First-time applicant entry rulesExpress service is not available. A used single-entry visa is required before double entry; multiple-entry eligibility generally progresses from used single and double-entry visas.

01

Original signed passport

• Include the full bio page and all used pages showing amendments, endorsements, visas, and entry or exit stamps.
• Include the latest old passport, with or without a previous visa, and remove passport covers.

02

Online application form

• Complete the online form, print it on A4 paper, and add the original signature.
• Do not use middle initials only; leave the field blank if no middle name applies.
• Use the official China Online Visa Application portal.

03

Passport photographs

• Two recent color photographs, 45 mm x 35 mm, on a white background and taken within the last three months.
• Avoid white clothing, eyeglasses, jewelry, and visible teeth. Eyebrows and ears should be visible.

04

Employment evidence

• Certificate of Employment issued within one month, stating position, hiring date, salary, and HR or signatory contact details on company letterhead.
• Licensed professionals should include a valid PRC or IBP ID.
• Electronically signed documents should state “system generated,” “electronically signed,” or similar wording.

05

Self-employed applicants

• Mayor's permit and DTI registration for a sole proprietor.
• SEC registration and GIS for a corporation.

06

Tax and bank documents

• Latest ITR with BIR stamp. Self-employed applicants should include pages showing net income and total revenue.
• Original bank certification issued within one month.

07

Inviter or sponsor documents

• Submit the applicant's documents plus the sponsor's supporting documents, invitation or endorsement letter, and ID or passport copy when applicable.
• The invitation should include the applicant's full name, passport number, date of birth, and travel duration.

08

Travel arrangements

• Flight and hotel reservation or confirmation.
• Detailed daily itinerary, which may be optional for a business visa.

09

Family, minor, and student documents

• PSA birth or marriage certificate issued within the last year when traveling with family.
• Minors and students: PSA birth certificate, school registration or proof of enrollment, student ID, and an Affidavit of Support and Consent when not traveling with either or both parents.

10

Non-Filipino and dual-citizen applicants

• ACR I-Card copy, employment certification or business permits, and financial documents.
• Business travelers should include an invitation letter.
• Personal appearance for biometrics may be required on the submission date.
• Dual citizens applying with a foreign passport should submit both original Philippine and foreign passports.

11

Business visa guidance

• Personal financial documents are not mandatory but are recommended.

12

Application process

• Complete the online application and upload clear scanned documents through the official embassy platform.
• Wait for confirmation that the original and printed documents are ready for visa-center submission.
• Print the barcoded application form and affix the original signature.

Consistency mattersNames, spelling, punctuation, and abbreviations should match across the application and supporting documents. Even small discrepancies may require correction.