Can I drive my own car from Thailand to Malaysia for a visa run?

Oct 17, 2024
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Terri ********
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Can you drive your own personal car across the boarder to Malaysia for a visa run?

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Yes, you can drive your personal car across the border to Malaysia for a visa run, but you need to meet specific requirements such as having car insurance for Malaysia and ensuring your license plates are translated into English. You will also need to prove ownership of the vehicle and provide documentation of your accommodation in Malaysia. Furthermore, you must apply for a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP) for your car, and be aware that only RON97 petrol can be purchased for foreign vehicles in Malaysia. Alternatively, you can park your car on the Thai side and walk or use public transport to cross into Malaysia.
Dawn ******
With the new rules, you need to apply and install a Vehicle Entry Permit (VEP), and for foreign vehicle you can only buy petrol RON97 in Malaysia not the subsidized RON95
Terri ********
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@Dawn *****
so can we park the car and walk across?
Dawn ******
@Terri *******
Malaysia and Thailand has 7 overland border crossings, not sure which one you're referring to but ya park your car at Thai side then take a train or public transport or walk to Malaysia will be the easier way
Peter *********
Need proof it's your and not hire car.. Need proof of where you staying
Simon ********
Absolutely
Leong ***********
Yes, you need insurance (for Malaysia) and stickers to translate your licence plates into English.
Terri ********
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@Leong **********
can we park the car and walk across?
Leong ***********
@Terri *******
, sure you can….but I suspect it would be cheaper/less hassle to use a visa run agency.
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