Philippines Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens (2026)
No — Chinese citizens can enter Philippines without a visa. Maximum stay: 14 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
Document list is being verified against the official portal — check the government site before applying.
Fees & processing
| Processing | ~7 working days |
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Conditions & fine print
- •eVisas issued to Chinese citizens are good for single-entry only. Holders of a valid eVisa must arrive via Ninoy Aquino International Airport (in Manila) or Mactan-Cebu International Airport (in Cebu).
- •Holders of a visa issued by Australia, Japan, Canada, USA or Schengen area do not require a visa for stay up to 7 days for tourism purpose.
Recent changes
- · confirmedChina (effective until January 15, 2027)
- · confirmedTaiwan (effective until June 30, 2027)
- · confirmedIndia
- · confirmedBelize, Croatia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
- · confirmedSomalia
- · confirmedRussia
- · confirmedLaos
- · confirmedMacau
- · confirmedMongolia
- · confirmedAustria
- · confirmedIceland
- · confirmedBrazil (replaced by another agreement from October 25, 1973)
Policy updates affecting this route
- · confirmedChinese citizens needed a prior visa for the Philippines → From 16 Jan 2026 visa-free for tourism/business, up to 14 days (pilot, ~1 year), via NAIA/MCIA; no extension or status change — Philippines grants visa-free entry to Chinese tourists
Frequently asked
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Philippines?
Up to 14 days visa-free.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/dfa-releasesupdate/37367-philippine-evisa-operations-to-resume-in-china
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — dfa.gov.ph.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Chinese citizens” and “Visa policy of the Philippines”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.