
China Passport Ranking – Visa Free Access to 82 Countries
The China passport currently ranks 64th globally in 2025, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 82 destinations worldwide. Chinese passport holders have seen significant improvements in travel mobility over the past two decades, rising from 78th place with only 18 visa-free destinations in 2006 to its current standing. While the Chinese passport has strengthened considerably, particularly since 2018 when it jumped to 71st place with 74 accessible countries, it still offers moderate international travel freedom compared to top-ranking passports. This steady improvement reflects China's growing diplomatic relationships and economic influence, providing citizens with expanding opportunities for business, tourism, and international engagement.
Quick Statistics for China passport
Source: Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for China passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
47 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Benin
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Comoro Islands
Cook Islands
Dominica
Egypt
Fiji
Grenada
Guinea
Haiti
Iraq
Jamaica
Mauritius
Micronesia
Morocco
Northern Mariana Islands
Oman
Serbia
St. Lucia
Suriname
Tunisia
Turks and Caicos Islands
United Arab Emirates
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
British Virgin Islands
Kazakhstan
Albania
Maldives
Thailand
Zambia
Angola
Malaysia
Singapore
Malawi
Georgia
Cuba
Kiribati
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Iran
Solomon Islands
Brunei
🛬 Visa on Arrival
30 countries
Ethiopia
Madagascar
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Jordan
Laos
Lebanon
Myanmar
Nepal
Palau Islands
Rwanda
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Sierra Leone
Tanzania
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Tuvalu
Zimbabwe
Indonesia
Djibouti
Qatar
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
5 countries
Sri Lanka
Kenya
Seychelles
Mozambique
St. Kitts and Nevis
💻 E-Visa
29 countries
Pakistan
Colombia
India
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Montserrat
Russian Federation
Tajikistan
Türkiye
Ukraine
Vietnam
South Africa
Uganda
Botswana
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
Togo
Syria
Papua New Guinea
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
115 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Anguilla
Argentina
Aruba
Austria
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Brazil
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
Congo (Rep.)
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
The Gambia
Germany
Ghana
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Japan
Kosovo
Latvia
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macao (SAR China)
North Macedonia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Namibia
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
American Samoa
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Trinidad and Tobago
Turkmenistan
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Kuwait
Ecuador
Costa Rica
Lesotho
Historical Ranking Trend
China's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2025
Trend: Improved by 14 positions from 2006 to 2025
Official China Passport & Travel Resources
Access official government resources for passport services, travel advisories, and visa information:
Compare China Passport with Other Passports
See how China's passport compares with other ASIA in the same ranking tier:
| Country | Rank | Visa-Free Destinations | Mobility Score | Global Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #64 | 82 | 72/100 | 32/100 | |
| #56 | 94 | 42/100 | 47/100 | |
| #56 | 94 | 42/100 | 47/100 | |
| #66 | 80 | 72/100 | 67/100 | |
| #67 | 78 | 72/100 | 67/100 | |
| #70 | 73 | 72/100 | 67/100 |
*Mobility score calculated based on visa-free access and global travel freedom.
*Global score reflects overall passport strength considering various factors.
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