Do Chinese citizens need a visa to visit Thailand?

No. Chinese passport holders receive a 30-day visa exemption under the China-Thailand mutual exemption agreement.

Can Chinese nationals extend their visa exemption in Thailand?

Yes. Visit an immigration office to extend by 30 days for 1,900 THB before your stamp expires.

Yes, many direct flights connect major Chinese cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu, Guangzhou) to Bangkok, Phuket, and Chiang Mai.

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Visa-Free: 30 Days on Arrival

Holiday tourVisa Exemption

Chinese passport holders receive 30 days on arrival — more than enough for a standard Thai holiday.

Extended trip or honeymoonTourist Visa (TR)

Apply at a Thai consulate in China for a 60-day TR with extension capability.

Business visitNon-Immigrant B Visa

For business meetings or conferences, a Non-B visa is appropriate and covers 90 days.

1China and Thailand signed a mutual visa exemption agreement — Chinese nationals get 30 days on arrival.
2Apply for a tourist visa at Thai consulates in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing, Kunming, or Xiamen.
3Popular Thai tourist seasons for Chinese visitors: Songkran (April) and Chinese New Year — book accommodation early.

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