
Philippines visa for citizens of China
Citizens of China need a visa for the Philippines 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 China: the passport opens 42 countries visa-free; Beijing — Manila: ≈ 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 the Philippines without a visa on a China passport?
No: citizens of China need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.
Apply for a visaPhilippines visa rules at a glance
- With a China passport you can visit 42 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 38 with an e-visa; 86 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the China passport ranks 116th of 199.
- China passport: visa-free access to 42 countries; Philippines passport: 34.
- Citizens of China and the Philippines can travel together visa-free to 16 countries, for example: Thailand, Kazakhstan, Brunei, Malaysia, Singapore, Micronesia, Palestine, Kiribati, Seychelles, Vanuatu, Fiji, Morocco, Haiti, Dominica, and Barbados.
- Citizens of the Philippines, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to China. China visa for citizens of the Philippines
Travelling to the Philippines: good to know
- Beijing — Manila: 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: Philippine Peso.
- Languages: English and Filipino.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ₱63.
- Philippines is the 10th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of China.
- China has an embassy in the Philippines — contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help during the trip.

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