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China passport

Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

China passport holders can travel to 73 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 39 visa-free, 30 with a visa on arrival, and 4 with an electronic travel authorisation. 25 more offer an e-visa; 150 require a visa before you travel. This puts the China passport 70th of 250 worldwide.

39 visa-free
30 on arrival
4 eTA
25 e-visa
150 visa required
#70 global rank

Visa-free

39 destinations

Enter on a valid passport, no visa.

Visa on arrival

30 destinations

A visa is issued at the border.

Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)

4 destinations

Quick online approval before departure.

e-Visa

25 destinations

Apply and get approved online before travel.

Visa required in advance

150 destinations

Arrange a visa before you travel.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About China

China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is divided into 33 province-level divisions, including two special administrative regions. Beijing is the capital, while Shanghai is the most populous city by urban area. Its geography features the Central Plain, major rivers such as the Yangtze and Yellow River, deserts, subtropical and temperate forests, plateaus, and mountain ranges such as the Himalayas. It is the world's second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion. Covering 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), it is the third largest country by area.

CapitalBeijing

RegionEastern Asia

Population1.4B

Area9,706,961 km²

CurrencyChinese yuan

LanguagesChinese

Calling code+86

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$13,862 (2025)

Tourist arrivals30.4M (2020)

Climate in Beijing

Warmest in June, coolest in December, driest in December. Monthly mean temperature:

January to December, climate normals via Open-Meteo (2020)

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