South African visa for Thai citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For Thai citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Thai citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Thai citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Thai passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Thailand, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Bangkok: The Embassy of South Africa in Bangkok, Thailand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
- Chiang Mai: The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Chiang Mai, Thailand (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 46 minutes)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Thailand for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Thailand traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (Thailand) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 57,552 | N/A |
2009 | 42,072 | -26.90% |
2010 | 48,444 | 15.15% |
2011 | 50,034 | 3.28% |
2012 | 55,128 | 10.18% |
2013 | 57,222 | 3.80% |
2014 | 57,294 | 0.13% |
2015 | 53,424 | -6.75% |
2016 | 60,264 | 12.80% |
2017 | 61,710 | 2.40% |
2018 | 62,832 | 1.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & Thailand comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Thailand is approximately 510,890 km2 (197,255 sq mi). This means Thailand is 2.37 times smaller than South Africa.
As of March 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 8,152,683 fewer people than the population of Thailand.
We have highlighted South Africa & Thailand’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | Thailand | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 70,497,977 | 8.2 million fewer people live in South Africa than Thailand |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 98 | South Africa has 26 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Thailand. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 35 | South Africa passport holders can visit 32 more countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 144 | South African hosts 53 more foreign missions than Thailand. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Thailand travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from Thailand visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 62,832.
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- Travel time: 18 hours 55 minutes
This page was last updated on: March 2024