Thailand - Consulate of South Africa in Koh Samui

You are a Thai citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Koh Samui situated in Thailand. A consulate in Koh Samui could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Koh Samui and Thailand in the relationships with the government of South Africa.


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Koh Samui !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Thailand besides Koh Samui.

When South Africa has more consulates located in Thailand ouside of Koh Samui you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Thailand of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Koh Samui are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of South Africa in Thailand besides Koh Samui

South African Consulate in Chiang Mai, Thailand 32 Hueaykeaw Road Tambon Changpuek Amphur Muang Chiang Mai 50300 Thailand
Email: sawaeng@loxinfo.co.th - Tel: (+66) 53 711 800 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Thailand

South African Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand 6th Floor, The Park Place Building 231 Soi Sarasin Lumpini Bangkok 10330 Thailand
Email: saembbkk@loxinfo.co.th - Tel: (+66) 2 253 8473 / 4 / 5 / 6 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Koh Samui

Most consulates in Koh Samui need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Koh Samui first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Koh Samui do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Thailand or South Africa.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Koh Samui please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.