: SafetyWings
- For the best “travel insurance coverage”: World’s Nomads
2. How much is the Chinese Visa fee?
As mentioned above, Visa fee varies from the number of entry as follows:
- Express service P1,100
- Rush service P1,700 (only for past Chinese Visa Holders)
3. Is the Chinese Visa fee refundable?
No. Payments are only collected upon claiming your passport back from the Embassy, but let me explain different scenarios below; A) If you choose to avail the ‘ expedited application process service ‘, then the ‘ fee ‘ that corresponds to this ‘ service ‘ is Non-Refundable regardless of the outcome ( Approved / Denied / Withdrew ). But; B) If you choose the ‘ standard processing time ‘, then the only time you need to pay is when your Visa is approved . C) If in the event you decide to withdraw your application after submission and it got approved, then you still need to pay. Otherwise, you will not be able to claim your passport back.
4. Do I need to submit my Chinese Visa application personally to the Embassy?
5. how long is the processing time for the chinese visa.
4 business days (standard), but if you choose to avail the expedited application process service, then;
- Express service ( 3 business day result )
- Rush service ( 2 business day result ) (only for past Chinese Visa Holders).
6. How early can I apply for the Chinese Visa?
It depends. You need to consider the ‘possible validity’ of the visa you will be granted for which is impossible to predict. But commonly if approved, the shortest validity of the Chinese Tourist Visa is 90 days . In this case, the earliest time to apply is 3 months before your intended travel , (but also keep in mind that it might be nearing the expiry date). So;
7. When is the best time to apply for a Chinese Visa?
This is quite tricky. But in my experience, as well as all the people I know who applied for Chinese Tourist Visa, submitted an application at least a month or two before the intended trip and by far, none of us had any complications with the processing time nor our visas.
8. How long is the validity of the Chinese Visa?
According to the Embassy’s official website: Usually the validity of a “Single-Entry” or “Double-Entry” (L) Visa is 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue . This means that the holder of the visa shall enter China no later than 90 days or 180 days from the date of issue. Otherwise, the visa will expire, null, and void. Normally the duration of stay of a “L” Visa is from 14 to 30 days from the date of entry. Found on this link . In my case, it was only 14 days.
In addition, for the ‘ Multiple-Entry Visa ‘ category; this means you can visit China multiple times (and stay up to 30 days each time) within the validity as follows:
- 6mos Multiple-Entry Visas – are valid for 6 months from date of approval.
- 1yr Multiple-Entry Visas – are valid for 1 year from date of approval.
9. Is ‘show money’ required to apply for a Chinese Visa?
YES! The Chinese Embassy requires financial documents for a reason and that is to establish your financial capability to cover all your expenses while in China, as well as your intention to return. If your trip is sponsored by someone, you need to submit their financial documents instead.
10. How much is the ‘show money’ to apply for a Chinese Visa?
The Chinese Embassy did not specify how much money you should have in the bank. It may be because it varies from person to person and the amount can also be totally different for everybody. But trust me, your financial documents don’t need to have millions, it just has to be realistic! So, if you intend to travel for a duration of 15 days with ONLY P20,000 in the bank, well that will raise a lot of red flags. In this case, you may want to consider applying with a Sponsor/Guarantor.
Most people I know who applied have P100,000+ in their bank accounts and are pretty successful in getting a Chinese Visa. I’m not sure if this is the minimum amount that the Embassy considers, but most travel agencies I’ve consulted said the same amount. Again, this is not confirmed by the Embassy!
11. Do I need to book flights and hotel/s before applying for a Chinese Visa?
No. Paid flight tickets and hotel/s are not required, but RESERVATIONS (under your name with reservation numbers) are required!
- If you already have paid flight tickets and hotel/s, you can submit them. (This is what I did when I applied in 2018), but again, this is not required.
TIP! Flight and hotel/s reservations are crucial requirements , so make sure to submit them, failure to do so will result in an outright Visa Refusal! If you don’t have confirmed flight tickets yet, then Flight Reservations may be a more practical option for you. First, this is accepted by The Chinese Embassy and second, it is refundable . So, in the event you were refused a visa, at least you can save yourself from wasting your hard-earned money!
For hotel/s, you can reserve it online ( for FREE ) through Agoda.com with a REFUNDABLE option if you cancel it a day before your intended stay. That way, you can also fill up the exact address and contact information needed on the application form.
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You have to see what the fuss is all about in China! You can’t really say you love Chinese food when you haven’t tasted it in its country of origin and you can’t really appreciate their 5,000 years of culture until you’ve seen what it has become after flourishing across the decades.
There’s a lot of things that you can explore in China, not to mention the authentic Asian experience that obviously can’t be compared to Philippine’s own version of Lucky China Town.
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There’s not much to say about why you need to visit China. It’s just hands down one of the best experiences you can immerse yourself in. But first and foremost, applying for a Chinese tourist visa for Filipinos is necessary.
How To Apply For Chinese Tourist Visa
- You need to fill up the application form here .
2. You have to make sure that you have the complete China visa application requirements.
3. Submit your application personally to the Chinese Embassy or submit the requirements through a travel agency. No appointment is required.
4. The embassy will give you a claim slip as to when you need to come to claim your passport back.
General Requirements For a Chinese Tourist Visa
- Valid Philippine passport with six (6) months validity.
- Filled-up application form and a 2×2 colored ID photo.
- Ticket and hotel reservations.
- If you have a previously issued Chinese visa in your old or new passport.
- For those who are employed: you should provide the following: Employment Certificate, Employment ID, Leave of Absence (for government employees), ITR and Bank Certificate with Official Receipt or original passbook updated within the month you are applying. Sometimes, the embassy also asks for NBI Clearance and a valid government-issued ID such as SSS, GSIS, LTO, TIN and COMELEC ID. If you are self-employed: provide your Business Documents such as DTI, SEC, BIR, ITR, Audited Financial Statement, government-issued ID such as LTO, SSS or COMELEC and Bank Certificate with Official Receipt or original passbook updated within the month you are applying.
- If you are being invited by someone in China, you need to provide a: Letter of Invitation, photocopy of Chinese Residence Visa and passport bio-page or Chinese National Identity Card, proof of the financial capacity of the inviter and proof of kinship (if applies). Sometimes, the Chinese Embassy requires that these documents will either be authenticated or notarized.
- For those who are unemployed, you need to provide proof of financial capacities such as remittances and Bank Certificate with Official Receipt or original passbook updated within the month you are applying or other documents showing your financial capacity.
- For students, you will be required to present a school ID.
Note that the Chinese Embassy in Manila only accepts applications from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. The releasing of passport whether or not a visa is granted is from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. It is important that you arrive early in order to avoid the long queues.
Payment of visa is also on the day of release. The visa processing regularly takes four (4) working days. For express service, an additional fee of $20 is charged for a second or third working day release. For those who want the same working day releasing, a fee of $30 is charged.
Chinese Visa Cost
Single Entry: Php1,400 Double Entry: Php2,100 6-month Multiple Entry: Php2,800 1-year Multiple Entry: Php4,200
For further details on China immigration requirements, Filipinos are advised to contact:
China Embassy Philippines
2nd Floor, the World Center, 330 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila Inquiry: 0063-2-8482395 (Work Day 09:00 -11:00, 14:00 -16:00) Fax:0063-2-8482386 Email: [email protected]
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Thanks for all those information. Since my tourist visa for Australia was denied, I decided that I am going to visit countries that will not require a tourist visa. China is one of the countries that I would love to visit since many of my foreign friends are Chinese. Your blog is very useful for all Filipino who would like to travel. Keep it up!
I truly agree when you said that, in order to really experience one culture, you really have to travel to the place of origin of a certain thing, like food. Anyway, I love Chinese food and hopefully I can visit China soon if I get the chance. I love that you have provided all the necessary information and the requirements for Chinese tourist Visa, this will surely be a big help for me as I’m actually planning to visit China next year. Thank you so much for this well elucidated post.
Hi! I have been issued a Chinese visa before and I’m planning to apply again this year. I was reading the requirements again, pero hindi po ako sure kung tama ang intindi ko. Yung mga first time applicants lang po ang kailangan mag-submit ng mga bank certificate, certificate of employment etc, tama po ba? Maraming salamat!
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1. Visa Types
2. Basic Documents
1) Visa Application Form and Confirmation Form of Online Visa Application . Complete China Visa Application Form through China Online Visa Application website ( https://cova.mfa.gov.cn ). For underage applicants, the forms can be filled by parents on behalf of the children.
2) Passport . Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and blank visa pages, and a photocopy of bio-data page of the passport.
3) Photo . Must be a recent coloured ID photo, facing forward and with white coloured background, and bareheaded.
4) Proof of legal stay or residence status (applicable to non-Samoa passport holders applying for Chinese visa in Samoa).
5) Original and photocopy of previous Chinese passport and photocopy of naturalization certificate (applicable to applicant who was of Chinese nationality and this is the first time to apply for Chinese visa after naturalization in a foreign country). If the name on the current passport differs from that on the previous one, an official document of name change is required.
6) For children born in Samoa with Samoa Citizenship and Chinese descent applying for Chinese visa for the first time, applicants shall also submit the original and photocopy of birth certificate, the photocopy of parents’ passports and permanent residence permits.
※Paper copies of all application documents should be submitted to the Chinese Embassy in Samoa.
3. Supporting Documents Based on Visa Category and Purposes of Travel
A letter of guarantee issued by a foreign transport company or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity in China.
The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China.
An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. The invitation should contain:
1) Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc.).
2) Information on the planned visit (the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity or individual, financial source for expenditures).
3) Information on the inviting entity or individual (name, contact telephone number, address, official stamp, a signature of the legal representative or the inviting individual).
An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date to the destination country or region.
J1 /J2 -Visa should refer to the requirements of the competent authority.
