Answered2 years ago

Can you do a same-day visa run to Kuala Lumpur from Thailand?

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Romain *****************

asked Jun 4, 2024

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Can we do a visa run to Kuala Lumpur via airport the same day ?

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You cannot perform a visa run to Kuala Lumpur and return on the same day, given that visa processing typically takes 2 business days. However, you can do a same-day border bounce, where you temporarily leave Thailand and return without a specific duration out of the country. Many users confirm having successfully completed a same-day border bounce to Kuala Lumpur.

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Phil ******

@Romain ****************

not if your sick

2 years ago

Michael ********

Yes done it few times

2 years ago

Rei ***********

Yes.... Been there last week. Only 3 hrs then back to Thailand

2 years ago

Frank-Steven ***********

If you meant border bounce: yes. If you really mean visa run: no. Quote from their website: "Visa processing will usually take 2 business days. Visa collection will be the next working day by walk-in."

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2 years ago

Stuart *********

A visa run is where you visit a Thai consulate somewhere and buy a new visa and then return. It’s not possible on the same day.

A “border bounce” is where you enter another country and either immediately return or sometime afterwards. This is possible the same day as there is no stipulation as to how long you would need to be out of Thailand for.

2 years ago

Milton **********

@Stuart ********

how often can you do the border bounce? Before they stop allowing you due to system abuse

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Milton *********

By land using a visa exempt entry then it’s two times in a calendar year. By air there is no set limit but expect to be questioned after your second or third try especially if back to back.

2 years ago

Stuart *********

@Milton *********

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. They can question you and perhaps warn you that this is “the last time” or just flat out deny you entry.

2 years ago

Milton **********

@Stuart ********

will they still stamp you even if you get questioned? Is this a sustainable option?

2 years ago