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What are the best options for a South African passport holder applying for a tourist visa to Thailand?

Tourist Visa Visa Application Non-B Visa

Jamie **********

asked Mar 6, 2020

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Good afternoon @admins and all , i need some information please. I am a south african passport holder 

I obtained some tourist visas in 2019 and then got my Non-b visa 

I will not continue my work at this school and need to leave thailand to get a tourist visa as my mom just got to thailand and we are planning on a full trip around the country.

I want to stay away from agencies as they ask a arm and a leg for a mere 30 day stamp into thailand

My main concern is choosing the right visa ( tourist single or multiple entry) 

which neighboring country is the best to apply the tourist visa in? And what documents is safest to bring along as i have seen information online that said i must show money amounts of anything from 40k baht to 10k baht 

What is my best option for visa/country? 

Thank you all in advance 🎈

Answer summary

A South African passport holder needs advice on obtaining a tourist visa to Thailand, considering they will not continue working at their current school. They seek information on the best neighboring country to apply for the visa, whether to choose a single or multiple entry, and what documentation is necessary for the application process.

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Robert *******

@Jamie *********

YES, there are many ways to get there without the use of an visa run company.

You can fly to Udon Thani and take a bus ride from there to Nong Khai and Vientiane, but as this is not a travel agency you have to search for options yourself.

Good luck and safe travels.

7 years ago

Jamie **********

Got it thanks , is it better to get in through land border or airline? Id like to do the 60 day tourist visa not just a border run

7 years ago

James ********

@Jamie *********

land border easy if Vientiane is the place to go to.

Vientiane

Tourist Visa, if you had previously some Tourist visas your application will be considered more carefully.

Vientiane is now asking for proof of funds, Book Bank with balance THB 20,000.- up OR print out from Bank account from home country value USD 700.-up.

Onward air ticket is not required, but prepare Rental Contract.

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7 years ago

James ********

Not at Savannakhet...

But maybe at Vientiane.

Suggest you ask

@Amornrat *********

what she suggests.

7 years ago

Nandita ********

Laos

7 years ago

Jamie **********

@Nandita *******