Documents showing the itinerary including air ticket booking record (round trip) and proof of a hotel reservation, etc. or an invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. For invitation letters issued by individual, photocopies of Chinese ID (front and back) of the inviting person must be included. The invitation letter should contain:
2) Information on the planned visit (arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, etc.).
Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by a relevant entity. The invitation letter should contain:
2) Information on the planned visit (the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting entity, financial source for expenditures).
For family reunion, the following documents are required:
(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:
1)Information of the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc.).
2)Information on the visit (the purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures).
3)Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, a signature of the inviting individual, etc.).
(2) Photocopies of both sides of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit.
(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and inviting individual.
"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, parents-in-law, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons and granddaughters.
For foster care, the following documents are required:
(1) Foster entrustment notarisation issued by Chinese Embassies/Consulates General in foreign countries or Foster Care Power of Attorney notarized and authenticated in the country of residence or in China.
(2) Original and photocopy of the consignor's passport(s), as well as the original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship between parents or guardians and children.
(3) A letter of consent on foster care issued by the trustee living in China who has agreed to provide foster care services and a photocopy of the ID of the trustee.
(4) A photocopy of the certificate indicating the permanent residence status abroad of the parent(s) when the child was born, provided that either or both parents of the child are Chinese citizens.
(1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. The invitation letter should contain:
1)Information on the applicant (full name, gender, date of birth, passport number, etc.).
2)Information on the visit (the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures).
3)Information on the inviting individual (name, contact number, address, signature etc.).
(2) Photocopies of both sides of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual.
A photocopy of Confirmation Letter for High Level Foreign Talents.
(1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:
2)Information on the visit (the purpose of visit, intended arrival date, place(s) of intended residence, intended duration of residence, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.).
3)Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.).
(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit
(3) Original and photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.
"Immediate family members" refers to spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 and parents-in-law.
For visiting family members for a short period , the following documents are required:
(1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) which contains:
2)Information on the visit (the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, place(s) to be visited, relations between the applicant and the inviting individual, financial source for expenditures, etc.).
3)Information on the inviting individual (name, contact telephone number, address, signature, etc.)
(2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit.
(3) Photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual.
"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, parents-in-law, sons, daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters.
For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer.
1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China.
2) Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202).
Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China.
Notice for the Work Permit for Foreigners
4 . Special Reminder
(1) The invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout, but the consular officer may require the applicant to submit the original of the invitation letter.
(2) If necessary, the consular officer may require the applicant to provide other proof documents or supplementary materials, or require an interview with the applicant.
(3) The consular officer will decide on whether or not to issue the visa and on its validity, duration of stay and number of entries in light of specific conditions of the applicant.
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Traveling to China this 2021 and you want to know the list of requirements, how to apply, and how to successfully get a Chinese Visa in the Philippines?
STEP 1: Book your flights and hotel accommodation
Step 2: prepare all the requirements.
- Original copy of current Passport - a Philippine passport with at least six months validity. It should have at least one blank visa page. If available, you should also submit your old passport/s along with your current/valid passport. You may attach it with a rubber band on your current valid passport.
- Photocopy of passport's bio and emergency pages - Submit also a photocopy of your passport's information/photo page and emergency contact page.
- Application form - duly accomplished and signed Chinese visa application form. It should be electronically filled-up and all information should be in English capital letters. Handwritten forms are not accepted. Don't leave any field blank, just put "N/A" if an item is not applicable to you. You may download the visa application form from the embassy’s website.
- Photo - recent photo taken within the last 6 months. Provide 2 colored photos and attach one of the photos on the Application Form. The photo should be pasted on the application form. Do not staple, tape or clip it on the application form, else it will not be accepted. The photos should be front view, with white background, in 48mm x 33mm size without head covering. Click here for the specific photo requirements.
- Bank Certificate of Deposit Balance and Bank Statement for the past 6 months. Also include the receipt for payment of the bank certificate.
- BIR-stamped Income Tax Return Form.
- Certificate of Employment (detailing the salary and the length of employment).
- For self-employed, provide Business Registration Certificate.
- Company ID, Professional ID/Student ID (if applicable).
- Other relevant documents proving the applicant's economic condition/employment/study, or supporting the applicant's travel to China, or explaining the travel purpose (if applicable)
- If you lack any of the above requirements, you may provide an explanation letter .
- If a Chinese national invited you, submit an invitation letter with the following information:
- Information of the applicant such as full name, gender, date of birth, etc.
- Inviter’s information such as full name, address, contact information, signature, and relationship to you.
- Information about your planned trip such as the purpose of visit, arrival and departure dates, places you will visit, financial source for expenditures, and other essential information.
- Proof of kinship such as marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Chinese Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship.
- Invitation letter may be in the form of fax, photocopy or computer printout. But the embassy “may” ask you to also provide the original copy.
STEP 3: Submit your application
STEP 4: Claim your passport and Chinese Visa (if approved)
- Number of entries - the number of times that the visa holder may enter China within the validity period.
- Validity period of the entry - the valid period of time during which the visa holder may enter China.
- Duration of stay - the period of time during which the visa holder is allowed to stay in China after each entry.
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Pinoy adventurista okay lang po ba na xerox ng passbook ang bank statement na submit ko?
hello what if i dont have a job and my chinese boyfriend will provide everything i need please reply
Hi po. Planning to apply Chinese Visa on January. what if ngayon lang ako mag lalagay ng amount sa bank account ko, ma approved po kaya visa ko? thank you
What if you do not have old passport and the valid passport you have was the your first?
Hi! Just wanna ask regarding the BIR stamped ITR. I have inquired with the BIR here in Makati and they said that they are no longer stamping ITRs since it's already year end. What they suggest is to request from our HR to provide the copy of form where my name was included when they remitted my income tax. Do you think it would suffice the requirement of Chinese embassy? Thank you.
Hi, I don't have job but my Chinese boyfriend will take me with him in china. Kindly reply
nag reply napoba sya same po kc tayo ng asking
How much do you think is the required ahow money in your bank account when applying for chinese visa??
About 150,000php.
What if wala po ako work kasi buntis ako and yung bf ko sya po mag poprovide lahat ng gagastusin ko
What if I don't have job and I just open my back account twomonths ago
Hi po good days. Wala po akong bank account. Ok lang po maka pasok sa china. Pero yung chinese fiance ko po sasagot sa lahat kasi plan po nman sa kanila kami mag papakasal. Ready na po yung invitations letter nya sa akin. Please advice po.
Hello! Which Airport is best to choose if planning to go to Chongqing?
Hi Po, I have my visa approved here in Philippines by Chinese embassy, when I travel and arrived to Shanghai Po my visa in my passport they stamp it BLUE COLOR CANCELLED. ANO PO KAYANG MAIN REASON OR ano Po kaayang dapat Kong gein since di din Po nila dineclare kung anong reason
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China is known for several must-visit places such as the iconic Great Wall, Huangshan Mountain, the Tiger Leaping Gorge, and the Terracotta Warriors in Xi’an. The vast country is also home to many UNESCO-listed sites. Getting a visa to explore all that China has to offer is worth it because of the many things you will discover.
But before you can head over there, you’ll need a visa. Here are the steps to be taken and requirements to be submitted for a tourist visa for China (for Philippine passport holders).
Basic requirements
- Original passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page. You must also bring a photocopy of the bio and emergency contact pages.
- Bring a filled out and signed visa application form . Write N/A instead of leaving a field blank.
- A recent 48mm x 33mm colored photo with white background, glued to the designated space on the application form. Don’t tape, clip, or staple the picture.
- You must write your travel itinerary for your stay in the designated spaces on the application form.
- You need to present proof of booked round-trip tickets.
- You must provide details of hotel or hostel reservations.
- If you are staying at a friend’s house or with relatives, you need to bring an invitation letter. It can be an email printout, photocopy, or fax. It must contain the following information:
- The inviting person’s full name, address, contact information, signature, and relationship to you.
- Your full name, birthday, passport number, and other pertinent information.
- You must also provide details about the purpose of your visit, arrival and departure dates, the places you will go to, and who will pay for your trip.
These are the requirements for a tourist visa only; you will need a different set if you are traveling to China for study, transit, or work.
Financial requirements
Like other visas for Korea and Japan, you will need to show the embassy you can fund your trip. You need to provide them with the following:
- Bank certificate and statement of account for the past 6 months. Tell your bank that you will be applying for a China visa; they will know which documents to give you.
- Stamped income tax return (ITR)
- Certificate of employment that provides details about your salary, position, and the duration of your stay with your current company.
- If you are self-employed, provide a business registration certificate.
After you have the requirements ready, head to the embassy, which is at the following address:
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
2F, The World Center
330 Senator Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City
The visa application hours are from 9 am to 11 am, from Monday to Friday .
Fees and visa processing
The usual processing time is 4 days . If you want to expedite the process you have to pay extra. The visa fees are:
- Single Entry: P1,400
- Double Entry: P2,100
- Six Months Multiple Entry: P2,800
- More than Six Months Multiple Entry: P4,200
I didn’t have any problems with my visa application; the process is simple enough and the requirements are straightforward. You won’t have any difficulties as long as you present all the documents. I came back after 4 working days and I got my visa with no hassle.
However, the queue may take long as there might be a lot of applicants. In my experience, the submission of documents and the review by the person at the counter takes just a few minutes. You might have to wait for approximately an hour , depending on the number of people in the queue. – Rappler.com
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- How to Apply
- Application Requirements
- China Visa Fees
- Entries /Validity /Duration
- 10-year China Visa
- Tourist (L)
- Business (M)
- Student (X)
- Transit (G)
- Private Visit (S)
- Family Reunion (Q)
- Noncommercial Visit (F)
- Crew/ Resident/ Journalist
- 24-Hour Visa-Free Transit
- 72-Hour Visa-Free Transit
- 144-Hour Visa-Free Transit
- Hong Kong Visa Policy
- Macau Visa Policy
- Chinese Residence Permit
China Tourist Visa (L)
Most travelers to China are required to get a China tourist visa, L visa for short, which allows them to travel freely in most parts of China as tourists, assuming that they do not qualify under the visa-free policies of China . Passports, application form, and documents showing the itinerary or an invitation letter from China are the essential application documents.
