Do Philippines citizens need a visa for China?
Yes for the mainland. Philippines citizens can visit Hainan Island visa-free for up to 30 days only.
Your options
Hainan 30-day visa-free entry
Enter Hainan directly and stay up to 30 days on the island. Going on to the mainland needs a visa.
24-hour transit
Any nationality can connect within 24 hours without a visa, as long as you stay inside the airport or port.
Apply for a visa
Apply at a Chinese embassy, consulate or visa application centre before you travel.
Work, study and journalism always need a visa, whatever your nationality.
Check your exact trip (dates, purpose, onward ticket) →Guidance only. Border officers make the final decision. Check the official notice before you fly.
Official sources
- National Immigration Administration · 2026-08-20
- National Immigration Administration · 2026-08-20
- Hainan Provincial Government · 2026-08
Last checked: 25 October 2026