(As of 8 January 2023)
The latest visa application requirements of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in the Philippines are as follows:
1. Application Procedures
①Online application at https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn. Confirmation page and full form (8 pages in total) must be printed with signature on the confirmation page and item 9 of the form.
② Appointment at https://avas.mfa.gov.cn for ordinary passport holders should be made before Visa Application Submission.
Diplomatic passport holders, or applicants eligible for Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy visas may submit visa application directly to the Embassy (no need for appointment).
③ Submission: Documents shall be submitted to the Embassy in full and at the appointment time.
2. Documents required
① Visa Application Form and the confirmation page.
② Passport and a photocopy of the data page.
③ One ID photo that is: in color, taken within the last 6 months, in full-face view directly facing the camera, in front of a plain white or off-white background, sized 48mm x 33mm.
④ Proof of legal stay or residence status in the Philippines (applicable to applicants from third countries).
⑤ Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to foreign citizens who used to have Chinese citizenship ).
⑥ Additional documents required as follows according to visa categories accepted :
Visa Categories | Description | Supporting Documents |
C | Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew onboard the above-mentioned ships. | Issued to foreign crew members of means of international transportation, including aircraft, trains and ships, or motor vehicle drivers engaged in cross-border transport activities, or to the accompanying family members of the crew onboard the above-mentioned ships. |
D | Issued to those who intend to reside in China permanently. | The original and photocopy of the Confirmation Form for Foreigners Permanent Residence Status issued by the Ministry of Public Security of China. |
F | Issued to those who intend to go to China for exchanges, visits, study tours and other activities. | An invitation letter issued by a relevant entity or individual in China. |
G | Issued to those who intend to transit through China. | An onward air (train or ship) ticket with confirmed date and seat to the destination country or region. |
J1 | Issued to resident foreign journalists of foreign news organizations stationed in China( with intended duration of stay in China exceeding 180 days) | Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works. |
J2 | Issued to foreign journalists who intend to go to China for short-term news coverage( with intended duration of stay in China being no more than 180 days) | Visa Notification Letter issued by the Information Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China or other authorized units in China and an official letter issued by the media organization for which the journalist works. |
M | Issued to those who intend to go to China for commercial and trade activities. | Documents on the commercial activity issued by a trade partner in China, or trade fair invitation or other invitation letters issued by relevant entity or individual. |
Q1 | Issued to those who are family members of Chinese citizens or of foreigners with Chinese permanent residence and intend to go to China for family reunion, or to those who intend to go to China for the purpose of foster care (with intended duration of stay in China exceeding 180 days.
"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, parents-in-law,sons,daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters . | (1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. (2) Photocopy of Chinese ID of the inviting individual or foreign passport and permanent residence permit. (3) Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between applicant and inviting individual.
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Q2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their relatives who are Chinese citizens residing in China or foreigners with permanent residence in China. The intended duration of stay in China is no more than 180 days. | (1) An invitation letter issued by a Chinese citizen or a foreign citizen with a Chinese permanent residence permit who lives in China. (2) A photocopy of Chinese ID or foreign passport and permanent residence permit of the inviting individual. |
R |
Issued to those who are high- level talents or whose skills are urgently needed in China. | The applicant should submit relevant certification in accordance with relevant regulations, and meet the relevant requirements of the competent authorities of the Chinese government on high-level talents and individuals with special skills urgently needed by China. |
S1 | Issued to those who intend to visit foreigners working or studying in China to whom they are spouses, parents, sons or daughters under the age of 18 or parents-in-law (with intended duration of stay in China exceeding 180 days) | (1) An invitation letter from the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) (2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's passport and residence permit (3) Original and a photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate, certification of kinship issued by Public Security Bureau or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of immediate family members between applicants and inviting individual.
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S2 | Issued to those who intend to visit their family members who are foreigners working or studying in China, or to those who intend to go to China for other private matters (with intended duration of stay in China being no more than 180 Days)
"Family members" refers to spouses, parents, parents-in-law,sons,daughters, spouses of sons or daughters, brothers, sisters, grandparents, grandsons, granddaughters . | For visiting family members for a short period, the following documents are required: (1)An invitation letter issued by the inviting individual (a foreigner who stays or resides in China for work or studies) (2) A photocopy of the inviting individual's (a foreigner who stays or lives in China for work or studies) passport and residence permit (3) A photocopy of certification (marriage certificate, birth certificate or notarized certification of kinship) showing the relationship of family members between the applicant and the inviting individual.
For private affairs, documentation identifying the nature of the private affairs should be provided as required by the consular officer. |
X1 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of more than 180 days. | (1) Original and photocopy of the Admission Letter issued by a school or other entities in China. (2) Original and photocopy of "Visa Application for Study in China" (Form JW201 or Form JW202). |
X2 | Issued to those who intend to study in China for a period of no more than 180 days. | Original and photocopy of Admission Notice issued by a school or other entities in China. |
Z | Issued to those who intend to work in China. | “Notification Letter of Foreigner's Work Permit” or the original “Foreigner's Work Permit” |
3. Notes
Visa applications related to travel and medical treatment are still suspended currently.
4. Contact us
Address of the Consular Section: 2nd Floor, the World Center, 330 Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenue, Makati City, Metro Manila
Email address for Chinese Visa\Hong Kong visa\Legalization:manila_inq@csm.mfa.gov.cn
Tel: 0927-5029218 (English&Tagalog, 9AM-11AM&2PM-4PM, Monday to Friday)