🇨🇳 Chinese passport · 2026
Visa-free countries for Chinese passport 2026
The complete list of 53+ visa-free, visa-on-arrival, and eVisa-eligible countries for Chinese passport holders in 2026. Grouped by region. Includes entry duration, cost (if any), and quick notes on entry procedure.
Southeast Asia — Biggest Bloc for CN Travelers
Southeast Asia is the strongest visa-free region for Chinese passport holders — Thailand + Malaysia + Singapore made major visa policy changes in 2024-2025 opening the door to CN tourism. Vietnam + Indonesia + Philippines + Laos + Cambodia offer VOA. Only Myanmar + Timor-Leste require pre-arrival visa.
| Country | Duration + type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | 30 days (since 2024) | Permanent visa-free after 2024 trial; can extend once at Immigration |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | 30 days (since 2024) | Also permanent 2024+ post-trial. Sabah + Sarawak have separate rules — check on arrival at BKI/KCH |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 30 days (since 2024) | Reciprocal visa-free with China from Feb 2024. Reused on separate entries. |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | 30 days VOA | Visa on Arrival — $35 USD (500,000 IDR) at DPS/CGK/SUB. Extend once at immigration. |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | 30-45 days eVisa | e-Visa applied online. Enter via HAN/SGN/DAD + 30+ land + sea points. Multiple entry available. |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 14 days on arrival | Free for CN passport on arrival at MNL/CEB. Can extend at Immigration. |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | 30 days VOA / eVisa | e-Visa ($36 online) or VOA ($30 + 2 photos). Enter via PNH/REP/BAV airports. |
| 🇱🇦 Laos | 30 days VOA | $30-40 VOA at VTE/LPQ + all land borders. |
| 🇧🇳 Brunei | 14 days on arrival | Free VOA for CN passport at BWN. |
East Asia + Pacific
Japan + South Korea require pre-arrival visa but grant longer + easier tourist visas post-2024 policy shift. Australia + NZ still require ETAs/eVisas but expedited for CN online.
| Country | Duration + type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | 30 days on arrival | Free 30-day tourist entry at MLE for CN passport — no cost. |
| 🇫🇯 Fiji | 4 months on arrival | Free 4-month tourist entry at NAN — one of the longest VOA windows globally. |
| 🇻🇺 Vanuatu | 30 days on arrival | Free VOA at VLI. |
| 🇵🇼 Palau | 30 days on arrival | Free VOA at ROR. |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia | 30 days on arrival | Free VOA at PNI. |
Middle East
The Gulf has been aggressive in offering visa-on-arrival to CN passport since 2018-2020. UAE + Qatar + Saudi + Kuwait + Iran all have straightforward CN entry.
| Country | Duration + type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 UAE | 30 days VOA (free) | Free 30-day tourist visa on arrival at DXB/AUH/SHJ. Extend once for AED 600. |
| 🇶🇦 Qatar | 30 days VOA | Free VOA at DOH. |
| 🇮🇷 Iran | 21 days VOA | IRR 750,000 VOA at IKA/THR/IFN. Passport 6mo validity. |
| 🇴🇲 Oman | 30 days eVisa | Online eVisa OMR 20 (~$52). Enter MCT. |
| 🇯🇴 Jordan | 30 days VOA | JOD 40 (~$56) VOA at AMM/AQJ. |
| 🇧🇭 Bahrain | 14 days eVisa | BHD 9 (~$24) eVisa online before travel. |
| 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia | 90 days eVisa | Since 2019 — SAR 300 (~$80) online eVisa. Reusable multi-entry. |
Africa
African visa-free access for CN passport expanded meaningfully 2018-2024 — Ethiopia + Rwanda + Kenya + Morocco lead the openness rankings.
| Country | Duration + type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | 90 days visa-free (since 2016) | Full visa-free entry at CMN/RAK/RBA/FEZ. One of the strongest AFR relationships. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | 60 days visa-free | Free entry at MRU airport for CN passport. |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | 30 days VOA (free) | Free 30-day VOA at KGL. Extend for RWF 30,000. |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA required | Free eTA (electronic travel authorization) since 2024. Apply online — $30 US processing fee. |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | 30-90 days eVisa | $32 eVisa online. Enter ADD. |
| 🇺🇬 Uganda | 30 days VOA | $50 VOA at EBB. eVisa also available. |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | 90 days VOA | $50 VOA at DAR/JRO. Multiple entry. |
| 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | 30 days VOA | $30 VOA at HRE/VFA. |
| 🇿🇲 Zambia | Kaza UniVisa VOA | $50 KAZA UniVisa covers Zambia + Zimbabwe (Victoria Falls). |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | 30 days VOA | $25 VOA at CAI/HRG/SSH. |
| 🇹🇳 Tunisia | 90 days visa-free | Free 90-day entry at TUN airport. |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | 90 days visitors permit on arrival | Free — must show hotel booking + return ticket at SEZ. |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | 90 days visa-free | Free 90-day at BJL. |
Latin America + Caribbean
Latin America continues to be a strong bloc for CN passport — Chile + Argentina + Ecuador + Brazil are the accessible options. Mexico requires ESTA-equivalent (SAE) since 2024.