In most cases, a tourist can get a single entry L visa with a stay duration of 30 days. UK, US, Canadian, and Argentine citizens are able to get a 10-year China tourist visa with multiple entries. If travelling with an organized tour group, you might not have an individual visa in your passport. Instead, the tour group will be issued a group tour visa bearing all the members' names. In such situations supply your details to the travel agency beforehand and you will have no further concerns.
If travelling independently, you need to handle visa affairs on your own. The process is not complicated if you follow the guidelines below.
China Tourist Visa Requirements & Documents
1. passport.
- Your passport with at least 6 months remaining validity and available blank pages, and a photocopy of passport's data page.
2. Application Form
- One accurately completed China Visa Application Form. Please fill in every column of the application form. If the application form is not filled out truthfully, completely and legibly, there could be a delay in processing or refusal of the application.
3. Recent Photo
- A recent passport-size color photo with white background.
4. Round-trip Tickets Plus Hotel Bookings or Invitation Letter from China
- Documents showing the itinerary including proof of round trip tickets booking and proof of hotel reservation. - Or, if you are being invited to China, you can submit an invitation letter issued by the inviter, whether it's an entity or individual, with following information: a. Information on the applicant, including full name, gender, and date of birth. b. Information on the planned visit, including arrival and departure dates, place(s) of visit. c. Information on the inviter, including name, contact number, address, official stamp, and signature of the legal representative of the entity or the inviting individual.
5. Other Supporting Documents
a. For those not applying in their country of citizenship, a proof of legal stay or residence status is required. b. In some cases, applicants may need to submit a certification letter from the employer of the applicant with details as follows: name and contact number of the employer, the applicant's income statement, or original copy of recent 6-month bank statement of the applicant. c. Applicants who intend to travel to Tibet must obtain a Tibet Travel Permit , which can be obtained from Tourism Bureau of Tibet Autonomous Region by travel agencies.
How to Get a Chinese Tourist Visa
After preparing all the required documents, make an appointment with Chinese embassies, consulates, or a Chinese Visa Application Center (CVASC) if there are any in your country to submit the application. Generally, applicants aged 14-70 need to go in person. If you don't need to go personally, you can entrust someone else, such as a travel agency or a visa agency to act on your behalf. Applications by mails are not accepted and will be refused at most Chinese embassies, consulates or CVASCs. But the mail-back service is available in more cases.
Processing Time
It normally takes 4 working days for processing a China travel visa. For express service, an additional fee of USD 20 will be charged for two or three working day service. For rush service, an additional fee of USD30 will be charged for same-day service.
Chinese Tourist Visa Cost
The visa costs vary depending on your nationality and number of entries. However, according to the Visa Fee Abolition Agreement, the nationals of following several countries can get a visa for free, but must pay for express service, rush service or mail service: Pakistan, Maldives, Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovakia and Micronesia. For major countries, the fee is listed below.
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The maximum allowable days a Philippines visa holder can stay in the country is 59 days, but this will still depend on the type of visa given to you. However, those who wish to extend their stay beyond 59 days may apply for an extension of authorized stay. They can apply for this at the Bureau of Immigration Main Office or other authorized immigration offices in the Philippines. This extension requires tourists to pay a fee. The total amount will depend on the applicant’s age and length of extension.
Note that this does not apply to business travelers, who would still need to apply for a business visa.
No. China is not included in the list of countries whose citizens can apply for a visa on arrival. Chinese tourists need to apply for a Philippine visa in advance.
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Minimum Requirements for Temporary Visitor’s Visa or 9(a) - including visitors coming for business, leisure, medical treatment, training, or attendance in conferences and meetings
A filled-out visa application form
A passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the authorized period of stay in the Philippines
A travel itinerary or reservations for flights to the Philippines (it is not advisable to purchase the ticket before you are granted a visa)
Proof of status as a tourist or a businessman
Two passport-size photos taken within three months of application
Hotel booking in the Philippines or proof of lodging (it is not advisable to pay for your room before you are granted a visa)
Payment of visa fee
Personal appearance of the visa applicant. Exemptions may be made for non-appearing applicants, depending on the embassy or consulate. They may need to mail in their requirements or send a representative with their notarized visa application and a notarized authorization letter.
Proof of financial capacity, which include but are not limited to:
Bank statements for the last 6 months
Employment certificate
Guarantee from a sponsor with their own proof of financial capacity
Proof of ties to the home country, which include but are not limited to:
Property ownership documents
If you are visiting someone in the Philippines, a letter of invitation from them
Additional requirements that may be requested by the visa officer
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Personal appearance of the visa applicant
For business owners:
A photocopy of the data and signature pages of their passport
The original copy of the invitation letter from the Philippine government or a private entity or endorsement from a chamber of commerce in the country where the business is located
Proof of business operations and income, which include but are not limited to business permit, business license, business registration, bank statement, or tax statement for the last 6 months
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Certificate of employment of letter of guarantee from the company or sponsor
Endorsement letter from the applicant’s company
Children less than 15 years old who will not be accompanied by either parent must apply for a Waiver of Exclusion Ground or WEG, which has the following requirements:
Notarized affidavit of consent by either parent or the legally appointed guardian of the child, which names the person who will be accompanying the child to the Philippines and with whom the child will stay during their visit
A photocopy of the data page of the child’s passport
A photocopy of the data page of the accompanying adult or guardian’s passport
Payment of fees
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1. For a fuss-free application, contact the Philippine Embassy or Consulate you want to file your application with and verify their list of requirements for a tourist visa application.
2. Compile all the documentary requirements.
3. Visit visa.gov.ph and choose China as your country of citizenship. Make sure that you have access to a printer and a scanner or camera, as you would need to print, sign, and then upload your application form.
4. Proceed and click the “Apply For Individual Visa” button.
5. Fill out the application form. Double-check all entries to ensure that there are no errors.
6. When you are done, print your application form, sign it, and upload the signed form, your ID photo, and a copy of your passport.
7. If you are applying in person, check the submission times of the embassy or consulate you are applying with. Note that while some embassies and consulate offices allow walk-in applicants, some may require that you get an appointment.
8. If the embassy or consulate you are applying with allows a mail-in option and you plan to apply this way, you need to have your visa application form notarized. Send this, along with a cover letter and the other requirements, in a packet to the embassy or consulate. Note that some embassies and consulate offices have different requirements for mail-in applications, so make sure to follow what applies to you.
9. Wait for your visa application to be processed. If your visa application is approved, it may be mailed to you, or you may need to pick it up at the embassy or consulate.
The processing of your Philippine tourist visa depends on which embassy or consulate you filed your application with. Some offices may take as quick as 2 working days, while some may take 2 weeks or even longer.
After submitting your requirements to the Bureau of Immigration, and if you have no derogatory records, a clearance certificate shall be issued. After payment of the necessary fees, you will be able to claim your passport stamped with the extension of your stay.
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Thanks to the Philippine Bureau of Immigration’s Long-Stay Visitor Visa Extension (LSVVE) Program, passport holders of visa-required countries, including China, can stay a maximum of 24 months from their first arrival in the Philippines.
The requirements, guidelines, processing times, and fees vary from one embassy or consulate office to another. Make sure you reach out to them before starting your application to ensure you have the correct information to avoid delays on your application.
Some documents issued outside the Philippines, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, diplomas, and qualifications, have to be verified by a Philippine Embassy before they can be submitted as part of your application.
Documents that are not in either English or Filipino must be translated professionally before they can be submitted as part of your application.
Submitting your application does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa. It is not recommended to pay for tickets or accommodations before you are granted a visa. Note that only reservations and not paid bookings for Philippine travel packages are required for your application.
Make sure you allot enough time for your visa application to be processed before your actual trip. The embassies and consulate offices will not expedite your visa application just because your departure date is nearing.
Note that after you have paid your visa application fees, it will not be refunded, regardless if your application is approved or denied.
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DOT Chief welcomes e-Visa system for Chinese tourists
The Department of Tourism (DOT) welcomes the forthcoming implementation of the electronic visa (e-visa) system for temporary visitors with its pilot implementation among Chinese nationals, to be followed by Indian nationals by yearend, as announced by the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
During the visa reforms convergence meeting organized by the DOT last March 24, 2023 corresponding to the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr., the DOT, DFA, Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Bureau of Immigration (BI) had discussed the streamlining of the visa application process, aiming to enhance convenience and accessibility for all international travelers, starting with Chinese visitors.
“We are grateful that the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to implement the e-visa system will soon come into fruition with DFA’s implementation as it will surely improve the experience of inbound travelers and tourists, and have a positive impact on our international arrivals especially in the Chinese and Indian markets. We believe that this will also foster even closer people-to-people exchanges, cultural understanding, and vibrant tourism cooperation,” Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco said.
In 2019, more than the 1.7 million Chinese visitors to the Philippines were recorded by the DOT. As of July 26, 2023 the agency tallied 137,822 arrivals from China, following the recent lifting of travel restrictions for the Chinese.
The e-visa is also considered as one of the windows that could raise the confidence of airlines, charter operators, and travel agents to resume flights from various points in China directly to tourist destinations in the Philippines such as Boracay, Bohol, Cebu, Legaspi, Clark, Laoag, Lallo, and Manila due to the projected ease and increase in visa processing.
“Certainly, the e-visa will be a game changer in the Chinese market, which currently prefers other Southeast Asian destinations such as Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia which provide landing visa to Chinese travelers thus gaining faster momentum for the tourism recovery of these countries from the negative impacts of the pandemic,” noted Secretary Frasco.
