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If you hold a Chinese ordinary passport and want to travel to every corner of the world, there are really many details that you need to pay attention to. Today, I will write a solid and practical tweet to explain it clearly!
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✅Which countries offer visa-free entry/visa on arrival?
❌What are some important pre-trip tips for visa-free entry?
🙋🏻♂️Which countries require a visa in advance?
📄What essential documents do I need to prepare
for each country? 💉Which countries require vaccinations before traveling?
🇺🇸Which countries are visa-free for US visa holders?
🇬🇧Which countries are visa-free for UK visa holders?
🏝️What are the top 10 visa-free islands?
🤔What's the current travel situation in India and North Korea?
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😎Here's a nanny-level summary!
Singapore -
Visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days (from February 9, 2024)
Pre-departure instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② SGAC (Singapore Electronic Arrival Card) must be filled in in advance
③ Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
Malaysia -
Visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days (from April 17, 2025)
Pre-departure instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② MDAC (Malaysia Electronic Arrival Card) must be filled in in advance
③ Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
Thailand -
Visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days, no more than 90 days within 180 days (from March 1, 2024)
Pre-departure instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② TDAC must be filled in in advance and printed and brought with you (Thailand Electronic Arrival Card, available online from May 1, 2025)
③ Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
④ 10,000 Thai baht in cash per person/20,000 Thai baht for a family (random check)
UAE -
visa-free policy: no more than 90 days in total within every 180 days (from 2025.4.11)
Pre-trip instructions:
① The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
Qatar - visa-free
policy: single stay of 30 days (from 2018.12.21)
Pre-trip instructions:
① The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Entry declaration form
③ Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
Oman - visa-free
policy: single stay of 14 days (from 2020.12.9)
Pre-trip instructions:
① The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
Iran - visa-free/electronic visa
policy: single stay of 21 days (from 2019.7.16)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages②
Departure air ticket and hotel booking for the entire trip
③ Passports with Israeli visas or entry and exit stamps will be refused entry by Iranian customs
Georgia-visa-free
visa policy: single stay of 30 days (from 2024.5.28)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages②
Departure air ticket and hotel booking for the entire trip
Armenia-visa-free
visa policy: no more than 90 days in total within every 180 days (from 2020.1.19)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages②
Departure air ticket and hotel booking for the entire trip
③ Armenia and Azerbaijan are sworn enemies. You cannot enter Azerbaijan directly from Armenia, nor can you enter Armenia from Azerbaijan, but you can enter both countries from Georgia
Azerbaijan-visa-free
visa policy: single stay of 30 days, no more than 3 entries within a year
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and hotel booking for the entire trip
③ Armenia and Azerbaijan are sworn enemies. You cannot enter Azerbaijan directly from Armenia, nor can you enter Armenia from Azerbaijan, but you can enter both countries from Georgia
Kazakhstan - visa-free
visa policy: single stay of 30 days, no more than 90 days in every 180 days (from 2023.11.10)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and hotel booking for the entire
trip Pakistan - visa-free (group tours are visa-free, and free travel requires an e-visa in advance)
visa policy: single stay of 30 days (from 2024.8.14)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Itinerary confirmation letter + departure air ticket + full hotel order
Uzbekistan - visa-free
visa policy: single stay of 10 days (from 2021.3.1)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket + full hotel order + insurance policy
③ Visa-free is only for fly-in and fly-out, not limited to airports
Kyrgyzstan - Conditional visa-free (Sapar Visa)
visa policy: single stay of 7 days (from 2023.10.21)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Hold a valid visa for the United States, Britain, Schengen, etc., with a validity period of three years or more. The entry point must be Manas International Airport, and land ports are not applicable
Tajikistan - Conditional visa-free
visa policy: single stay of 14 days
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Visa-free for people over 55 years old
③ Departure air ticket + full hotel order
Brunei -
visa-free policy: single stay of 14 days (from 2025.3.8)
Pre-trip instructions:
① The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② The electronic entry card must be filled out in advance
③ Departure air ticket and full hotel order
Jeju Island (South Korea) -
visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days (from 2002)
Pre-trip instructions:
① The passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and full hotel order
③ Must fly directly to Jeju Island, and cannot transfer in other cities in South Korea
④ Note: If you hold a valid single or double visa for South Korea, you will be given priority!
