What are the visa requirements and potential issues when applying for a Thai tourist visa in Penang or doing a border run in Satun?

@Bianca *********

, on 13th Nov 2015 they stopped issuing double entry tourist visas and went to a 6 month METV <- multi-entry tourist visa and that was when most consulates put a residency requirement to get that visa. <-meaning you legally live in the country you're apply for the visa in or you can't get it.

The ONLY thai consulates near by that will sell a 6 month METV to someone without residency are the ones in Australia. Otherwise you go back to your country to get one.

You're out nothing by trying to get a single entry tourist visa in Penang, just make sure you meet the requirements 20K baht in a bank account, proof of onward travel within 60-90 days and proof of a hotel booking or confirmed lodging.

IF you're wanting to just bounce out and back in to get a 30 day visa exempt entry remember the southern borders ask for proof of funds 20K baht in CASH (not a bank statement and not an ATM card). Also remember you can only get TWO 30 day visa exempt entries by land in a calendar year (Jan 1 - Dec 31)

I was under the impression from previous reports that the Malaysian authorities were now insisting on spending 1 night in the country , unless bouncing a Visa. The nearest place to attain an METV is Australia, unless you hold residency in a nearby country.

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@J**

said, but the Malasian borders can and many reports tell, that the Thai checkpoint ask to see 20.000 Thb in cash as proof of funds to let you enter Thailand.

At a Border Crossing - if you are eligible you crossover - stamping out of Thailand then into (in this case Malaysia... Then reverse the process. You will get stamped back in for a 30 day Exemption Entry (it is not a visa). If you have already had 2 land crossings in this calendar year to get an Exemption Entry - then you cannot get a 3rd one.

Satun has two border Border Crossings - 1. In the Thale Ban National Park....

2.. In Satun City at the pier where you get on a boat and go to Langkawi then come back.

We had yesterday a report about a visit in Satun, just use the search option.There is no Thai consulate, so you will not get a Visa overthere.

Do you know where you can actually get METV? Are you Malaysian?

Just out of interest, have you looked at the Penang consulate web page. It defaults to the Kul Embassy site that has a checklist.

No for the passeport that bushit, after go to Penang by your own... Easy,quick, and cheaper....