Bhutan
China
China visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- China visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which China visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
- Processing time
- Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply
China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).
Where Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for China
China has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of China in Dhaka415 km
Plot 2/4，Road No.3，Block-I，Baridhara，Dhaka，Bangladesh
- 426 km
- Consulate General of China in Mandalay895 km
73 Chan Myathasi Township Mandalay Corner of 73rd Street and Thazin Street
Measured from Thimphu, Chinese embassies and consulates are closest in Dhaka, Bangladesh (415 km), Kathmandu, Nepal (426 km) and Mandalay, Myanmar (895 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bhutan is decided by China, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Chinese citizens travelling to Bhutan
ChinaBhutan e-Visa Bhutan visa for citizens of China
Travel advice for China
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Bhutan to China, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bhutanese citizens can stay in China
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
China has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of China accredited to Bhutan from abroad; the official visa portal of China names the right place.
China’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
India admits Bhutanese citizens visa-free. Afghanistan and North Korea require Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Chinese citizens travelling to Bhutan
Bhutan requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for China?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of China in Bhutan?
No. China has no embassy in Bhutan. The nearest Chinese embassy is in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 415 km from Thimphu.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Bhutan?
Bhutan requires a visa from Chinese citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter China visa-free?
No; Bhutanese citizens need a visa for China obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.