Answered9 years ago

Are there limits on how many tourist visas an Irish passport holder can get for Thailand per year?

Thai Tourist Visa Visa Rules for Irish Passport Visa Validity Tourist Visa Limitations Visa Issuance Policy

Tony ********

asked Jul 28, 2017

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Hey guys,

I've been informed that on my Irish passport I am allowed two tourist visas (60+30 days) to Thailand per year. If this is true does the the time start as on January 1 2017? 

I'm almost finished a 90 day here and plan to go to Laos for another visa. 

Thanks in advance

Answer summary

An Irish passport holder can indeed obtain multiple tourist visas for Thailand, but there are practical limits on how many can be issued back-to-back at a single consulate. The general consensus is that tourists crossing land borders may be limited to two visas per calendar year, but the issuance can vary by consulate. It is also noted that excessive visa applications may lead to complications, such as a consulate placing a restriction ('red stamp') on future visa issuance, although using a new passport may help alleviate this issue.

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Tony ********

Update: I got my visa in Laos and sailed by immigration :)

9 years ago

Tony ********

Thanks for the info guys

9 years ago

Julia ************

What Lloyd said. Unlimited entries with tourist visa but after 3-5 tourist visas a consulate might give you a red stamp which means they won't issue another one for you so you would have to switch consulates.

Does anybody know btw if that red stamp gets "reset" after a certain amount of time or with a new passport? Just wondering.

9 years ago

Amornrat **********

time does not reset this, from experience a new passport helps to get new visa issued, but be aware that Immigration at border can see your whole history.

9 years ago

Amornrat **********

only crossing at land border are limited to TWO per calendar year. Nowadays you get 30 days which can be extended by another 30 days at local Immigration.

9 years ago

Julia ************

On a tourist visa you can cross land borders as many times as you like. 2x per calendar year by land only affects visa exemption.

9 years ago

Lloyd ********

The limit is how many a single consulate will issue you back to back - but even that is unofficial.

9 years ago

Lloyd ********

No limit to the amount of tourist visas you can have.

9 years ago