Ireland visa requirements for Thais

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Thais visiting Ireland

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Irish Visa.

  • A Thailand passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white or light grey background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Ireland Visa for Thais

Facts about Ireland

The Republic of Ireland is famous its coastline, villages, and towns by the shoreline. The country has a lot of resorts and cliffs. The most famous and highest cliffs in Ireland are the Croaghaun which rises to 688m. tourists can enjoy surfing and kayaking at the seaside resort to the south and southwest of Ireland. The cities in Ireland have a lot of attractions for every tourist. In Dublin, the main attractions are the Dublin Castle, Croke Park, Saint Stephen’s Green Park, and the Bloomsday Festival. Cork city has a wildlife park, an opera house, a castle, and an island. The best-known attraction in Limerick King John’ Castle, other attractions include; The Hunt Museum, Adare, and Lough Gur. Galway is not known for its attractions but rather for its atmosphere and lively scenery. Waterford is the city with the warmest climate in the world and has a 5km long beach which is very popular for surfing.
 
The tourism industry in the Republic of Ireland is one of the biggest contributing industries to the economy of the country. Each year, the industry contributes €5bn in revenue accounting for 4% of GNP and providing over 200,000 jobs. In 2017, over 9 million foreign tourists visited the country which was a 3.5% increase from the number that visited during the previous year. It is estimated that this number is going to be on the rise for years to come.
 
Being involved in any form of drug dealing, even if it is being in possession of a small quantity of will attract a lengthy prison sentence. Foreigners are not allowed to enter or leave the country with €10,000 or its equivalent.

Types of Ireland Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 8 weeks 90 days
Business visa 8 weeks 90 days
Student visa 8 weeks more than 90 days
Work visa 8 weeks more than 90 days

General Requirements for Ireland Visa

  • A Thailand passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (35 mm x 45 mm) taken in white or light grey background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
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Ireland Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Irish tourist visa is issued to Thais who wish to visit Ireland for tourism and visitation purposes.
  • The Irish tourist visa is valid for 90 days.
  • The Irish tourist visa is also known as a Type C short stay visa. 
  • There are two types of Irish tourist visa:
    • Single-entry visa: this visa goes for 60 Euros.
    • Multiple-entry visa: this visa goes for 100 Euros.
  • Although Ireland is a member of the European Union, it is not a Schengen country.
  • Applicants are required to provide invitation letter from the host they are visiting in Ireland.
  • Applicants are required to provide satisfactory evidence that you intend to return to your country of residence after your visit.
  • Applicants are required to provide evidence that they are able to fully support themselves financially during the entire period of stay in Ireland. This must come in form of a detailed bank statement covering a six-month period.
  • Currency restrictions for entry into and exit out of Ireland is 10,000 Euros.
  • If your application for a visa is approved, you must get travel/medical insurance before you travel. You will not be allowed to enter Ireland without it. In some cases, you may be asked to submit proof that you have travel/medical insurance before a visa is granted.
  • Getting a visa does not automatically mean that you will be allowed to enter Ireland.
  • An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.

Ireland Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Irish business visa is issued to Thais traveling to Ireland for business purposes.
  • The Ireland business visa is also a short-stay visa Type C visa.
  • A short-stay business visa is valid for 90 days and it is not extendable.
  • This visa does not allow you to take up any paid or unpaid jobs in Ireland.
  • Getting a visa does not automatically mean that you will be allowed to enter Ireland. An immigration officer at border control can refuse you entry even if you have a visa.
  • A signed official letter from your employer in Thailand confirming that you are undertaking this business trip on the company’s behalf is needed.
  • The purpose and dates of the trip will also be outlined in the letter.
  • If a number of trips are required/envisaged, this must be clearly stated in the letter.
  • If going for a business meeting, the Irish company you’d be meeting will also provide a letter confirming the trip.
  • If you are responsible for the costs of the trip, evidence of how you intend to finance your trip and support yourself for the duration of your visit must be provided.
  • You need to present details of any previous applications you have made for an Irish visa, including those refused.

Ireland Student Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Irish student visa is issued to Thais intending to travel to Ireland for study purposes.
  • There are two types of Irish student visa:
    • Type C student visa – this visa is for any study program/course that lasts less than three months.
    • Type D student visa – this visa is available to students who applied for a course that lasts longer than three months.
  • Applicants are required to provide a letter of acceptance from a recognized school or college or university in Ireland confirming that they have been accepted on a course of study. This course of study must be full-time (lasting an academic year) and have a minimum of 15 hours per week study time.
  • Students must provide proof that they have enough funds (€7,000) to maintain themselves for the initial part of their stay.
  • Evidence that you or a sponsor have access to at least €7,000 for each subsequent year of your studies, in addition to the course fees for each of those years must also be provided.
  • During their approved stay under the scheme, students can work full-time (40 hours a week).
  • Those who apply successfully can remain in Ireland for 12 months from the day they received their exam results to find employment. For students completing a postgraduate program, they could be permitted to stay for 24 months in total after graduation.
  • The tuition fees you will pay in Ireland will vary depending on where you choose to study and where you are from. Ireland operates a Free Fees Initiative for full-time undergraduate study. On average you should expect to pay between €5,000 and €10,000 per year.
  • International students must meet minimum English language requirements in order to be granted a student immigration permission.
  • You will be required to provide proof of English language proficiency through an internationally recognized certificate that has been issued within two years of the expected start date of the course to be considered valid.

Ireland Work Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Irish work visa is issued to Thais traveling to Ireland for employment purposes.
  • Applicants of this visa should ensure they confirm their employment in Thailand before initiating the visa application process.
  • Letter from your employer confirming your employment in Sweden should be provided.
  • The company’s address and your job description should be stated in the letter.
  • Proof that you will not be paid below the minimum wage by your employer should be provided.
  • Foreigners in the country are expected to abide by all the rules guiding their visa.
  • You can apply for this visa if:
  • Your job offer needs to be from an employer registered and trading in Ireland
  • At least 50% of the employees have to be EEA nationals
  • The annual salary (excluding bonuses) on offer is €30,000 or more the Work Permit for Ireland can be considered for occupations other than those which are contrary to the public interest
  • The proposed occupation is not on the Ineligible list of occupations
  • Ireland's General Employment Permit is initially issued for a period of 2 years, and can be extended for another 3 years. After 5 years on any work permit immigrants may apply for long term residence in Ireland.

Ireland Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

60.00 (EUR)

Business visa

60.00 (EUR)

Student visa

60.00 (EUR)

Work visa

60.00 (EUR)

Ireland Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Thailand

Location

Address

Bangkok

Irish Embassy in Bangkok, Thailand --- 208 Wireless Road, Unit 1201, 12th Fl. Lumpini, Pathumwan Bangkok 10330 Thailand

www.dfa.ie/irish-embassy/thailand/

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(+66) 2 016 1360

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does Ireland visa application take?

The Irish visa application takes about 8 weeks to process

Is Ireland a Schengen country?

Although Ireland is a member of the European Union, it has an opt-out from the Schengen Area and is therefore able to set its own visa policy.

Can a student work in Ireland?

Students are allowed to take up casual employment of up to 20 hours part-time work per week in term time or up to 40 hours per week during college vacation periods.

Can I stay in Ireland after study?

You may be able to stay and work in Ireland after you graduate, but there are some restrictions.