Thailand Visa-Free Entry for Chinese Citizens
Chinese passport holders can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days. You only need the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), submitted within 3 days before arrival.
Business trips have the same answer as tourism for this passport, so this page already covers you.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No. Under the Thailand-China visa exemption agreement, Chinese citizens can visit Thailand without a visa for up to 30 days per entry, and at most 90 days in any 180 days.
Every traveller also has to submit the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) within 3 days before arrival. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
Travelling for business meetings? Thailand has not published whether the visa exemption covers them, so choose Business above to see the Non-Immigrant B e-Visa.
Is this for you?
Chinese passport holders visiting Thailand for up to 30 days.
What you can do
Tourism.
What is not allowed
Living in Thailand, employment, study, media activities and activities that need prior approval from the Thai authorities.
Before you go
Submit the TDAC within 3 days before arrival. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
What to bring
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC), submitted within 3 days before arrival
FAQs
Can I attend business meetings without a business visa?
Thailand has not published whether the visa exemption covers business meetings. The agreement excludes living in Thailand, employment, study, media activities and activities that need prior approval. To be safe, choose Business above and apply for the Non-Immigrant B e-Visa.
Can I stay longer?
We could not confirm from official sources whether stays under the visa exemption can be extended. If you may need more than 30 days, apply for a Tourist Visa (TR), which allows up to 60 days.
Is the arrival card the same as the visa?
No. The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) is a separate online form. All non-Thai travellers, including Chinese passport holders, must submit it within 3 days before arriving in Thailand, with or without a visa. Submit it only on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.
How early should I apply?
You do not need to apply for a visa for a trip of up to 30 days. Submit the TDAC within 3 days before you arrive.
Can I apply myself?
You do not need a visa for a trip of up to 30 days, so there is nothing to apply for and nothing to pay us. Submit the TDAC yourself on the official site. Apax Gateway does not charge for arrival cards.