Try GOLD - Free
PH OPENS 14-DAY VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR CHINESE NATIONALS
Tempo
|January 16, 2026
The Philippines will allow Chinese nationals to enter and stay in the country without a visa for up to 14 days starting Friday, January 16, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Thursday, January 15.
The DFA said the move aligns with President Marcos' directive to boost trade, investments, and tourism, while strengthening people-to-people exchanges between the Philippines and China.
According to the DFA, the visa-free entry privilege applies strictly to Chinese nationals traveling for tourism or business purposes.
"The said privilege allows for a non-extendable 14-day stay, which is nonconvertible to any other type of Philippine visa category," it said.
This story is from the January 16, 2026 edition of Tempo.
Subscribe to Magzter GOLD to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 10,000+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Sign In
MORE STORIES FROM Tempo
Tempo
Bonoan requests extended stay in US
Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, who is implicated in the multi-billion flood control project controversy, is still in the United States and has requested an extended stay, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel \"Babe\" Romualdez said Friday, Jan. 16.
1 min
January 17, 2026
Tempo
In praise of Paolo
Lawyer-producer Atty.
1 mins
January 17, 2026
Tempo
TNT focusing on rest and recovery
TNT is refusing to think too much about the things beyond its control.
1 min
January 17, 2026
Tempo
Ceccarelli willing to guide future Winter Olympians
Filipino-Italian alpine skier Francis Ceccarelli, the country's first athlete to qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympic Games, is looking beyond his maiden Olympic stint as he hopes to help and inspire future Filipino Olympians.
1 min
January 17, 2026
Tempo
Van Sickle out to bring same grit and mentality
Wherever she goes, expect the same grit and mentality from Brooke Van Sickle.
1 mins
January 17, 2026
Tempo
Hunger persists despite gains: A call for shared responsibility
The Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released Jan. 14 offers a cautiously hopeful yet sobering picture of hunger in the Philippines.
2 mins
January 17, 2026
Tempo
CURRY, BUTLER POWER WARRIORS PAST KNICKS
Ball scatters 9 3-pointers as Hornets sting Lakers
1 mins
January 17, 2026
Tempo
Leviste files libel case vs Claire Castro
Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste has filed a libel case against Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro over her comments about the solar energy company he established and subsequently divested from.
1 min
January 17, 2026
Tempo
UNANG IYAK, UNANG KILIG
First Pinoy movie na ipinalabas this year sa mga sinehan noong Miyerkules, January 14, ang “A Werewolf Boy” ng Viva
2 mins
January 17, 2026
Tempo
RAINY DAYS AHEAD DUE TO 'ADA'
Tropical storm “Ada” (international name “Nokaen”) is expected to bring several days of rains and gusty winds over eastern Philippines, particularly Eastern Visayas, Bicol region, and Caraga, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Friday, Jan. 16.
1 mins
January 17, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size