1. Complete your documents.
2. Go to the embassy yourself. (Unless you have a relative of the same last name or company messenger who can submit the requirements for you)
3. Fill up your passport's back page.
4. Photocopy all documents.
5. Embassy is open 9-11 AM. Get your number early. They won't accommodate you in the afternoon.
*UPDATED REQUIREMENTS HERE*
Click here for the Application Form.
Here for the Chinese embassy website.
Requirements for tourist visa (L).
L Visa is issued to a person who comes to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives, or private matters. Documents to be included with application:1. Applicant's passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.
2. A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-size or 2x2 colored photo, with white background, full-face front view, and no hat. Photo must be glued on the application form. Stapled pictures will not be accepted. Scanned photos will also not be accepted.
3. Invitation letter with a copy of the inviter's valid Chinese residence visa and passport information page of inviter's or Chinese national identity card.
4. Previously used China visa in old or new passport (Only visa stickers will be accepted. Those with stamped visas must submit additional documents for first time China visa applicants. Please refer to the list below.)
5. For first time applicants to China (Philippine passport holders, 18 years old and above), they are required to provide the following:
a) Original NBI clearance valid for travel abroad
b) Original bank certificate with receipt or original passbook, updated within the month that you are applying or.... (Be sure it's a commercial bank.)
- If a company will sponsor the trip, provide the company's bank certificate, sponsorship letter from the company and the company's business registration.
- If an individual will sponsor the trip, provide his bank certificate, sponsorship and invitation letter, copy of sponsor's valid residence visa and passport information page or Chinese national ID.
c) For employed persons, also provide an employment certificate; company ID, SSS ID and contributions, TIN ID and latest ITR
(log on to SSS website and register. You can access your contributions through the web.)
d) For students, provide school ID
e) For businessmen, provide business registration of company, TIN ID and latest ITR
f) Personal appearance is required for those who are 16-21 years old. (As per tip #2, might as well go there yourself.)
6. The emergency contact information page in the applicant's passport should be filled out and photocopied.
7. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.
Application Fees as follows:
Kthanksbye! I hope you enjoy China as much as I did (in my 8 hour stay)! And ready your Chinese!
:)
e) For businessmen, provide business registration of company, TIN ID and latest ITR
f) Personal appearance is required for those who are 16-21 years old. (As per tip #2, might as well go there yourself.)
6. The emergency contact information page in the applicant's passport should be filled out and photocopied.
7. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.
Application Fees as follows:
1,400 Php for regular 4 working day. (If you submit Tuesday, you can claim it by Friday)
2,500 Php for rush 3 days (If you submit Friday, you can claim it Tuesday)
3,100 Php for rush 1 day
Kthanksbye! I hope you enjoy China as much as I did (in my 8 hour stay)! And ready your Chinese!
:)
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