Do I need to apply for a passport and visa to travel abroad?

Legal analysis: No, you must apply for a passport to travel abroad. Passport is a kind of certificate for China people to go abroad. Permit for China citizens to travel to other countries. Visa-free countries only need to ensure that their passports are valid for more than half a year from the date of returning to China; For visa-on-arrival countries, applicants need to bring the original passport and corresponding documents required for visa-on-arrival. After arriving at their destination, they can apply for visas at the airport customs site. For countries that need to apply for visas, they need to go to the embassy of the country in China or find a qualified institution to handle them.

Legal basis: Article 9 of the Law of People's Republic of China (PRC) on Exit and Entry Administration. China citizens shall apply for passports or other travel documents when leaving or entering the country. China citizens who want to go to other countries or regions also need to obtain visas or other entry permits. However, unless the China government has signed visa exemption agreements with other governments or the Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provide otherwise. China citizens who leave or enter the country as seafarers and work on foreign ships shall apply for a seaman's certificate according to law.