Philippines visa for China passport holders

You don't need a visa for a tourist visit, as long as you stay within the limit and meet the conditions below.

From 16 January 2026, Chinese tourist and business visitors may enter through Manila NAIA or Mactan-Cebu airports for 14 days. This stay cannot be extended or converted to another status. You need a passport valid for six months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking, a return or onward ticket, and no derogatory record with the Bureau of Immigration. Transit to a third country requires a Philippine transit visa. Other entry points require a separately valid entry route.

The portal also lists a separate 7-day exemption under FSC112-11 for mainland Chinese tourists with a valid visa from Australia, Japan, Canada, a Schengen state or the United States. It may be extended by 14 days to a maximum of 21 days. This is separate from the newer 14-day airport route. Confirm the admission category that applies to you; the longer stay is conditional.

Foreign tourists generally complete free eTravel arrival registration within 72 hours of arrival and save the QR code. Use the government portal. Registration does not replace a visa or guarantee admission.

DFA visa-free tourist rules require a return or onward ticket. Nationality-specific tourist concessions also specify it; special resident or Balikbayan arrangements need separate checks.

Travel insurance isn't required for foreign tourists, but it's recommended.

These conditions are for a regular tourist visit. Where you live, your visa status and the route you take can change what applies to you.

• The passport generally must be valid for six months beyond the contemplated stay. Visa applications accept machine-readable or electronic passports.
• Initial visa-free stays and exceptions vary by passport. Some routes restrict airports or require supporting visas and residence documents.
• Carry return or onward-travel evidence and read the passport-specific conditions before travelling.