{"question":{"passport":"THA","destination":"ZAF","entryDate":"2026-09-12"},"dateBasis":"reference-date","status":"allowed","headline":"Visa-free, 30 days","requirement":{"kind":"none","message":"You can travel without arranging a visa."},"stay":{"kind":"DAYS","maxDays":30,"ruleType":"RESETS_ON_EXIT","phrasing":"You may stay up to 30 days."},"conditions":[{"kind":"PROCEDURE","text":"Please note that countries marked with an asterisk are only subject to visa fees if the intended visit exceeds thirty (30) days"}],"caveat":null,"source":{"documentId":"dha-exempt-countries","url":"https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries","passage":"The attached Schedule outlines national passport holders from countries who are exempt from port of entry visa requirements, the category of passport holders who are exempt from port of entry visa requirements and the period for which such visa exemption applies. … Please note that countries marked with an asterisk are only subject to visa fees if the intended visit exceeds thirty (30) days … Belize*\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n \n\n30 Days\n\n \n\nNo … Benin (Republic of)*\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n \n\n30 Days\n\n \n\nNo … Gabon (Republic of)*\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n \n\nNo … Hong Kong (SpecialAdministrative Region of China)*\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n \n\n30 Days\n\n \n\nNo … Republic of Korea (South Korea)*\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n \n\n30 Days\n\n \n\nNo … Thailand (Kingdom of)*\n\n90 Days\n\n90 Days\n\n90 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n \n\nYes … Turkey (Republic of)*\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days\n\n30 Days \n\n30 Days\n\n 30 Days\n\nYes","explanation":"The DHA schedule, issued under the Minister's exemption power in section 10A(4) of the Immigration Act, names the country and the number of days its ordinary passport holders are exempt from the port of entry visa requirement.","publisher":"Department of Home Affairs - Exempt Countries … Issued on 09 December 2025"},"checkedAt":"2026-08-20","snapshotAsOf":"2026-09-10","dataVersion":"4f66864a7d4f8a08b6c8c7e446d7f16addcd9303","upcomingChange":null,"alternatives":[],"scope":{"covers":["recorded entry requirement","recorded stay allowance"],"notEstablished":["personal admission decision","work permission","residence rights","tax position","individual eligibility for every condition"],"passportType":"ordinary"}}