Ask question
This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

What is the experience and processing time for applying for a tourist visa to Thailand from Singapore for South Africans?

Feb 21, 2018
8 years ago
Anybody applied for a tourist visa in Singapore? It doesn't state on their website that South Africans can't. Have registered online already. Just looking to hear about anybody's experiences and how long they had to wait for the visa?
1,484
views
19
all likes
12
replies
2
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses the experiences of individuals applying for a tourist visa to Thailand from Singapore, specifically for South African passport holders. There is uncertainty surrounding the application process, as the official website does not explicitly mention restrictions for South Africans. Community members share insights, hinting that while the official processing time is stated as 3 to 5 working days, many have reported receiving their visas in 1 to 2 days. Participants in the conversation also reference the possibility of using a 30-day visa exemption upon entry.
Ron *******
Thank you Danielle.
Like
Reply
Danielle ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Will do,
@Ron ******
! South Africans have had a difficult time because of a select few causing problems in BKK. I haven't heard of many going to Singapore but I am hopeful ๐Ÿ˜€
Like
Reply
Ron *******
Good luck Danielle and please let us all know how it go's. I don't believe we have heard of any SA passport holders applying in Singapore.
Like
Reply
Ron *******
Dirty hotels in the red light district can be fun too ๐Ÿ˜‰
Like
Reply
Danielle ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hostels suit my Singapore budget! Not dirty hotels in the red light district! Raffles will have to wait till I win the lotto ๐Ÿ˜ฃ๐Ÿ˜ฃ
Like
Reply
Ron *******
Like
Reply
Danielle ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ron ******
, sounds like a dream come true! Do they accept kidneys or liver as payment?
Like
Reply
Ron *******
I don't know. 5 nights in the best suite at Raffles sounds pretty perfect ๐Ÿ˜Š
Like
Reply
Danielle ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER
Perfect! Then that makes me life easier. I wasn't sure how to book flights. Don't exactly want to spend 5 nights in Singapore.
Like
Reply
Ron *******
You will receive a notification when your visa is approved and available to be collected ( Put in your passport) I believe somebody posted recently that you hand it in on day one and collect on day 2.
Like
Reply
Danielle ******************
ORIGINAL POSTER
I mean for a 60 day SETV. I have seen that the website states 3 - 5 days but most of the posts that I read say that people only waited a day or 2. Registered online already. Is it 3 - 5 days after online application or when we hand in the documents at the embassy after online approval?
Like
Reply
Ron *******
I assume you realise that you can enter on the 30 day visa exemption? The Singapore Embassy website states visa applications take between 3 and 5 working days. You apply online for the visa.
Like
Reply
Reply to
Ron *******
Reply
Thai Visa Advice
... members ยท 40% approval rate
The Thai Visa Advice group is a specialized Q&A forum for visa-related topics in Thailand, ensuring detailed responses.
Join the Group
Thai Visa Advice
View the Conversation
Thai Visa Advice
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.