China visa for Pakistani citizens
Visa required
🇵🇰 Pakistani passport → 🇨🇳 China: yes — a visa arranged in advance.
How it works
You'll need a visa arranged in advance through the embassy or consulate (or an authorised visa centre): application form, passport photos, fee, and often proof of funds, accommodation and onward travel. Start early — processing can take weeks.
Before the airport: run the "Will I board?" checklist for this route →
Beyond China: the Pakistan passport
The 🇵🇰 Pakistan passport ranks #196 of 199 worldwide, entering 32 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (see the world ranking).
Also visa-free on the Pakistan passport: 🇩🇲 Dominica (180 days), 🇻🇺 Vanuatu (120 days), 🇧🇧 Barbados (90 days) — all 32 open destinations.
Going the other way? Chinese citizens visiting Pakistan need no visa, but an eTA (online authorisation) is required.
Never get caught out
Visa rules change with little notice. Get one email when China changes its entry rules for Pakistani passports.
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