Travel Tips: China Visa Requirements for Filipino Tourists

Travel Tips - Posts for travelers in need!

We have  a lot of passengers who want to go to Beijing, Shanghai and Xiamen, and would want to know the China Visa Requirements for Filipino Tourists.So to make it easier for them and anyone who wants to travel to China as a tourist, please see the info posted below.

We can also assist you in getting your China Visa so do not hesitate to contact us through Facebook- just search for Summit Travels International and "like" our page!

Tourist /Family visit Visa (L)

L Visa is issued to a person who comes to China for sightseeing, visiting relatives, or private matters. Documents to be included with application:

1.          Applicant's passport with blank pages and at least 6 months validity left before expiration.

2.          A truly and completely filled application form affixed with one passport-size or 2x2 colored photo, with white background, full-face front view, and no hat.  Photo must be glued on the application form. Stapled pictures will not be accepted. Scanned photos will also not be accepted.

             U.S. passport holders must submit two application forms with two photos.

3.          A copy of the round-trip plane ticket

4.          Hotel reservation / invitation letter with a copy of the inviter's valid chinese residence visa and passport information page of inviter's or Chinese national identity card.

5.          Previously used China visa in old or new passport (Only visa stickers will be accepted.  Those with stamped visas must submit additional documents for first time China visa applicants. Please refer to the list below.)

6.           For first time applicants to China (Philippine passport holders, 18 years old and above), they are required to provide the following:                          

              a) original NBI clearance valid for travel abroad

              b)  original bank certificate with receipt or original passbook, updated within the month that you are applying or....

                                 - If a company will sponsor the trip, provide the company's bank certificate, sponsorship letter from the company and the company's business registration. 

                              - If an individual will sponsor the trip, provide his bank certificate, sponsorship and invitation letter, copy of sponsor's valid residence visa and passport information page or Chinese national ID.

             c) for employed persons, also provide an employment certificate, company ID, SSS ID and contributions, TIN ID and latest ITR

             d) for students, provide school ID

             e) for businessmen, provide business registration of company, TIN ID and latest ITR

             f)  Personal appearance is required for those who are 16-21 years old.

7.  The emergency contact information page in the applicant's passport should be filled out and photocopied.

8. Other documents required by the visa officers if necessary.

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The Summit Jeepney: Hong Kong

Q: Where is the Summit Jeepney?

A: At the 2010 ITE and MICE Travel Expo in Hong Kong and HK Ocean Park

HK ITE and MICE - Travel Expo 2010

The Philippine Travel Booth - HK ITE and MICE Travel Expo

HK Ocean Park, Tai Shue Wan Entrance

Cheap Travel Package: Hong Kong Budget Packages

Summit Travels International periodically comes out with Budget Travel Promos to satisfy their clients.

These are a few of the newest valid promos:

(Land Arrangement Only; All rates are for TWIN SHARING)

Budget Travel Promo #1
VALIDITY: May 1- Aug 2010


Hong Kong Free and Easy

Rambler Hotel/ Mexan Harbour: 88USD (3D2N) /// 98USD (4D3N)
Hotel 36/Dorsett Fareast (with Hotel Bfast): 85USD (3D2N) /// 110 (4D3N)

Inclusive of:
RT Transfers
Accommodations
Optional City Tour (if joining the City Tour: pax needs to pay 50HKD/pax for guide and driver after tour)
Daily Bfast Outside Hotel (unless specified)




Budget Travel Promo #2
VALIDITY: May 1- Aug 2010

4D Hong Kong with Disney Hollywood Overnight

Rambler Hotel/ Mexan Harbour: 200 USD (4D3N)
Hotel 36/ Dorsett Fareast (woth Hotel Bfast): 210 USD (4D3N)

Same Inclusions but with an overnight stay at Disney Hotel on the 3rd Day.

Budget Travel Promo #3
VALIDITY: May 1- Aug 2010

4 Days Hong Kong and Macau Overnight
(rates valid for Sun - Thurs dates)
Macau Hotel - Taipa Square or Similar Hotel

Mexan Harbour: 150 USD
Dorsett Far East (w/hotel bfast): 155 USD
Dorsett Seaview (w/hotel bfast): 165 USD
Langham Place: 255 USD

Inclusions:
RT Transfers
Bfast Outside hotel unless indicated
Ferry Tickets
Compulsary HK Tour (pax needs to pay HK$50/pax for tour guide and driver)
Compulsary Macau Tour with Lunch (pax needs to pay HK$30/pax for Macau Tour Guide and Driver)

It's Officially Summer!

Happy Hot Summer from Summit Travels International

Travel Tips: How to book promo fares and packages

It's been a long time since we've last posted our Travel Tips. And since it's the high season for travel we've experienced a huge number of booking requests/inquiries about promo fares and promo packages, To address this and also help out travelers, Here's a few tips on how to get the lowest fares and packages for your planned summer getaway.

1. Book 3 or more months in advance!

Promo packages are made/pre-booked around 3-6 months in advance by travel agents. As these are subject to availability, the earlier you book, the higher your chance to get the lowest packages!

2. If you plan on going on vacation during the HOLY WEEK, Contact your travel agent at the start of the year, or better yet the year before.

Holy week packages are extremely hard to get. Early bookings will ensure that you have reserved rooms during the peak season.

3. Book promo fares online!

If you see 1 peso fares/ 40 peso fares online, and you have a credit card, Buy tickets asap! These are HIGHLY subject to availability and change daily. 1 peso fares today, may become 1,000 fares tomorrow.

4. Buy Packages/Airfares/Hotel Accommodations during February and August

These are LOW SEASONS for travel. Overseas tour/travel operators lower their rates and give freebies (ex. Free Disney tour, Ocean Park)

Remember, affordable travel packages are available seasonally, you should just know WHERE and WHEN to look!

Happy Travels!

WE ARE MOVING!!

Summit Travels International

is moving to a BIGGER and BETTER location!

We are very excited about this event, and we'd like to invite you to come visit us soon.

Keep checking back for updates!