2026 data
China vs India
China is stronger · +25 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while India reaches 58 (#146). In practice, China gets you visa-free to 25 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
India
Visa-free destinations
83
58
World ranking
#105
#146
Visa-free
41
27
Visa on arrival
38
28
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
3
e-Visa
29
47
Visa required
#86
#93
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where China reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 20 / 54
Asia19 · 14 / 33
Americas12 · 11 / 35
Oceania10 · 9 / 14
Middle East10 · 4 / 15
Europe4 · 0 / 46
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or India?
China is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; India, 58.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
50 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 4 and India in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.