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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit Thailand?

No, visa-free for up to 60 days. Under the China–Thailand mutual visa exemption agreement effective March 1, 2024, Chinese passport holders can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 60 days per entry for tourism. Confirm the maximum stay with your airline and Thai immigration before departure.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2025-12-15
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2025-12-15
Visa type
Visa exemption (bilateral)
Maximum stay
Up to 60 days
per entry
Entries
Multiple
from issue date
Visa fee
Free
consular fee only
Processing time
Instant
standard track
Validity
—
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months past your entry date.
· 6mo minimum
/02
Book onward travel
Confirmed return or onward ticket within the stay window may be required at airline check-in.
· onward proof
/03
Complete the TDAC online
The Thailand Digital Arrival Card replaced the paper TM6 form. Submit within 3 days before arrival.
· online· free
/04
Arrive & enter
Present passport at immigration; receive an entry stamp on arrival.
· instant
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

5 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 5 complete
Valid passport (6+ months)
Bio page + 2 blank pages
Confirmed return / onward ticket
Within your stay window
Proof of accommodation
First night minimum
Sufficient funds
≥ 20,000 THB or equivalent (border officers may ask)
Completed TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card)
Submit within 3 days before arrival
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Visa feeFreeExemption
Total estimate¥0 — ¥0incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

On arrival
Instant
Stamp issued at immigration counter.
Extension
1–2 hours
At Thai Immigration Bureau, +30 days, 1,900 THB. Apply before your stamp expires.
Border run
Same day
Land-border re-entry rules change frequently. Verify current land-entry caps with Thai Immigration before relying on a border run.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Insufficient onward ticket proof
Airlines may deny boarding without confirmed return.
High
/02
Passport validity under 6 months
Hard rule — no exceptions at immigration.
Medium
/03
Excessive land border crossings
Thai Immigration may scrutinise repeated land entries; rules have changed multiple times since 2024.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2024-03-01 · major
China–Thailand mutual visa exemption begins
Permanent bilateral agreement: ordinary passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 60 days per entry.
2023-09-25 · major
Temporary visa-free program launched
Initial 5-month unilateral pilot from Thailand to Chinese citizens.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

How long can I stay per entry?—
Up to 60 days under the China–Thailand bilateral visa exemption. Always confirm the stamp date the immigration officer writes in your passport.
Can I extend my stay?+
Does this cover work?+
Is this rule subject to change?+
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