What documents does a China citizen need for a Bangladesh visa?

- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay - Return/onward air ticket - Hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter - Proof of funds (cash, card statement or traveler's cheques) - One recent passport-size photo (white background) - Biometrics: fingerprints and photo are captured at the airport immigration desk - Travel health insurance is recommended, not mandatory

What types of visas can China citizens get for Bangladesh?

- Tourist Visa on Arrival - single entry, 30 days, fee approximately US$51 - Business Visa on Arrival - single entry, 30 days, requires a company invitation letter, fee approximately US$51 - Multiple-entry visa - available on arrival for returning business travelers with prior approval, higher fee (~US$80-100)

Can China citizens get a Bangladesh visa on arrival?

- Available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka), Chittagong and Sylhet airports - Counter is located before the immigration desks; complete the arrival form and pay in US dollars or by card - Processing typically takes 20-40 minutes depending on queue - Officers may ask for a hotel booking printout and return ticket, so carry both - Some travelers are now asked to obtain prior approval ('Visa Recommendation') via a Bangladesh mission before travel - check with the nearest Bangladesh embassy first

How much does a Bangladesh visa cost for China citizens?

- Visa on arrival fee: approximately US$51 for a 30-day single-entry tourist/business visa, payable in cash (USD) at the airport - No separate VFS/BLS service fee for visa on arrival - Processing time at the airport: 20-40 minutes - E-visa (where applicable) processing: 3-5 business days online - No official express option at the airport

What should China citizens know before traveling to Bangladesh?

- Carry US dollars in cash, as not all airport counters reliably accept cards - Common rejection/delay reasons: no return ticket, no hotel confirmation, insufficient cash on hand - Business travelers should bring an invitation letter from the host company to speed up processing - Check current entry requirements with the Bangladesh High Commission in Beijing before travel, as visa-on-arrival eligibility is periodically revised - Extensions of up to 30 days are possible at the Department of Immigration and Passports in Dhaka

Bangladesh Visa for China Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Chinese citizens can get a Bangladesh visa on arrival at Dhaka, Chittagong and Sylhet international airports for around $51 (single entry, 30 days), though prior approval is increasingly checked for tourists.

Guide last updated October 3, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay
Return/onward air ticket
Hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter
Proof of funds (cash, card statement or traveler's cheques)
One recent passport-size photo (white background)
Biometrics: fingerprints and photo are captured at the airport immigration desk
Travel health insurance is recommended, not mandatory

Visa types

Tourist Visa on Arrival - single entry, 30 days, fee approximately US$51
Business Visa on Arrival - single entry, 30 days, requires a company invitation letter, fee approximately US$51
Multiple-entry visa - available on arrival for returning business travelers with prior approval, higher fee (~US$80-100)

Visa on arrival

Available at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (Dhaka), Chittagong and Sylhet airports
Counter is located before the immigration desks; complete the arrival form and pay in US dollars or by card
Processing typically takes 20-40 minutes depending on queue
Officers may ask for a hotel booking printout and return ticket, so carry both
Some travelers are now asked to obtain prior approval ('Visa Recommendation') via a Bangladesh mission before travel - check with the nearest Bangladesh embassy first

Fees & processing time

Visa on arrival fee: approximately US$51 for a 30-day single-entry tourist/business visa, payable in cash (USD) at the airport
No separate VFS/BLS service fee for visa on arrival
Processing time at the airport: 20-40 minutes
E-visa (where applicable) processing: 3-5 business days online
No official express option at the airport

Tips for China travelers

Carry US dollars in cash, as not all airport counters reliably accept cards
Common rejection/delay reasons: no return ticket, no hotel confirmation, insufficient cash on hand
Business travelers should bring an invitation letter from the host company to speed up processing
Check current entry requirements with the Bangladesh High Commission in Beijing before travel, as visa-on-arrival eligibility is periodically revised
Extensions of up to 30 days are possible at the Department of Immigration and Passports in Dhaka

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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