Special Tourist Visa (STV) for Chinese (Mainland) Nationals
End-to-end handling of source-country documents (Chinese (Simplified)) → Hague Apostille → Certified Thai translation → Immigration Bureau submission.
Service Fee
฿9,500–25,000
Turnaround
5–15 days
Legalization
Apostille
Source Language
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Mainland) nationals can obtain the Special Tourist Visa (STV) by preparing source documents in Chinese (Simplified), having them Apostille-certified in the home country, then certified-translated into Thai. Filing venue: Royal Thai Embassy, Beijing + Consulates Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, Xiamen, Nanning, Xi'an, Qingdao, Shantou. Total processing time with Thai Notary: 5–15 days. Starting from THB 9,500.
Chinese (Mainland) → Thailand Visa Pathway
Royal Thai Embassy / Consulates
Royal Thai Embassy, Beijing + Consulates Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Kunming, Xiamen, Nanning, Xi'an, Qingdao, Shantou
Bilateral Framework
Mutual visa exemption 28 Feb 2027; Chinese documents need certified Simplified Chinese→Thai translation + Apostille (China joined Hague Nov 2023).
Most common Thailand-visa purposes among Chinese (Mainland) nationals
- Non-ED Study
- Non-B Business
- Non-IM Investor
- Elite Visa
Chinese (Mainland) community in Thailand: ~200,000+
Thai Notary services this community year-round with dedicated Chinese (Simplified)-speaking coordinators and pre-negotiated document-legalization routes with the Royal Thai Embassy handling Chinese (Mainland) nationals.
Documents required for Chinese (Mainland) applicants
- Passport (Chinese (Mainland)-issued) with ≥ 6 months validity
- Passport-style photos (4×6 cm, white background)
- Home-country birth certificate — Apostille + certified Chinese (Simplified)→Thai translation
- Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable) with same authentication chain
- Criminal record check from Chinese (Mainland) authorities — apostilled/legalized + translated
- Bank statement — home country (last 6 months) + Thai account if available
- Proof of address in Thailand (lease / house registration)
- Visa-specific supporting documents (work permit, TM.30, WP.3, LTR endorsement — as required by Special Tourist Visa (STV))
Step-by-step process for Chinese (Mainland) nationals
- 1
Document collection in Chinese (Mainland)
Thai Notary sends you a specification pack for each document — including exact formats accepted by the Thai Immigration Bureau. You gather originals in Chinese (Mainland).
- 2
Apostille
Documents are apostilled by your home-country competent authority (single step, ~5–10 business days). Thailand joined the Hague Convention effective from 28 February 2027.
- 3
Certified translation into Thai
Thai Notary's registered translators handle Chinese (Simplified)→Thai with terminology matched to Thai Immigration Bureau standards. Signed and sealed for legal admissibility.
- 4
Immigration Bureau / Chaeng Wattana filing
Our attorneys accompany you to the correct Immigration counter, pre-book queue numbers, and handle any 90-day reporting or TM.30 as needed.
- 5
Post-approval support
Multiple-entry endorsement, re-entry permit, work permit (if applicable), annual extensions — everything under a single case manager who speaks Chinese (Simplified).
Other Thailand-Visa options for Chinese (Mainland) nationals
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Applying for a Thai visa from Chinese (Mainland)?
Send us your document set via LINE — English/Chinese (Simplified) case managers reply within 30 minutes with a detailed quote, timeline, and legalization checklist.
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- Indicative price
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- Turnaround
- 1–7 business days by document type and receiving authority
- What you receive
- Properly certified documents plus guidance on the next filing step
- Service coverage
- Nationwide Thailand — courier and fully online intake, no in-person visit required.
Figures above are indicative ranges; the final quote depends on page count, language pair and receiving authority.
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