F Visa
China
Last updated: December 22, 2025
30 days
$140
3-4 days
Medium
About this Visa
The F visa lets you visit China for non-commercial activities. This includes academic exchange, cultural exchange, research, volunteering, and study tours. You cannot work or earn money with this visa. Anyone invited by a Chinese institution or organization can apply. This includes Bangladeshi citizens. It is easier to get than a work visa. You do not need a complicated work permit. You can stay longer than a tourist visa allows.
Key Benefits
- Visit China for academic and cultural exchange
- Stay up to 30 days extendable to 90+ days
- Multiple entry options - return without new visa
- Can extend total stay to 180 days
- No complicated work permit needed
- Easier than work visa to obtain
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- No age minimum
- No language requirement
- No education requirement
- Cannot have a criminal record
- No health certificate needed
- Must have invitation from Chinese institution or organization
Financial Requirement
No official minimum amount. You must show you have enough money to support yourself in China. A recent bank statement works.
Documents
- Valid passportAt least 6 months remaining validity
- Visa application formCompleted and signed
- Passport photoColor, recent, passport-sized
- Invitation letterFrom Chinese institution on letterhead - most important
- Proof of residenceDriver license or utility bill
- Flight confirmationRound-trip flight booking
- Hotel reservationWith your name on it
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.