2026 data
China vs Italy
Italy is stronger · +82 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while Italy reaches 165 (#4). In practice, Italy gets you visa-free to 82 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
Italy
Visa-free destinations
83
165
World ranking
#105
#4
Visa-free
41
126
Visa on arrival
38
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
8
e-Visa
29
18
Visa required
#86
#15
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where Italy reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 34 / 54
Europe4 · 44 / 45
Asia19 · 27 / 34
Americas12 · 33 / 35
Middle East10 · 13 / 15
Oceania10 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or Italy?
Italy is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; Italy, 165.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
78 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 0 and Italy in 18 among popular destinations. The full list is above.