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Regular processing time is 4 working days, but if you are NOT a first-time applicant, you can apply for a rush or express service:
— Express service (release in 3 working days): Php 1,100
— Rush service (release in 2 working days): Php 1,700
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This service fee is separate from the visa fee that you’ll have to pay when you claim your passport. Take note that only cash payments are allowed at the moment.

Applying for a China visa is relatively easy, and I hope that with this visa guide, I can help you prepare your documents and requirements better.
If necessary, the embassy may require you to provide other documents or supplementary materials, or even require an interview.

  • Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX): Filipinos are visa-exempt for 30 days but you must stay within Hainan Province only under a stamped name list or invitation letter from a registered tourist agent in the province OR with a confirmed hotel booking, AND an onward ticket. You must enter and exit through this airport.
  • Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK): Filipinos are visa-exempt for 30 days but you must stay within Hainan Province only under a stamped name list or invitation letter from a registered tourist agent in the province. You must enter and exit through this airport.
  • Guilin Lioangjiang Airport (KWL): Filipinos are visa-exempt for 6 days but you must be a part of a tourist group tour with at least 2 tourists organized by a registered travel agent. You must enter and exit through this airport.
  • Hong Kong (SAR): Filipinos are visa-exempt for 14 days.
  • Macau (SAR): Filipinos are visa-exempt for 30 days.
    • BONUS: If you are already in Hong Kong or Macau, you can visit the Pearl River Delta region (including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing and Huizhou) visa-exempt for 6 days as long as you are part of a tourist group organized by a travel agency in Hong Kong or Macao.

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Unlike before, the Chinese Embassy NO longer accepts walk-ins, and starting 2021, everyone is required to book appointments on the AVAS (Appointment for Visa Application Submission) website.
Unfortunately, the embassy has given no information as to when you can reapply again. They also don’t provide any information as to why your application has been refused; but usually, the reason for that can be because of how…
— You have no strong ties in the Philippines (or a reason to necessitate your return; e.g. employment, etc.)
— Your documents or reason for travel is unclear or questionable
— Your financial capacity is not enough to support your trip
There are, of course, various types of China visas out there that you can apply for: a visa for studying, a visa for working, a visa for marriage, etc.

Go back to the consular office on the date that was mentioned on the release slip. You will get a queue number from the staff and once it’s your turn, you need to make another payment at the passport releasing window and this is for the visa fee. Depending on the visa that has been granted to you, you will need to pay as follows…

Application Process for China Visa

Step 1: Determine the type of China Visa that you need to apply for

That being said, what I can offer you here is a comprehensive guide with helpful tips to increase your chances of getting that China Visa.
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As previously mentioned, there are 4 China consular addresses in the Philippines and they operate from Monday to Friday at 9AM to 11AM only:
China is vast and because of that, it is definitely a melting pot of various diversities for activities, food, history, and sceneries that a lot of tourists seek. In fact, from the bustling city hubs to the quiet rural areas, it’s a destination that can offer just about anything for every type of traveler out there! (China Visa)

Step 2: Prepare required documents

China is vast and because of that, it is definitely a melting pot of various diversities for activities, food, history, and sceneries that a lot of tourists seek. In fact, from the bustling city hubs to the quiet rural areas, it’s a destination that can offer just about anything for every type of traveler out there! (China Visa)

Step 3: Schedule your China visa application appointment at “AVAS”

China is vast and because of that, it is definitely a melting pot of various diversities for activities, food, history, and sceneries that a lot of tourists seek. In fact, from the bustling city hubs to the quiet rural areas, it’s a destination that can offer just about anything for every type of traveler out there! (China Visa)

Step 4: Submit your documents at the Chinese Embassy on your appointment date

You must arrive at least 20 minutes in advance of your appointment time and please ensure that you have all your documents with you (AVAS confirmation, passport, COVA form, etc. — refer to ‘Step #2’).
China is vast and because of that, it is definitely a melting pot of various diversities for activities, food, history, and sceneries that a lot of tourists seek. In fact, from the bustling city hubs to the quiet rural areas, it’s a destination that can offer just about anything for every type of traveler out there! (China Visa)

Step 5: Wait and then claim the results of your China Visa application

China is vast and because of that, it is definitely a melting pot of various diversities for activities, food, history, and sceneries that a lot of tourists seek. In fact, from the bustling city hubs to the quiet rural areas, it’s a destination that can offer just about anything for every type of traveler out there! (China Visa)
After they accept all of your documents, they will give you a release slip which will indicate the date that you should claim your passport and visa results.
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But for this particular guide, I will only be discussing the requirements for a visit or tourist visa since it’s an experience that I’ve gone through myself.

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