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🇵🇭 Does a Filipino need a visa for China 🇨🇳?
Yes. Filipino passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Filipino citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of China or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
Where to apply in the Philippines
If you live in the Philippines, visas for China are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- 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.
China at a glance
Capital: Beijing · Currency: Chinese yuan (CNY, ¥) · Official languages: Chinese · Calling code: +86
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (A, C); for type B plugs bring a travel adapter for China's sockets (A, C, I).
Your embassy in China
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in China, contact the embassy of the Philippines:
- Embassy of the Philippines, Beijing
- Consul General of the Philippines in Shanghai · philcongenshanghai.org
- Consulate-General of the Philippines, Xiamen
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near China for Filipino passport holders
- 🇭🇰 Hong Kong — Visa-free 14 days
- 🇲🇴 Macau — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇲🇳 Mongolia — Visa-free 21 days
- 🇹🇼 Taiwan — Visa-free 14 days
The other way round
🇨🇳 Chinese passport holders visiting the Philippines: Chinese passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days.
The Filipino passport at a glance
All destinations for Philippines passport holders → · Who needs a visa for China →
Questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for China?
Filipino passport holders need a visa for China, applied for at an embassy or consulate of China before travelling.
Does a Chinese need a visa for the Philippines?
Chinese passport holders can visit the Philippines without a visa for up to 14 days.