Step-by-step guide to applying for a China Medical Visa (S Visa or Private Visit Visa) from Bangladesh
Here’s a step-by-step guide to applying for a China Medical Visa (S Visa or Private Visit Visa) from Bangladesh:
🇨🇳 Step-by-Step Guide to China Medical Treatment Visa (S Visa) from Bangladesh[edit | edit source]
⚠️ China does not issue a specific “Medical Visa” like some other countries. For short-term medical treatment, you typically apply under the S2 Visa (short-term private visit) category.
🔹 Step 1: Visa Type – S2 Visa (for Medical Treatment)[edit | edit source]
The S2 visa is used for:
- Visiting family members,
- Short-term private matters, including medical treatment.
🔹 Step 2: Required Documents[edit | edit source]
🧾 Basic Personal Documents[edit | edit source]
- Valid passport (6+ months validity, at least 2 blank pages)
- Photocopy of passport bio page
- Completed Visa Application Form (Form V.2013)
- 🔗 Download from China Embassy website
- One recent passport-size photo
- 33mm x 48mm, white background
🔹 Step 3: Medical Treatment Supporting Documents[edit | edit source]
You must show proof that you are traveling for medical reasons, including:
📑 Required Medical Documents[edit | edit source]
- Medical appointment confirmation from a hospital/clinic in China
- Invitation letter from the medical institution (must include):
- Your name, passport number, DOB
- Purpose and dates of treatment
- Hospital’s official stamp and contact details
- Proof of diagnosis from your doctor in Bangladesh
- Medical records/reports
- Proof of funds for treatment and stay
🔹 Step 4: Financial & Personal Proof[edit | edit source]
- Bank statement (last 6 months)
- NID copy
- Cover letter from you or your sponsor explaining the treatment purpose
- If someone else is sponsoring you:
- Their bank statement
- Sponsorship letter
- Relationship proof
🔹 Step 5: Book a Visa Appointment[edit | edit source]
Book online via the China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) Dhaka:
🔗 https://www.visaforchina.cn/DAC2_EN/
🔹 Step 6: Submit Application In-Person[edit | edit source]
Visit the China Visa Application Center:
📍 1st Floor, Delta Life Tower, Gulshan-2, Dhaka
Submit:
- Printed visa application form
- All supporting documents
- Visa fee (payable in BDT)
🔹 Step 7: Visa Fee & Processing[edit | edit source]
- Single-entry visa fee: ~USD 60–70
- Processing time: 4–7 working days
✅ Tips for Success[edit | edit source]
- Make sure the Chinese hospital invitation is official (letterhead, stamp)
- Provide clear medical records and diagnosis
- Show you have enough funds to pay for your treatment and stay
- Double-check appointment and travel dates are aligned