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China passport visa requirements 2026

Where a China passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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41Visa-free
33eVisa
38Visa on arrival
86Visa required

China passport at a glance

With a China passport you can enter 41 destinations visa-free and 38 with a visa on arrival, so 79 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 33 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 86 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for China

Do China passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for China passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapaneVisa
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (30 days)
TurkeyeVisa
ThailandVisa-free (60 days)
IndiaVisa required
South AfricaeVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for China passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa9171612
Asia13151012
Europe40239
North America100112
Oceania4523
South America1128

Longest visa-free stays

Where China passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 41
eVisa 33
Visa on arrival 38
Visa required 86

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can China passport holders visit without a visa?

China passport holders can visit 41 destinations visa-free, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Morocco, Georgia and others. Adding the 38 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 79 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to China passport holders?

38 destinations offer a visa on arrival to China passport holders, including Indonesia, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Oman, Jordan, Tanzania, Rwanda and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can China passport holders travel with an eVisa?

33 destinations let China passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Turkey, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Vietnam, Colombia, Ecuador and others.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

China passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do China passport holders need a visa for the United States?

China passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do China passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

China passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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