Visa requirements

South Africa to Thailand

Choose the type of visa you need to travel from South Africa to Thailand.

Visa types

• Tourist visas

  Short stays for tourism, visiting family or friends.

  • Visa Exemption (60 days)
  • Tourist Visa (TR) - Single Entry
  • Tourist Visa (TR) - Multiple Entry (METV)
  • Special Tourist Visa (STV)
  • Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)

• Student visas

  Studying, training or academic exchange.

  • Non-Immigrant Visa ED (Education/Student)

• Work / Immigration visas

  Working, settling or long-term immigration.

  • Non-Immigrant Visa B (Work and Business - for Employment)
  • Smart Visa
  • Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa
  • Non-Immigrant Visa O-A (Long Stay / Retirement)

• Transit visas

  Passing through on the way to another country.

  • Transit Visa (TS)
  • Airside Transit (No Visa Required)

• Business visas

  Business trips, meetings and conferences.

  • Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business - Single Entry)
  • Non-Immigrant Visa B (Business - Multiple Entry)
  • Business Visit (Visa-Free - 60 days)

• Medical visas

  Medical treatment and health-related stays.

  • Tourist Visa for Medical Treatment (MT)
  • Non-Immigrant Visa O (Medical Treatment - Extended)
  • Medical Treatment Visit (Visa-Free - 60 days)

• Diplomatic visas

  Official, diplomatic and government travel.

  • Diplomatic Visa (Category D)
  • Official / Courtesy Visa

• Journalist visas

  Reporting, media and press assignments.

  • Non-Immigrant Visa M (Media/Journalist)
  • Short-Term Media Coverage (Visa-Free)

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