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Can I apply for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa in Malaysia or do I need to do it in Ireland?

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)Visa applicationThailand visa rulesVisa process in MalaysiaExempt entryIrish nationals in Thailand
Dec 11, 2022
2 years ago
Richard *******
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Multiple entry Tourist visa

Hey guys I'm an Irish national currently in Ireland. But in January I'll be moving to KL, Malaysia - living and working there legally.

I want to spend a lot of time in Thailand, so I'd like to get the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa to start...

M question is do I have to get that visa in my home country Ireland, like now?

Or can I apply for it in KL when I get there in January?

Thanks!
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An Irish national currently in Ireland is considering applying for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) for Thailand. They are moving to Malaysia in January and want to know if the visa must be obtained in Ireland or if it can be applied for in Malaysia. Responses indicate that the METV typically needs to be obtained in the applicant's home country (Ireland), but it can also be secured in Malaysia if they hold a residency card there. Many suggest using a visa-exempt entry if planning short trips to Thailand.
Nigel *********
If you're only doing short trips then visa exempts is ideal for you. There are no limitations for entry by air ( 2 by land in a calendar year).
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Ben ******
@Nigel ********
 Good info, thank you.
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Richard ***********
I lived and worked in KL for 5 years (British passport) and came to Thailand at least once a month. Always visa exempt. Never a problem. You don’t need a multi-entry tourist visa to do what you want to do unless you’re wanting to stay longer than 60 (
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d + 30d) each time but then you’d not really be living in KL would you.
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Frank-Steven ***********
It factually does not make a lot of difference anymore, not as it used to be. As (being Irish) you are eligible to get visa electronically / online, without the need to send in your passport or to even go to some embassy in person. Get the METV as an e-visa here:
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Jeremy ********
The METV can be obtained either in your home country [Passport holding country] or a country where you are a a Permanent resident of, if you are working legally in Malaysia and hold a residency card then you can obtain the METV from the Thai consulate/embassy…
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Alessandro **********
Get it in home country. You may be required to produce financial proof as well
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Phil ******
@Richard ******
 maybe just come in as a tourist
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Richard *******
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@Phil *****
 Do you mean just come in with the visa on arrival thing for 30 days, and extend 30?
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Graham ******
@Richard ******
 Remember that you can only get two visa exempt entries at land borders in any calendar year
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Phil ******
@Richard ******
 yes. No visa. It's 45 days currently till march 31st with 30 days exttension
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Stuart *********
The METV will only be able to be got in your home country (well for you technically from London). You can get a SETV from KL or just enter visa exempt. If it doesn’t look like you’re trying to buck the system with long stays in Thailand without a valid visa you probably won’t have an issue with exempt entries.
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Richard *******
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thanks guys, but yeah I'll have a full working visa etc in KL.

(I am Irish though)
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Jeremy ********
@Richard ******
 get your residency card and apply at the Thai consulate/embassy in KL it’s that easy
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Stuart *********
@Richard ******
 Sorry. He’s just being a jerk. Keyboard warrior trying to be assertive.
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Jeremy ********
@Stuart ********
 I’m

A jerk for giving concise and precise information…you’re just mad that I called you out on your misinformation you’re giving him
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Stuart *********
@Jeremy *******
 I didn’t give out misinformation. You’re assuming stuff you don’t know.
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Jeremy ********
@Stuart ********
 you failed to give out full information as well and I gave full and precise information…that’s the difference I don’t hoard information from people
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Stuart *********
@Jeremy *******
 You’re off your rocker. So be it.
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Jeremy ********
@Stuart ********
 at least I give full information based off verbiage from the Thai embassy websites and I comprehend what people are asking from their OP while not making people fly all over the world to obtain a visa….
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Stuart *********
@Jeremy *******
 If you believe that Thai embassy websites give accurate information then you need to open your eyes or read some stuff on the visa forums here.
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Jeremy ********
@Stuart ********
 when it comes to visas yes the embassies/consulates give accurate information…you must be talking about the Royal Thai immigration that works on its own sets of rules and doesn’t care that a valid issued Thai visa in your passport is actually valid…they are two separate entities that don’t work well together…so that is a disconnect…many people have received the dreaded red stamp at the embassy and the immigration officer has stamped them into Thailand so it goes hand in hand
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@Stuart ********
 false…if you hold residency in another country you can obtain it from the Thai Embassy/Consulate of said country…
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Stuart *********
@Jeremy *******
 if you hold residency in another country then that probably would be your “home” country. I didn’t say you can only get it in the country that issued your passport.
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@Stuart ********
 but you specifically said London, hmmm
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@Jeremy *******
 If he’s Irish his only course to get one is London.
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Stuart *********
He specifically said he’s Irish. Living in Ireland. There is no Thai embassy or consulate in Ireland. London handles visa applications from Irish people living in Ireland.
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Jeremy ********
@Stuart ********
 false if he holds residency In Malaysia he can obtain it in Malaysia
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@Jeremy *******
 Perhaps. When he has physically moved there and gained residency then probably he could. That wasn’t what the OP asked and I don’t speculate on “what ifs”.
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@Stuart ********
 there is no probably about it…HE CAN
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@Jeremy *******
 Speculate all you like. Whether the OP actually moves to Malaysia or he changed his mind. I don’t know. I don’t care. If at this point in time he wants a METV he CAN only get one from London. Good night.
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@Stuart ********
 The OP said in his comment that he will be working legally in Malaysia so that means outside of his countries official work (embassy jobs) you need to hold a residency permit in Said county so that means he can obtain the METV at the Thai embassy/consulate in Malaysia… he does not have to go all the back to the UK
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Richard *******
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thanks,
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@Stuart ********
 What is a SETV?
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@Marianne *******
 Single entry tourist visa. Sorry for acronym.
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Marianne ********
@Stuart ********
 its me being dumb. I keep thinking its STV when I see SETV.

But since the STV is no longer a thing my brain broke. :p
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Marianne ********
.. nevermind. I am dumb. Single Entry.
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