Business visa · China to Thailand

Business Visit (Visa-Free - 60 days)

Visa free

• Maximum stay: 60 days
• Processing time: Assessed at point of entry
• Fee: Free
• Validity: Duration of passport validity
• Entry: Single entry

Nationals from visa-exempt countries may enter Thailand for short-term business activities under the visa exemption for up to 60 days. The 2024 expansion of the visa-exempt scheme explicitly covers both tourism and business visits. Permitted business activities include attending meetings, conferences, trade fairs, and business negotiations. No employment or paid work is permitted under the visa exemption. If business activities require employment, a Non-Immigrant B visa and Work Permit are required.

Eligibility

• Nationality

  Must hold a passport from one of the 93 visa-exempt countries.

  Eligible countries: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Bhutan, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cuba, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russian Federation, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Province of China, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Viet Nam

• Purpose of visit

  Short-term business activities: meetings, conferences, trade fairs, negotiations. No employment or paid work.

  Includes

  • Business meetings
  • conferences
  • trade fairs
  • negotiations

Documents you need

• Passport

  Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6

• Flight reservation

  Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.

  Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes

How to apply

1. Document gathering

   Prepare passport, return ticket, and documentation of business purpose (meeting invitations, conference registration).

This information is general guidance only and can change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before making travel plans. Contact [email protected] for help.