Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Philippines?
The official link goes to evisa.gov.ph. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Philippines entry rules for Chinese citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (eTravel registration only) |
| Stay | 14 days (non-extendable, non-convertible); temporary scheme from 16 Jan 2026, reported to run to 15 Jan 2027 |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Chinese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Philippines entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Philippines eTravel on etravel.gov.ph for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Chinese passport.
DFA policy page: Chinese nationals have 14-day visa-free entry (tourism/business) effective 16 Jan 2026, ONLY through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Manila) or Mactan-Cebu International Airport; other ports need a visa. Chinese nationals transiting to a third country need a Philippine transit visa. Alternatives: 7 days visa-free (extendable by 14 days) with a valid Australian, Japanese, Canadian, Schengen or US visa plus onward ticket; Philippine eVisa (single entry, CNY 380 + CNY 98 VFS service fee per secondary source). End date 15 Jan 2027 is from a secondary source; recheck before booking travel after mid-Jan 2027.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months' validity. US State Dept: 6 months beyond the end of the planned stay; FCDO: 6 months after arrival; Smartraveller: at least 6 months. Indian visa-free visitors: 6 months beyond the stay (DFA policy). Safest: 6 months beyond departure.
Recent changes in Philippines.
- 2025-06-08 — Visa-free entry for Indian nationals: 14 days (non-extendable, non-convertible), or 30 days with a valid US/Japan/Australia/Canada/Schengen/Singapore/UK visa or residence permit.
- 2025-07-01 — 14-day visa-free entry for Taiwan passport holders introduced (initially to 30 Jun 2026).
- 2025-11-03 — Philippine eVisa for residents of mainland China resumed via VFS Global: CNY 380 visa fee plus CNY 98 service fee (secondary source).
The short answers.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Philippines?
No. Chinese citizens don’t need a visa for the Philippines for stays of 14 days (non-extendable, non-convertible); temporary scheme from 16 Jan 2026, reported to run to 15 Jan 2027.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Philippines?
14 days (non-extendable, non-convertible); temporary scheme from 16 Jan 2026, reported to run to 15 Jan 2027. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Chinese citizens apply?
On the official site, evisa.gov.ph. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Philippines visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.