🇨🇳 China passport visa requirements
Where can China passport holders travel in 2026? This page lists the visa requirement for every country — 40 visa-free, 36 visa on arrival, 35 eVisa and 83 requiring a visa in advance. Select any destination for full details: visa type, permitted stay, fees, required documents and the official application link.
Check a specific destination in the visa tool →
Longest visa-free stays
Where a China passport buys the most time without a visa. Open a destination for how its limit is counted — the Schengen countries share one 90-day allowance between them.
Before you travel
Visa-free destinations (40)
Countries China passport holders can enter with no visa — just a valid passport.
Visa on arrival (36)
Countries where China travellers get a visa at the border, no embassy visit needed.
eVisa / online authorisation (35)
Countries that require China citizens to apply online before travel (eVisa or ETA).
Visa required in advance (83)
Countries where China passport holders must obtain a visa before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can China passport holders visit visa-free?
China passport holders can enter 40 countries and territories visa-free, and a further 36 offer a visa on arrival — 76 destinations in total with no advance visa needed. Including eVisa/ETA destinations, 111 countries are reachable without visiting an embassy.
Which countries can China citizens visit without a visa?
Visa-free destinations for China citizens include Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cuba, Dominica, and more — see the full list above.
How many countries require a visa for China passport holders?
83 countries require China passport holders to obtain a visa before travelling. The full list is above, each linking to the requirements, costs and official application link.
Is this China visa information official?
No. isvisarequired.com provides general guidance compiled from public government and IATA sources. Visa rules change often — always confirm with the destination's official immigration authority or embassy before you book or travel.