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Embassy of Thailand in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of Thailand in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 248 Hill Street (Corner of Pretorius Street). View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Thailand, or find information about the address, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    248 Hill Street (Corner of Pretorius Street)
    Arcadia
    Pretoria 0083
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 342 5470

  • Fax

    +27 12 342 4805, +27 12 342 3986

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 12:01 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 248 Hill Street (Corner of Pretorius Street), the embassy is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Thailand in Pretoria, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • King Vajiralongkorn's Birthday: July 28 Flag of Thailand
  • Asahna Bucha Day: July 29 Flag of Thailand
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Thailand in Pretoria, South Africa:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Certificate of good conduct

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you do not need a visa to enter Thailand.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Thailand without a visa. The most common types of Thailand visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa “TR” single
  • Tourist visa “TR” boxing training, scuba diving training, and yoga training
  • Tourist visa “TR” multiple (tourism purposes with multiple entries)
  • Tourist visa category “MT” (medical treatment at hospitals or medical facilities in Thailand)
  • Transit visa category “S / TS / C”
  • Non-immigrant visa category “B” (business or work as a teacher)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “M” (film producer, journalist, or reporter)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “ED” (study or do an internship in Thailand)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “O” (for Thai family or Volunteering)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “O-A” (1 year)
  • Non-immigrant visa category “O-X” (10 years)

Head of Mission

Ekapol Poolpipat, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Related: List of ambassadors of Thailand to South Africa

Related Content

Types of Thailand Passports

Thailand issues several types of passports, including Ordinary, Diplomatic, Official, and Special passports. For more information about Thai passport types, validity periods, and application procedures, visit the Thai Passports page.

Legalization and Notarial Services

Thai embassies and consulates offer services for legalizing and notarizing documents, including the authentication of signatures, certification of documents, and issuing power of attorney.

Visa Services

Thai embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Thailand for tourism, work, business, study, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Thailand in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.

See also

South Africa in Thailand

South Africa has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium (0.50 km away)

    440 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007

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  • Union Buildings (1.58 km away)

    Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001

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  • State Theatre (3.16 km away)

    320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, 0001

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  • Church Square (3.80 km away)

    Church Square, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001

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  • Voortrekker Monument (6.31 km away)

    Eeufees Rd, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria, 0027

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  • Ditsong National Museum of Natural History (3.85 km away)

    432 Paul Kruger St, Pretoria Central, 0001

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Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (43.59 km away)
    Johannesburg
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 21 May 2026 at 07:42 AM (EST).

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