Phu Quoc Island (Vietnam) -
Visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days (starting from July 7, 2020)
Pre-departure instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and hotel reservation for the entire trip
③ Must fly directly to Phu Quoc Island, and cannot transfer in other cities in Vietnam to
Maldives -
Visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days
Pre-departure instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Return air ticket and hotel reservation (or resort confirmation letter)
③ Electronic entry card: must be filled out 96 hours in advance
Cambodia - Visa on arrival/electronic visa
policy: single stay of 30 days, extendable once (30 days)
Pre-departure instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② 2 3.5*4.5cm white background photos taken in the last 6 months
③ Entry card + customs declaration form + US$30
④ Departure air ticket and hotel booking for the entire trip (random inspection)
Laos - Visa on arrival/e-visa
Visa policy: Single stay of 30 days
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② 2 1-inch photos with white background taken within the last 6 months
③ Entry/exit card + visa information form + US$20
④ Departure air ticket and hotel booking for the entire trip (random inspection)
⑤ Only Boten and Vientiane ports can obtain visa on arrival, high-speed rail ports cannot handle it
Indonesia - Visa on arrival/e-visa
Visa policy: Single stay of 30 days
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Entry card + US$35 (Visa/Master card can also be used)
③ Departure air ticket and hotel booking for the entire trip (random inspection)
Myanmar - Visa on arrival/e-visa (it is recommended to apply for a visa in advance)
Visa policy: Single stay of 30 days
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Arrival card + health declaration form + 2 2-inch photos with white background + brand new US$50
③ Departure air ticket and hotel reservation for the entire trip
④ At least US$1,000 or equivalent in cash (random check)
East Timor - Visa on arrival
policy: single stay of 14 days
Pre-trip information:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Fee US$30
③ Itinerary, departure air ticket, hotel reservation for the entire trip
④ At least US$500 in cash
⑤ Visa on arrival can only be entered at Dili International Airport or Dili Port
Sri Lanka - Visa on arrival/e-visa
policy: Two entries are allowed within 30 days from the date of first arrival in Sri Lanka
Pre-trip information:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and hotel reservation for the entire trip
③ It is recommended to apply for an e-visa in advance
Nepal - Visa on arrival/e-visa
policy: maximum stay of 90 days
Pre-trip information:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② 2 2-inch color photos with white background + application form
③ Departure air ticket and hotel reservations for the entire trip.
④ If applying for an e-visa in advance, you can only apply within 15 days before arrival. Reapplication is required after this date.
Bangladesh - Visa on Arrival
Policy: Maximum stay of 30 days .
Pre-departure Information:
① Passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least two blank pages.
② Arrival card + US$51.
③ Departure air ticket and hotel reservations for the entire trip.
Saudi Arabia - Visa on Arrival/E-
visa Policy: Maximum stay of 30 days per
trip
. Pre-departure Information: ① Passport must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least two blank pages.
② Visa on Arrival fee: 395 Saudi Riyals. Payment must be made with Visa or MasterCard credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
③ Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
Bahrain - Visa on arrival/e-visa (visa-free for cruise)
Visa policy: Maximum stay of 30 days per
trip Pre-trip information:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Visa on arrival fee 5 Bahraini dinars (about RMB 97)
③ Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
Jordan - Visa on arrival/e-visa
Visa policy: Maximum stay of 30 days per
trip Pre-trip information:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Visa on arrival fee 40 Jordanian dinars (about RMB 400)
③ Departure air ticket and full hotel booking
④ It is recommended to purchase the Jordan Pass (40JD), which includes tickets and visa fees for major scenic spots
Serbia -
visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days, cumulative stay not exceeding 90 days within 6 months (effective from January 15, 2017)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and hotel reservation for the entire
trip ③ If you hold a US visa or Schengen visa, you can directly stay for 90 days at a time within the validity period of the visa
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
visa-free policy: 90 days visa-free within 180 days (May 29, 2018)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and hotel reservation for the entire
trip ③ Guarantee 150 marks in cash (about ¥550) every day
Albania -
visa-free policy: 90 days visa-free within 180 days (effective from March 18, 2023)
Montenegro - Conditional
visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Holders of a valid US visa/Schengen visa/UK visa (used once) can enter directly visa-free.
③ If you do not have the above visas, you can travel as a tour group of at least 2 people and provide an invitation letter to be visa-free.