“One of the foremost advantages of this initiative is the positive impact it can have on revitalizing the Philippine tourism industry. Prior to the pandemic, China stood as the Philippines’ second top tourist market, contributing significantly to our nation’s vibrant tourism landscape with a record 1.7 million visitors in 2019. The e-visa system’s introduction holds the promise of recovering the Chinese market and opening up to the Indian market,” she added.
The visa reform convergence meeting was convened primarily to help simplify the visa application procedures of the Philippines given the intention of the DOT to help accelerate the tourism resurgence in the country, with the borders of different countries gradually being opened as the lockdown effect of the pandemic wanes globally. It also meant to address the tourism bottlenecks brought about by bureaucratic and procedural hurdles.
Earlier this year, no less than President Marcos, Jr. directed the concerned government agencies to extend the e-visa to certain nationalities to encourage tourists from their countries to visit the Philippines.
“The Philippines takes great pride in its diverse and captivating tourist destinations, rich cultural heritage, and warm hospitality. We are confident that the implementation of the e-visa system will encourage more Chinese and new Indian visitors to explore the wonders of our archipelago, creating unforgettable experiences and lasting memories that will certainly make them Love the Philippines as a top-of-the-mind tourist destination,” enthused Secretary Frasco.
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Philippines cited for Global Tourism Resilience, wins World’s Best Beach, Dive, City Awards
DOT inaugurates first Tourist Rest Area in Bohol Island
PH wins big at international award-giving bodies
Philippine tourism earnings surge to 404B in first 10 months of 2023 – DOT chief
DOT hails inclusion of CRK as world’s most beautiful airport
DOT chief joins global tourism leaders in WTM Ministers’ Summit 2023 in London
Philippines, Japan ink deal on tourism cooperation
UNESCO Gastronomy City citation for Iloilo boosts gastro, creative tourism – Frasco
DOT’s Alternative Livelihood Training Program signals hope and recovery as Oriental Mindoro’s tourism industry bounces back after oil spill woes
Dot wins back-to-back best videos at world tourism organization competition.
The Philippines vies for 4 major awards at the prestigious World Travel Awards 2023
DOT chief joins high-level UNWTO Global Education Forum as panelist
The Philippines joins UNWTO General Assembly as Vice President for East Asia and the Pacific; prestigious global position held again after 24 years
DOT BARES 15 TOP LGU PROPOSALS FOR TOURISM CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE
Philippines Named Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 by World Cruise Awards
Filipino Hospitality Excellence soars with DOT surpassing 100k target
TIEZA Philippine Tourism Investment Summit 2023: Uniting Public and Private Sectors to Fuel Tourism Growth
Frasco to join world tourism leaders in 25th unwto general assembly.
LOVE THE PHILIPPINES! Boracay, Palawan, Siargao voted among Asia’s best by Condé Nast Traveler readers
Tourism industry generates Php344 Billion in int’l visitor receipts in 9 months; Frasco seeks Senators’ support to usher in the “Golden Era” of Philippine tourism
DOT launches Tourist Assistance Call Center
Tourism chief visits Tawi-Tawi in PHL, assures LGU, tourism stakeholders of Marcos admin’s full support
Phl records more than 4m foreign visitors; dot optimistic on robust rebound of tourism.
Film Heritage building to rise, boost PH film tourism
DOT chief bares bold prospects for PH tourism at Global Tourism Economy Forum
Frasco to speak at UNWTO Global Tourism Economy Forum
DOT, TPB bring back on-site PHITEX 2023 in Cebu
Frasco thanks lawmakers for the swift approval and support for increase of Php 2.7 B DOT budget
DOT’s Bisita, Be My Guest program awards first raffle winners
Philippines’ FIBA hosting boosts hotel occupancy, visitor arrivals – Tourism Chief
1st Philippine Tourism Dive Dialogue unites Dive Industry: 37B raked in 2022
Boost in PH medical tourism seen with public-private convergence
Philippines wins “Asia’s Leading Dive Destination” at prestigious World Travel Awards 2023
DOT affirms support to peace and security efforts under Marcos administration
Frasco cites PBBM’s policies, programs for the industry at PTM 2023
DOT inks deal with Cebu LGU for more Tourist Rest Areas, “Heritage City” Carcar thanks DOT for TRA
DOT in full support to FIBA World Cup Opening Day
DOT, TESDA ink deal to expand tourism education, reinforce tourism training opportunities
DOT, NCIP ink partnership to empower indigenous peoples, protect and promote cultural heritage through tourism
Lawmakers laud tourism initiatives, bat for higher 2024 budget for DOT
PHL records Php 286B tourism receipts from January to July; Frasco bares efforts to support tourism in Central Visayas
PBBM’s prioritization makes tourism among top drivers of economic growth– DOT Chief
DOT inaugurates first Tourist Rest Area in Mindanao; Frasco bares plan to build 15 more TRAs across the country
Dot records more inbound flights to phl, increase in domestic air routes.
Tourism Chief highlights Culinary Tourism in PHL at World Chefs Asia President Forum 2023
NMP-Cebu to spur tourism development in Visayas Region—Frasco
DOT positions PHL as one of Asia’s most LGBT-friendly destinations
From courtside to paradise: DOT supports FIBA World Cup hosting with Philippine Tour Packages
DOT bares tourism milestones under PBBM’s first year in office; Secretary Frasco optimistic on exceeding industry targets for 2023
PHL int’l tourist arrivals breach 3M mark; tourism receipts surge at P212.47 billion
Frasco inaugurates first ever DOT Tourist Rest Area in PHL
Pbbm trusts frasco, tourism chief gets widespread support.
Frasco launches Philippines Hop-On-Hop-Off for Manila
DOT chief grateful for continued support from lawmakers, employees
Love the Philippines draws widespread support
DOT’s enhanced branding is Philippines’ Love Letter to the world
Batanes joins UNWTO International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories inclusion is a manifestation of Philippines’ successful sustainability efforts in local destinations – DOT chief
The Philippines elected as Vice President of UNWTO General Assembly after 24 Years, nabs Chairmanship of Commission for East Asia and the Pacific
DOT eyes increased arrivals from Cambodia
DOT welcomes positive tourism figures for FY2022; vows sustained industry recovery drive under the Marcos administration
Ph vies for six nominations for the wta 2023.
DOT rallies support of tourism stakeholders on digitalization initiatives
Heritage and Arts Tours in San Juan City get support from DOT
Tourism chief, Deputy Speaker Frasco donate for education of Pagsanjan boatmen’s children
Tour Guides to get more livelihood with Digital Bookings
DOT commits full support on Laguna’s local tourism resurgence; vows for more tourism projects in the province
TWG convened to drive up CRK utilization; travel and tourism to remain ‘spark of hope’ for Clark – Secretary Frasco
Philippines wins Emerging Muslim-friendly Destination of the Year Award (Non-OIC)
Dot supports malacañang heritage tours.
The country’s colorful marine life takes the spotlight in DOT’s Anilao Underwater Shootout
DOT, DND, DILG forge pact to make Mindanao a peaceful and viable tourist destination
DOT, PRA ink partnership
DOT lauds Rosquillos Festival’s showcase of local culture, contribution to local tourism
PHL participation in int’l, local travel and trade fairs yields more than P3 billion in business leads—DOT Chief
More than 43k workers receive dot training on the filipino brand of service excellence (fbse).
DOT vows support to SOCCSKSARGEN, Mindanao
Pbbm approval of phl tourism plan to spur tourism transformation, employment, philippines’ int’l visitor arrivals breach 2m.
