CHINA

CHINA, Embassy of the People’s Republic Of.
Address: The World Center, 330 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Ave., Makati City
Tel. Nos.: (632) 848‐2395/966 (Inquiry, 10am‐5pm)
(632) 848‐2409 (Consular Assistance and Protection for Chinese Nationals)
Fax: (632) 848‐2386 (Visa Section)
(632) 848‐2460 (Consular Assistance and Protection for Chinese Nationals)
Website: http://ph.chineseembassy.org
Email: visasection_ph@sina.com
Office days: Monday to Friday
Office hours: 9:00 am ‐ 11:30 am
Name of Ambassador: H.E. LIU JIANCHAO
Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
GUIDELINES FOR CHINESE VISA
1. Brief Introduction to Chinese Visa
A Chinese visa is a permit issued by the Chinese visa authorities to an alien for entry into, exit
from or transit through China’s territory in accordance with Chinese laws. The Chinese visa authorities
shall have the power to issue visas, to refuse visa applications, or to revoke visas.
China’s diplomatic missions, consular offices and other resident agencies abroad authorized by
the Ministry of Foreign Affairs shall be the Chinese Government’s agencies abroad to handle aliens’
applications for Chinese visas. They also handle overseas applications for visa or entry permit to Hong
Kong (SAR). Please refer to GUIDELINES FOR HONG KONG SAR VISA/ENTRY PERMIT.
Different Categories of visa, such as diplomatic visa, courtesy visa, service visa, and ordinary
visa, shall be issued to different aliens in accordance with the different capacities in which they visit
China and also with the different categories of passport they hold. In accordance with aliens’ reasons for
coming to China, the ordinary visas to be issued shall be marked with the following Chinese phonetic
letters: C, D, F, G, J‐1, J‐2, L, X and Z.
Introductions to Tourist /Family Visit Visa (L), Business Visa (F), Employment Visa (Z), Student
Visa (X/F) and Transit Visa (G) continue as follows. For information of other visas, please contact China’s
diplomatic missions, consular offices and other resident agencies abroad authorized by the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China.
TOURIST/FAMILY visit Visa (L)
L Visa is issued to a person who comes to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives, or private matter.
Documents to be included with application:
1. Applicant’s passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.
2. A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport‐sized photo.
3. Round‐trip air ticket
4. Hotel reservation. Or proof of relationship in case of visiting relatives in China.
5. Previously used China visa in old or new passport (only visa stickers will be accepted. Those with
stamped visas must submit additional documents for first time China visa applicants. Please
refer to the list below.)
6. For first time applicants to China (Philippine passport holders, 18 years old and above), they are
required to provide the following:
a. Original NBI clearance valid for travel abroad
b. Original bank certificate with receipt or original passbook, update within the month that
you are applying or
i. If a company will sponsor the trip, provide the company’s bank certificate,
sponsorship letter from the company and the company’s registration.
ii. If an individual will sponsor the trip, provide his bank certificate, sponsorship
and invitation letter, copy of sponsor’s valid residence visa and passport
information page or Chinese national ID.
c. For Employed persons, also provide an employment certificate; company ID, SSS ID and
contributions, TIN ID and latest ITR
d. For students, provide school ID
e. For businessmen, provide business registration of company, TIN ID and latest ITR
f. Personal appearance is required for those who are 16‐21 years old.
7. The emergency contact information page in the applicant’s passport should be filled out and
photocopied.
8. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.
PROCESSING TIME AND FEES (Peso)
ENTRIES 4 Working days 3 Working days 2 Working days
Philippine Single 1400 2500 3100
Passport Double 2100 3200 3800
6 Months Multiple 2800 3900 4500
12 Months Multiple 4200 5300 5900
USA Single 6500 7600 8200
Passport Double 6500 7600 8200
6 Months Multiple 6500 7600 8200
12 Months Multiple 6500 7600 8200
Foreign Single 1700 2800 3400
Passport Double 2550 3650 4250
6 Months Multiple 3400 4500 5100
12 Months Multiple 5100 6200 6800
How to apply
Applicants may submit the application to the Consular office of the
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines in person
or through an authorized travel agency. Applicants may also make the
application directly to HK Immigration Department.
Processing time
The regular processing time is 4 working days. Express services are
available for next‐working‐day and third‐working‐day release.
Applications requiring HK Immigration Department assessment need
more processing time.
Visa fee
1600 pesos for express service, additional 1700 pesos or 1100 pesos will be
charged respectively for the next or the third‐working‐day release. For
applications requiring HK Immigration Department assessment,
additional 1350 pesos of facsimile fee will be charged.
VIII. Contact HK Immigration Department
1. For more information about HK visa/entry permit, please visit the
website of HK Immigration Department: http://www.immd.gov.hk/index.html.
2. HK Immigration Department is located at Immigration Tower, 7 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, and
Hong Kong. Tel: 00852‐28241212 or 28246111, F