Belarus -
visa-free policy: single stay of 30 days, no more than 90 days per year (from August 10, 2018)
Pre-departure information:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Must enter through Minsk Airport (not applicable to land and other airports)
③ Carry a travel insurance policy of no less than 10,000 euros
④ Must have no less than 46 Belarusian rubles in cash per day (about 100 RMB/day)
Cuba -
Visa-free policy: Single stay of 90 days (starting from May 17, 2024)
Pre-departure information:
① Passport must be valid for more than 6 months and have at least two blank pages
② Departure air ticket and full hotel reservation
③ Declare entry information on the official website three days before arrival and save the generated QR code
Bahamas - Visa-free (30 days)
Jamaica - Visa-free (30 days, you need to purchase and fill out an entry card)
Grenada (30 days)
Haiti (90 days)
Barbados (30 days)
Saipan - Visa-free (40 days)
Pre-trip information:
① The passport must be valid for more than 190 days beyond the return date and have at least three blank pages
② Departure air ticket and hotel reservations for the entire trip
③ With a US visa: original US visa + updated EVUS printout (if the US visa is in the old passport, you need to bring the old passport together)
④ Without a US visa: Apply for a G-CNMI-ETA electronic travel application at least 6 days before departure, print it out and carry it with you after approval
⑤ Fill in the electronic code of the entry customs declaration form, fill it out online 3 days before departure to obtain it, save or print and carry the QR code
⑥ US$500-800 in cash per person. If you are not a couple, please be sure not to put cash together with your companions
⑦ If there is a history of US visa rejection, you must obtain a new US visa before entering. If the old passport has a valid US visa and is reported lost, the US visa will be invalid if you apply for a new passport, but you must also apply for a new US visa before entering
⑧ Pregnant women are not allowed to enter Saipan
⑨ Tourists who have been to Cuba, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Yemen, and North Korea must hold a US visa to enter the country .
⑩ People with height restrictions or bad credit cannot travel to
French Polynesia (Tahiti)
Visa policy: Conditional visa-free (14 days)
Pre-trip instructions:
① Passport validity period must be more than 190 days beyond the return date, and there must be at least three blank pages
② Departure air tickets and full hotel reservations
③ Full hotel (including cruise) accommodation and local flights and vehicle transportation must be booked through Tahiti's designated local agency TAHITTNUITRAVEL. Accommodation or transportation cannot be booked on your own
④ Carry insurance with a limit of more than 300,000
⑤ After the visa exemption certificate is approved, it must be printed out in paper form and brought with you
⑥ If you do not want to join the tour group, you can apply for a French visa (Tahiti tourist visa). The process is similar to that of a French visa.
Fiji -
visa-free (30 days ) Tonga -
visa-free (30 days)
Solomon Islands - visa-free (30 days)
Samoa - visa-free (30 days)
Cook Islands - visa-free (31 days) Palau - visa on arrival (30 days, you can apply for an extension of 30 days 7 days before the expiration date, and you can extend it up to 2 times)
Vanuatu - visa on arrival (120 days)
Seychelles - visa-free (30 days);
Mauritius
- visa-free (60 days);
Morocco - visa-free (90 days); Kenya - visa-free (30 days, electronic authorization (ETA) required); Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required;
Tunisia - visa
-free (90 days); Zambia
- visa-free (90 days);
Benin - visa-free (30 days); Mozambique - visa-free/e-visa (30 days) ; Malawi - visa-
free (30 days); Reunion Island (French Territory) - conditional visa-free (15 days) ; Egypt - visa on arrival/e-visa (30 days); Madagascar - visa on arrival (up to 90 days); Tanzania - visa on arrival/e-visa (up to 90 days); Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required; Ethiopia - visa on arrival/e-visa (30 days); Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required; Rwanda - visa on arrival/e-visa (30 days)
Prepare one month in advance for Japan for
3 months/3 years/5 years.
The consular districts are divided according to the household registration/permanent residence, and the review time of each consular district is different. Prepare one month in advance
for South Korea for
3 months/5 years/10 years.
The consular districts are divided according to the household registration/permanent residence, and the review time of each consular district is different. Prepare one week in advance
for Vietnam for
15 days/30 days/90 days
, and the visas are divided into electronic visas/separate paper visas/landing permits. Prepare at least 3 days in advance for
Turkey for
180 days. Prepare one month in advance for the Philippine Embassy approval/3 months . Individual visas require an interview, while group visas are exempt from interviews and require more than 3 people. Prepare one month in advance for Mongolia for 5 months . Applicants in Xinjiang may not be able to apply for the visa, so please confirm in advance.
Russia
: 2 months
. Prepare 2 weeks in advance. There are entry port restrictions.
