How can I obtain a tourist visa for Thailand from Vietnam as a South African citizen?

Apr 9, 2019
6 years ago
Cally *******
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I just got stopped at Phuket airport, I had been in Malaysia for a week, my second visa run. I got taken to the boss,. After much persuasion They very reluctantly gave me 30 days but no extension allowed. I was surprised as I have only done it once before, so watch out for that. Im going to Vietnam in 30 days, I just wondered about how simple is it to get a tourist visa there for Thailand? I have S. African passport.
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The user reports being granted a 30-day entry at Phuket airport after a visa run from Malaysia, but noted no extension is allowed. They inquire about obtaining a tourist visa for Thailand from Vietnam as a South African passport holder. Commenters provide information about the challenges South Africans face in obtaining educational visas (ED visa) and suggest that it is difficult unless specific conditions are met.
Cally *******
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I made some inquiries about an ED visa, South Africans are also not allowed an ed visa although it may be possible at certain universities, not at regular language schools etc
Cally *******
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@Robert ******
The teachers will teach you, no problem but the govornment won't give you an ED visa, it's separate
Robert *******
School regulations are not the law. Schools are there to teach, not to make laws. But I guess you're right with you last reply. the reputation of S/A citizens seems to be messed up.
Cally *******
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No African countries
Cally *******
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here are two schools I randomly looked at in my area, It seems to be a law
Cally *******
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Cally *******
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its on the website
Amornrat **********
so and which school refused you? Which area ?
Cally *******
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Amornrat Mattioli I have a police clearence.
Amornrat **********
TR you can still apply in Yangoon, Vientiane, Savannakhet and Khota Bharu.
Amornrat **********
that is not correct. But SA need Police Clearance to apply for ED Visa.
Cally *******
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Any suggestions for South Africans? Laos?
Richard ***********
@Robert ******
That list has changed, Cambodia isnt on there now.
Cally *******
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Thank you
Robert *******
Yes, it is up to date.
Cally *******
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great, thanks
@R**
is this up to date?
Robert *******
@Cally ******
Not yet.
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Cally *******
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Maybe South Africa is also on the naughty list in Laos.. It is in Malaysia too
Tod *********
The thai consulate in Vientiane (with an online booking) or Savannakhet (which is walk up).
Tod *********
what do you mean no extension allowed? The people at passport control don't issue extensions ...

Did they write anything on your entry stamp?
Cally *******
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yes I see
Cally *******
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For Applicants from Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde, Chad, Cote D'ivoire, Djibouti, Gambia, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Rawanda, Senegal, Togo, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Madagascar, Mozambique, Guinea Bissau, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Swaziland, Burkina Faso, Eritrea, Gabon, Comoros, Lesotho, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, South Sudan

- If applicant has a residence in the country he is residing, he/she may apply at the Royal Thai Embassy/Royal Thai Consulate where he/she has residence (provided that the residence has been legalized by the residing authority).

- All documents must be fully completed and submitted.
Tod *********
@Cally ******
WOW :O sorry to hear that..
Cally *******
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file on the system that I may not get an extention, I must apply for a visa outside
Tod *********
sorry for the bad info.. I didn't know S/A was on the list of countries that require more documentation.
Robert *******
S/A is on the list, bottom of the page I posted.
Robert *******
Not possible, unless you have residency in Vietnam
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