Source: https://www.iihf.com/en/events/2023/wmiiia and https://www.iihf.com/en/tournaments
| Team | Qualification |
|---|---|
 Turkmenistan | Placed 3rd in Division III last edition. |
 Chinese Taipei | Placed 4th in Division III last edition. |
 Luxembourg | Placed 5th in Division III last edition. |
| Withdrew last edition and withdrew also this edition. | |
 South Africa | Host, placed 1st in Division III B last edition and was promoted. |
 Thailand | Placed 2nd in Division III B last edition and was promoted. |
