The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chengdu is the Thai visa office for Sichuan province and Chongqing municipality, nothing more. If you live in Chengdu, Mianyang, Leshan or anywhere in Chongqing, choose Chengdu in the Thai e-Visa system. Neighbouring Guizhou and Yunnan belong to the Kunming consulate, Shaanxi to Xi'an, and Tibet to the Embassy in Beijing.
The office opened in April 2005 as a consular office and became a consulate-general in 2006. It publishes more detailed visa checklists than most Thai missions in China, including rules on bank statements and on legalising documents, which are summarised below.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Official name | Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chengdu (泰王国驻成都总领事馆) |
| Address | 12F, Building C, Fund International Plaza, No. 6 Hangkong Road, Wuhou District, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041 |
| Nearest metro | Tongzilin station (Line 1), exit C or D |
| Phone | +86 28 6689 7861, press 1 for visas and legalisation (phone enquiries Monday to Friday 09:30–11:30) |
| Fax | +86 28 6689 7863 |
| Visa email | [email protected] |
| Legalisation email | [email protected] |
| Service counter | Monday to Friday 09:00–11:00; passport collection 15:30–16:30 |
| Area covered | Sichuan, Chongqing |
| Visa applications | Online only, at thaievisa.go.th |
| Visa fees (RMB) | Tourist single entry 240 · Tourist multiple entry 1,200 · Non-Immigrant single entry 480 · DTV 2,300 (China-wide schedule since 15 July 2024; read 27 Sep 2026) |
Which Areas This Consulate Covers
The consulate's own introduction states that its district is Sichuan province and Chongqing municipality. Its checklists send applicants to the Foreign Affairs Office of Sichuan Province or the Chongqing Municipal Foreign Affairs Office for Chinese legalisation, which confirms the same two areas.
The full mainland split, according to each mission's own site:
| Thai mission | Provinces and municipalities |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Beijing | Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Liaoning, Hubei, Shanxi, Henan, Qinghai, Inner Mongolia, Tibet, Xinjiang |
| Consulate-General, Shanghai | Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Anhui |
| Consulate-General, Guangzhou | Guangdong, Hainan |
| Consulate-General, Xiamen | Fujian, Jiangxi |
| Consulate-General, Kunming | Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan |
| Consulate-General, Chengdu | Sichuan, Chongqing |
| Consulate-General, Xi'an | Shaanxi, Gansu, Ningxia |
| Consulate-General, Nanning | Guangxi |
| Consulate-General, Qingdao | Shandong |
| Consulate-General, Hong Kong | Hong Kong and Macao residents |
Tibet and Qinghai are not Chengdu's. Both belong to the Embassy in Beijing, according to its announcement of 26 May 2026.
Do You Need a Visa?
Chinese citizens: no, for tourist trips of up to 30 days. The Thailand-China mutual visa exemption, in force since 1 March 2024, allows 30 days per entry and a total of 90 days in any 180-day period. Thailand's 15 September 2026 exemption changes did not alter it.
- Extend once by up to 30 days at a Thai immigration office for 1,900 THB (visa exemption extension).
- Tourism only. Business, work and study need a visa.
- Funds of 20,000 THB per person or 40,000 THB per family may be checked on arrival.
- File the Thailand Digital Arrival Card at tdac.immigration.go.th within three days before arrival.
Foreign residents of Sichuan and Chongqing follow the rule for their own passport; check with the visa finder.
Apply through the consulate for a Tourist Visa (60 days per entry), Non-Immigrant B, ED or O, the DTV, or SMART and LTR visas.
How to Apply
All visa applications go through thaievisa.go.th; select the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chengdu as your mission. The consulate's "Types of Visa" checklist (revised 27 August 2026) sets out what to upload.
Tourist and transit visas
- Passport biodata page and a photo taken within six months
- A document showing where you currently live
- Confirmed return or onward e-ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or an invitation letter from family or friends in Thailand)
- A bank statement for the last three months showing at least 20,000 THB, or a sponsor letter. The consulate wants a complete, credible statement covering the whole three months.