DOT lauds PATA’s initiative to rebuild tourism communities in Laguna, Pagsanjan Falls
Filipino tourism frontliners recognized during DOT’s 50th founding anniversary celebration
DOT supports new country brand under the Marcos administration
DOT welcomes the resumption of chartered flights to PHL top destination Boracay
Medical Tourism pushed by Marcos Administration with strategic global partnership – DOT Chief
Frasco meets US filmmakers, media execs to promote Philippine tourism
Record number 1,400 Koreans arrive to Filipino welcome led by Tourism Secretary Frasco
Tourism chief Frasco dives in Puerto Galera, provides alternative livelihood to Oriental Mindoro
Philippine-Turkiye air service deal to boost tourism- DOT Chief
DOT-DOLE Tourism Job Fairs offer more than 8K jobs; 3rd leg set in May
DOT, DOTr jointly conduct inspection at NAIA T2 ahead of Holy Week break
More than 6k jobs up for grabs at DOT’s PHL tourism job fair
Go Negosyo, DOT mount Tourism Summit in Cebu
Business as usual in Puerto Galera; DOT to train tourism workers affected by oil spill for alternative livelihood – Frasco
DOT holds Philippine visa reforms convergence
Philippines hits 260M negotiated sales, bags recognition at the ITB Berlin 2023
DOT chief unveils National Tourism Development Plan (NTDP) 2023-2028 at stakeholders’ summit
Frasco meets with Central Europe tourism players, vows prioritization of tourism under Marcos Administration
Philippines comes back with biggest delegation to ITB Berlin, bags sustainable tourism recognitions
Oil Spill affecting tourist sites – DOT Chief
DOT issues guidelines pushing for more openness for tourism enterprises
Tourism chief to lead biggest PHL delegation to ITB Berlin 2023
PHL feted Best Dive Destination anew
New Flights from Clark to boost tourism, decongest NAIA
Frasco lauds Ilocos Norte’s Tan-Ok festival as manifestation of the Philippine Experience’
Frasco: Panagbenga Festival touts Baguio’s tourism resurgence
DOT extends ‘free accreditation’ for tourism establishments
DOT Chief launches Tourism Champions Challenge’ to spur tourism development in LGUs
PHL secures back-to-back nominations at the 2023 World Travel Awards
Frasco convenes first TCC meeting, forecasts full domestic recovery in 2023
Frasco leads groundbreaking of new tourist pit stop to boost Palawan tourism
Frasco leads grand welcome reception for cruise passengers, says ‘PHL aims to be cruise hub in Asia’
Japanese stakeholders bullish of PHL tourism prospects
PBBM, Tourism chief engage Japanese tourism stakeholders in high-level meet in Tokyo
Tourism chief affirms DOT’s support to PH Dev’t Plan 2023-2028
Chinese tourists receive warm welcome from PHL; DOT foresees swifter tourism recovery with Chinese outbound group tour
PHL, CHINA ink tourism implementation deal
PHL breaches 2.6M arrivals for 2022; DOT chief bullish of 2023 projections
DOT lands on Top 3 Highest Approval Rating among Government Agencies; bares targets for 2023
DOT, DICT ink deal for improvement of connectivity in tourist destinations, digitalization of services
DOT, DMW launch newest incentivized tourism promotions campaign
DOT, TIEZA launch 7th Tourist Rest Area in Pagudpud’s Saud Beach
Tourist Rest Area to rise in Bohol
Luzon’s First DOT Tourist Rest Area to Rise In Baguio City
DOT strengthens PHL-Saudi Arabia tourism relations, engages industry key players
Statement of Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on the Launch of the e-Travel System
Filipino hospitality, Philippine sustainable tourism highlighted at WTTC Global Summit Saudi Arabia
Frasco welcomes Uzakrota World’s Leading Country Award, PHL destinations’ citations
Frasco eyes more urban parks in the Philippines
DOT’s Frasco is among best-performing cabinet officials- RPMD Survey
Frasco hails first-ever North Luzon Travel Fair as critical to revitalizing tourism; reiterates the Philippines’ readiness for visitors
DOT welcomes long holidays for 2023; PBBM signing of Proclamation No. 90 important stimulus to PHL domestic tourism in 2023: DOT chief
PHL visitor arrivals reach 2M; tourism revenue hit 100B – DOT Chief
Philippines hailed as World’s Leading Dive and Beach Destinations
PHL Tourism Chief initiates tourism cooperation talks with Italian Tourism Minister
Palawan cited “Most Desirable Island” in 21st Wanderlust Travel Award
Outlook for Philippine tourism positive – tourism chief
DOT launches 1st North Luzon Travel Fair
Tourism chief to lead PHL contingent to WTM, brings listening tours to FILCOM in UK
PBBM oks easing of stringent travel restrictions
PHITEX 2022 yields record high 173M sales leads
One Health Pass replaced with PHL’s ‘simpler’ eARRIVAL CARD system
Philippine Experience Caravans to roll out 2023 – Frasco
DOT relaunches Philippine Tourism Awards
DOT exceeds 2022 target arrivals; PBBM rallies support for tourism as admin’s priority sector
Siargao, a priority for Tourism Development — Frasco
STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO
DOT bares tourism wins under PBBM’s first 100 days
Tourist Rest Areas for PHL’s top destination – Cebu
Tourist Rest Areas launched in Mindanao
FY 2023 DOT budget submitted to plenary; Senators press for higher tourism budget
DOT celebrates Philippines’ back to back wins at Conde Naste Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards; Boracay claims spot as top island in Asia anew
Frasco secures CA nod as Tourism Chief
DOT receives HOR nod for P3.573 B budget for 2023
First ever DOT-DOLE nat’l tourism job fair opens
Tourism Chief tackles plans to revive industry, entices foreign investors in New York briefing
PBBM pronouncements at UN meet an “excellent representation” of PHL – Secretary Frasco
DOT-DOLE 1st Philippine Tourism Job Fair pre-registration now open, more than 7k jobs available to tourism job seekers- Sec. Frasco
STATEMENT OF TOURISM SECRETARY CHRISTINA GARCIA FRASCO ON THE LIFTING OF OUTDOOR MASK MANDATE IN THE PHILIPPINES
DOT muling pinarangalan ng Selyo ng Kahusayan sa Serbisyo Publiko 2022
DOT Chief welcomes IATF recommendation to make masking optional when outdoors
Phl scores back to back win in WTA Asia; Intramuros hailed as Asia’s Leading Tourist Attraction of 2022
Frasco lays out DOT plans and programs for industry recovery; lawmakers bat for higher DOT budget
More than 1,500 tourism jobs to be offered in joint DOT-DOLE job fair
Dot to ink tourism job fair program – trabaho, turismo, asenso with dole; domestic, international jobs to be available to tourism job hunters.
Thailand to offer tourism job opportunities to Filipinos– Frasco
PHL tourism chief pushes for increased connectivity, interoperability of vax certs, equalization of opportunities, and sustainability in APEC tourism ministers’ meet
Philippines strengthens tourism ties with Thailand
DOT TRAINS BOHOL VENDORS ON FILIPINO BRAND OF SERVICE EXCELLENCE
20 intl, local dive and marine experts take centerstage at PHIDEX 2022
Measures in place to ensure safe travel to PHL – Tourism Chief
FRASCO OPTIMISTIC OF PH TOURISM RESURGENCE, LAUDS CEBU TOURISM SUCCESS
Frasco eyes visitor-friendly, “distinctly Filipino” air, seaports in PHL
DOT celebrates Philippine Accessible Disability Services, Inc. (PADS) Dragon Boat Team historic four gold medal haul
DOT to facilitate interagency effort to strengthen Filipino Brand of Service
DOT to coordinate on quake-hit tourist destinations, heritage sites
PBBM cites tourism as top-priority; orders infra development, enhancement of Filipino brand
DOT chief takes “Listening Tours” to Luzon
DOT Chief affirms support to National Museum of the Philippines; proposes inclusion of museums in tourism circuits
Boracay, Palawan and Cebu hailed World’s Best Islands; DOT celebrates back-to-back accolades for PHL destinations
Marcos push for Tourism Infra strengthens industry, raises PHL global position – DOT Chief
DOT lauds Boracay’s inclusion in TIME’s 50 World’s Greatest Places of 2022
DOT lauds Cebu-based group win in int’l dance competition
Statement of tourism secretary christina garcia frasco on banaue.
Tourism Chief Frasco kicks off listening tours in VisMin, encourages officials to reach out to LGUs, stakeholders
Tourism chief Frasco to go on ‘listening tours’ starting this week
Dot reports increase in domestic tourism in 2021.
Incoming tourism chief receives warm welcome from employees, vows to bring “LGU perspective” to DOT
DOT’s Philippine International Dive Expo (PHIDEX) returns to Manila next month
First Davao Dive Expo slated on June 24
DOT touts ‘future farms’ as new and sustainable tourist attractions
DOT pitches PHL as ideal retirement destination in Japan Expo
DOT positions New Clark City as premier tourism investment hub
PH’s significant recovery in travel and tourism hot topic in Routes Asia 2022
DOT’s KAIN NA! takes foodies to a multi-sensory adventure
DOT Presents “Escape: Stories from the Road” Podcast
Second (2nd) Online Master TESOL Certification Course
DOT, MMC Foundation partnership brings ER bikes to three Metro Manila tourist sites
DOT spotlights PWDs and women in tourism with new “It’s More Fun for All” campaign
Media release from the department of tourism.
PHL scraps COVID pre-departure test for fully vaccinated, boostered tourists
DENR, DOT and DILG unveil Year of Protected Areas (YoPA) Campaign marking 90th anniversary of Protected Area establishment in the Philippines
Department of Tourism and Mickey Go Philippines introduce Pinoy Mickey Funko Pops
DOT launches “Keep the Fun Going” sustainable tourism campaign with gamified challenges
DOT reminds AEs on proper flag etiquette
DOT 49th Anniversary speech of the Tourism Secretary
DOT pushes for 100% vaccination of active tourism workers
DOT calls for lowering of testing price cap, certification of more saliva test facilities
PHL may be next filming location as Tourism Summit brings in Hollywood execs
WTTC Investment Tour Highlights Viable Opportunities in Clark, Central Luzon
WTTC lauds PH successful hosting of Int’l tourism Summit
Closing and Congratulatory Message during the Closing Ceremony of the 21st WTTC Global Summit of the DOT Secretary
WTTC: ‘Astonishing Recovery’ for Philippines’ tourism sector
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Exhibition Booths
WTTC Opening Ceremony Welcome Remarks of the DOT Secretary
WTTC bullish on PH tourism recovery amid Covid-19 pandemic
PHL Foreign tourist arrivals breach 200k mark – DOT Chief
DOT, partner agencies celebrate Filipino Food Month
WTTC announces speakers for its 21st Global Summit in the Philippines
DOT seeks return of Korean tourists, PH’s top market
DOT inks partnership with PNP, PDEA to beef up security in tourist destinations
DOT Launches Digital Travel Magazine “7641”
PHL says “All systems go for full reopening on April 1”; Removes EED as entry requirement
Phl logs more than 100,000 visitor arrivals since feb. 10 reopening.
DOT meets with Japanese tourism execs to boost inbound tourism arrivals
Statement of the DOT on hotel rooms occupancy guidelines
PH opens doors to all foreign tourists with easing of arrival requirements starting April 1
Travel to PHL is “easier”, more fun – Puyat
DOT Launches “Sounds More Fun in the Philippines” Playlist on Spotify
DOT hopeful on higher tourism growth with downgrading of NCR, 38 areas to Alert Level 1
Intramuros visitors up by 132% in February
DOT bares higher tourist influx since reopening
Dot welcomes iatf approval to accept the national vaxcert of 12 additional countries.
PH receives 9,283 inbound tourists; DOT upbeat on higher arrivals in months ahead
Puyat: Walk-in booster shots available for Boracay visitors
All systems go for PHL reopening for international travel- Puyat
Kids’ vaccination to make family travels safe, more fun
DOT lists requirements and protocols for arriving foreign leisure guests
Save the date for the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in the Philippines
DOT: PH to accept fully-vaxxed tourists from visa-free countries starting Feb. 10
DOT supports ‘Pharmacy and Drive-thru Vaccination Sites’ rollout in Baguio City
DOT Launches “ASMR Experience the Philippines” Project
Dot to hold 2-day conference on english as second language (esl).
