Thailand to China visa requirements

Visa-free up to 30 days per entry, with total visa-free stays capped at 90 days in any 180-day period, under the Thailand-China bilateral agreement effective 1 March 2024. Thai ordinary passport holders can enter, exit, or transit mainland China without a visa for each stay up to 30 days, with cumulative visa-free stays capped at 90 days in any 180-day period, under the Thailand-China bilateral mutual visa exemption agreement effective 1 March 2024. The exemption covers eligible short visits such as tourism, business contacts, family or friends visits, exchanges, conferences or exhibitions, study tours, and transit when the activity does not require prior approval. Residence, employment, study, media/news coverage, stays beyond 30 days, and other prior-approval activities require the appropriate Chinese visa before travel. China says visa-free travelers need a valid ordinary passport at least for the intended stay; carrying invitation letters, air tickets, and accommodation reservations is recommended because border officers may examine the purpose of entry. Travellers must register accommodation after arrival: hotels register guests automatically, while private stays require registration with local public security within 24 hours. Hong Kong and Macau are separate immigration jurisdictions with their own arrangements.