Thailand visa for Chinese passport holders
A Chinese passport holder can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days.
Best-effort passport visa-free data — verify against the official source.
Staying longer: every Thailand visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in Thailand, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, fees and processing times are below; the full requirements are on the country page, linked to the official source.
Verified October 15, 2026 (Eastern Time) against official sources.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Fee | Processing | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa | investment | 10 years (5+5) | $80,000/mo | — | 1-2 months | — | |
| Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) | nomad | 5 years; 180 days per entry (extendable once by 180) | — | 10,000 THB | 2-6 weeks | — | |
| Non-Immigrant O-A (Retirement) Visa | retirement | 1 year, renewable | — | — | 2-6 weeks | — | — |
| Non-Immigrant ED Visa | student | 90 days initially, extended for the course | — | — | — | — | — |
| Visa Exemption / Tourist Visa | tourist | Up to 60 days (visa-exempt) extendable +30 | — | 0 THB | On arrival for exempt nationals | — | — |
Thailand visa questions for Chinese passport holders
Do Chinese passport citizens need a visa for Thailand?
A Chinese passport holder can enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days.
How much does the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) cost for Chinese passport holders?
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) in Thailand is listed at 10,000 THB. Our catalogue records one published fee per route rather than a fee per passport, so check the official source for any nationality-specific charge.
How long does the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) take to process?
The Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) in Thailand takes 2-6 weeks to process.
Can I work remotely in Thailand on the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)?
Yes, work is allowed on the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) in Thailand. It can be renewed.
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