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Thailand Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens

Chinese citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per stay, and up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

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Thailand Visa for Chinese citizens

Visa-free for trips of up to 30 days under a bilateral agreement.

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Chinese citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement.

Visa-free stay

30 days

Per visit, under a bilateral agreement.

Entry fee

Free

No visa application is needed.

Extension

If the officer agrees

At an immigration office for 1,900 THB.

Longer stay

Tourist visa, 60 days

Apply on thaievisa.go.th before you travel.

Arrival card

TDAC, free

Fill it in within 3 days before you arrive.

Funds

May be checked

Entry and stay are decided by the immigration officer.

Passport

National passport

Travel documents for aliens are not accepted.

Legal basis

Bilateral agreement

Separate from the 30-day exemption scheme.

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Last checked in October 2026. Sources: Summary of Thailand's revised visa exemption and VoA schemes (Ministry of Foreign Affairs), Royal Thai Embassy Doha: tourist visa exemption and visa on arrival, Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC)

Thailand Visa documents for Chinese citizens

30 Days per Stay

Each visa-free stay can last up to 30 days. A longer stay needs a visa, for example the Tourist Visa (TR).

90 Days in Any 180 Days

Your visa-free stays in Thailand must not add up to more than 90 days in any 180-day period.

Excluded Purposes

Not for residence, employment, study, media work or other activities that need prior approval from the Thai authorities.

TDAC Arrival Card

Mandatory for all foreign nationals and free. Fill it in online at tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before arrival.

Proof of Funds

Thai embassy guidance for visa-exempt tourists is 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family, in cash or equivalent.

Thailand Visa application steps for Chinese citizens

Your journey to the Thailand in 4 easy steps.

Check Your Passport

Travel on your ordinary passport. Thailand's foreign ministry advises at least 6 months of validity for entry.

Count Your Days

Each stay can last up to 30 days, and visa-free stays must not exceed 90 days in total in any 180-day period.

Fill In the TDAC

Complete the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card online at tdac.immigration.go.th within 3 days before you arrive.

Check Your Trip Purpose

Residence, employment, study, media work and other activities that need prior approval are not covered.

Thailand Visa cost for Chinese citizens

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Government fee

Service fee

No visa application or approval needed
Up to 30 days per stay
90 days in any 180-day period
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Which Thailand Visa do you need?

Visa exemption, 30 days

Free entry for up to 30 days on each visit under the bilateral agreement with Thailand. Fill in the free TDAC within 3 days before you arrive.

Tourist visa (TR), single entry

Applied for on thaievisa.go.th before you travel. It is valid for 3 months and gives up to 60 days, which can be extended by 30 days. Each Thai embassy sets its own fee.

Multiple-entry tourist visa (METV)

Valid for 6 months, with up to 60 days per entry. It suits several trips within half a year.

Non-immigrant visas

For work, business, study, retirement or family stays. Each type has its own documents and fee on thaievisa.go.th.

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Thailand Visa FAQ for Chinese passport holders

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Thailand?

No, not for stays of up to 30 days. Chinese citizens holding an ordinary passport can enter Thailand visa-free under the bilateral agreement in force since 1 March 2024. Each stay can last up to 30 days, with no more than 90 days in total in any 180-day period. There is no visa application, but you must fill in the free Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) online before arrival. The earlier 60-day rule no longer applies.

Is there a cost or waiting time for visa-free entry?

No. Visa-free entry under the agreement costs nothing and there is no application to process. The only online step is the TDAC, which is free on the official site tdac.immigration.go.th and is completed within 3 days before arrival. If you plan to stay longer than 30 days, or to work, study or carry out media activities, apply for the matching visa at thaievisa.go.th before you travel.

How long can Chinese citizens stay in Thailand without a visa?

Up to 30 days per stay, and no more than 90 days in total in any 180-day period, so count all your recent visits before you book. If one trip will last longer than 30 days, get a visa first, for example the Tourist Visa (TR), which allows up to 60 days per entry and is applied for online at thaievisa.go.th while you are outside Thailand.

What do I need to enter Thailand visa-free?

Your ordinary passport; Thailand's foreign ministry advises at least 6 months of validity and a return ticket. Carry funds for your stay: Thai embassy guidance for visa-exempt tourists is 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family in cash or equivalent. The trip must not be for residence, employment, study, media work or other activities that need prior approval. Complete the free TDAC within 3 days before arrival.

What changed for Thailand visa-free entry in 2026?

On 15 September 2026 Thailand revoked its 60-day visa exemption scheme and moved to one visa exemption arrangement per country. Chinese passports were also covered by the 60-day scheme until 14 September 2026; now only the bilateral agreement applies, with up to 30 days per stay and 90 days in any 180-day period. Visitors admitted before 15 September 2026 may stay until the date stamped in their passport.

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