Just Ask - Do china national need visa in Philippine

Hi Xiao Ming for your information tourists from China now have more reasons to enjoy the Philippines. Adding to basking in the Philippines’ tropical climate, rich culture, colorful history, enchanting traditions and natural wonders, Chinese travelers may now enter the Philippines visa-free. The new policy is applicable to Chinese Nationals with valid and current American, Japanese, Australian, Canadian, or Schengen visa.

Tourism Secretary Ace Durano announced this after the recent issuance by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Memorandum Circular No. MCL-09-006, which states that Chinese nationals who are traveling to the Philippines for business and tourism purposes are now allowed to enter the country without visas and grant an authorized seven-day stay.
“The department recognizes the strong contribution this development does to the continuing programs and marketing activities the country has been actively doing to spur economic growth through tourism,” said Durano.

Durano added, “Cooperation across various sectors in government as well as the support of the private tourism institutions will ensure our collective success in weathering the pressing global economic challenges,” explaining further that “the new policy blends well with the concurrent stimulus packages being launched for different market segments.”
The memorandum as was issued upon the recommendation of the Department of Tourism (DOT), to continue to strengthen the tourism development, consistent with Section 9 (a) of Commonwealth Act No. 613, or the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.

Undersecretary for Tourism Planning and Promotions Eduardo Jarque, Jr. said, “This welcome change will certainly help the Philippines attract more Chinese tourists to the country who are known to make holiday plans favoring countries with visa-free arrangements.”

“The DOT is working together with the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in this significant event for the Chinese entrepreneurs. Indeed the latest no-visa policy complements this upcoming event,” Jarque added.

“We continue to strengthen our established linkages with Chinese tourism establishments, businesses, and media, through a balance of specialized campaigns and a constant updating of the market”, noted Head for DOT Team China Arlene Alipio.