UK:
2 years/5 years/10 years.
Prepare 3 months in advance. Fingerprints are required. No interview is required .
Ireland
: Approval is based on itinerary. The embassy will approve the specific validity period based on your itinerary.
Prepare 3 months in advance. Fingerprints are required. No interview is required.
Schengen countries: Approval
is based on itinerary. The embassy will approve the specific validity period based on your itinerary.
Prepare 3-6 months in advance. Fingerprints are required. No interview is required.
The 29 Schengen countries include: Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia, Malta, Liechtenstein, Croatia, Romania (partial), Bulgaria (partial)
The United States
has a maximum of 10 years.
Prepare 6 months in advance and need an interview. Remember to register for EVUS after the visa is issued before you can travel! The
Canadian
Embassy approves visas for 3 months to 10 years, and generally approves until the end of the passport's validity period.
Prepare 6 months in advance and need to take fingerprints. No interview is required. Having a US visa can simplify the process and the approval rate is high.
Argentina
has a maximum of 10 years
. Sticker visas require 3 months in advance preparation and an interview. Holders of US visas can apply for electronic AVE permits (valid for 3 months). The
Brazilian
Embassy approves visas ranging from 30 days to 10 years. The embassy determines the visa validity period. Apply three months in advance and the consulate will conduct a random interview.
New Zealand
Embassy approval, 3 months to 5 years, generally 5 years, but the longest will not exceed the validity period of the passport, three months in advance, only electronic materials are required
Australia
1 year/3 years, three months in advance, only electronic materials are required
Papua New Guinea
6 months, 1 month in advance, Xinjiang applicants cannot be accepted
Uganda
: 30 days. Applications must be submitted one month in advance. Minors under 18 must apply with a parent and must bring a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Kenya:
30 days or longer.
Applications must be submitted one month in advance. Applications must be submitted with a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
The South African
Embassy approves this, usually three months in advance, sometimes depending on your itinerary. Applications must be submitted two months in advance. Applications must be submitted with a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Libya
: 30 days. Applications must be submitted one month in advance. Entry can only be made through customs at Tripoli International Airport.
Guinea -Bissau
: Applications must be submitted one month in advance. Applications must be submitted with a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Nigeria :
14 days. Applications must be submitted one month in advance. Applications must be submitted with a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Niger
: 90 days. Applications must be submitted two months in advance. Applicants from Xinjiang cannot be accepted. Applications must be submitted with a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Ghana
: 90 days. Applications must be submitted one month in advance. Minors are not accepted. Applications must be submitted with a yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Gabon:
90 days. Applications must be submitted one month in advance. Entry to Gabon cannot be made through land ports. Applications must be submitted with a yellow fever vaccination certificate. !
If you are going to a country where yellow fever is a concern, you will need to get a yellow fever vaccine. Most areas in Africa are affected. The vaccine is valid for ten years and is a must for entry and exit!
Holders of any valid UK visa, whether short or long-term, can visit Guernsey, Jersey, and the Isle of Man without a separate visa, and there will be no customs checks upon landing. If you hold a visa for one of the British Crown Dependencies, you can also visit the UK "visa-free"
[Current Policy] Currently, Indian tourist visa policies have not yet been finalized, so Chinese nationals are not eligible for Indian tourist e-visas. Please also note: e-visas issued before February 2, 2020 (for applicants with Chinese passports) are no longer valid.
[Applicable Visa Types] Business Visa; Work Visa; Conference Visa.
Kindly note: Visa processing is rigorous and the approval process is lengthy (January-March). Applicants should plan their applications and travel plans appropriately. Please do not purchase airfare or hotel accommodations before your visa is issued to avoid potential losses.
[Current Policy] Currently, North Korea is only accessible through group tours; independent travel is not permitted. You must travel with a group for the entire itinerary.
[Visa Application] One- and two-day tours to North Korea do not require a visa. Simply register with your ID card and you will receive a pass. Tours of four days or longer require a visa, which is a sticker visa. Simply take a photo of your passport and send it to the travel agency in advance.
⚠️Finally, a reminder: With recent news, the number of countries eligible for permanent visa exemptions has increased, and information on visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel is subject to frequent changes. We recommend carefully reviewing the latest policies before traveling.
Open the "China-TravelNote APP" and search for "Visa" to enter the visa channel page, 🔍 or directly search for the corresponding country + visa
This article was updated on April 30, 2025.
