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China visa requirements for United States citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset

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e-Visa required
United States citizens need an e-visa, applied for online for China.

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Holders of a United States passport need an e-visa, applied for online when visiting China. The United States passport currently ranks #32 among the world's top 100 with 159 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: China citizens travelling to United States — visa required.

🧳 Before you travel: United States → China

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Visiting China on other passports

🇫🇷 France → China: Visa-free🇪🇸 Spain → China: Visa-free🇮🇹 Italy → China: Visa-free🇹🇷 Turkey → China: Visa required🇲🇽 Mexico → China: Visa required🇬🇧 United Kingdom → China: Visa required

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