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🇨🇳 Does a Chinese need a visa for the Philippines 🇵🇭?
No. Chinese passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Chinese citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of the Philippines or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Philippines at a glance
Capital: Manila · Currency: Philippine peso (PHP, ₱) · Official languages: English, Filipino · Calling code: +63
U.S. State Department travel advisory for the Philippines: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 8 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A, C); for type I plugs bring a travel adapter for the Philippines's sockets (A, B, C).
More about entering the Philippines →
Your embassy in the Philippines
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in the Philippines, contact the embassy of China:
- Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Manila
- Consulate of the People's Republic of China in Laoag · No 216 National Highway, Brgy. 1, San Francisco San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte 2901, Philippines · laoag.china-consulate.gov.cn
- Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Cebu · 7th Floor, Mandarin Plaza Hotel, Archbishop Reyes Avenue Corner Escario Street, Cebu City, Philippines · cebu.china-consulate.gov.cn
- Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Davao · Acacia Street, Juna Subdivision, Matina, Davao City · davao.china-consulate.gov.cn
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇵🇭 Filipino passport holders visiting China: Filipino passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
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Questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Chinese passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days.
How long can a Chinese stay in the Philippines without a visa?
Up to 14 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Filipino need a visa for China?
Filipino passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.