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Can South Africans enter Thailand for the Phuket Sandbox program given current travel restrictions?

Thailand Visa Rules Phuket Sandbox South African Travelers COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Thai Embassy Information Travel Bans Visa Extension Procedures

Jan 3, 2022

3 years ago

Vinique **********

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Hi! 

So I have searched, phoned and emailed but no response or certainty. Hoping this group can please help or offer advice. 

I'm South African, on the Thai embassy website it says South Africans are banned (with the announcement  of the Omricon variant early Dec and not updated). But on the Thai Embassy website it says all nationalities are eligible for the Phuket Sandbox program. 

Would have liked to apply for 60days visa and extend for another 30days. Or alternatively just come in on 30days and extend for another 30days. 

Any advice or assistance will be appreciated. 

Thanking in advance, Vinique.

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The post discusses the current travel restrictions for South Africans wanting to enter Thailand, particularly in relation to the Phuket Sandbox program. The individual raises concerns about conflicting information from the Thai embassy and seeks advice on applying for a visa to Thailand amid existing travel bans related to COVID-19. Comments confirm that South Africa is currently among the banned countries due to travel origin, not nationality, and suggest resources for further assistance.

Ellie *******

Keep checking the Thailand pass page and its urgent announcement (red box link on the top page)

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Amaël ******

Just to clarify, the ban is about the place of origin for travel, not your nationality. South Africans traveling from Europe for instance are fine.

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Raimund *************

The travel ban for the 8 countries is still in place - plus all other african countries 14 days hotel room quarantine on arrival.

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James ********

Suggest you ask on this helpful forum...

They have South Africans as members.

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Vinique **********

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thank you!

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James ********

@Vinique *********

watch for a reply from

@Raimund ************

..he is most knowledgeable re questions like yours....on this forum and on the one I suggested you ask your question on.

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James ********

You are correct and the South African Thai Embassy says 8 African nations are not eligible to enter Thailand. Including South Africa.

@Raimund ************

have you seen any change in this restriction ?

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James ********

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