Chinese Consulates in Thailand

 From March 1, 2024, Thai people enjoy visa-free entry to China and can stay for up to 30 days.

 

 Chinese Consulate-General in Chiang Mai

Consul General: Mr. Chen Haiping
Address: No. 111 Changloh Road, Haiya District, Chiang Mai 50100, Thailand
Enquiry Tel: 053-280380, 0066-53-280380 (09:00 - 12:00, 13:30 - 17:00 from Mon. - Fri. except holidays)
Fax: +66-5-3201667
Office Hours of Visa Application: 09:00-11:30, Monday-Friday (except holidays)
Hours for payment and collection: 15:00 - 16:00

Consular Districts (Province): Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Mae Hongson, Lamphun, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Utta Radit, Phitsanulok, Sukho Thai, Tak

 

 Chinese Consulate-General in Songkhla

Consul General: Mr. Ma Fengchun
Address: No. 9, Sadao Road, Songkhla, Thailand 90000
Tel: +66-74-322034 (14:30 - 17:00)
Email: songkhla@csm.mfa.gov.cn 

Consular Districts (Provinces): Krabi, Chumphon, Trang, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nara Thiwat, Pattani, Phang Nga, Phatthalung, Phuket, Yala, ranong, Songkhla, Satun, Surat Thani

The Phuket Consular Office of the Consulate General in Songkhla

Add: 96/69 Royal Place, By Pass Rd., Kathu District, Phuket, Thailand
Tel: 0066-76-304180 (for Visa Application Inquires)
Fax: 0066-76-304302


 

 Chinese Consulate-General in Khon Kaen

Consul Gerneral: Miss Liu Hongmei
Address: 142/44 Moo 2, Rob-Bueng Rd., Nai-Muang, Muang, Khon Kaen, Thailand 40000
Office Hours for Visa Service:
9:00-12:00 Monday to Friday except holidays
Tel: (043) 001763 (Visa Consultation). The staff service is from 9:00 am to 12:00 am, 2:30 pm to 5:00 pm.
0809366070 for consular protection
Fax: (043) 227037, (043) 001764
E-Mail: khonkaen@csm.mfa.gov.cn


Notice about Requirements for Tourist L and Business F Application

Applicants for tourist L and business F/M should provide:
An Invitation Letter for Tourist Group or Tourist issued by a Duly Authorized Tourist Agency; Or an invitation letter issued by Chinese local government or from a Chinese company, corporation, institution, or an individual.

The invitation letter should include the following items:
(1) Personal information of the applicant, such as name, gender, and date of birth.
(2) Purpose of the visit, travel itinerary such as date of entry and exit, places of visit, relationship between the inviter and the applicant, and who will bear the expenses of the applicant.
(3) If invited by a unit, please provide detailed information such as name of the unit, contact number, address, seal of the unit, and representative or the inviter's signature. If the applicant is invited by an individual, please provide copies of inviter's ID Card if Chinese; passport information page, valid visa or residence permit  for foreigners.

Note:
1. If the invitation letter is issued by a non-authorized Chinese unit, applicants may be required to provide other supporting documents such as:
(1) Copies of business license of the inviter, contract, order and correspondence between inviter and the applicant or the unit which he/she belongs to.
(2) The inviter's Chinese ID card; or passport, valid visa, residence permit if foreigners. Proof for relationship is also required.
(3) Documents for Entry-Exit record and inter-city transportation, travel itinerary, insurance, bank statement or other financial guarantees. The guarantee should be enough to cover the cost, the rate is about 100 USD per person per day.
2. For Tourist L application without invitation letter, the round-trip flight ticket and hotel reservation are required.
3. Generally, a fax, copy or printout of invitation letter is acceptable. If necessary, the consular officer may require the original invitation letter, or other supporting documents, or an interview.

- Last updated on Jul. 03, 2024 by Catherine He -
Questions & Answers on Chinese Consulates in Thailand
Asked by Viv Johnston from NEW ZEALAND | Jul. 01, 2024 00:22Reply
Can a New Zealand citizen get a visa to visit China from Chiang Mai
We will be travelling in Thailand prior to our trip to China and won't be able to get our visa from our home country. Will we be able to apply for the China Visa in Chiang Mai 2-3 months prior to going to China?
Answers (3)
Answered by Marcy | Jul. 01, 2024 19:39
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Happy to tell you that New Zealand citizens don't need a visa to visit China from July 1, 2024 till the end of 2025. Just prepare your flight ticket to leave Mainland China and the hotel reservation.
Answered by Viv Johnston | Jul. 03, 2024 00:55
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From what I have read this is only if you are travelling for less than 15 days.
Answered by Marcy | Jul. 03, 2024 18:17
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Yes, the longest visa-free duration of stay is 15 days. But you can exit to HK or Macau on the 15th day and reenter to activate another 15-day.

If you still plan to apply for a visa so as to stay here for 15 days more in a row, do it in your home country. It's not common to get a China visa in a third country if you are not a long-term resident there.
Asked by Katarzyna from FRANCE | Sep. 19, 2023 23:59Reply
Business visa
Dear Sir/Madam,
Is there any VIP service or express visa service in Chiang Mai or in Songkhla these days? How can I apply directly at the General Consulate? Thank you for your answer.
Answers (1)
Answered by Andrew | Sep. 21, 2023 00:45
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Generally, the Express Service takes about 3 working days and you need to submit all the required documents to Chiang Mai visa service center before 11:00 am. You have to make an online appointment and fill out the application form first.
Asked by dagmawi from ETHIOPIA | Jun. 27, 2023 22:49Reply
Hello I'm using Ethiopian passport and Can i get China M visa from bangkok and what's required
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Answered by Mia | Jun. 28, 2023 19:13
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It will possibly be rejected if applying in the third country. Things may be different if you have a residence permit in Bangkok. Another important requirement is a business invitation letter from your Chinese trade partner.
Asked by David from CANADA | Jan. 19, 2023 02:02Reply
I hold a valid Canadian passport with china visa issued in Dec 2019 good to 2024
I want to visit my son who has been living and teaching in China since Nov 2018.

I visited him in 2020 just before the Covid outbreak. I am presently in Thailand for a few months.

If my visa still valid? How might I find out
Answers (1)
Answered by Linda | Jan. 19, 2023 17:08
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The visa is not valid yet but will soon be. Once it turns valid, you can enter China with it directly. If it is still invlid before your departure, you need to apply for a new one.
Asked by alan from AUSTRALIA | Feb. 14, 2020 19:10Reply
can an Australian apply for a Chinese visa from Phuket?
Answers (1)
Answered by Ruth from CANADA | Feb. 17, 2020 20:05
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Yes, it's possible, you can have a try at the China consular office there.
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