🇮🇪 Ireland
Thai visas & work permits for Irish citizens
Irish citizens can visit Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism from 15 September 2026. Teachers use the Non-B and work permit, remote workers the DTV, and retirees the retirement visa. Irish documents move to apostille from 28 February 2027.
Written by the Thai Legal & Immigration legal team · Last reviewed · Editorial policy
Can Irish citizens enter Thailand without a visa?
30-day visa exemption (tourism)
From 15 September 2026 the 60-day scheme was revoked; this passport is on the 30-day tourism list. Visa-exempt entries over land are limited to twice per calendar year. Work, study and long stays need the proper visa.
Which Thai visa is best for Irish citizens?
- New Thai Work Permit Application
For English teachers.
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)
For remote workers.
- Retirement Visa (Non-Immigrant O / O-A)
For retirees.
- Work Permit Renewal
Renew each school year.
Work permits for Irish nationals
Irish teachers should prepare Garda vetting and degree authentication before arrival.
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Do documents from Ireland need an apostille or legalisation?
Ireland is a party to the Apostille Convention. Thailand acceded on 30 June 2026 and the Convention enters into force for Thailand on 28 February 2027; until then documents from Ireland still need Thai embassy legalisation, and from that date an apostille is expected to suffice.
Read our apostille guideCommon mistakes we see
- Starting at a school before the permit.
- Garda vetting not authenticated.
- Changing schools without cancelling.
Counsel's note
We check the school's paperwork so your permit is filed correctly from the start.
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Sources & references
- Revision of Thailand's Visa Exemption and VoA Schemes (Government PR Dept., 4 Sep 2026) — checked 2026-11-03
- MFA summary chart – visa exemption & VoA, effective 15 Sep 2026 — checked 2026-11-03
- Thai e-Visa official portal — checked 2026-11-03
- HCCH Apostille Convention status table — checked 2026-11-03
General information only, not legal advice. Entry rules change; always confirm with the official sources above. Immigration decisions rest with the Thai authorities.
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