Where can China passport holders travel?
You can visit 109 countries without applying at an embassy: 40 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival, 6 with an online eTA and 32 with an eVisa.
Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error
Visa free 40
Visa on arrival 31
eTA (online travel authorization) 6
eVisa (apply online) 32
Embassy visa required for 89 countries
Afghanistan, Algeria, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bulgaria, Canada, Central African Republic, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Eritrea, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kosovo, Kuwait, Latvia, Lesotho, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Mali, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, Namibia, Nauru, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, North Korea, North Macedonia, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sudan, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City, Venezuela, Yemen
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Changing planes with a China passport
These rules cover connecting flights where you stay in the airport's international transit area. Leaving it, changing airports or collecting your bags means entering the country, which needs the entry visa.
Schengen area
No airport transit visa needed
United Kingdom
Direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed
Who is exempt
Not needed with a valid visa for Australia, Canada, New Zealand or the US, a permanent residence permit from one of those countries, or an EEA or Swiss residence permit or long-stay (D) visa. A Schengen short-stay visa does not count.
United States
US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa)
Who is exempt
A valid US visitor (B) visa also covers transit.
Canada
Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less)
China Transit Program: with a valid US visa, flying to or from the US on a participating airline through Calgary, Montréal (Air Canada only), Toronto Pearson (Terminal 1), Vancouver or Winnipeg, staying in the international transit area and leaving within 24 hours. Not for Hong Kong or Macao passports.
Who is exempt
US lawful permanent residents can transit without a Canadian visa or eTA.
Recent rule changes for China passports
Chad · 11 May 2026
Chad moved all visa applications online (evisa.td)
Malawi · 24 February 2026
Malawi reversed its 2024 visa waiver: visa needed before departure
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China passport: common questions
How many countries can China passport holders visit without a visa?
China passport holders can visit 109 countries without applying at an embassy: 40 visa-free, 31 with a visa on arrival, 6 with an online eTA and 32 with an eVisa. The other 89 countries require an embassy visa.
Which countries are visa-free for China passport holders?
China passport holders can enter these 40 countries visa-free: Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cuba, Dominica, Fiji, Georgia, Grenada, Haiti, Iran, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Micronesia, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territory, Philippines, Qatar, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Serbia, Singapore, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu and Zambia.
Which countries give China passport holders a visa on arrival?
China passport holders can get a visa on arrival in these 31 countries: Bahrain, Bangladesh, Brunei, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Ethiopia, Guinea-Bissau, Indonesia, Jordan, Laos, Lebanon, Madagascar, Myanmar, Nepal, Palau, Rwanda, São Tomé and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Zimbabwe. A fee may apply.
Where do China passport holders need an eTA or eVisa?
An online eTA is needed for Kenya, Mozambique, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, South Africa and Suriname. An eVisa, applied for online before you fly, is needed for Bhutan, Botswana, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ecuador, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Iraq, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Libya, Malawi, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Russia, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Syria, Togo, Uganda and Vietnam.
Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help China passport holders visit more countries?
Yes. Holding a valid visa opens more countries that China passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 9 more with a US visa, 7 more with a UK visa and 42 more with a Schengen visa. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Where can China passport holders with a Schengen residence permit, UK residence permit or US green card travel?
A valid residence permit opens more countries that China passport holders can enter without an embassy visa: 8 more with a US green card, 4 more with a UK residence permit and 37 more with a Schengen residence permit. A Schengen residence permit allows stays of up to 90 days in any 180 in the other Schengen countries. Conditions apply, and each rule links to its official source.
Do China passport holders need a transit visa?
Schengen area: no airport transit visa needed. United Kingdom: direct airside transit visa (DATV) needed. United States: US visa needed, even to change planes (a C-1 transit visa or a B visitor visa). Canada: Canadian visa needed, even to change planes (a transit visa for stays of 48 hours or less). Some visas and residence permits exempt you; the transit section on this page lists them with official sources.
How up to date is this China passport information?
The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website or embassy before you travel.