Do Thai citizens need a visa for China?

No — under the permanent Thailand-China bilateral mutual visa exemption (effective 1 March 2024), Thai ordinary passport holders enter visa-free for up to 30 days per entry for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, and transit.

Is this different from China's unilateral visa-free policy?

Yes — Thailand has a permanent bilateral agreement, not subject to China's unilateral policy renewals (which currently extend through 31 Dec 2026 for other countries). Thailand's exemption does not expire.

Can I stay longer than 30 days?

No — the bilateral exemption is capped at 30 days per entry. For longer stays apply for an L visa or appropriate visa through the Chinese embassy in Bangkok.

Do I need to register with the police?

Yes — within 24 hours of arrival. Hotels register guests automatically; if you stay with friends or in private accommodation, visit the local 派出所 in person.

Do I need 6 months on my passport?

Yes — Chinese immigration requires Thai passports to be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry with 1 blank page.

Are Hong Kong and Macau covered?

No. Hong Kong and Macau are separate immigration jurisdictions. Thai citizens get visa-free entry to Hong Kong (30 days) and Macau (30 days) under separate arrangements.

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Do Thailand passport holders need a visa to visit China?

泰国人凭中泰互免可免签入境中国 30 天,长期对等。泰国普通护照持有人凭中泰互免签证协议可入境中国 30 天,协议自 2024 年 3 月 1 日起生效,系长期对等安排,不受中方单边免签延期影响。覆盖旅游、商务、探亲、交流与过境。超 30 天、受雇、留学、新闻采访仍须办对应签证。住酒店由酒店自动登记;住私宅须 24 小时内到当地派出所登记。港澳为独立口岸,另行规定。

VISA-FREETOURISM多次Last verified 2026-05-27

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 2026-05-27

Visa type

互免签证（双边）

Maximum stay

单次最长 30 天

per entry

Entries

多次

from issue date

Visa fee

免费

consular fee only

Processing time

落地通关

standard track

Validity

2024 年 3 月 1 日起长期对等

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

检查护照

入境时 6 个月以上有效,1 页空白。

· 6 个月有效

/02

备妥行程与住宿

返程或续程机票与住宿地址,登机与边检均查验。

· 返程机票

/03

抵达中国

采集指纹与照片,无需预批。

· 生物识别

/04

24 小时内登记

住酒店自动登记,住朋友家/私宅须本人到派出所登记。

· 24 小时

/05

30 天的边界

需更长停留、工作、学习或前往西藏等地须办对应签证。

· 不可在境内改 L 签

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

泰国护照

入境时 6 个月以上有效,1 页空白

返程或续程机票

30 天内确认机票

住宿地址

酒店或邀请方地址

资金证明

现金或银行卡备查

派出所登记

非酒店住宿须 24 小时内办

移动支付

建议开通支付宝 TourCard 或微信支付（国际版）

网络环境

LINE、Facebook、Google、YouTube 等在华受限

旅行保险

建议购买以覆盖医疗

西藏/新疆通行证

免签不含,须另办

国际驾照

中国不认 IDP,多数旅客聘司机

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

免签入境免费长期对等,最长 30 天

L 签1,000 泰铢起停留超 30 天经中国驻泰使领馆办理

Z/X/F 签视情况而定工作、学习、商务采访

西藏旅游证视情况而定进藏必需,由认可旅行社办理

逾期罚款每日 500 元,封顶 1 万可能拘留并禁入

Total estimate免费 — 免费incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

免签通关

几分钟

标准通关,常旅客可走自助闸门。

L 旅游签

4–7 个工作日

曼谷、清迈、宋卡的中国签证中心受理。

Z/X 签

数周

经中国驻泰使馆办理,需邀请函与工作许可。

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

曾在华逾期

过往逾期会严重影响免签入境。

中频

/02

疑似前来工作

携工作装备或合同须办 Z 签。

低频

/03

未办 J 签做采访

采访、拍摄须 J 签,免签不可。

低频

/04

进入限制地区

西藏、部分新疆地区或边境带需另办通行证。

低频

/05

海关违禁

无人机、卫星电话、特定政治宗教材料管控严格。

低频

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Use the foreign visitor lanes, keep hotel or invitation details handy, and make sure your entry purpose matches the visa-free category.

/02

Registration

Hotels normally register foreign guests automatically. If staying in a private residence, complete temporary residence registration with local police within 24 hours.

/03

Connectivity

Install maps, translation, and payment apps before travel. Some foreign services may not work reliably without roaming or a compliant VPN.

/08 — The history