The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines issued a notice that it would launch the China Online Visa Application System (website: visaforchina.cn) on Oct. 13, 2025,
Filipino citizens traveling to China may complete the online form and upload application materials through the China Visa Application Service Center website.
After the online review is approved, applicants should visit the Visa Center in person to submit their passports and other paper documents and pay the applicable fees.
Starting Oct. 13, the embassy said it would no longer accept old visa application forms filled out before Oct. 11.
Under the new system, applicants should first register online, fill out the application and correctly upload their passport, photo, and supporting materials.
Once approved, they should print the “Visa Application Confirmation” and bring it to the Visa Center for submission.
According to the regulations, diplomats, government officials and VIP applicants should still submit materials directly to the Chinese Embassy or Consulates.
Ordinary visa processing time is four working days.
Express and urgent applications will take three and two working days respectively.
For first-time applicants and those applying for M (commercial trade), F (exchange, visits, study tours), X (student) and Z (work) visas, express and urgent services will not be available.
Applicants are also reminded to strictly follow the requirements for passport information and photos, and to pay fees in cash when submitting documents.
As demand for travel to China has increased, Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide have gradually introduced the Visa Application Center model to improve efficiency and service quality.
In Manila, the center is operated by CYTS (Philippines) Tour Limited Inc.
The embassy urges applicants to carefully read the instructions and service agreements to avoid delays caused by incomplete or incorrect submissions.
