Chinese Passport: Visa-Free Countries
As of October 2026, Chinese passport holders can visit 51 countries visa-free, plus 70 with e-visa or visa on arrival.
The Chinese passport is ranked #104 of 193 worldwide by visa-free access. See the full passport rankings.
The Chinese passport enables access to 51 countries without a visa. Additionally, it allows for 58 e-visas and 12 visas on arrival. However, a visa is required for entry into 72 countries.
China boasts the world's largest population. As of recent data, it is estimated to be over 1.4 billion people. This vast population directly impacts the number of Chinese passport holders.
Despite its global standing in population, the Chinese passport ranks lower in terms of travel freedom. It provides access to fewer countries compared to passports from other nations. This limitation is due to various diplomatic and international policy factors.
Some destinations that require a visa for Chinese passport holders accept a valid US, UK, Canadian or Schengen visa or residence permit instead. Check which ones in our guide to traveling with a residence permit.
Visa-free map
Nearby countries
The nearest visa free countries to visit for Chinese passport holders are Cambodia, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia and Brunei.
Visa free countries
So, where can Chineses travel without a visa? We have listed all the countries where China citizens can travel visa-free, eliminating the hassle of visa paperwork.
Europe
- 🇦🇱 Albania (90 days)
- 🇦🇩 Andorra (N/A)
- 🇧🇾 Belarus (30 days)
- 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days)
- 🇷🇺 Russia (30 days)
- 🇸🇲 San Marino (90 days)
- 🇷🇸 Serbia (30 days)
Africa
- 🇦🇴 Angola (30 days)
- 🇧🇯 Benin (30 days)
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius (90 days)
- 🇲🇦 Morocco (90 days)
- 🇸🇨 Seychelles (3 months)
- 🇹🇳 Tunisia (90 days)
- 🇿🇲 Zambia (30 days)
Americas
- 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda (30 days)
- 🇧🇸 Bahamas (3 months)
- 🇧🇧 Barbados (30 days)
- 🇧🇷 Brazil (30 days)
- 🇨🇺 Cuba (90 days)
- 🇩🇲 Dominica (30 days)
- 🇬🇩 Grenada (30 days)
- ðŸ‡ðŸ‡¹ Haiti (3 months)
- 🇯🇲 Jamaica (30 days)
- 🇱🇨 Saint Lucia (6 weeks)
- 🇸🇷 Suriname (30 days)
Asia
- 🇦🇲 Armenia (90 days)
- 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan (30 days)
- 🇧🇳 Brunei (14 days)
- 🇰🇠Cambodia (14 days)
- 🇬🇪 Georgia (30 days)
- 🇮🇷 Iran (21 days)
- 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (30 days)
- 🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan (21 days / 60 days)
- 🇲🇾 Malaysia (30 days)
- 🇲🇻 Maldives (30 days)
- 🇴🇲 Oman (14 days / 30 days)
- 🇵🇠Philippines (14 days)
- 🇶🇦 Qatar (30 days)
- 🇸🇬 Singapore (30 days)
- 🇹🇯 Tajikistan (14 days / 60 days)
- 🇹🇠Thailand (60 days)
- 🇹🇷 Turkey (90 days)
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates (90 days)
- 🇺🇿 Uzbekistan (30 days)
Oceania
- 🇫🇯 Fiji (4 months)
- 🇰🇮 Kiribati (90 days)
- 🇫🇲 Micronesia (30 days)
- 🇼🇸 Samoa (30 days)
- 🇸🇧 Solomon Islands (30 days)
- 🇹🇴 Tonga (30 days)
- 🇻🇺 Vanuatu (30 days)
This data has been sourced from Wikipedia.
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Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Chinese passport holders visit without a visa?
Chinese passport holders can visit 51 countries visa-free, plus 70 countries with e-visa or visa on arrival, as of October 2026.
Which countries are visa-free for Chinese passport holders?
Chinese passport holders can travel visa-free to Cambodia, Thailand, Russia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Philippines, Kyrgyzstan, and 43 more countries.
What are the visa requirements for China citizens?
Of the destinations tracked for China, 51 are visa-free, 58 can be visited with an e-visa and 12 with a visa on arrival, while 72 require a visa, as of October 2026.