Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Thailand

I. Chinese Embassies/Consulates in Thailand (for Chinese Visa Applications)

 

1. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Thailand (Bangkok)

 

  • Address: 57 Rachadaphisek Road, Bangkok 10400, Thailand
  • Contact:
    • Tel: +66-2-2457044 (Visa Enquiries)
    • Fax: +66-2-2468247
    • Email: visa.th@visaforchina.org
  • Working Hours:
    • Visa Submission: Mon–Fri 09:00–11:30 (Appointment via COVA)
    • Collection: Mon–Fri 14:00–16:00
  • Website: China Visa Application Service Center (Thailand)
  • Note: Thai citizens traveling to China for stays ≤30 days 免签 (visa-free) (effective March 1, 2024). For longer stays (work, study, etc.), apply via COVA or CVASC.

 

2. Consulate-General of China in Chiang Mai

 

  • Address: 111 Changloh Road, Chiang Mai 50200
  • Contact: +66-53-276125
  • Working Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–11:30 (Visa Submission)

 

3. Other Consulates:

 

  • Consulate-General in Songkhla (Southern Thailand): +66-74-322034
  • Consulate-General in Khon Kaen (Northeast Thailand): +66-43-246270

II. Thai Embassies/Consulates in China (for Thai Visa Applications)

 

1. Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing

 

  • Address: 15th Floor, West Tower, Twin Towers Building, No. 12 Jianguomenwai Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing
  • Contact:
  • Working Hours:
    • Submission: Mon–Fri 09:00–11:45
    • Collection: Mon–Fri 09:00–11:45 / 14:00–16:00

 

2. Consulate-General of Thailand in Shanghai

 

  • Address: 15th Floor, Jingcai Century Building, 567 Weihai Road, Shanghai
  • Contact: +86-21-62883030

 

3. Other Consulates:

 

III. Chinese Visa Policies for Thai Citizens

 

1. Visa-Free Policy (Effective March 1, 2024):

 

  • Eligibility: Ordinary passport holders.
  • Stay Duration: 30 days per visit (≤90 days cumulative in 180 days).
  • Exceptions: Work, study, residence, or stays >30 days require visas (e.g., M [business], X [study], Z [work]).

 

2. Visa Types & Requirements (for Non-Visa-Free Cases):

 

  • Tourist (L Visa):
    • Passport (valid ≥6 months), online application (COVA), photo, flight/hotel booking.
  • Business (M Visa):
    • Invitation letter from Chinese entity, business license copy.
  • Work (Z Visa):
    • Work permit, employment contract, medical certificate.
  • Study (X1/X2 Visa):
    • Admission letter, JW201/JW202 form.
  • Family Visit (Q1/Q2 Visa):
    • Kinship proof (e.g., birth certificate), inviter’s ID.

 

3. Application Process:

 

  • Online: Use COVA to complete forms → Book appointment at CVASC.
  • Submission: China Visa Application Service Centers (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, etc.).
  • Fees: ~฿2,000–฿4,000 (varies by visa type; express service available).
  • Processing Time: 4–5 working days (standard).

 

4. 落地签 (Landing Visa):

 

  • Not applicable for Thailand; use visa-free entry or pre-arranged visas.

IV. Thai Visa Policies for Chinese Citizens

 

1. Visa-Free Policy (Effective March 1, 2024):

 

  • Eligibility: Ordinary passport holders.
  • Stay Duration: 30 days per visit (extended to 60 days for tourism/business until further notice, 2025).

 

2. 落地签 (Visa on Arrival):

 

  • Eligibility: Tourism (≤15 days).
  • Requirements: Passport (valid ≥30 days), Return ticket (15-day return), 10,000฿/person cash, 4x6cm photo.
  • Fee: 2,000฿ (cash only).
  • Locations: 51 airports/ports (e.g., Suvarnabhumi, Phuket, Chiang Mai).

 

3. Visa Types (for Stays >30 Days):

 

  • Tourist (TR Visa): 60 days (extendable once for 30 days).
  • Business (B Visa): 90 days (multiple entries available).
  • Study (ED Visa): Proof of enrollment.
  • DTV (Digital Nomad Visa): For remote workers (2024 launch; 1-year stay).

 

4. Application Process:

 

  • Online: Submit via Thai Embassy/Consulate websites.
  • Documents: Passport, photos, flight/hotel bookings, financial proof (e.g., bank statements).
  • Fees: ฿230 (tourist), ฿450 (business) (China-based applicants).

V. Additional Information

 

  • Fees:
    • Chinese Visa: Free for visa-free stays; standard fees apply for other visas.
    • Thai Visa: ฿230 (tourist), ฿1,000 (visa on arrival).
  • Emergency Contacts:
    • Chinese Embassy in Thailand (Consular Protection): +66-2-2457010 (24/7).
    • Thai Embassy in China (Consular Protection): +86-10-85310370.
  • COVID-19 (2025): No testing/quarantine requirements for China-Thailand travel.
  • Passport Validity: Both countries require passports valid ≥6 months for entry.

VI. Key Notes

 

  • China: Visa-free entry for tourism/business (≤30 days). Long-term stays require pre-approval.
  • Thailand: Visa-free (≤30 days, extendable to 60 days for tourism). visa on arrival available for short stays.
  • Online Tools: