China passport power
Asia · PassRank 77 · ranked 113th of 199
The China passport has a PassRank score of 77 in 2026, placing it 113th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 42 destinations visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA — that is 77 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 37 require an e-visa and 84 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
China passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 42 |
| Visa on arrival | 32 |
| eTA / ETA | 3 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 77 |
| e-Visa | 37 |
| Visa required | 84 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 77. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the China itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (42)
Countries and territories the China passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | 90 days |
| Angola | 30 days |
| Antigua and Barbuda | 30 days |
| Armenia | 180 days |
| Azerbaijan | 30 days |
| Bahamas | 90 days |
| Barbados | 30 days |
| Belarus | 30 days |
| Benin | 30 days |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 90 days |
| Brunei | 14 days |
| Cuba | 90 days |
| Dominica | 180 days |
| Fiji | 120 days |
| Georgia | 30 days |
| Grenada | 30 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Iran | 21 days |
| Jamaica | 30 days |
| Kazakhstan | 30 days |
| Kiribati | 90 days |
| Malawi | 30 days |
| Malaysia | 30 days |
| Maldives | 30 days |
| Mauritius | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Morocco | 90 days |
| Mozambique | 30 days |
| Palestine | — |
| Russia | 30 days |
| Saint Lucia | 42 days |
| Samoa | 30 days |
| Serbia | 30 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
| Suriname | 30 days |
| Thailand | 60 days |
| Tunisia | 90 days |
| United Arab Emirates | 90 days |
| Uzbekistan | 30 days |
| Vanuatu | 120 days |
| Zambia | 90 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (32)
Destinations that issue the China passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bahrain | — |
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Ethiopia | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Laos | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Oman | — |
| Palau | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Rwanda | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (3)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the China passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Kenya | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (37)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Australia | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Japan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Libya | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Somalia | — |
| South Africa | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Uganda | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| Vietnam | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (84)
Destinations where China passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Austria | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Gambia | — |
| Germany | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Greece | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| India | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Macao | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Panama | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Philippines | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can China passport holders visit visa-free?
The China passport has a PassRank score of 77, meaning holders can enter 77 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 42 visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 3 via an eTA. A further 37 require an e-visa and 84 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the China passport's rank in 2026?
The China passport ranks 113th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 77. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does China need a visa for the United States?
China passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the China PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the China passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (42), visa on arrival (32) and eTA/ETA (3). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
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Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21