Procedures for Chinese Nationals' Temporary Stay

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EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 932: Procedures for Chinese Nationals' Temporary Stay

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Title Supreme Court: Procedures for Chinese Nationals' Temporary Stay

Law: Executive Order No. 932

Decision Date: Jan 19, 1984

Executive Order No. 932 streamlines and expedites procedures for Chinese nationals from PROC, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao as temporary visitors in the Philippines, allowing for the issuance of tourist visas with a maximum stay of 21 days and the possibility of extension under exceptional circumstances.

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Duration and Extension of Stay for Holders of Hong Kong British and Macao Portuguese Passports

Sets mandatory maximum durations for initial and extension periods of stay for holders of Hong Kong British passports and holders of Macao Portuguese passports or Certificates of Identity.
Any further extension beyond specified maximum periods requires approval from the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation.

Tourist Visas for People’s Republic of China (PROC) Passport Holders

Allows issuance of tourist visas on an individual basis to Chinese nationals with valid PROC passports, including accompanying spouses and minor children named in a collective passport.
Permits a stay of up to 21 days without requiring posting of a cash bond.
Extensions beyond 21 days allowable only for very compelling reasons and under exceptional circumstances, with approval from the Commissioner.

Cash Bond and Affidavit of Guarantee Requirements

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will authorize visa issuance only upon submission of valid official receipt confirming cash bond payment and an Affidavit of Guarantee.
Initial period of stay set at three months, with possible extension by Commissioner on valid grounds.
Total stay shall not exceed one year from date of entry.

Tourist Visas for Republic of China (Taipei) Passport Holders

Permits issuance of tourist visas on individual basis to holders of Taipei passports for a 21-day stay.
No cash bond is required, as an exception to prior government policy.
Extensions allowed only for very compelling reasons and under exceptional circumstances, subject to Commissioner’s approval.

Implementation Guidelines

The Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation is tasked to promulgate necessary guidelines implementing these provisions.

Amendments and Repeal of Inconsistent Provisions

This Executive Order amends, modifies, or repeals provisions of prior Letters of Instructions and Executive Orders inconsistent with its terms.

Effectivity

The Executive Order takes effect immediately upon issuance on January 19, 1984.

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