Beginning 13 June 2024, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) informs the public that Chinese nationals applying for 9(a) Temporary Visitor's Visa at Philippine Foreign Service Posts will be required to submit their Chinese Social Insurance Record Certificates.

The submitted Certificate must be registered for at least six (6) months at the time of the submission of the visa application. Exceptions to the abovementioned visa requirement will only apply to Chinese nationals currently enrolled in primary, secondary, or college education who will be required to submit proof of enrollment, and retirees above 55 years old.

Other exceptions to the requirement will only be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The additional visa requirement is part of the DFA's continuing efforts to enhance its visa policies and regulations for the safe and efficient entry of foreign visitors.

For more information, please visit https://dfa.gov.ph/dfa-news/statements-and-advisoriesupdate/34872-additional-requirements-for-chinese-nationals-applying-for-philippine-9-a-temporary-visitor-s-visa-2. END