| Country | Duration + type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇨 Ecuador | 90 days visa-free | Free 90-day at UIO/GYE. |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 90 days AVE | AVE (Autorizacion de Viaje Electronica) online — $50 US. |
| 🇨🇱 Chile | 90 days visa-free (with US visa) | Free if you hold valid US visa (multi-entry or B1/B2). Otherwise VOA available. |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 30 days VOA | $52 VOA at VVI/LPB. |
| 🇸🇷 Suriname | 90 days e-Visa | e-Tourist Card $54 online. |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | 30 days VOA | $40 VOA at GEO. |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | 90 days visa-free (with US visa) | Free entry if valid US visa held. |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | 21 days visa-free | Free 21-day entry at DOM. |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | 90 days visa-free | Free entry at PAP. |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | 28 days visa-free | Free 28-day entry at BGI. |
Europe — Selected
Schengen requires pre-arrival visa for CN passport. Selected non-Schengen Europe + Balkans offer visa-free or VOA.
| Country | Duration + type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | 30 days visa-free (since 2017) | Free 30-day entry at BEG. Landlocked but excellent connections. |
| 🇧🇦 Bosnia + Herzegovina | 30 days visa-free | Free 30-day at SJJ/TZL. |
| 🇲🇰 North Macedonia | 30 days visa-free | Free 30-day at SKP/OHD. |
| 🇦🇱 Albania | 90 days visa-free (Apr-Dec season) | Seasonal — Apr 1 to Dec 31 free entry at TIA. Winter requires visa. |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | 30 days visa-free | Free entry at MSQ direct only (not overland). |
| 🇹🇷 Türkiye (Turkey) | 30 days eVisa | $60 eVisa online before travel. |
| 🇬🇪 Georgia | 30 days eVisa | $20 eVisa online. |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 120 days eVisa | $31 eVisa. Enter EVN. |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 30 days eVisa | $26 e-Visa online. |
Chinese passport visa-free — FAQ
How many countries can Chinese passport holders visit visa-free in 2026?
Approximately 85-90 countries + territories offer visa-free OR visa-on-arrival entry to Chinese passport holders as of 2026. The Chinese passport ranks 63rd on the 2026 Henley Passport Index. Key gains 2024-2025: Thailand + Malaysia + Singapore permanent visa-free bilateral agreements.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No — since March 2024, Chinese passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for 30 days (extendable once for 30 more days at Immigration). This became a permanent bilateral policy after the initial 2024 trial. No pre-arrival paperwork required.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No — since December 2023, Chinese passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for 30 days. Permanent policy. Sabah + Sarawak (East Malaysia — Borneo side) have separate additional entry stamps at BKI + KCH airports; process is identical.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Singapore?
No — since February 2024, mutual visa-free entry between China and Singapore. 30 days per entry, no pre-arrival paperwork required, reusable on subsequent entries.
Can Chinese citizens visit the UAE without a visa?
Yes — 30 days visa-on-arrival, free of charge, at Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), and Sharjah (SHJ). Extendable once for AED 600 (~$165). Since 2018.
Can Chinese citizens visit Japan without a visa in 2026?
No — Japan requires pre-arrival tourist visa for Chinese passport holders. Since 2024 the multiple-entry tourist visa has become easier to obtain (75+ Chinese cities eligible for online submission). Visa fee ¥3,000-6,000. Processing takes 5-10 working days.
Can Chinese citizens visit Europe (Schengen) without a visa?
No — Schengen (25 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain) requires pre-arrival Schengen tourist visa for Chinese passport. €90 fee, biometric collection required. Since 2020 online applications simplified. Non-Schengen exceptions: Serbia, Bosnia, N. Macedonia, Albania (seasonal), Turkey (eVisa) all easier.
Which is the cheapest country to visit visa-free from China?
Southeast Asia. Thailand + Malaysia + Singapore are all visa-free + accessible from China's Tier 1 + Tier 2 cities via daily direct flights. Chiang Mai / Kuala Lumpur / Bali (Indonesia — 30-day VOA) form the classic 'first-trip' regional loop for Chinese travelers.