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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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Document preparation and appointment bookingWe fill in the form, prepare your documents and book the visa centre appointment$49

The consular fee is paid separately when you apply. Your manager will confirm the exact amount.

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Can 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.

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Philippines 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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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

  1. 1Application
  2. 2Pay for the service
  3. 3Manager
  4. 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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