Last updated 2026-07-23
SMART visa to Thailand for Chinese citizens
Startup visa
Travel purpose:
Residence permit
, business
, investment
, work
, long stay
, other
Visa overview
Designed for highly skilled professionals, investors, startup founders, managers, and their families who wish to work or do business in key sectors driving Thailand's economic growth. These visas allow long-term residence and employment in the country. Almost all Thai embassies around the world stopped accepting paper applications and switched to online visa processing.
Visa validity period
from 2 years to 4 years
Consular fee
฿10,000 - ฿40,000 (~$296 - ~$1,183)
Select the purpose of your visit
Talent visa
Eligible individuals
Talent, highly skilled professional, employee
Visa validity period:
4 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 - ฿40,000 (~$296 - ~$1,183)
Investor visa
Eligible individuals
Investor, entrepreneur, businessman
Visa validity period:
4 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 - ฿40,000 (~$296 - ~$1,183)
SMART visa for executive
Eligible individuals
Executive, professional
Visa validity period:
4 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 3 years
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 - ฿40,000 (~$296 - ~$1,183)
Startup visa
Eligible individuals
Businessman, entrepreneur, startup
Visa validity period:
2 years
Extension of stay:
from 1 year to 1 year 6 months
Number of entries:
multiple-entry
Consular fee:
฿10,000 - ฿20,000 (~$296 - ~$592)