Chinese Visa Requirements and Fees for Filipinos

Sometime in July, I was invited by our business partner to give her a hand in the trading business. One of the projects involved was importing/exporting T-shirts and Trucks from China and she need someone to give a hand in visiting the suppliers' factory. Of course, I accept. It was my first company sponsored business trip and I'm really excited.

So we went to a travel agency to get the requirements on how to obtain a Chinese Visa. From there we get the list of requirements that we needed to have so that the travel agency can process the paper works. I would like to share it with you the list of requirements that may help you if you have plans to visit China in the near future.

Requirements for for applicants who have not yet traveled to Mainland China, Philippine Passport holder applying for tourist visa.

For (occupation) Employee:
1. Passport original at least 6 months valid with visa pages available
2. Employment certificate with salary details, bonus and other compensation - original 
3. Company ID - Cleared photo copy
4. ITR - Cleared photo copy
5. SSS ID - Cleared photo copy
6. NBI Clearance Travel abroad not valid without thumb mark and dry seal original (personal copy not accepted)
7.  Personal Bank certificate with receipt or debit memo original, certified true copy receipt is not accepted, Bank book original updated as of the month at least (50,000) fifty thousand up deposit
8. One (1) pc picture 2 x 2 or passport size white background (US passport need two pieces)
9. Visa application with complete filled up
10. Invitation letter from China (if available)
11. Visa notification from the Foreign Ministry of China - original (if available)

Additional supporting your application requirements if available:
- Land titles photo copy, Car registration photo copy
- If a company will sponsor the trip, provide the company bank certificate with receipt, debit memo original or certificate from the bank, has been waived or original Bank book, sponsorship letter from the company that she or he be the representative of the Company, Company business permit DTI or SEC registration - photocopy, ITR photo copy.

For (occupation) Businessman:
1. Passport original at least 6 months with valid visa pages available
2. Business permit DTI or SEC - Cleared photo copy, personal Bank certificate at least (50,000) and up with original receipt from the bank or debit memo original, or certificate from the bank certificate has been waived or Bank book -  original
3. ITR - Cleared photo copy.
4. NBI - Travel Abroad original - not valid  without thumb mark and dry seal (personal copy not accepted).
5. One (1) pc. Picture 2 x 2 size with white background (US Passport need two pieces)
6. Visa application with complete filled up.
7. Invitation letter if available 
8. Visa notification from the Foreign Ministry in China - original (if available)

Additional Supporting applicant's requirements if available:
- Land Titles photo copy, Car registration photo copy

Requirements for those who have previous visa sticker with departure and arrival stamp:
1. Passport original at least 6 months valid with visa pages available
2. Visa application with complete filled up
3. One piece picture 2x2 size with white background (US Passport need 2 pieces)
4. Invitation letter with Passport front page or National ID of Chinese inviter (if invited)
5. Visa notification from the Foreign Ministy in China - original (if available)

CHINESE EMBASSY VISA FEE 

                           4 WORKING DAYS       3 WORKING DAYS
Philippine Passport          
Single Entry                 Php 1,900            Php 3,000 
Double Entry                 Php 2,600            Php 3,700
6 Months Multiple Entry      Php 3,300            Php 4,400
1 year Multiple Entry        Php 4,700            Php 5,700

There you go, I hope this post may help you in obtaining a Chinese Visa. Happy Travelling! :D