Do Thailand passport holders need a visa to visit IE?
Yes — Thai passport holders need a visa before traveling to Ireland. Apply for a Short Stay 'C' (tourist) visa online via AVATS, then submit your documents and biometrics at the VFS Global centre in Bangkok. Thailand is on Ireland's list of visa-required nationalities, so ordinary Thai passport holders must obtain an entry visa before traveling for tourism. The relevant category is the Short Stay 'C' visit (tourist) visa, which permits stays of up to 90 days. Ireland is NOT part of the Schengen Area and does not participate in ETIAS or the EU Entry/Exit System, so the Irish visa is entirely separate from any Schengen or ETIAS authorisation — a Schengen visa does not cover Ireland. Applications are made online through the Irish AVATS portal, after which the printed summary, passport and supporting documents are submitted to the VFS Global visa application centre in Bangkok. The Irish government fee is EUR 60 for a single-entry visa or EUR 100 for a multiple-entry visa, plus a separate VFS service fee. Standard processing is about 8 weeks, so applicants should apply well ahead of travel. The visa is a request to enter; final admission is decided by an immigration officer at the Irish port of entry.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.