China Visa
China Visa for Thailand Citizens
Thai passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.
By Qianyi·Verified 2026-08-06
Visa-free (mutual agreement) · up to 30 days
Thai passport holders can currently enter China visa-free for up to 30 days.
Your entry options in detail
Visa-free (mutual agreement)
Up to 30 daysA bilateral treaty lets you enter without a visa. More stable than the unilateral program because both governments signed it.
- Ordinary passport holders enter visa-free under a bilateral agreement
- Up to 30 days per entry (some agreements cap total days per 180-day period)
- For tourism, business, or family visits — not work, study, or journalism
Reciprocal 30-day agreement, in force since March 2024.
Official sources
Visa rules change. Always confirm against the official source before you book, and check with your airline at the gate.
- Chinese Embassy in Thailandembassy
- China National Immigration Administration (NIA)nia
- PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Consular Affairsmfa
Last verified 2026-08-06.Confirmed against official sources.Guidance, not legal advice or a guarantee of entry.