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Can I enter Thailand for a retirement visa using a South African passport while holding another passport?
Hi , can I fly, with one passport, and entry to Thailand with diffrent citzen "South African passport? For retirement visa.
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Yes, you can fly into Thailand on a South African passport while holding another citizenship; however, it's important to note that switching passports is generally allowed via air travel but not through land borders.
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Switching passports via air is not an issue. You can’t via a land border.
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