Using a family member's bank statement? You must add a kinship certificate that has been double-legalised: notarised and translated at a Chinese notary office, legalised by the Sichuan or Chongqing Foreign Affairs Office, then legalised by the Thai consulate in Chengdu.
Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
Since 31 August 2026 the checklist requires:
- Proof of permanent residence in the country where you apply
- A three-month bank statement with at least 500,000 THB (or a sponsorship letter)
- An employment contract or certificate from outside Thailand, or a portfolio showing remote-work or freelance status (for workcation), or proof of enrolment in a soft-power activity such as Muay Thai or a cooking course
- A criminal record certificate from your country of nationality or of application, which must be double-legalised through the same three steps before you submit
The criminal record step is the slow part. Start it several weeks before you plan to apply.
Visa fees in China (RMB)
From the joint notice of the Embassy in Beijing and all mainland consulates-general, effective 15 July 2024:
| Visa | Entries | Fee (RMB) |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | Single / double | 190 / 380 |
| Tourist | Single | 240 |
| Tourist | Multiple (6 months) | 1,200 |
| Destination Thailand Visa | Multiple (5 years) | 2,300 |
| Non-Immigrant (incl. ED Plus) | Single | 480 |
| Non-Immigrant | Multiple (1 year) | 1,200 |
| SMART | Multiple (per year of validity) | 2,300 |
| Long-Term Resident | Multiple (10 years) | 12,000 |
Fees are non-refundable, and the consulate may ask for an interview or extra documents.
Practical Notes
Emails by service. Visas go to [email protected]; legalisation and Thai-citizen matters to [email protected]; passports to [email protected]. Using the right one gets a faster answer.
Short phone window. The visa and legalisation line (press 1) is answered only from 09:30 to 11:30 on weekdays.
Legalisation counter. Documents for Thai legalisation are handled at the counter from 09:00 to 11:00, with collection from 15:30 to 16:30. Chinese legalisation by the provincial or municipal Foreign Affairs Office comes first.
No published processing time. Budget three to four weeks for a tourist visa and longer for a DTV once the legalisation steps are counted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Thai consulate covers Chongqing?
The Royal Thai Consulate-General in Chengdu. Its district is Sichuan province and Chongqing municipality.
Does the Thai consulate in Chengdu cover Guizhou or Tibet?
No. Guizhou belongs to the Kunming consulate, and Tibet to the Royal Thai Embassy in Beijing.
How much money do I need in my bank account for a Thai tourist visa in Chengdu?
The consulate's checklist asks for a bank statement covering the last three months with at least 20,000 THB, or a sponsor letter. The balance should be credible across the whole period.
Can I use my parents' bank statement?
Yes, but you must add a kinship certificate that has been notarised, legalised by the Sichuan or Chongqing Foreign Affairs Office, and then legalised by the Thai consulate in Chengdu.
Does the criminal record certificate for the DTV need legalising?
Yes. The Chengdu checklist says it must be notarised, legalised by the Chinese Foreign Affairs Office and then by the Thai consulate before you submit your e-Visa application.
Can I apply for a Thai visa in person in Chengdu?
No. Visa applications are online only, at thaievisa.go.th. The counter handles legalisation and Thai-citizen services.
What is the Thai consulate in Chengdu's visa email?
Sources
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chengdu: History (jurisdiction)
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chengdu: Introduction (Chinese)
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chengdu: Address and map
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chengdu: Types of Visa checklist (revised 27 Aug 2026, PDF)
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Chengdu: FAQs for foreigners (contact lines and emails)
- Royal Thai Consulate-General, Guangzhou: Updated List of the Thai Visa Service Fees for Applicants in China (15 July 2024)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Beijing: Announcement on Thai visa applications (26 May 2026, Beijing jurisdiction)
- Royal Thai Embassy, Beijing: Update on supporting documents for the DTV (29 Aug 2026)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand: Thailand-China mutual visa exemption
- TAT Newsroom: New 30-day and 15-day visa exemption rules from 15 September
