China Visa from Thailand
Visa exemption covers only ordinary passports for ≤ 30-day tourism. Every study, work, long-stay, family reunion, and multi-entry case still needs a proper visa — filed at CVASC Thanapoom Tower with fingerprints.
Quick Answer
Single-entry L/M THB 1,650, 12-month multi THB 4,950. Standard decision 4 working days. Our service from THB 4,500 (multi-entry tourist) to THB 22,000 (Z work with FEP coordination).
Visa classes we handle
| Class | Use case | Fee | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|
| L (multi) | Tourism > 30 days or multi-entry | THB 3,300–4,950 | 4 wd |
| M | Business, trade, commerce | THB 1,650–4,950 | 4 wd |
| F | Non-commercial exchange, cultural visit | THB 1,650 | 4 wd |
| X1 / X2 | Long-term / short-term study | THB 1,650 | 4–6 wd |
| Z | Work — needs Foreign Expert Permit | THB 1,650 | 5–7 wd |
| Q1 / Q2 | Family reunion — Chinese national spouse/kin | THB 1,650 | 5 wd |
| S1 / S2 | Family of Z-visa holder | THB 1,650 | 5 wd |
Z-visa upstream document chain
- Notarize Thai diploma + transcript at Thai notary public.
- MFA Thailand consular legalization (Chaeng Wattana).
- Chinese Embassy Bangkok authentication (final apostille-equivalent stamp).
- Ship to Chinese employer — they file Foreign Expert Permit at local Bureau (2–4 months).
- Notification Letter received → apply Z visa at CVASC Bangkok.
- Enter China within 30 days → PSB Residence Permit conversion within 30 days.
FAQ
- Do Thais still need a China visa?
- As of March 2024, mutual visa exemption for ORDINARY Thai passports allows visa-free stays up to 30 days for tourism/family/business. HOWEVER: journalism, study, work, long-stay, or trips > 30 days STILL require a proper visa. Also, exemption does not cover Hong Kong SAR (separate rules) or Macau. We handle every non-exempt case.
- Where to apply?
- Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) at Thanapoom Tower, 8F, 1550 New Petchburi Road — appointment via visaforchina.cn. Not the Chinese Embassy directly. Fingerprints mandatory for L/M/F/S/X/Z visas since 2019 (waived for 14–70 age band on tourist L in some cases; confirm at booking).
- Visa classes we handle?
- L (tourism > 30 days or multi-entry), M (business/trade), F (non-commercial exchange), X1/X2 (student long/short), Z (work + Foreign Expert Permit), Q1/Q2 (family reunion Chinese national), S1/S2 (family of Z holder), C (crew), J1/J2 (journalist), D (permanent residence).
- How long?
- Standard 4 working days from CVASC submission. Express 3 working days +THB 900. Rush 2 working days +THB 1,500. Z work visa: 5–7 wd after Foreign Expert Permit issued in China (2–4 mo upstream).
- Fees?
- L/M single-entry THB 1,650, double-entry THB 2,475, 6-mo multi THB 3,300, 12-mo multi THB 4,950. Z visa THB 1,650 + Foreign Expert Permit fees in China. Our service THB 4,500 (tourist multi-entry) to THB 22,000 (Z work with FEP coordination).
- Z visa — how does it work?
- Chinese employer must first obtain a Foreign Expert's Work Permit Notification Letter (2–4 months) from local Bureau of Foreign Experts. With that letter you file Z visa in Bangkok (single-entry, 30-day validity to enter). Within 30 days of arrival in China, you convert to Residence Permit at PSB. We coordinate document notarization, MFA legalization, and Chinese Embassy authentication of your Thai diploma + criminal record before the employer files upstream.
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