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The Philippines will grant visa-free entry to Chinese nationals for up to 14 days beginning Friday, January 16. The Department of Foreign Affairs says the arrangement will be in effect for a year, subject to review before its expiration in 2027.

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00:00The Philippines will grant visa-free entry to Chinese nationals for up to 14 days beginning
00:05Friday, January 16. The Department of Foreign Affairs says the arrangement will be in effect
00:10for a year, subject to review before its expiration in 2027. The new visa rule covers
00:16Chinese nationals entering the country for both tourism and business. It is not extendable or
00:21convertible to other kinds of visas. The privilege will also only apply to entries via the Ninoy
00:26Aquino International Airport and the Mactan Cebu International Airport. Upon
00:30arrival, Chinese nationals will only need to show a passport valid for at least six
00:34months beyond the stay, a confirmed hotel booking, and a return or onward ticket to
00:38the next country of destination. China is the latest country that was
00:42recently granted visa-free entry privileges by the Philippines. Earlier, Indian
00:46nationals were allowed to enter for 14 or 30 days without a visa.
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