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What visa options are available for an Irish passport holder to stay in Thailand longer than 30 days?
Thai Visa TypesMulti-Entry Tourist VisaEducation Visa (ED Visa)Long-Term StayVisa ExtensionImmigration AdviceWorking in Thailand
Sep 18, 2023
3 years ago
Andrew ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi folks. I’m planning to go to Thailand (been previously for holidays but not to live) but would like to stay longer than the 30 day visa. I have an Irish passport and would like to stay for 6 months to maybe a year. If I like it and can make it work would like to stay longer. Can anyone help as to a visa that can do this or what’s the best way? Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
An Irish passport holder looking to stay in Thailand for 6 months to a year has multiple visa options. A Multi-Entry Tourist Visa (METV) can be effective, allowing entrance for 60 days each time with the possibility of extending each entry by 30 days, potentially totaling up to 9 months. An Education Visa (ED Visa) is also viable if enrolled in a school, such as for Muay Thai or Thai language. However, longer stays might require border runs and additional visa exemptions. It's advised to consult with a school for required documentation and to explore options according to personal circumstances.
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John ********
To young for the o visa and oA visa retirement visa's as far as jobs go teaching English if you have a degree you will have to find a school that will take you, any degree you have will be ok the money is not the best but it will get you into Thailand
And find the job before you travel
And find the job before you travel
Alistair **********
Get the METV as Steve said. You'll get stamped in for 60 days each time you enter Thailand, which can be extended by 30 days. So if timed perfectly you can get up to 9 months with it. If you want a year then add a couple of 30 day visa exempt entry border runs after the 9 months is up.
Henrik *****
I would go for the 60 days tourist visa + 30 days extension as the first attempt to stay a longere period in Thailand, it is fairly easy to get.
Longer that that gets more complicated, and the requirements is harder to fulfill.
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Longer that that gets more complicated, and the requirements is harder to fulfill.
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Henrik *****
Going by the book, it is needed to apply from the country in country of residence, so doing it otherways are tweeking the visa system to personal benefit, which I do not recommend.
James **************
@Henrik ****
he can do that a second time to get 6 months then it's more diffucultReply to
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Rob **********
What visa did you use last time, you posted the same question in 2021 as well, if it worked out for you then, do the same
Andrew ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rob *********
I didn’t end up going that time mate.Reply to
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Frank **********
Age??
Frank **********
@Andrew *******
I am sorry. I really do not know any but I think you find s school that will accept you first and they will give you the paperwork. I am sure there are others in this group that will be more helpful.Andrew ********
ORIGINAL POSTERCan you recommend an agency or someone to help me with it please
@Frank *********
?Andrew ********
ORIGINAL POSTERThank yiu
Frank **********
@Andrew *******
possibly an Ed Visa in Muay Thai or Thai language but you will have to attend classes.Andrew ********
ORIGINAL POSTER38 mate.
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Steve **********
How old are you ?
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@Andrew *******
too young fir retirement, contact the Thai visa sites for education visa info, or teaching. Out of my element..but good luckAndrew ********
ORIGINAL POSTERI’m 38. I’d like to go over for minimum 6 months with the option to stay longer if things were working out.
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Graham *******
Yeah, ed visa will work but you are supposed to go to school!
Steve ********
Multi-Entry Tourist Visa
Steve ********
@Andrew *******
You apply online. Don't need an agent. I guess a travel agent would do it, but they'll charge you for itAndrew ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Steve *******
is there an agency you could recommend for this? TIAReply to
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