The validity period of a visa refers to the period during which the holder can enter the country from the time of issuance to the specified time. If the time on the visa is exceeded, the visa will be invalid.

The duration of a visa refers to the time that the holder can stay after entering the country. If you exceed the stay period, you will face extended detention. If you stay too long, you will be fined or shut down, and you will never be able to return to China.

For example, the visa is valid for three months and stays for 30 days. You can enter other countries at any time within three months from the date of issuance of the visa, but once you enter France, you can only stay for 30 days at the longest.

So how long are the validity periods and stay periods of different visa types in Thailand?

Arrival visa

Visa on arrival, valid in Thailand 15 days, stay 15 days. Passport holders can apply for visas on arrival at the entry-exit checkpoint, and the stay time should not exceed 15 days. Passengers can go to the visa on arrival counter after arriving at the airport.