PH cities, hotels bag ASEAN tourism awards
Booster shots rolled out for fully vaxxed tourism workers; 50% of NCR hotel staff already “boosted”
DOT trains over 30,000 tourism professionals amid pandemic
Dot welcomes eased travel movement between gcq and mgcq areas for tourism revival, hotel in ‘poblacion girl” fiasco suspended, fined, intramuros gives vulnerable population a breathing space, dot launches website with exclusive travel deals for balikbayans.
Anilao Underwater Shootout stages a successful comeback
DOT’s KAIN NA! makes a comeback in Tagaytay
Dot earns unwto citation for have a safe trip, pinas ad.
Brgy. Bojo in Aloguinsan, Cebu bags UNWTO best tourism village award
More than 95% of tourism workers in dive establishments already vaccinated against covid-19: dot.
DOT: PHL to welcome Int’l tourists soon
Dot welcomes shortened quarantine days for balikbayans, dot asks lgus to simplify entry requirements in tourist spots, miceconnect 2021 positions boracay as asia’s premier bleisure destination, dot releases latest list of domestic destinations waiving rt-pcr tests for fully vaxxed visitors, dot grants incentives to fully vaccinated individuals visiting intramuros.
Statement of the DOT on waiving RT-PCR requirement to Boracay for fully vaxxed tourists
Anilao underwater ‘shootout’ is back
Puyat, dot execs pitch ph tourism in japan travel mart, dot welcomes eased restrictions in mm under alert level 2, free swab tests for domestic tourists starting nov. 1, dot lists destinations without testing requirement, with projected 100% inoculation rate by next month, boracay will soon waive rt-pcr testing for fully vaxxed visitors.
Domestic Travel Welcome-Back: DOT, TPB launch ‘It’s More Fun with You’ ad and ‘Have a Safe Trip, Pinas’ Viber Stickers
22 divers pass dot guide training in anilao.
PH cited Asia’s top beach and dive destination anew in 2021 World Travel Awards
Dot bullish on camiguin’s reopening, boosts covid-19 vax drive, dot clarifies travel guidelines for ncr residents under alert level 4, alert level 3, good for tourism jobs and businesses as holidays near – puyat, 2nd tourism & technology forum: readying for a different future.
DOT vaccination drive for tourism workers continues in Pampanga
Dot welcomes easing of age restrictions for interzonal travel, less quarantine days for travelers an ‘encouraging development’ for tourism industry – puyat.
Vaccination of Rizal tourism workers crucial to industry’s recovery — DOT
Dot welcomes siargao, palawan and boracay win in int’l travel mag awards, over 43k safety seals issued as more businesses apply, dot backs call to shorten quarantine of fully vaxxed travelers, dot calls for cooperation to ensure success of expanded operational capacity of restaurants in ncr.
DOT lauds Samar LGU vax drive for tourism workers
Message of secretary berna romulo-puyat on the celebration of world tourism day, dot ensures compliance of accredited hotels, resorts to new iatf alert level system guidelines.
Cebu vax drive for tourism workers gains traction with more than 50% inoculated
Puyat bares phl hosting of international tourism conference in march 2022.
DOT and TikTok launch #GandaMoPinas Campaign as local borders reopen
Dot invites esl teachers to free online master tesol certification course.
DOT launches “More Fun Awaits” global campaign to showcase travel preps
Statement of the department of tourism (dot), statement of the department of tourism on the inclusion of palawan in t+l’s top islands in asia, world list, more than 50% of country’s tourism workers vaccinated against covid-19 – dot chief, intramuros site visit of dot secretary berna romulo-puyat.
Intramuros sites and Rizal Park to reopen September 16
Philippines boosts participation in expo 2020 dubai, highlights pinoy food, local tourism businesses receive dot, tpb philcare kits.
DOT, partner agencies drive up promotion of Filipino food experience
More than 7.5k tourism workers in Baguio have received Covid vax – Tourism Chief
Dot, tpb distribute p19m worth of materials to promote safety protocols.
DOT, NTF bring vaccination rollout for tourism workers in Siargao Island
DOT: 95% of tourism workers in NCR vaxxed vs Covid-19
Sustainability is key to tourism industry’s recovery — puyat, dot lauds private sector for vaccine rollout in el nido.
PHITEX 2021: Beyond Business slated for September 19-23
Puyat leads vaccination drive for Pampanga tourism workers
More than 75% of Bohol tourism workers eyed for inoculation with second vaccine roll-out
More than 70% of tourism frontliners in metro manila vaccinated vs covid-19 — puyat.
DOT and TPB SUCCESSFULLY STAGED FIRST-EVER HYBRID EDITION OF THE REGIONAL TRAVEL FAIR
Dot, bpos to hold job fair, statement of the department of tourism.
DOT targets increased inoculation of tourism workers in more destinations
Puyat: More vaccines coming for Palawan tourism workers
Dot statement on nesthy petecio’s silver medal finish in the tokyo 2020 olympics, rizal park drive-thru vax site opens; puyat hails manila’s anti-covid initiative, dot gets highest coa rating for 2nd straight year, statement of the department of tourism on the passing of heritage and cultural tourism advocate mr. ramon hofileña, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the heightened community quarantine level implementations in ncr, more tourism workers in boracay to receive covid-19 jabs – dot, dot reiterates call for safe travel amid stricter quarantine measure, dot reminds hotels, resorts that room sharing for quarantined families is allowed, dot celebrates siargao inclusion in time magazine as one of the world’s greatest places of 2021, dot launches halal food tourism, dot backs gov’t infra program to boost tourism, dot backs iloilo bid for ‘creative city of gastronomy’ recognition from unesco, statement of the department of tourism on iatf decision allowing children five years old and above, and fully vaccinated seniors to visit outdoor areas, dot partners with viber to promote kain na foodfest, dot: 3,000 boracay tourism workers to receive covid vax, dot, tpb continues to support lgus with digital transformation projects, dot teams up with scarlet belo and cartoon network to take safe trips, dot statement on the activities of the taal volcano, bakuna by the sea: dot hails davao’s innovative approach to travel, hospitality workers, dot, tpb to roll out 2nd phase of rt-pcr financial subsidy program through pcmc, dot unveils region 1 tourism recovery plan, statement of the department of tourism on the drop of tourism contribution to gdp, dot to co-stage virtual fête de la musique june 18-21, more ncr tourism workers receive support through dot-dole program, travel for tourists of all ages from ncr plus to boracay, other mgcq areas extended to june 30, dot eyes inoculation of 5,000 bohol tourism workers, museums in ncr plus to reopen on limited capacity – dot, dot turns food tourism to high heat with 2021 kain na, terms for tourism business loans eased, dot bares tourism recovery plans for bulacan, dot and tiktok launch #sarapmagingpinoy campaign to promote local food tourism, dot launches five-year plan to develop tourism professionals, dot celebrates world environment month, highlights responsible marine wildlife interactions, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the rt-pcr requirement for leisure travelers under iatf-eid resolution 118a, statement of the dot on iatf-eid resolution 118a, more than 16k bulacan tourism workers get dot-dole cash aid, dot orders stricter monitoring of staycation hotels and aes in gcq areas following new iatf guidelines, dot lauds inclusion of frontline tourism workers in a1 priority group, dot hosts pata summit for first hybrid mice event in 2021, over 1,400 golf workers in metro manila get dot-dole cash aid.
