Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
The official link goes to washingtondc.thaiembassy.org. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.
Thailand entry rules for Chinese citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (TDAC required) |
| Stay | 30 days per entry (bilateral agreement) |
| When to apply | TDAC within 3 days before arrival |
| Checked | From a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Chinese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Thailand entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Thailand Digital Arrival Card on tdac.immigration.go.th for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Chinese passport.
Thailand–China mutual visa exemption for ordinary passports (in force since 1 Mar 2024): 30 days per entry; the agreement is reported to cap total stay at 90 days in any 180 days. Unchanged by the Sep 2026 reform. For longer stays use the TR e-Visa. Independent check could not find an official page naming China; the 2024 Thailand–China mutual exemption (30 days, 90 days in any 180) is believed still in force.
How long it must be valid.
At least 6 months remaining from the date of arrival.
Recent changes in Thailand.
- 2025-05-01 — Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) became mandatory for all foreign arrivals, replacing the paper TM6.
- 2026-05-19 — Cabinet resolved to cancel the 60-day visa exemption scheme (93 countries, in force since 15 Jul 2024); further country details approved 16 Jul 2026.
- 2026-06-20 — International departure passenger service charge at six AOT airports rose from THB 730 to THB 1,120 (included in ticket price).
The short answers.
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Thailand?
No. Chinese citizens don’t need a visa for Thailand for stays of 30 days per entry (bilateral agreement).
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Thailand?
30 days per entry (bilateral agreement). Longer stays need a different visa.
When should Chinese citizens apply?
TDAC within 3 days before arrival.
Where do Chinese citizens apply?
On the official site, washingtondc.thaiembassy.org. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Thailand visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.