
China visa for citizens of the Philippines
Citizens of the Philippines need a visa for China that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.
For citizens of the Philippines: the passport opens 34 countries visa-free; Manila — Beijing: ≈ 2,850 km, about 4 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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Apply in 10 minutesCan I travel to China without a visa on a Philippines passport?
No: citizens of the Philippines need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.
Apply for a visaChina visa rules at a glance
- With a Philippines passport you can visit 34 countries visa-free, 25 with a visa on arrival and 50 with an e-visa; 88 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Philippines passport ranks 134th of 199.
- Philippines passport: visa-free access to 34 countries; China passport: 42.
- Citizens of the Philippines and China can travel together visa-free to 16 countries, for example: Brunei, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Micronesia, Kiribati, Kazakhstan, Vanuatu, Fiji, Seychelles, Palestine, Morocco, Haiti, Dominica, and Barbados.
- China has an embassy in your country of citizenship, so you can apply without travelling abroad.
- Citizens of China, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the Philippines. Philippines visa for citizens of China
Travelling to China: good to know
- Manila — Beijing: about 2,850 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 4 hours.
- No time difference with your country’s capital.
- Local currency: Chinese Yuan.
- Languages: Chinese.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ CN¥6.72.
- China is the 16th closest of 196 destinations open to citizens of the Philippines.

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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the Philippines:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to China
Visa rules for China for citizens of countries bordering the Philippines:
How to get a China visa
- 1Application
- 2Pay for the service
- 3Manager
- 4Appointment
What documents do you need for a China visa?
Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Manila — Beijing?
About 4 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 2,850 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with China?
No time difference with your country’s capital.
Do citizens of China need a visa for the Philippines?
Citizens of China, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the Philippines.
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