Do South Africans qualify for Visa on Arrival when returning to Thailand from Malaysia?

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May 9, 2018

7 years ago

Bronwyn ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Im South African in Thailand and want to know if I have a return flight to go to Malaysia. When I land back in thailand , do I still qualify for my usual Visa on Arrival or is that only if I'm coming from my country of origin? Please advise!!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A South African in Thailand inquired about re-entering Thailand from Malaysia and whether they would qualify for the usual Visa Exempt Entry stamp or if it was only available when returning from their country of origin. Responses clarified that South Africans are not eligible for a Visa on Arrival; instead, they can use the Visa Exempt Entry, allowing a 30-day stay. It's advisable to have proof of funds (20,000 baht) and proof of onward travel when re-entering the country, especially if they have an extensive history of living in Thailand on tourist visas.

Bronwyn ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok thank you so much for the help!

7 years ago

Tod *********

It sounds like you definitely need to get a new 30 day visa exempt entry stamp while you wait for your documents to be processed so you can go get a Non-B visa.

I'd say whether you're going to a land border and bouncing out and back in OR if you're flying out and back in have 20K baht in cash to meet the proof of funds requirement if you are asked for it when you stamp back into the country

7 years ago

Bronwyn ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

I did go back to South Africa in December and then come back so my Visa processes only require photocopies from when I arrived in Thailand this time.

7 years ago

Bronwyn ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes I went to Laos.

7 years ago

Tod *********

there is no visa that would let you stay inside the country since December. You would have had to left and gotten a tourist visa or a 30 day visa exempt entry and then extended that.

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Bronwyn ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Ok thats what I meant, I am busy getting documents ready for a non B and my visa going to run out so in a bit of a pickle cos didn't save very well!!

7 years ago

Bronwyn ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

No one extension on my entry stamp and one on my visa run to Laos. Cannot wait to get my damn work permit already!

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Bronwyn *******

you can't get TWO 30 day extensions on the same entry stamp :/ you can get one 30 day extension per entry on a 30 day visa exempt stamp or a 60 day tourist visa stamp .

7 years ago

Bronwyn ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Yes...twice in Korat. just moved to the South to Sawi. Finally got my degree and starting process to a work permit.

7 years ago

Tod *********

did you already get a 30 day extension on the current entry stamp you're on?

7 years ago

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Tod *********

Robert *******

As a South African you are not eligible for a Visa on Arrival. You can enter Thailand using the Visa Exempt Entry method (entry without visa)

7 years ago

Tod *********

South Africans don't get a visa on arrival :/ You get 30 day visa exempt entry stamps. If you have an extensive history of living here on tourist visas or visa exempt entry stamps you could be asked for proof of funds, proof of onward travel and proof of a hotel booking. I'd at least have the 20K baht in cash for proof of funds if you're going to fly out and back in for a 30 day visa exempt entry stamp

7 years ago

Bronwyn ********

ORIGINAL POSTER

Been here for a year while getting my degree

7 years ago

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Bronwyn ********

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