is Lo Wu visa on arrival open on Oct 1 to Oct 7 2013? Pls need it urgent. Thank you

Hi, I think so. But as a Philippine passport holder, you are suggested to apply for Chinese visa in advance. VOA may not applicable.

There's a new policy effective September 1, 2013

Citizens of the countries having diplomatic relations with PRC holding ordinary passports and on a tour to Hong Kong or Macao, and participating in group tours to the Zhu Jiang River (Pearl River) Delta Area for a stay of less than 6 days organized by the travel services registered in Hong Kong or Macao, shall not need to apply for a visa. The Zhu Jiang River (Pearl River) Delta Area refers to the following cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing and Huizhou.

Thank you Robert, Its for my friend who lives in The Netherlands. He can also have it upon arrival in Lo wu but since there will be a holiday on the said date we are wondering if the Lo wu office for visa will be open.