Where can you go on a China passport?

The Chinese passport requires advance visa for most major Western destinations including the United States, United Kingdom, Schengen, Canada, and Australia. Notable visa-free or visa-on-arrival access includes much of Southeast Asia (Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia for short stays), the Maldives, the UAE, and several countries in the Americas. China's bilateral mutual-visa-exemption agreements have expanded substantially in 2024–2025 — Thailand, Singapore and several European countries now have reciprocal visa-free arrangements. Long-stay routes typically require embassy applications with documents authenticated through China's foreign-affairs ministry.

About travel from China

Visa requirements for China passport holders vary by destination, purpose, and policies that change without notice. We pull from official government sources where possible — embassy and ministry-of-foreign-affairs pages — and surface the date we last verified each requirement, plus a direct link to the primary source on every answer.

For each destination, you'll find tourist, business, transit, work, study, partner/family and diplomatic visa routes (where applicable). Each shows the visa type, maximum stay, typical cost, processing time, and the official application URL.

Important: a valid visa permits entry subject to officer discretion at the border. Always verify with the destination's embassy or consulate before booking travel, accepting employment, or making relocation plans — particularly for long-stay routes (work, study, family) where the consequences of incorrect information are severe.