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What visa options are available for Ethiopian passport holders for a long stay in Thailand?

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Aug 14, 2025

10 days ago

Brian ********

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Is there any visa that Ethiopian passport holders can get for a 6 month or 1 year stay?

The language school I spoke with in Hua Hin said immigration excludes Ethiopian nationals from that visa.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Ethiopian passport holders exploring long-term stays in Thailand face specific challenges. A comment suggests obtaining a 6-month Multi-Entry Tourist Visa (METV) from a Thai consulate, allowing multiple 60-day entries during its validity. Additionally, it's advised to consult the Thai Embassy in Nairobi for guidance, as they serve Ethiopian nationals, and they also mention the 15-day Visa on Arrival (VOA) as a potential option.

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Tod *********

They could apply for a 6 month METV <- multi-entry tourist visa, from the thai consulate in their country before they wing their way here. That will give them unlimited 60 day entries during the 6 months the visa is valid for. They could get close to 9 months stay in country (in 60-90 day increments) out of that visa

10 days ago

Brian ********

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@Tod ********

so every 2 months this visa holder would have to leave the country for a few days then return?

10 days ago

James ********

@Brian *******

are they now in their home country ?

9 days ago

Brian ********

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@James *******

yes

9 days ago

James ********

@Brian *******

have them apply for the METV multiple entry tourist visa, as suggested by

@Tod ********

. With planning, they will get up to 9 months stay in Thailand.

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James ********

Tod *********

they could come in get the 60 day stamp, then take the 30 day extension at the immigration office, after that they'd have to exit/re-enter to get a new 60 day entry, take the 30 day extension, etc

for the validity of the visa

9 days ago

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Tod *********

Robert *******

Go outside Thailand and use this website to apply for the correct visa for your stay,

it does work if you enter Ethiopia as passport country

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10 days ago

Brian ********

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@Robert ******

thank you I will try that today

10 days ago

James ********

@Robert ******

thank you for your helpful reply ✅

10 days ago

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James ********

Suggest you contact...the Thai Embassy in Nairobi which is the contact for Ethiopian passport holders.

Their website refers to the 15 day VOA Visa on Arrival.

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10 days ago

James ********

I researched the question on the internet and do NOT find any other Thai Visa availability other than that of the 15 day VOA Visa on Arrival.

10 days ago

Brian ********

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@James *******

yes

10 days ago

James ********

@Brian *******

please update us when you have obtained a Thai Visa. The suggestion made by

@Robert ******

is a VERY good start. Good Luck 🍀

10 days ago

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James ********

Suggest you use the Thai Evisa online application system to apply for a Thai Visa... IF you are eligible for a Thai Visa, the system will allow you to make the application online. Or may ok only give you information about the VOA Visa on Arrival.

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10 days ago

Brian ********

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@James *******

yeah I came to a similar conclusion. On one of the dtv forums someone said they were able to get a Muay Thai school to accept them for a longer term visa

10 days ago

James ********

@Brian *******

BUT did they have a passport from Ethiopia?

10 days ago

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James ********

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