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What options do Irish passport holders have to extend their stay in Thailand?

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Dec 14, 2020
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What is the best way for an Irish passport holder to stay as long as possible in thailand ?
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Irish passport holders can explore various visa options to stay longer in Thailand. Some of the most discussed options include the Special Tourist Visa (STV) for up to 270 days, the retirement visa for those over 50, and the O visa, which offers an initial stay of 60 days with a possible extension. Engaging in employment or marriage to a Thai national are also suggested routes to extend residency.
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Bruce *****
Elite visa
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WB ****
If you are 50 years or older a retired Visa is your best option.
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Terary **********
Come - dont leave.. But if you want to do it legally you'll need to file some paperwork and stuff. Best paperwork depends on your situation. Single (want to get married), financially well-off, pentioner, bring your own job, willingness to work etc.
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Martin *********
Are you in the E.U
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Ian *****
20 year Elite Visa, Get a job here,. Marry a Thai, Education Visa. Special Tourist Visa and tourist visa. In order of length of stay (roughly). Plenty of choices really
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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
If he was smart enough to make the money to afford a Thai elite visa he wouldn't have to ask fb.
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Ian *****
@Edward *******
 don't be so sure 🤣
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เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
@Ian ****
 really not sure about anything. I do know that back in September I was advising not to buy the elite visa, because the administration of it was so chaotic. Now with the 90 day tourist visa in effect, allowing people to come in and if eligible roll into a retirement visa, For many The elite visa still doesn’t make any sense
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Eric *********
Commit a crime
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Mart ******
Hide 😀
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Gunni ********
elite
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Ricky *********
The O visa will give you 60 days and you can extend it by 30 days.
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Karim ***************
@Carlo ***********
 you’re talking about the tourist visa... 60, with extension of 30 days.

You have the option of the special tourist visa that can get you to Thailand for a total of 270 days.
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Ricky *********
@Karim **************
 Whatever. I'm just sharing what my attorney told me. I don't understand why more people don't just hire a lawyer. Especially since the situation is very dynamic right now. Thx.
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@Carlo ***********
 The O visa gives you 90 days
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Jason *******
Shack up.with a katoey...
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อาจารย์ *******
Well, you could start an Irish pub on Walking Street ... haven’t seen an Irish Pub or bar on Walking Street since... 2003 or 2004... next to that Aussie Bar, if I remember correctly ... both are long gone ...
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Dev *******
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 Belle Aire Soi, Nong Bar, Yin Bar, House bar, U2 Irish Bar are all open waiting for you to come and enjoy..
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Brendan ********
ED visa or Non-B
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Mark ******
You really need to supply a few more details if you expect a sensible answer here. :) How old are you? How long is "as long as possible"? i.e. are you looking at an extended holiday or to settle here for life? How much are you willing/able to spend? etc.
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Lou *******
Stv visa you have to apply from longstaythai you get 9 months
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Tommy ******
@Lou ******
 Did you manage to find the STV link? Ive been trying to find in on London site myself
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Lou *******
@Cherry *****
 no I still can’t find it , I investigated online and it seems you have to use an agency based in Thailand called thailongstayvisa , have a look , I’ve started to use them and will see how it goes,let me know how you get on
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@Lou ******
 yes it’s very confusing
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Lou *******
@Cherry *****
 just keep going,if I get anymore info will let you know, and if you get any let me know.
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Tommy ******
@Lou ******
 thanks for the info 👍 was on hold to the embassy today but couldn’t get through to ask them
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Lou *******
@Cherry *****
 yeah I tried phoning but they don’t answer so I emailed and you just get a standard reply but in one of the emails they mentioned the agency, I can’t understand it as some countries seem to be able to apply through the embassy direct.
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Lou *******
I still can’t find stv visa on London website,I will try to phone later,thank you for our help
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Lou *******
Yes I’ve just looked again on google and nothing on website,every time I look on google it says I have to go through government agent
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Sonja **********
@Lou ******
 can apply by yourself also. No need thaiLongStay
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@Sonja *********
 I can’t find it on the embassy website
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Sonja **********
@Lou ******
 finally i found it from the ’news’ section in RTE in Finlands website
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Sonja **********
@Lou ******
 it was in a weird place in RTE in Finland website also, i needed to google it couple of times. Maybe same in yours?
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@Sonja *********
 thanks I will give it a try
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Sonja **********
@Lou ******
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Sonja **********
@Lou ******
 you use RTE in London or what?
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Maggie **********
glad you asked i bet !!!
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Bal *********
Bangkok Hilton is the best and cheapest option.

How to decide to book it

Is up to you 😉
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Mick **********
The question is like the start of an Irish joke.
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Matt *********
Leave review on one of the Thai hotels...your stay is covered with lifetime food supply...ofcourse limited to no choice.
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Derek *********
Die while you’re there. Lol. Just sayin.
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Steven *******
@Derek ********
 sorry but i couldn't stop laughing 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🙏
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Derek *********
@Steven ******
 I only said it in jest!
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Garrett ***********
Get a job or marry a Thai.
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David ****************
@Garrett **********
 thai elite would be easier and cheaper.......🤪
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