page_title: Visa requirements for Chinese citizens
section_title: APEC Business Travel Card
hierarchical_section_title: Visa requirements for Chinese citizens / APEC Business Travel Card
context_page_description: Visa requirements for Chinese citizens are administrative entry restrictions imposed on citizens of China by the authorities of other states.
  As of 7 January 2020, Chinese citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 71 countries and territories, ranking the Chinese passport 72nd in terms of travel freedom according to the Henley Passport Index.
context_section_description: Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card (ABTC) travelling on business do not require a visa to the following countries:
   Australia¹
   Brunei¹
   Chile¹
   Hong Kong²
   Indonesia²
   Japan¹
   South Korea¹
   Malaysia²
   Mexico¹
   New Zealand¹
   Papua New Guinea²
   Peru¹
   Philippines³
   Russia¹
   Singapore²
   Taiwan¹
   Thailand¹
   Vietnam²
  1 – up to 90 days
  2 – up to 60 days
  3 – up to 59 days
  The card must be used in conjunction with a passport and has the following advantages:
  no need to apply for a visa or entry permit to APEC countries, as the card is treated as such (except by  Canada and  United States)
  undertake legitimate business in participating economies
  expedited border crossing in all member economies, including transitional members
  expedited scheduling of visa interview (US)
  The rule is not available among the CHN, HKG, TWN travellers on business.
caption:   Full members of the scheme  Transitional members (United States, Canada)