Visa requirements for Chinese citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of China who hold Mainland passport by the authorities of other states.

As of 2026, Chinese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 83 countries and territories, ranking the Chinese Passport 55th in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

Historical perspective Before February 2014, Chinese immigration authorities did not generally allow mainland Chinese citizens to board cruise ships, flights, or go through land border crossings to other countries without holding a valid visa for the destination country, unless the destination country had a bilateral visa waiver agreement with China.

Exceptions were possible if the traveller had a third country's visa and a connecting flight from the initial destination country to the third country. if the destination is a visa-on-arrival or e-visa issuing country this approval is no longer needed.

Visa requirements for Chinese citizens were lifted by:

Country Date Note Symbolic, as one can only enter the country from Italy which is subject to visa policy of the Schengen Area. 2015 Visa Requirement Later Reinstated Visa Requirement Reinstated on 1 July 2024 Visa Requirement Later Reinstated Permanently on 1 March 2024 Permanently on 17 July 2025 Must apply for eTA (fee required) Visa requirement later reinstated Permanently on 16 July 2025 Temporary visa free regime Temporary visa free regime Temporary visa free regime Temporary visa free regime

Visas on arrival were introduced by:

Country Date Note Also visa-exempt Also visa-exempt Currently abolished. Must apply for e-visa. Also visa-exempt Also visa-exempt Converted to e-Visa Also visa-exempt for air arrivals only

Chinese citizens were made eligible for eVisas by: Country Date Note Also visa-exempt Also visa-exempt 14 August 2024：Visa Prior to Arrival（No visa fee） ETA since October 2025 Electronic visa (outside mainland China): Chinese nationals living in certain countries can apply for an electronic visa valid for a single visit within three months and for a stay of 15 days: Also visa-exempt (resumed since 3 November 2025) Also visa-exempt from 16 Jan 2026 ETA

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements

Country / Region Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) data-sort-value="3" 30 days The eVisa is valid for a single entry of up to 30 days and can only be used when arriving at Kabul Airport. An introducing letter (from employer/organization/university/etc.) is required. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" Although officially no visa is required, at least a Double Entry Schengen visa is required to enter Andorra since it has no own airport facility. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days The duration of stay is 30 days at a time, no more than 90 days within any 180 days. data-sort-value="4" Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE) will only be issued to those who already possess a U.S. or Schengen visa. It must be approved before travel and is valid for tourism purposes. As of 1 October 2017, visas are issued with a 10-year validity period. As of 22 July 2025, visa not required for holders of a valid United States visa for up to 30-day stay and may be extended once for another 30-day. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa for up to 30 days.Chinese Passports and Other Travel Documents Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China data-sort-value="4" May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa and Online e400 work visa). Visas are issued for 1,3,5 or 10-year validity period for Chinese citizens and a 10-year visa required for additional bio-data enrollment at the visa application centres out of mainland China due to the visa application centres not established in mainland China. Chinese biometric passport holders use automated passport control SmartGate on arrival to Australia. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" Visa free countries 30 days The duration of stay is 30 days at a time, no more than 90 days within any 180 days. data-sort-value="0" 3 months data-sort-value="1" 14 days Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="2" 30 days Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="0" 30 days Visa free for 30 days, for a maximum total stay of 90 days within any 1 calendar year. Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa for up to 30 days. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" Visa is not required for cruise passengers. Holders of a multi-entry visa or Permanent Resident Card issued by Canada or United States, may enter visa-free for up to 30 days. Holders of a multi-entry visa issued by a Schengen state, may enter visa-free for up to 30 days. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" Visitors must complete an online application form, but still need to visit an embassy in order to receive a sticker visa. Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="0" 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. data-sort-value="3" 3 months Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="0" 30 days Visa-exemption up to 30 days in 12 months until 31 Dec 2026. As of 19 February 2024, visas are issued with a 10-year validity period for holidays, business and family visit purposes. data-sort-value="0" 14 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="1" 1 month data-sort-value="0" 14 days Visas valid for 30 days can be obtained on arrival or online. Cambodia has decided to grant a trial visa exemption for Chinese citizens, allowing a stay of 14 days from 15 June to 15 October 2026. data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" No transit visa is required if transiting through Calgary, Montreal Trudeau (Air Canada Flights only), Toronto Pearson (Terminal 1 only, cannot change terminal or transit through Terminal 3), Vancouver International or Winnipeg Airports to or from the United States within 24 hours of arrival while holding valid US visa and travelling on flights operated by Air Canada (including subsidiaries Air Canada Rouge and Jazz Air), Air China, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, Philippine Airlines, WestJet, or Xiamen Airlines. Need to departure from Beijing, Chengdu, Fuzhou, Guangzhou, Harbin, Hong Kong, Manila, Nagoya, Osaka, Seoul, Shanghai, Shenyang, Taipei, Tokyo, or Xiamen if travelling to the United States. Need not to be under a removal or deportation order or staying in the United States longer than the authorized time if leaving the United States.China Transit Program Government of Canada Visa is not required for permanent residents of the United States. data-sort-value="2" 30 days data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" National visa may be substituted with a visa issued by Canada or the United States which is valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date, or PR Card (green card). data-sort-value="3" National visa may be substituted with a visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state or the United States which is valid for a minimum of 180 days from the arrival date. data-sort-value="2" 45 days Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="4" Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="3" 7 days data-sort-value="4" Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa for stays up to 30 days. National visa may be substituted with a visa issued by Canada or the United States. data-sort-value="3" 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 90 days data-sort-value="4" Holders of valid double or multiple entry Schengen visa, as well as residence permits issued by Schengen Member States are not required to hold a short-stay visa to enter the Republic of Cyprus for a time period that does not exceed 90 days in any 180 day period. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 90 days Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="4" Holders of a visa or permanent residency card issued by Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Cyprus and any Schengen Area country can enter visa-free for a maximum stay of 30 days. United Kingdom residents can obtain a Tourist Card on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. data-sort-value="3" Effective from 1 July 2024, Ecuador reinstates visa requirements for Chinese citizens. data-sort-value="1" 30 days Chinese citizens are eligible to apply for e-Visa. Per IATA, Chinese citizens are eligible to apply for visa on arrival for a maximum stay of one month with a Letter of Guarantee from a local travel agency. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="1" 90 days Visa free for holders of passports for public affairs. data-sort-value="0" 4 months data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="4" Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="0" 30 days Holders of valid visas or residence permits of EU/EFTA/GCC countries, overseas territories of EU countries (except Anguilla, Montserrat, Pitcairn, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha), Australia, Canada, Israel, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, United Kingdom, or the United States - visa-free for stays of maximum 90 days in a 180-day period. Otherwise, the default 30-day period applies. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="3" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="0" 30 days data-sort-value="4" Travellers who hold an , , or visa or residency permit can enter Guatemala without a visa under the Central America-4 Border Control Agreement. Since 2019, permanent residents of any European Union member state, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , and , can enter Guatemala without a visa, regardless of nationality. data-sort-value="3" 90 days Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. data-sort-value="2" 90 days data-sort-value="3" Holders of passports for public affairs do not require a visa. According to Timatic, all other visitors that are not visa exempt can obtain an eVisa before departure. data-sort-value="0" 3 months All non-Haitian passport holders must pay a tourist fee of 10 USD on arrival. data-sort-value="4" National visa may be substituted with a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States, or a Schengen Area member state, or a residence permit of the United Kingdom, Japan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand. data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4" data-sort-value="4"