2026 data
China vs Taiwan
Taiwan is stronger · +34 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the China passport gives access to 83 destinations without a prior visa (#105 worldwide), while Taiwan reaches 117 (#76). In practice, Taiwan gets you visa-free to 34 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
China
Taiwan
Visa-free destinations
83
117
World ranking
#105
#76
Visa-free
41
75
Visa on arrival
38
34
Electronic auth (eTA)
4
8
e-Visa
29
37
Visa required
#86
#43
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where China reaches further
Where Taiwan reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Africa28 · 22 / 54
Europe4 · 41 / 46
Asia19 · 16 / 33
Americas12 · 19 / 35
Oceania10 · 11 / 14
Middle East10 · 7 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, China or Taiwan?
Taiwan is stronger. China reaches 83 destinations visa-free; Taiwan, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
53 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
China wins in 2 and Taiwan in 14 among popular destinations. The full list is above.