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?

Can I provide my Thai bankbook as proof of funds for a visa exemption by air entry? My work contract ended and I had to leave the country that day. I hoped to get a temporary tourist visa in Malaysia to buy enough time to get my affairs in order before I go back to SA, however both consulates in Penang and KL didn't want to process a TV for a South African passport holder. They said it would take 45 days with a series of interviews and background checks and even then it's a maybe. I booked a flight from KL to Hat Yai tomorrow and was worried if I gave them my bank book it would create a problem. Came in with a non-b and it was extended for 3 years so my income for that period was all from the Thai company I worked for.

Hey everyone,

I work in Cambodia and travelled to Thailand twice now in 2024 under visa exemption scheme (South African passport). I usually stay 3-5 days with confirmed return tickets and proof of funds.

Can I do this again when I visit Bangkok in May or do I need to apply for a tourist visa? I heard from a friend they only allow this scheme twice per calendar year.

Can a South African passport holder who enters on the 30-day stay extend to 60 day visa? Any advice for a newbie - arriving this week?

Thanks

Hello everyone!

I’m South African: planning to travel to Thailand for a 21-day meditation course in Dui Suthep in July. I’ll be traveling from Uzbekistan.

Question is: can anyone confirm if South Africans can get a 30 day visa on arrival at the airport or not?

I have tried searching in the group but found nothing. (If anyone can refer me to a post with a similar question that’d be great too)

TIA

Hi. I am a South African passport holder. I received my 30 visa exemption on arrival. I have just done my 30 extension, but would like to stay on a short while longer. Would I be able to get a second 30 visa exemption by flying to Malaysia and returning a day or two later?

Hi All :)

Advice would be appreciated for my families situation. We have South African passports. It's my husband and I, then our two kids ( 4yrs & 2 yrs).

Background: I worked in Thailand from 2016-2018 and had a NON- B visa. Left at the end of 2018. Haven't been back before/during COVID, so no COVID extensions etc.

1st time back: Oct 2022 visa exempt and entered by air DMK (stayed 28days) left to by air Malaysia (stayed there for 3 months).

2nd time back: 14 Feb 2023 visa exempt and entered by air DMK (stayed 42days) left by air to Laos, did a boarder run but stayed in Laos for 5 days. Loved Vientiane by the way. No questions asked at immigration.

3rd time back: 31st March 2023 visa exempt entered by land ( first time ever) which is valid until 14May.

We have tickets to Phu quoc leaving by air the 14th May. Planning to stay there a month or more and didn't plan on coming back to Thailand but friends from SA will be travelling to Thailand in June/July 2023 and we would like to join them....

What will be the best way to enter? It's for a 10day trip. We will have flights out to the Philippines (from Bkk) as we originally planned to go after Phu Quoc.

Do we fly into BKK or will Phuket be better? Or would it be better flying into Malaysia and doing crossing the boarder?

I know its a give or take at immigration, any advice would be appreciated.

Hello everyone, please can you advice

I am South African passport holder on TR 60 day visa (I have also already applied for a 30 day visa extension) I was supposed to convert TR visa to a dependent visa on my husband however his NON-B and work permit took longer than expected. My husband employee has suggested I go to Cambodia and apply for another TR visa and then re-enter Thailand thereafter they will convert mt TR visa to a dependent visa. Will this be okay? how long will the TR visa take in Cambodia ?also I am planning on flying to make things easier.

Thank you in advance for your advice.

T

If anyone could shed some light it will be highly appreciated!

My non-B visa will be cancelled this Friday. Will I be able to travel to Laos using the land-border and will I be able to get a Tourist visa for Thailand there? I have a South African Passport. And if anyone knows how long the process takes it will be so helpful! I read alot of conflicting information online so thought to as here 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Hi,

Does anyone have any experience getting their Non B in Cambodia on a South African passport? They said we can apply but it might take a while to be approved. Just curious if anyone did this recently?

Thanks in advance