Do South African passport holders need a visa to travel to Bangkok for a holiday?

Oct 8, 2024
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Helga **********
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Hey I have a South African passport, do I need a visa to go to Bangkok on holiday?
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South African passport holders do not need a visa for holiday visits to Bangkok. They can enter Thailand visa-free and receive a 60-day stamp upon arrival. This entry can be extended once for an additional 30 days at an immigration office for a fee.
Helga **********
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Wow thanks a million, honestly appreciate the clarity, I feel more confident now in making my journey ๐Ÿ™‚
Natasha *******
As Tod says no u don't , going foe the 4th time this year and no visa required ๐Ÿฅฐ
Marco *********
Look it up why so lazy omg
William *******
Ask the Thai embassy in Johannesburg.
Tod *********
You do not. South African passport holders can show up to thailand without having bought a visa at a thai consulate beforehand and get stamped in fre stamp (visa exempt) for 60 days

you can also extend that entry once for 30 more days at the immigration office for 1900baht after you're here

These are the countries that get in free stamp for 60 days
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