Is it possible to do a same-day border bounce from Thailand to Malaysia on a Multi Entry Tourist Visa?

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May 29, 2024

7 months ago

Lisa **************

ORIGINAL POSTER

Hi all,

I’m looking to do a border bounce in a few days. I’m currently on a Multi Entry Tourist Visa from the UK. I’m planning on flying from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur and back again. Ideally I would like to do this in the same day. Will this be a problem? Is it possible to run into issues with immigration flying in and out on the same day? Do I at least need to stay a night or 2?

Advice will be very much appreciated.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is considering a same-day trip from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur on a Multi Entry Tourist Visa (METV) and is seeking advice on potential immigration issues. Responses indicate that it should not be a problem to fly out and back the same day on a valid METV, and there are no requirements to stay a minimum time outside of Thailand.

Wannikea *********

Have you bought a 30 day extension on your current entry yet? You're eligible.

7 months ago

Tod *********

You shouldn't have any issue flying out and back on a valid METV, and there is no requirement you spend xxx time out of thailand on it.

7 months ago

Lisa **************

ORIGINAL POSTER

I was hoping this would be the answer. I’m calling you if they take me to the side office

@Tod ********

😂

Seriously though, thank you for your speedy response. I really appreciate it. 🙏🏻

7 months ago

Tod *********

@Lisa *************

well with METV's you're always better off bouncing by land because you are trying to max out a tourist visa 😮

BUT

With that being said about all they can ask you for is proof you're leaving in 60 days and proof of funds 20K baht or the equivalent in CASH.

I mean you have a valid visa to thailand and there is nothing against the rules using it for as many 60 day entries as you want during the validity

7 months ago

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Is it necessary to go through immigration when doing a same-day border bounce from Phuket to Kuala Lumpur?

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