Governing the Admission and Stay in the Philippines, as Temporary Visitors, of Chinese Nationals

Case Overview and Summary

Summary of Executive Order No. 134

Governing the Admission and Stay in the Philippines of Chinese Nationals as Temporary Visitors

- Facilitates the entry and stay of bona fide Chinese tourists and businessmen in the Philippines to promote trade, investment, and tourism for economic growth and development. (Preamble)

- Chinese nationals holding the following passports or documents may be issued temporary visitor visas under Section 9(a) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended, for an initial stay of not more than 59 days, subject to compliance with prescribed requirements: (Sec. 1)
    - People's Republic of China (PRC) passports
    - Taipei passports
    - Hong Kong-British passports
    - Macao-Portuguese passports
    - Certificates of Identity
    - Documents of Identity

- The determination of the identity and admissibility of the applicant shall be the primary responsibility of the Consular Officer. (Sec. 1)

- The temporary visitor visa may be issued without prior approval of the Home Office. (Sec. 1)

- The stay of said aliens may be extended for a period of not more than 4 months at a time, provided the total extensions shall not exceed the maximum of 1 year. (Sec. 1)

- Revokes or amends provisions of Letter of Instructions No. 911, as amended, Executive Order Nos. 808, 809, and 932, and all other presidential issuances, administrative in character, and all rules and regulations, or part thereof, which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Executive Order. (Sec. 2)

- This Order shall take effect immediately. (Sec. 3)