2026 data
China vs Philippines
China is stronger · +17 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while Philippines reaches 66 (#131). In practice, China gets you visa-free to 17 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
Philippines
Visa-free destinations
83
66
World ranking
#105
#131
Visa-free
41
36
Visa on arrival
38
27
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
3
e-Visa
29
41
Visa required
#86
#90
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where China reaches further
Where Philippines reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 20 / 54
Asia19 · 21 / 33
Americas12 · 13 / 35
Oceania10 · 9 / 14
Middle East10 · 3 / 15
Europe4 · 0 / 46
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or Philippines?
China is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; Philippines, 66.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
49 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 2 and Philippines in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.