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Can a South African passport holder get a second 30-day visa exemption by flying to Malaysia?

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Jun 15, 2023

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Lawrence *******

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Hi. I am a South African passport holder. I received my 30 visa exemption on arrival.  I have just done my 30 extension,  but would like to stay on a short while longer. Would I be able to get a second 30 visa exemption by flying to Malaysia and returning a day or two later?

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A South African passport holder can potentially obtain a second 30-day visa exemption by leaving Thailand for Malaysia and returning after a short stay. The comments indicate that there are theoretically unlimited visa exempt entries by air, while entry by land is limited to two per calendar year.

Lawrence *******

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Thank you!

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Wannikea *********

Unlimited visa exempt entries (theoretically) by air and only 2 per calendar year by Land.

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Lloyd ********

yes, no problem

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