China on arrival visa available for Bangladeshis

China is a friend for Bangladesh and offers new opportunity for Bangladeshis. The Bangladeshis can now enjoy visa on arrival in China, the Chinese embassy in Dhaka said in a statement issued today.The port entry can be availed for urgent humanitarian cause, business, repair work, tourism, or other urgent needs.

For tourism purpose, Bangladeshi tourists need to be organised to visit China as tourists by Chinese travel agencies.

For business purpose, repair work or other urgent needs as stated, there has to be an invitation from the Chinese party.

Spokesman of the Chinese embassy, Chen Wei, said the port visa system is available to foreigners, including Bangladeshi citizens.

The port visa system does not impose restrictions on specific countries, but only makes requirements for entry purposes.

The duration of stay for port visas are upto 30 days.

Bangladeshi citizens who are qualified and able to provide relevant supporting documents can apply for port visas at relevant Chinese ports.