China visa requirements for Bangladeshi citizens in 2026

How to enter

Bangladeshi passport holders travelling for tourism should use the route below to enter China.

Further notes

• Visa-free transit for up to 24 hours. Domestic travel through multiple Chinese airports permitted.
• Port visa (visa on arrival) for the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) of Shenzhen, Zhuhai, or Xiamen.
• The SEZ port visa is intended for tourism, business, trade, transit, visits, and other non-employment purposes.
• 5-day port visa for Shenzhen if arriving at Luohu Port, Huanggang Port Control Point, Fuyong Ferry Terminal or Shekou Passenger Terminal. The duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival.
• 3-day port visa for Zhuhai if entering via Gongbei Port of Entry, Hengqin Port or Jiuzhou Port. The duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival.
• 3-day port visa for Xiamen if entering via Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport. The duration of stay starts from the next day of arrival.
• Port visa (visa on arrival) is also available for travellers who need to enter China urgently but are unable to apply for a visa in time, for the following reasons:
• business activities, visits and exchanges;
• investment and entrepreneurship;
• private affairs (such as civil affairs, lawsuits, marriage, etc.);
• visiting relatives;
• Other urgent humanitarian needs (such as funerals, visiting critically ill patients, or other urgent medical needs.)
• This policy is only intended for urgent travel needs and is not suitable for general visits or tourism.
• To avail of the port visa policy, relevant supporting documents (such as an invitation letter) must be provided to attest to the urgency of the travel needs.
• No visa required for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders.

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