What are the visa requirements for a South African passport holder staying in Thailand for 2 months?

Aug 11, 2024
3 months ago
Karen *********
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My son is in Bali on a South African passport and leaves for Thailand in September and plans to stay in Thailand for 2 months

1) he gets 30 days free visa entry - hat does he do for the next 30 days ?

2) does he need an exit airline ticket leaving Thailand when he enters Thailand

3) proof of funds - how much does he require?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A South African passport holder can enter Thailand with an automatic 60-day visa upon arrival. For the second 30 days, he can extend his stay at the immigration office. While an exit airline ticket is often required by airlines prior to boarding, it is rarely checked at immigration. Proof of funds is technically required, with 20,000 baht being the suggested amount in cash or its equivalent, although this is seldom requested.
Stuart *********
1. He’d get 60 days on entry now with a SA passport.

2. In theory yes, but very rarely asked for at immigration on entry. More likely they’d be asked by the airline in order to board the plane. Some airlines are strict. Some don’t seem to care.

3. 20,000 baht in cash or equivalent in a major currency. Extremely rare to be asked for this but the rule does exist.
Karen *********
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@Stuart ********
thank you so much for your advise
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