South Africa visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

South African Visa is not required for Thais

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • South Africa is a country on the southernmost tip of the African continent. South Africa has three capital cities which are Cape Town, Pretoria, and Bloemfontein while its largest city is Johannesburg.
  • The country is famous for its Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, Cape Town, among other interest things. It is tremendously rich in minerals and mines.
  • Thailand citizens are eligible to visit South Africa as tourists without a visa and can stay up to 30 days.
  • The necessary documents needed for Thais to visit South Africa include a valid passport for at least one month beyond the date of departure with two blank passport pages for entry and exit visa stamps, hotel reservations, and a return/onward ticket.
  • Visitors from Thailand can extend their stay for another 30 days by applying for an extension at the immigration office.
  • South Africa has eleven official languages. They are Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu. Zulu is the most spoken of all the languages. Most South Africans can speak more than one language.
  • The South African Rand is the official currency used in the country. While many shops and restaurants will accept credit cards, merchants at small, local markets may only accept cash.
  • The religions practiced in South Africa are Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, traditional African religions and Judaism.
  • South Africa's climatic conditions generally range from the Mediterranean in the southwestern corner of South Africa to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the northeast. A small area in the northwest has a desert climate. Most of the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights.
  • On entry and exit from South Africa, the maximum amount of the local currency tourists are allowed to take along is 25,000 ZAR and USD 10,000 for foreign currencies.
  • The required vaccines to be taken before visiting South Africa are hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza.
  • South Africa observes two time zones which are South Africa Standard Time and it is 2 hours ahead of GMT, while Eastern Standard Time is 3 hours ahead of GMT. There is no Daylight Saving Time.
  • Some tourist centers to visit in South Africa are Kruger National Park, Cape Town, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Stellenbosch, and the Drakensberg.
  • In South Africa the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M and N. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • The time difference between Thailand and South Africa is 5 hours. Thailand is ahead of South Africa.
  • The average flight duration from Thailand to South Africa is is 11 hours 56 minutes and the distance is 9,804 Km.
  • The operating airlines from Thailand to South Africa are Qantas, Finnair, Eva Air, Thai Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Kuwait Airways.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get around in South Africa?

Getting around South Africa is possible through various public means of transportation including Domestic flights, Public Buses, Taxis, Trains, Car hires.

When is the best time to visit South Africa?

South Africa is a year-round destination due to its varying regional climates and wildlife opportunities. The Cape has beautiful hot, dry weather in its summer months between November and February, while the best time to visit for whale watching is between July and November.

Which credit card is accepted in South Africa?

Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted credit cards in South Africa. American Express cardholders may find fewer businesses accept their cards.

How much can I budget per day in South Africa?

You should plan to spend around R1,347 ($90) per day on your vacation in South Africa, which covers meals, transportation, and accommodation for a day.