Is it still possible to get a triple entry visa and perform border runs from Koh Phangan to Malaysia?

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Jun 21, 2022

2 years ago

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Is it still possible to get a triple entry visa and do border runs from Koh Phangan to Malaysia?

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Yes, while the term 'triple entry visa' is outdated, what was once offered as such is now referred to as the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV). The METV allows for a 6-month validity period with entries yielding a 60-day stay each time. However, it's important to note that obtaining an METV is typically restricted to those who legally reside in or hold a passport from the country they are applying in, thus making border runs possible every 60 days.

Tod *********

@Amber *******

You COULD buy a 6 month METV <Mulit-Entry Tourist Visa from the thai consulate in your country before you wing your way here and then border bounce every 60 days which will give you almost 9 months of stay (in 60 day increments) BUT in S/E Asia there is no consulate that will sell METV's to people who don't legally live in or hold a passport from the country they're applying in.

2 years ago

Amber ********

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@Tod ********

Thank you, that is very helpful. I am heading back to my home country and will get the visa there.

I'm concerned that once in Thailand doing a border run to Malaysia post covid will be the difficult part. It's more difficult to find bus companies doing that journey now.

2 years ago

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Amber ********

Robert *******

They gave it many years ago a new name:

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa, good for 6 months and during these months you can enter any time and get 60 days of stay each entry.

2 years ago

Ryan ********

@Robert ******

is that visa available for non Malaysian residents in Penang? The website links are broken

2 years ago

Ellie *******

@Ryan *******

, AFAIK, no Asian country selling METV to a foreigner without legal residency in that country. (Or at least pre-Covid, there were zero countries in this area)

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Ellie *******

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