Central Luzon to Showcase ‘Flavors of Pampanga’, readies tourists for gastronomic experience
Dot lauds ph hotels recognized with the 2021 tripadvisor awards, 3,390 tourism workers in marinduque approved to receive p16.95m dot-dole cash aid, puyat bares tourism recovery plans for marinduque, dot proposes ‘green lane’ for fully vaccinated travelers, dot hails expansion of priority vaccination to a4 cluster, including tourism frontliners, 5,986 staycation rooms open for guests from ncr plus, intramuros to open fort santiago, baluarte de san diego to visitors may 17, dot statement on the proposed vaccination center in nayong pilipino, dot welcomes iatf decision to ease travel in ncr plus, 221m cash aid approved for 44k tourism workers in western visayas, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the collected garbage from the waters of samal island, davao del norte, statement of the department of tourism (dot) on the reported violations of a hotel in davao city, dot to host hybrid pata annual event for adventure travel, p1.5m cash aid approved for 295 intramuros tourism workers, updates on the vaccination of tourism workers, labor day vax for tourism workers, more than 400k displaced tourism workers get dot-dole cash aid, philippine tourism and mice industry to bounce back with the hosting of wttc global summit, dot, manila lgu ink mobile hospital deal, dot-accredited establishment staysafe.ph-users, eligible for safety seal certification, dot grants the wttc safe travels stamp to 33 more hotels nationwide, dot welcomes proposals to convert tourism sites to temporary medical facilities, dot lauds repurposed hotels, calls for ‘bayanihan’ vs covid, dot approves use of burnham green and quirino grandstand in rizal park for temporary mobile hospital and drive-thru vaccination site, dot celebrates saud beach inclusion in the 25 most beautiful beaches in the world list of travel and leisure, 67k displaced tourism workers of ncr+ receive dot-dole cash aid, statement of the department of tourism on the vaccination facility in nayong pilipino property, statement of the department of tourism regarding the alleged birthday “super spreader” event in boracay, dot eyes adoption of covid-19 digital travel pass, dot statement on ecq extension in ncr plus, phl, dot nominated at asia edition of 2021 world travel awards, dot pushes for inclusion of other tourism workers in priority group a4, strict new guidelines set for hotels under ecq; lenten ‘staycations’ within ncr plus suspended, dot statement on ecq for ncr+ areas, dot statement on holy week, rizal park and paco park adjust visiting hours, remain open for physical exercise, dot statement on biatf measures for boracay, tpb philippines spearheads tourism and technology forum (ttf), dot statement on coron tourist with falsified travel documents, dot supports rizal tourism circuit on food, faith, art, adventure and nature, the ‘fun’ continues: philippines joins digital itb berlin, dot to spur domestic tourism in rizal, dot’s stdp program to enhance resiliency of phl destinations – puyat, dot sustains online presence with ‘wake up in ph’ campaign and safety travel advisories, dot greenlights partial operations of hotel restaurants on june 15, dot eyes tourism recovery as more destinations may reopen, domestic travel to drive recovery of tourism industry, says survey, dot hails revival of tourist cops, tourism will recover well, dot chief vows, dot celebrates hidden beach, palawan’s inclusion in cnt’s best beaches in the world, tourism industry hikes share in gdp to 13%; puyat sees strong recovery from pandemic, dot pushes stringent guidelines for stakeholders across the nation, biatf denounces travelers’ breach of entry protocol to boracay, dot lauds partnership model for safe and sustainable tourism in boracay, dot issues guidelines on tourist land transport services, iatf–eid resolution reiterates ‘dot certificate of authority’ as requisite to operate, dot issues protocols on restaurant operations under the new normal, dot welcomes ph ‘rising stars in travel’ citation by forbes.com, dot, dti to roll out health and safety guidelines, digital solutions for restaurants, dot, attached agencies promote digital tourism, tourism chief reminds hotels, resorts: no dot certificate, no business operations during mgcq, dot assists 36,000 tourists during covid-19 crisis, dot webinar tackles digital as the new normal, dot welcomes the resumption of tourism operations in areas under mgcq, trust and health safety key to phl tourism recovery – dot chief, puyat on reopening tourism: ‘do it slowly but surely’, dot brings home 84 tourists stranded in eastern visayas, dot supports coron’s sustainable tourism development to bounce back, dot welcomes puerto princesa reopening to domestic tourists, dot urges for more wttc safe travels stamp applications, boracay’s white beach, el nido’s nacpan beach among tripadvisor’s top beaches in asia, dot statement on uniform travel protocols, dot supports the safe reopening of negros oriental, puyat affirms support for siquijor’s reopening, dot statement on el nido’s swift action against tourists with false covid test records, dot supports dilg’s streamlining of travel requirements, dot assists 98 stranded tourists in western mindanao, dot assists 246 tourists stranded in bicol, dot response team assists 1004 tourists stranded in caraga region, statement of tourism secretary bernadette romulo-puyat, dot8 springs stranded tourists, total assisted travelers now at 11,000, dot assists stranded tourists in central luzon, dot response teams assist over 10,000 travelers, dot announces the guidelines on hotels and other accommodation establishments during the enhanced community quarantine, dot chief: innovation to spur food tourism in new normal, dot webinar tackles heritage site conservation and use amid pandemic, dot banners “filipino brand of service”; 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Guide to Application for Chinese Visas
( Updated 1 4 th Mar . 202 3 )
From the 1 5 th of March 202 3 , the visa requirements for visits to China will be adjusted according to the latest notice from the Chinese Embass y and Consulates in South Korea. The updated processing procedures and material requirements are as follows :
1. Please fill out your visa application form and make a reservation online through https://www.visaforchina.org . Please DON’T forget to print out your visa application form as well as the reservation form in advance before submitting your application at the scheduled time .
2. All Visa applicants must submit the application documents in person and have their fingerprints collected.
Please be noted that fingerprint collection is not required for:
a. Children under 14 years old or adults over 70 years old.
b. Diplomatic Passport Holders, diplomatic officials or courtesy visa applicants.
c. Applicants who have had fingerprints collected and have obtained Chinese visa issued by the same Chinese Embassy, Consulates, or the Chinese Visa Application Service Centers with the same passports within 5 years.
d. Applicants whose ten fingers are all mutilated or whose fingerprints are not able to be collected.
Applicants w ho don’t require fingerprint collection could entrust a third party to submit the application.
3. D ocuments for applying:
a. Visa Application Form and Reservation Form.
b. Original passport with at least six months of remaining validity and with at least 2 pieces of blank visa page s . A photocopy of the passport page that contains your photo, personal information, and signature.
c. A recent immigration certificate or entry confirmation slip or a valid Korean alien registration card or a Korean visa (third-country citizens only)
d. Previous Chinese passport or previous Chinese visa (suitable for Chinese nationality, and later joined foreign nationality) .
e. Specific document s for different visa categories:
f. To apply for an emergency humanitarian visa, such as going to China for a funeral or visiting a critically unwell patient, the deceased’s or patient’s identity document (such as a Chinese ID card or a foreigner passport, etc.), a death certificate of the deceased or a medical certificate a critical illness notice of the patient issued by the hospital, relatives Proof of relationship and other documents will be required for submission .
4. All Visa Categories mentioned above shall be applied via the Chin ese Visa Application Service Center. You may contact our center for the specific procedures and requirements for issuing visa.
About the Chin ese Visa Application Service Center:
Busan Chinese Visa Application Service Center
Address : 5thFloor, C1 Haeundae I ’ PARK, 38 Marine City 2-ro Haeundae, Busan, the Republic of Korea.
Call: 051-9200800
Fax : 051-920-0866
E-mail: [email protected]
5 . Please contact the Chinese embassy or consulates in Korea for diplomatic and public service visas.
14 th Mar. 2023
Chinese visa application service center
Business Hours: Monday - Friday
Visa application: 9:00-15:00
Payment and collection: 13:00-15:00
NOTICE: Our visa counter will accept rush(express/urgent) service(3rd working day/2nd working day) application until 11:30.
Location: 5 th Floor, C1 Haeundae I’PARK , 38 Marine City 2-ro Haeundae, Busan, the Republic of Korea
Call:051-920-0800 ( Please leave your name and contact number by e-mail when the phone call cannot be connected )
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A Philippine Visa is an endorsement made on a travel document by a consular officer at a Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad denoting that the visa application has been properly examined and that the bearer is permitted to proceed to the Philippines and request permission from the Philippine Immigration authorities at the ports of entries to enter the country.
The visa thus issued is not a guarantee that the holder will be automatically admitted into the country, because the admission of foreign nationals into the Philippines is a function of the immigration authorities at the port of entry.
Definition of a Foreign Tourist (Temporary Visitor)
A “foreign tourist” is defined as a person without distinction as to race, gender, language or religion, who is proceeding o the Philippines for a legitimate, nonimmigrant purpose such as sightseeing, sports, health, family reasons, training or study (excluding enrollment in schools for the purpose of obtaining a title or degree), religious pilgrimage, business, cultural and scientific purposes.
Standard Procedure/Minimum Requirements for applying a Temporary Visitor’s Visa
Application for a temporary visitor’s visa must be made in person. In the case of a minor under eighteen (18) years of age, the application may be made for him by a person who, in the opinion of the consular officer, is responsible for his/her welfare. The minor, not an infant in arms, shall be required to appear at the Consulate for interview, together with the person making the application for him/her.
Applicants for temporary visitor’s visa should normally apply at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate that has jurisdiction over their place of residence. While some visa applicants may apply at any Philippine Embassy or Consulate abroad, others are only allowed to apply his/her visa at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in his country of origin or legal residence.
The following are the minimum requirements for applying a temporary visitor’s visa:
- Passport/Travel Document Valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended period of stay in the Philippines;
- Duly Accomplished Visa application forms;
- Passport Photos (2 pieces);
- Proof of bona fide status as tourist or businessman;
- Confirmed tickets for return or onward journey to the next port of destination; and
- Payment of Visa Fees
Other Visa/Entry requirements for Foreign Nationals:
- Affidavit of consent by either parent or legally appointed guardian of the child, naming therein the person who will be accompanying the child to the Philippines and with whom the child will stay while in the country. The said Affidavit must be duly notarized by a local notary public or the consular officer at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s country or residence;
- Clear photocopy of the data page of the child’s passport;
- Clear photocopy of the data page of the passport of the accompanying adult or guardian; and
- Payment of immigration fees (currently, P3,120 per child).
- Nationality/Citizenship;
- Passport details of the crew;
- Vessel to be used for entry: type, name, registration, call sign, and other particulars;
- Estimated date of entry into the Philippine territory;
- Port/Area of entry (Philippine waters);
- Estimated period of stay in the Philippines;
- Character reference/shipping agent in the Philippines (if any); and
- Purpose of visit
- Curriculum vitae of newsmen/journalists;
- Shortlist of work credits;
- Copy of one (1) sample article written by the applicant;
- Background of media organization, including target market/audience, circulation, format; and
- List of members of the reportorial team, nationality and passport details;
- Planned itinerary and activities, with storyline for any films to be made;
- List of equipment to be brought by each team member, with certification from the media organization that said equipment will be re-exported at the end of the trip to the Philippines;
- Flight details (arrival and departure); and
- For each team member, one (1) photograph, sixe 1″x1″, to be submitted to the International Press Center (IPC) for the issuance of accreditation card.
- Letter request;
- Certificate of Acceptance from the school accredited by the Bureau of Immigration to accept foreign students;
- Photocopy of passport reflecting the applicant’s authorized period of stay;
- Affidavit of Support and Proof of Financial Capacity; and
- Birth Certificate.
Extension of Authorized Period of stay in the Philippines
In case of a temporary visitor’s visa holder whose stay in the Philippines will exceed the authorized period of stay, he/she will have to report to the Bureau of Immigration, secure an extension of stay and pay the corresponding immigration fees. Information on fees for extension of stay and other Immigration fees are available at the Bureau of Immigration website ( www.immigration.gov.ph ).
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The Philippines grants visa-free entry to passport holders of certain countries while requiring a visa to others. Check if your passport will require a visa for entry to the Philippines by selecting the country that issued your passport:
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China Expanded Its 15-Day Visa-Free Travel Policy to 6 European Countries Including Switzerland
China has decided to expand its 15-day visa-free travel policy to six additional European countries on a trial basis, during the period between March 14 and November 30, 2024.
On March 7, 2024, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that China will expand its 15-day visa-free entry policy to six additional European countries. These countries include Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg.
