Manila, Jan. 15 -- Chinese nationals planning to visit the Philippines for tourism and business purposes are allowed to enter the country visa-free for 14 days, starting Jan. 16, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Thursday.

The program allows for a non-extendable 14-day stay, which is non-convertible to any other type of Philippine visa category.

The visa-free privilege, DFA added, is valid only for those entering the Philippines through the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Metro Manila and the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Cebu, and is effective for one year.

"[E]ffective 16 January 2026, Chinese nationals may enter the Philippines without the requirement of obtaining a visa for a stay of up...