China passport · 2026
China passport · 2026Where can China passport holders travel without a visa?
China passport holders can visit 73 destinations visa-free or with a visa on arrival, 41 with an online ETA or e-Visa, and need a visa issued in advance for 84.
MRBy Muddassar Raza, Visa and Trips / MERN SolutionsLast updated Open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17) + verified entries
Visa-free (42)
No visa needed for a tourist visit. Bring a valid passport, onward ticket and proof of funds.
- Albania90 days
- Angola30 days
- Antigua and Barbuda30 days
- Armenia180 days
- Azerbaijan30 days
- Bahamas90 days
- Barbados30 days
- Belarus30 days
- Benin30 days
- Bosnia and Herzegovina90 days
- Brunei14 days
- Cuba90 days
- Dominica180 days
- Fiji120 days
- Georgia30 days
- Grenada30 days
- Haiti90 days
- Iran21 days
- Jamaica30 days
- Kazakhstan30 days
- Kiribati90 days
- Malawi30 days
- Malaysia30 days
- Maldives30 days
- Mauritius90 days
- Micronesia30 days
- Morocco90 days
- Mozambique30 days
- Palestine
- Russia30 days
- Saint Lucia42 days
- Samoa30 days
- Serbia30 days
- Seychelles90 days
- Singapore30 days
- Suriname30 days
- Thailand30 days
- Tunisia90 days
- UAE90 days
- Uzbekistan30 days
- Vanuatu120 days
- Zambia90 days
Visa on arrival (31)
You get the visa at the border. Bring cash/card for the fee, a photo and your onward ticket.
eTA / ETA required (4)
A quick electronic travel authorization must be approved before you fly.
e-Visa required (37)
Apply online before travel. Approval is linked to your passport.
Embassy visa required (84)
A visa must be issued before travel, usually via an embassy, consulate or visa center.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Austria
- Belgium
- Belize
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chile
- Congo
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Eritrea
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Gambia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lesotho
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macao
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Nauru
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Panama
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkmenistan
- UK
- US
- Uruguay
- Vatican
- Venezuela
- Yemen
FAQ
How many countries can China passport holders visit without a visa?
42 destinations are visa-free and 31 offer a visa on arrival, 73 in total, according to the open passport-index dataset (2026-02-17). Another 4 require an online ETA and 37 an e-Visa.
Which countries need an embassy visa for China citizens?
84 destinations require a visa issued before travel, usually via an embassy, consulate or visa center, for example Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Austria.
Can Visa and Trips apply for my visa?
Yes, for destinations that need an online e-Visa or ETA, we prepare and check your application and submit it, for one all-in price per traveler. Embassy visas, visa on arrival and visa-free trips need no online application, so for those we show the requirements only. Visa and Trips is a private service, not a government site.
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