Between March 14 and November 30, 2024, ordinary passport holders from the mentioned countries can enter China without a visa for purposes such as business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit.
This move aligns with China’s commitment to facilitating procedures for foreigners to come to China for work, study, and travel, as stated in the 2024 Government Work Report . It is designed to further promote personnel exchanges between China and other countries.
“We hope more countries will also offer Chinese citizens visa facilitation and work with us to build fast-track networks for cross-border travels and encourage speedy resumption of international passenger flights,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told a press conference on the sidelines of the Two Sessions.
Earlier in January 2024, in a meeting between Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Swiss President Viola Amherd, China promised to grant unilateral visa-free access for Swiss citizens and the initiation of an FTA upgrade to strengthen diplomatic ties and economic collaboration between the two nations.
Countries with 15-day visa-free travel to China
In the past, citizens with a valid ordinary passport from Japan, Brunei, and Singapore have been permitted to travel to China for a period of up to 15 days without applying for a visa for tourism, business, visiting relatives and friends, or transiting to a third country. This policy was suspended when COVID-19 restrictions were strictly implemented in China.
On July 26, 2023, the 15-day visa-free travel to China policy was resumed for citizens of Brunei and Singapore, the latter of which has been upgraded to a 30-day visa-free travel since February 2024.
On November 24, 2023, China announced that its 15-day visa-free travel policy was expanded to five European countries and Malaysia. During the period from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2024, ordinary passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia may enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit for no more than 15 days.
Then on March 7, 2024, China announced that it will expand its 15-day visa-free entry policy to another six European countries, including Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, and Luxembourg. During the period from March 14 to November 30, 2024, ordinary passports holders from the above countries can enter China visa-free for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit for no more than 15 days.
To note, citizens from these countries would previously also have had to apply for a visa in advance if they:
- Expect to stay in China for more than 15 days; or
- Intend to study, work, settle down, or attend an interview in China.
At the time of writing, it’s still not clear when this policy will be resumed for citizens of Japan. This means citizens from Japan still need to apply for a Chinese tourist, business, or another type of visa to enter China at this time.
For more information related to China’s visa-free policy, please read our article: China’s Visa-Free Policies: Latest Updates
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Chinese tourism to Australia still in the doldrums after pandemic travel bans
Tourism industry disappointed but hopeful Chinese holidaymakers could return by year’s end – but economists predict a longer wait
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In the two weeks either side of lunar new year, Mandy Ho, who manages a hot air balloon company in Melbourne, has many balls in the air.
Most mornings before dawn, when weather permits, her colleagues fly Chinese tourists from the vineyards of the Yarra Valley over Melbourne’s eastern suburbs to parkland on the city’s fringe. Interpreters make sure nothing is lost in translation.
Ho has spent weeks preparing tourists and arranging buses to collect them from hotels. She’s already met some of them while running the company’s Mandarin smartphone app, website and Chinese social media channels.
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But this year, she’s noticed a shift. Ho says Chinese tourist numbers are still down by about half when compared with pre-pandemic levels. It’s a financial hit for the company, Global Ballooning, as the Chinese market brings in about 50% of its clients.
“I was expecting a full recovery this year as it’s the first year they can travel overseas for Chinese new year,” Ho says. “But it’s been a much slower recovery than what we expected.”
Ho isn’t the only tourism operator disappointed by the sluggish return of Chinese tourists. Tourism Australia figures show 102,000 Chinese holidaymakers visited Australia in September 2023. Four years earlier, the number was 688,000 in the same month.
“I think there’s a few reasons for this,” Ho says.
“The economy in China isn’t great and a lot of people are choosing to go to Singapore, Thailand and Malaysia because they’re visa-free. This is the first year they’ve been able to travel since the pandemic and they’re preferring short-haul flights.”
Ho’s analysis is supported by statistics from booking platform Trip.com, which has reported a 30% increase in Chinese tourism to south-east Asia in recent weeks, compared with 2019 levels. Trips to Hong Jong, Japan and South Korea have also increased.
As Chinese tourists take their money elsewhere, Ho and other tourism providers have had to get creative.
“We tried not to put all our eggs in the one basket,” Ho says. “We diversified our market and this year we’re seeing a lot people coming back from the United States, from Taiwan and Hong Kong, too.”
‘We’re not hitting alarm bells just yet’
Peter Shelley from the Australian Tourism Export Council, a peak body for tourism operators, says many of his members are also disappointed but are not panicking.
“If we are honest, I think we were all hoping it would be a little bit more buoyant. It was never going to be 100%, we hoped it would be about 75%,” Shelley says.
“Are we worried about it? I don’t think anyone is hitting the alarm bells just yet. It’s still early days, and maybe by the end of the year we’ll be back to 2019 levels.”
Shelley says many Chinese consumers now realise Australia is an expensive country to visit and fly to. This month, there’s about 170 scheduled flights between China and Australia. That’s 86% of all flights during the same month in 2019.
Tourism Australia, a government agency that promotes holiday making, knows what’s at stake. In 2019, Chinese visitors spent $12.4m in Australia. The agency hopes tourism will return to pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year, despite Oxford Economics suggesting that may not happen until 2025-26.
“[While] travel with China reopened a year later than other markets, we are confident about its recovery as the market continues to steadily rebuild,” a Tourism Australia spokesperson says.
But some experts are concerned by anecdotal evidence this past fortnight. Dr Paul Stolk, a senior lecturer in tourism at Newcastle University, says this lunar new year was a litmus test on the health of the Chinese market.
“This is the period of time where we should see a lot of activity,” Stolk says. “This period we are in right now could be really telling in terms of whether we will see any bounce back and where it will occur, including capital cities and regional hotspots.”
‘We’ve been back to normal’
The Great Ocean Road – a long winding roadway that hugs the south-eastern Victorian coastline over steep cliffs – is usually filled with busloads of Chinese tourists. For years, signs by the side of the road have reminded Chinese tourists to drive in the left lane.
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Before the pandemic, some restaurants in coastal towns along this road printed menus in Mandarin. After years of lockdowns, many business owners hoped the Chinese tourists would rush back to the coastline and help them rebound.
Liz Price, the general manager of Great Ocean Road Regional Tourism, acknowledges the Chinese tourism market has been slow to recover in the region. But she says recent weeks give some cause for optimism.
“We have had some reports that the numbers have increased over the summer and there has been some growth in coaches day-tripping out of Melbourne,” Price says.
This may be due to the Australian government reissuing group visas for Chinese travellers in September. Dr Maneka Jayasinghe, a tourism expert at Charles Darwin University, says this should lead to an increase in tourists in coming months.
Sally Cannon, who runs the Apollo Bay Bakery about two-and-a-half hours drive west of Melbourne, which claims to be the home of the scallop pie on the Great Ocean Road, is also optimistic.
Unlike Ho, Cannon has noticed an increase in Chinese tourists over the last two weeks. So, too, have other business owners closer to Melbourne, in Lorne. Cannon says she’s hopeful the numbers will continue to rise.
“Pre-Covid, Chinese tourists were a big part of our business,” Cannon says. “Over the past few years, we’ve managed to continue without them, but it’s nice to see them return.
“This has been the first year since Covid where it’s felt we’ve been back to normal. I just have this feeling it will continue.”
‘It was like a green light’
Like many sections of the Australian economy, political tensions between Beijing and Canberra have had some impact on tourism. But analysts differ on the how significant the influence has been.
Tom Parker, the chief executive of the Australia China Business Council, says tensions may have played a role in tourism numbers until prime minister Anthony Albanese’s trip to Beijing in November – the first by an Australian leader in seven years.
“Symbolism is important in China,” Parker says.
“This trip certainly symbolised a lot within China, including that it was OK to engage with Australia again. It was like a green light. These things are never said directly, but the visit, at that leadership level, told a story.”
Shelley says the impact of geopolitical tensions would have been clearer if the borders had been open during the pandemic era.
“If we were talking about this a few years ago, I think the impact would have been quite high,” Shelley says. “I must say, the current government has smoothed the waters but there could still be an undertone of tension.”
Ho believes the enduring appeal of the Australian landscape will always attract tourists from China, no matter the political climate. She just hopes they won’t wait too long to return.
“I definitely think they will come back,” Ho says. “There’s just so much to offer. By the end of this year, I’m sure the numbers will have increased.”
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Thailand-China mutual visa exemption
Thailand and China signed an agreement for a mutual visa entry for citizens of both countries on 28 January 2024, which officially comes into effect today.
The agreement exempts holders of valid Thai ordinary passports and valid Chinese passports for public affairs and ordinary passports from visa requirement for entering, exiting, or transiting the other country’s territory for a 30-day stay. Cumulative stays must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
This is except for those with the purposes of residing or engaging in employment, study, media activities or other activities that require prior approval from competent authorities of the other country.
Thailand previously granted temporary visa exemption for Chinese tourists from 25 September 2023 to 29 February 2024.
China is one of Thailand’s largest markets. In 2023, the number of Chinese arrivals in Thailand reached 3.5 million, making it the second largest market after Malaysia and before South Korea, India, and Russia. From 1 January to 26 February 2024, Thailand welcomed 1.12 million Chinese arrivals.
Extended visa exemption for Kazakhstani tourists
The previous temporary visa exemption scheme for Kazakhstani tourists, which started on 25 September 2023, ended on 29 February 2024.
Given the significant increase in the number of Kazakhstani tourists to Thailand, the Thai cabinet has approved an extension of the temporary visa exemption for visitors from Kazakhstan until 31 August 2024.
They will be granted a temporary visa exemption for a 30-day stay on tourism purpose.
Kazakhstan is one of Thailand’s fastest growing markets and is the second largest market in the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), after Russia.
In 2023, Thailand recorded 172,489 visitors from Kazakhstan, representing a 190% growth over 2022. From 1 January to 26 February 2024, the number increased 11% over the same period in 2023 to 55,566 arrivals.
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