Comprehensive Guide to the Materials Required for the Latest Philippine Tourist Visa to China in 2026: Application Process and Precautions

Complete Guide to Philippine Citizens' Tourist Visa for Entering China (Materials+Process+Processing Time+Fees)

China, a country with a 5000 year history of civilization, the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, the Terra Cotta Warriors and other historical sites, as well as a rich and colorful local culture and food, are waiting for the arrival of many Filipinos. The core preparation before departure is to apply for tourist visas to China. We hereby collate the latest guide to help Filipino friends successfully apply for and start a wonderful trip to China.

1、 Required Documents for Philippine Citizens' Tourist Visa to China (Simplified Essential Version)

The materials must be complete, authentic, and free of fraud to avoid delays in review. The core required materials are as follows:

-Passport: Original passport with a validity period of more than 6 months and 1 copy of the front page of the passport for the applicant;

-ID photo: 1 2-inch white background color ID photo, taken without covering any facial features, in compliance with embassy specifications;

-Deposit certificate: A deposit certificate from a Philippine bank in the past 3 months, with an amount of 100000 pesos or more (strictly prohibited from being forged);

-Proof of Employment (if any): If the applicant has a job, they need to provide proof of employment and a copy of their company's business license, both of which must be stamped with the company seal;

-Supplementary materials: Provide round-trip air ticket reservations and hotel reservations within China as needed (embassy may require verification during review).

2、 Latest Process for Philippine Citizens to Apply for Tourist Visa in China (Accurate Version)

The application needs to be coordinated with the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, and the process is clear and feasible. It is recommended to entrust EasyGo International as an agent to significantly shorten the cycle. The specific process is as follows:

Preparation of documents: The applicant shall prepare all the required documents for the tourist visa to China as required, and verify that they are correct for future use;
Online appointment: Applicants can submit an appointment application to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on their mobile phones and wait for the appointment processing time;
On site submission: After the scheduled time, the applicant shall bring the required documents to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines and submit them to the staff;
Payment of fees: Go to the payment window and pay the visa application processing fee (see details below);
Material review: After the payment is completed, the staff of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines will begin to review the required materials submitted;
On site interview: During the material review period, the applicant needs to cooperate to complete the interview process. After the interview is completed, they can return home and wait for the results;
Waiting for visa issuance: Patiently wait for the review results. After the review is approved, you will receive a notification of visa issuance from the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines;
Visa Collection: The applicant shall go to the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines as notified to collect the tourist visa for entering China and complete the application process.

3、 Application processing time for Philippine citizens' tourist visa to China

The processing time is divided into two methods, with significant differences. The actual cycle is subject to the embassy's review progress, as follows:

-Self application processing: The entire process involves contacting the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on your own, and the processing time is relatively long, usually 1-2 months;

-Institutional agency (recommended): Entrust EasyGo International agency to professionally liaise with embassies and assist in organizing materials, with a processing time of only 1-2 weeks;

-Additional reminder: Due to the embassy's review requirements, the actual processing time may fluctuate. Applicants need to patiently wait according to the embassy's notification. Choosing an agency can shorten the cycle and improve the pass rate to the greatest extent possible.

4、 Details of visa application fees for Filipino citizens entering China (latest in 2026)

Transparent fees without hidden consumption, combined with the latest policy of the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, the visa fee reduction measures will continue until December 31, 2026. The specific details are as follows (settled in pesos, excluding additional service fees from the visa application service center):

-Official handling fee: charged according to the latest reduction standard of the embassy, the basic handling fee for tourist visas entering China is about 2000-3000 Philippine pesos (subject to on-site calculation by the embassy);

-Urgent/Express Fee: If urgent processing is required, an additional urgent fee will be charged, and the specific standard will be implemented according to the embassy's regulations (the urgent and express fee standards remain unchanged);

-Other miscellaneous expenses: small fixed miscellaneous expenses such as material photocopying, ID photo taking, and express delivery (incurred as needed);

-Agency service fee: EasyGo International charges a reasonable agency fee and provides one-on-one communication throughout the process, assisting in organizing materials, liaising with embassies, and following up on audit progress without any hidden expenses.

5、 Additional information (including applicants from Palawan Province)

Regardless of whether Filipino citizens come from Palawan Province or other regions, the materials, procedures, and fees for applying for a tourist visa to China are the same, and there is no need to prepare additional regional certificates. Simply follow the above guidelines to prepare.

6、 Service Tips

EasyGo International focuses on the application and processing of Philippine related business, and can professionally assist Filipino citizens in applying for tourist visas to enter China. It fully connects with the Chinese Embassy in the Philippines, avoids material loopholes, shortens the processing cycle, and helps to obtain visas smoothly.

If you have any questions about the required documents, processing procedures, processing time, and fees for Philippine citizens to apply for a tourist visa to China, please feel free to contact EasyGo International's official customer service at any time. We will provide you with efficient and reliable one-stop service.

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