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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of ChinaChinese Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can China Passport Holders Travel?

China passport holders can visit 43 countries without a visa, 2 of them with no time limit. That ranks the China passport #115 of 199.

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43
Visa-free destinations
2
With unlimited stay
41
With a time-limited stay
30 days
Most common stay (20 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • China

Below is the full list of countries that China citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 30 days (1 month). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for China passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of AlbaniaAlbania Visa-free 90 days
Flag of AngolaAngola Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Antigua and BarbudaAntigua and Barbuda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of ArmeniaArmenia Visa-free 180 days
Flag of AzerbaijanAzerbaijan Visa-free 30 days
Flag of BahamasBahamas Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 30 days
Flag of BelarusBelarus Visa-free 30 days
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BrazilBrazil Visa-free 30 days
Flag of CubaCuba Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 180 days
Flag of FijiFiji Visa-free 120 days
Flag of GeorgiaGeorgia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of GrenadaGrenada Visa-free 30 days
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of IranIran Visa-free 21 days
Flag of JamaicaJamaica Visa-free 30 days
Flag of KazakhstanKazakhstan Visa-free 30 days
Flag of KiribatiKiribati Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MalawiMalawi Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MalaysiaMalaysia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MaldivesMaldives Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MauritiusMauritius Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of MoroccoMorocco Visa-free 90 days
Flag of MozambiqueMozambique Visa-free 30 days
Flag of PalestinePalestine Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 14 days
Flag of QatarQatar Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Kitts and NevisSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Saint LuciaSaint Lucia Visa-free 42 days
Flag of SerbiaSerbia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of ThailandThailand Visa-free 60 days
Flag of TunisiaTunisia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates Visa-free 30 days
Flag of UzbekistanUzbekistan Visa-free 10 days
Flag of VanuatuVanuatu Visa-free 120 days
Flag of ZambiaZambia Visa-free 90 days

Unlimited stay countries for China passport

2 countries let China passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of PalestinePalestine
  • Flag of TürkiyeTürkiye

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for China citizens

Holders of a China passport can travel to 43 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 2 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 41 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 38 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 5 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and China citizens can reach 86 countries without a classic visa application. A further 28 countries offer an eVisa, and 84 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Albania, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bahamas, among many others.

Where can China citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the China passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (2 countries)

Palestine and Türkiye

180 days (6 months) (2 countries)

Armenia and Dominica

120 days (4 months) (2 countries)

Fiji and Vanuatu

90 days (3 months) (12 countries)

Albania, Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cuba, Haiti, Kiribati, Mauritius, Morocco, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Seychelles, Tunisia and Zambia

60 days (2 months) (1 country)

Thailand

42 days (6 weeks) (1 country)

Saint Lucia

30 days (1 month) (20 countries)

Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Brazil, Georgia, Grenada, Jamaica, Kazakhstan, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Micronesia and 5 more

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Iran

14 days (2 weeks) (1 country)

Philippines

10 days (1 country)

Uzbekistan

Key takeaways for China passport holders

With 43 visa-free destinations, the China passport ranks #115 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 30 days (1 month).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for China citizens

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

China passport holders can visit 43 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 2 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 41 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (38) and electronic travel authorisations (5), China citizens can enter 86 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for China citizens?

2 countries let China passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Palestine and Türkiye.

What is the most common visa-free stay for China passport holders?

30 days (1 month) is the most common allowance — it applies in 20 countries, including Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Azerbaijan, Barbados, Belarus, Benin, Brazil, Georgia, Grenada, Jamaica and 10 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to China citizens?

Apart from the 2 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 180 days (6 months), available in Armenia and Dominica.

Where is the China passport ranked?

With 43 visa-free destinations the China passport ranks #115 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For China passport holders: 43 visa-free, 38 visa on arrival, 5 eTA and 28 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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