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PCG Guangzhou welcomes CAEXPO Secretary General
10 April 2025, Guangzhou – Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas welcomed China-ASEAN Expo (CAExpo) Secretary General Dr. Wei Zhaohui in a meeting at the Philippine Consulate General in Guangzhou on 10 April 2025.
The meeting focused on the Philippines’ work plan and preparations for the 22nd CAExpo in Nanning, scheduled to take place on 17-21 September 2025. Dr. Wei also provided a briefing on the Expo’s upgraded exhibition, upscaled spaces, and presentation of artificial intelligence (AI)-related technology and industries.
On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the Diplomatic Relations between the Philippines and China this year, Consul General Arribas and Dr. Wei proposed to have a joint commemorative activity this year.
CAExpo, inaugurated in 2004, is an annual trade fair and a significant platform to promote bilateral economic cooperation between ASEAN countries and China, and has over the years, been a venue for deepening ASEAN-China people-to-people exchanges, cultural engagement, and tourism promotion.
PCG Guangzhou attends a Seminar on Guangdong's Modern Industrial System Development
Guangzhou, 9 April 2025 – The Philippine Consulate General joined over 60 consulates general at the Seminar on the Development of Guangdong’s Modern Industrial System organized by the Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office at Zhudao Hotel, Guangzhou.
Deputy Director Generals Jiao Jun and Shuang Dehui reported Guangdong’s 2024 GDP at CNY 14T (USD 1.90T) and foreign trade at CNY 9.11T (USD 1.39T). Guangdong produces 70% of the world’s drones and 40% of smartphones. Key sectors include AI, green petrochemicals, and new energy.
In the seminar, Consul General Iric Cruz Arribas stressed the value of e-commerce in supporting imports from countries like the Philippines. Guangdong officials noted e-commerce remains in development.
Consul General Arribas also met Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office Director General Chen Guangjun and Deputy Director General Qian Hongjie, who welcomed plans for Kalayaan Day 2025 and the 50th anniversary of PH-China ties.
Following is the new schedule of fees as of 20 February 2022:
***We now accept WeChat and Alipay payments***
NATURE OF SERVICE AMOUNT (CNY)
A. Passport Services
1. Issuance of e-Passport 456.00
2. Replacement of e-Passport 1,140.00
3. Issuance of Travel Document 228.00
4. Extension of Validity/Amendment 190.00
B. Visa Services
1. Temporary Visitor Visa 9(a) Chinese nationals
a) Single entry valid for three (3) months 190.00
b) Multiple entry valid for three (3) months 380.00
c) Single entry valid for six (6) months 380.00
d) Multiple entry valid for six (6) months 760.00
e) Tour Group
e.1 Tour groups with at least 20 members 114.00
e.2 Tour groups with less than 20 members 190.00
2. Foreign Passport Holder Visa
2.1 Temporary Visitor 9(a) for Visa Required
a) Single entry valid for three (3) months 304.00
b) Multiple entry valid for six (6) months 608.00
c) Multiple entry valid for twelve (12) months 912.00
2.2 Temporary Visitor 9(a) for Non-Visa Required
a) Single entry valid for three (3) months 228.00
b) Multiple entry valid for six (6) months 456.00
c) Multiple entry valid for twelve (12) months 684.00
3. Other Visa
1. Transit Visa
a. Transit Visa 9 (b) single entry (Non-Visa Required) 152.00
b. Transit Visa 9(b) single entry (Visa Required) 304.00
c. Transient Visa 9(b) Multiple entry valid one (1) month 304.00
2. Seaman Visa (Individual) 9 (c) 152.00
3. Seaman Visa (Crewlist)
Less than 40 crew members 760.00
41-100 crew members 1,140.00
101-200 crew members 1,520.00
more than 200 crew members 1,900.00
4. Treaty Trader/ Investor Visa 9(d) 3,040.00
5. Foreign Government Official Visa 9 ( e ) GRATIS
6. Student Visa 9(f) 1,900.00
7. Pre-arrange Employment Visa 9(g) 3,040.00
8. Special Non-Immigrant Visa 47 (a) (2) 3,040.00
C. Notarial/Authentication
1. Solemnization of Marriage 456.00
2. Report of Marriage 190.00
3. Report of Birth 190.00
4. Report of Death 190.00
5. Acknowledgement of a deed or power of attorney 190.00
6. Certification 190.00
7. RA 9225 (Dual Citizenship) 380.00
8. Authentication of Documents 190.00
9. NBI Clearance 190.00
D. Expedite Fee
1. Expedite Fee One (1) Day (for Visa) 190.00
2. Expedite Fee Two (2) Days (for Visa) 114.00
3. Expedite Fee Three (3) Days (for Visa) 38.00
4. Expedite Fee One (1) Day (for Notarial) 76.00
E. Other Collections
Video Conference Venue 750.00
Certification per copy (Expedited Certification) 304.00
Per copy of Additional Certification 76.00
Interpretation by FSP interpreter during video conferencing 729.60
per hour or a fraction of the hour thereof (subject to the
availability of and technical qualifications of the interpreter
