→ Thailand visa for Chinese citizens
Chinese passport holders can now enjoy seamless, visa-free travel to Thailand, permitting a generous stay of up to 60 days for an enriching experience. This direct access is particularly convenient with frequent daily flights connecting major Chinese hubs like Shanghai and Chengdu to Bangkok's bustling Suvarnabhumi Airport. Beyond this initial period, exploring the five distinct tourist visa types available ensures options for longer visits, allowing travelers more time to navigate the vibrant markets of Chiang Mai or the ancient temples echoing a shared Buddhist heritage that stretches across the Mekong River, making currency exchange into Thai Baht a constant consideration.
eVisa60d stay· verified 2026-05-27
Thailand Visa e‑Visa System
Entry requirements
- Yellow fever cert.
- Required
Visa options
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Business, 60 days)
60d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist/Business, 90 days)
90d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist, 30 days – Timor‑Leste)
30d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist, 14 days – Myanmar)
14d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Tourist, 7 days – Cambodia)
7d$0
TouristVisa on Arrival (Tourist, 15 days)
15d
BusinessNon‑Immigrant B Visa (Business – Meetings, Exhibitions, General Business, Single Entry)
$80valid 3mo
Apply BusinessNon‑Immigrant B Visa (Business – Meetings, Exhibitions, General Business, Multiple Entry 1 year)
$200multiple-entryvalid 1y
Apply BusinessNon‑Immigrant B Visa (Frequent Business Visit – 3‑year Multiple Entry)
$400multiple-entryvalid 3y
Apply FamilyNon‑Immigrant O Visa (Dependent Family of Thai or Legal Foreign Worker)
valid 3mo
WorkSMART Visa (General Program – up to 4 years)
1460dmultiple-entryvalid 2y
InvestorInvestment Visa (Non‑Immigrant IM)
Digital NomadDestination Thailand Visa (DTV – Long‑Stay Tourist/Wellness)
180d
OtherOfficial Visa (F – Posted in Thailand/On Official Mission/Non‑Posting UN Mission)
$0valid 3mo
Apply BusinessAPEC Business Travel Card Entry (ABTC with “THA”)
90d$0multiple-entry
TouristVisa on Arrival (e‑Visa on Arrival – simplified 15‑day Tourist Visa)
15dvalid 3mo
StudentNon‑Immigrant ED Visa (Education)
valid 3mo
FamilyNon‑Immigrant O Visa (Marriage/Spouse of Thai National – short stay)
valid 3mo
RetirementNon‑Immigrant O Visa (Retirement Extension Base)
valid 3mo
TouristSpecial Tourist Visa (STV – Long‑Stay Tourism)
InvestorThai Long‑Term Resident Visa (LTR for Wealthy Global Citizens, Retirees, Remote Workers, Highly Skilled)
3650dmultiple-entryvalid 10y
TouristVisa Exemption (General Tourism)
30d$0
TouristVisa Exemption (Bilateral Agreements)
$0
TouristVisa on Arrival (General)
15d
TransitTransit Visa
30d
TouristTourist Visa
60d
OtherNon-Immigrant Visa
90d
WorkWork Permit Requirement
BusinessTourist Visas (MICE)
Apply MedicalTourist Visas (Medical treatment)
Apply TransitTransit Visas
Apply WorkWork & Business Visas (Employment)
Apply BusinessWork & Business Visas (Business)
Apply StudentStudying Visas
Apply OtherMedia & Film Crew Visas
Apply OtherReligious Activities Visas
Apply OtherResearch & Science Visas
Apply FamilyStaying with Family Visas
Apply MedicalCourtesy Visas (Medical Treatment)
Apply WorkSmart Visas
Apply OtherLong-Term Resident Visas
Apply Digital NomadDestination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Apply InvestorThailand Privilege Card
Apply InvestorLTR Visa – Wealthy Global Citizen
multiple-entry
RetirementLTR Visa – Wealthy Pensioner
multiple-entry
Digital NomadLTR Visa – Work-from-Thailand Professional
multiple-entry
WorkLTR Visa – Highly-Skilled Professional
multiple-entry
Max 90 days in 180 days. Extendable in Thailand.