Chinese Passport Global Ranking
As of June 2025 the Chinese passport holds the 116th position globally on the VisaGuide Passport Index, which ranks the passports of 199 countries and territories.
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Afghanistan
Rank: 199th
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Bhutan
Rank: 145th
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Myanmar
Rank: 181st
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Hong Kong
Rank: 44th
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India
Rank: 139th
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Kazakhstan
Rank: 109th
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Nepal
Rank: 186th
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North Korea
Rank: 193rd
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Kyrgyzstan
Rank: 128th
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Laos
Rank: 164th
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Macau
Rank: 59th
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Mongolia
Rank: 118th
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Pakistan
Rank: 198th
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Russia
Rank: 96th
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Tajikistan
Rank: 133rd
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Vietnam
Rank: 149th
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Botswana
Rank: 115th
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Dominican Republic
Rank: 117th
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Where Can Chinese Passport Holders Travel Without a Visa?
As of June 2025, the holders of China passport enjoy visa-free access to countries and territories, offering extensive global mobility. Here is a list of worldwide destinations where Chinese citizens can travel without a visa:
- Albania
- Belarus
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Russia
- Serbia
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Brunei
- Georgia
- Iran
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Oman
- Qatar
- Singapore
- Tajikistan
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cuba
- Dominica
- Grenada
- Haiti
- Jamaica
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Suriname
- Cook Islands
- Fiji
- Kiribati
- Micronesia
- Niue
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tonga
- Vanuatu
- Angola
- Kenya
- Malawi
- Mauritius
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Seychelles
- Tunisia
- Zambia
Make sure your Chinese passport is ready for travel – see the full list of countries that require six months of passport validity before you go!
What Countries Issue eVisa to Chinese Citizens?
Citizens of China can easily obtain eVisas for travel to 32 countries, making it more convenient to explore these international destinations. Here is a list of countries where the Chinese can apply for an eVisa online:
- Moldova
- Ukraine
- Bhutan
- Iraq
- Mongolia
- Syria
- Türkiye
- Vietnam
- Montserrat
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Papua New Guinea
- Benin
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Chad
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Ivory Coast
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Guinea
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Mauritania
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Somalia
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Togo
- Uganda
What Countries Issue Visa on Arrival to Chinese Citizens?
If you are a Chinese citizen, you can get a visa on arrival for the 31 countries listed below:
- Bahrain
- Bangladesh
- Cambodia
- Indonesia
- Jordan
- Laos
- Lebanon
- Macau
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Saudi Arabia
- Sri Lanka
- Bolivia
- Nauru
- Palau
- Timor-Leste
- Tuvalu
- Burundi
- Cabo Verde
- Comoros
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- Guinea-Bissau
- Madagascar
- Rwanda
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Tanzania
- Zimbabwe
You receive a visa on arrival (VOA) after entering the country that issues such a visa. Usually, there is a separate section at the airport where you can submit your application for your visa on arrival.
Where Can I Enter Visa-Free With an APEC Card?
If you have an APEC business card from China, you can enter the following countries visa-free:
- Australia
- Brunei
- Chile
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Japan
- South Korea
- Malaysia
- Mexico
- New Zealand
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Russia
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Taiwan
- Vietnam
Countries With Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens
You need a valid visa to enter 110 countries with a Chinese passport. It’s essential to apply for the appropriate visa through the relevant consulate or embassy before traveling to:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Bulgaria
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czechia
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Faroe Islands
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Gibraltar
- Greece
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Kosovo
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Netherlands
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Romania
- San Marino
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom
- Vatican City
- Afghanistan
- Hong Kong
- India
- Israel
- Japan
- Kuwait
- North Korea
- Palestine
- Philippines
- South Korea
- Taiwan
- Turkmenistan
- Yemen
- Anguilla
- Aruba
- Belize
- Bermuda
- Caribbean Netherlands
- Canada
- Cayman Islands
- Costa Rica
- Curaçao
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Greenland
- Guatemala
- Honduras
- Mexico
- Nicaragua
- Panama
- Puerto Rico
- Saint Martin
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- United States Virgin Islands
- United States
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Chile
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Falkland Islands
- French Guiana
- Guyana
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Uruguay
- Venezuela
- American Samoa
- Australia
- French Polynesia
- Guam
- Marshall Islands
- New Caledonia
- New Zealand
- Algeria
- Central African Republic
- Republic of the Congo
- Eritrea
- Ghana
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mayotte
- Niger
- Réunion
- Saint Helena
- Sudan
- Gambia
- Eswatini
Before planning a trip to any of the above destinations, it’s important for Chinese travelers to secure the necessary visa and ensure all entry requirements and travel documentation are in order.