Philippine visa for Chinese citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for Chinese passport holders visiting Philippines for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Chinese citizens to enter Philippines for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | Philippines e-visa for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Philippines visa on arrival for Chinese citizens | Not Available | |
Philippines tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Chinese passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Philippines.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Philippines.
If you are looking for Philippines visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from China, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Philippines nearest your place of residence.
- Beijing: The Embassy of Philippines in Beijing, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 22 minutes)
- Hong Kong: The Consulate General of Philippines in Hong Kong, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 22 minutes)
- Shanghai: The Consulate General of Philippines in Shanghai, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 22 minutes)
- Macau: The Consulate General of Philippines in Macau, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 22 minutes)
- Guangzhou: The Consulate General of Philippines in Guangzhou, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 22 minutes)
- Xiamen: The Consulate General of Philippines in Xiamen, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 22 minutes)
- Chongqing: The Consulate General of Philippines in Chongqing, China (Working hours: Close now. Open in 4 hours 22 minutes)
Philippines visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Philippines diplomatic mission offices to China for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from China traveling to Philippines from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (China) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1,795,608 | N/A |
| 2009 | 1,760,742 | -1.94% |
| 2010 | 1,725,875 | -1.98% |
| 2011 | 243,137 | -85.91% |
| 2012 | 250,883 | 3.19% |
| 2013 | 426,352 | 69.94% |
| 2014 | 394,951 | -7.37% |
| 2015 | 490,841 | 24.28% |
| 2016 | 675,663 | 37.65% |
| 2017 | 968,447 | 43.33% |
| 2018 | 1,255,258 | 29.62% |
| 2019 | 1,743,309 | 38.88% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Philippines & China comparison
Philippines's area is approximately 298,170 km2 (115,124 sq mi), while the area of China is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi). This means China is 31.49 times bigger than Philippines.
As of April 2024, Philippines's population is ~115.5 million people - 1,346,278,770 fewer people than the population of China.
We have highlighted Philippines & China’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Philippines | China | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 115,498,456 | 1,461,777,226 | 1.3 billion fewer people live in Philippines than China |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 276 | Philippines has 189 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with China. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 30 | 37 | Philippines passport holders visit 7 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 131 | 344 | Philippine hosts 213 fewer foreign missions than China. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from China travel to Philippines in one year?
The number of visitors from China visiting Philippines in 2019 was approximately 1,743,309.
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