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What should I know about doing a border run to Malaysia for visa purposes in Thailand?
Sep 7, 2025
8 months ago
John **************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnother 180 days of Stress free Time here in the land of Smiles ๐...
Nice little 45mins โ๏ธ down to Penang for a couple of nights...
The lady at Immigration was superb didn't even bat an eyelid...
Happy Sunday Hombres
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Nice little 45mins โ๏ธ down to Penang for a couple of nights...
The lady at Immigration was superb didn't even bat an eyelid...
Happy Sunday Hombres
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The post discusses a recent experience of extending a stay in Thailand for 180 days by taking a brief trip to Malaysia. The author describes their hassle-free interaction with immigration, and the comments touch on general experiences with long-term visas, visa exemptions, required 90-day reporting, potential changes in immigration policies, and inquiries about visa requirements for entering Malaysia.
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- Use the trusted Thailand 90 Day Reporting Serviceto get your in-person report done and mailed to you for as low as 375 THB (even if the online system doesn't work for you).
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Dave ***********
Donโt forget your 90 days reporting which you have to do in the middle of your 180 days. Has to be in person at your local immigration office
Anonymous ******************
Enjoy when you still can. The new government might see it very differently โฆ
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 186 well, they wont take away your visa ๐คทโโ๏ธ
John **************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 186 Aye quiet possibly but then again they want / need more Falangs with reasonable spending power adding to the economy...
If you're Legit , meet the criteria & Can show Regular income from abroad I'd imagine you should be ok....
But there again T.i.T so you never really know the score...
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If you're Legit , meet the criteria & Can show Regular income from abroad I'd imagine you should be ok....
But there again T.i.T so you never really know the score...
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Wais **********
Donโt forget the 90 day report lol
Joe **********
Nice ๐
I just got mine approved...first time on a long term...looking forward to my entry stamp in a few weeks ๐
I just got mine approved...first time on a long term...looking forward to my entry stamp in a few weeks ๐
Anonymous ******************
I know the feeling ๐
James *******
Have there been reports of people being refused at legal borders with this visa or something?
Dany ********
@James ******
incorrect reports by anonymous users. probably never had a dtv ๐คทโโ๏ธAnonymous ******************
@James ******
Yes. Thatโs why so many are posting their amazing success here on re-entering ths Kingdom. They feel so relieved that they have an urge to post about it.James *******
Anonymous participant 186 that's what I assumed.
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Not that I'm aware of.Reply to
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Mo ******
She didnโt โbahtโ an eyelid
John **************
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Callum *******
Anonymous goblins saying otherwise in 3โฆ..2โฆ..1
Tommy ********
Itโs the same as long term tourists who have done this for years
John **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tommy *******
Sorry what's the Same...?!?Leaving Thailand to go find a BanGin Ruby & Kebob...
Then returning back home..?
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Did you get visa exemption/arrival in Malaysia or had to pay for the visa?
Iโm nearing 6 months and would like to visit Malaysia ๐
Iโm nearing 6 months and would like to visit Malaysia ๐
John **************
ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 845
Yeah it depends on which passport you hold go on the Malaysian government website will tell you but think there quiet a few...
I'm a British Citizen...
And think most of the European countries too
Yeah it depends on which passport you hold go on the Malaysian government website will tell you but think there quiet a few...
I'm a British Citizen...
And think most of the European countries too
Elรญas ********
Participante anรณnimo 845 It is nationality dependent I guess. For me is free. I thought it was free for all.
Luit *****************
@Elรญas *******
depending on the passport country you get 30 or 90 days stamp.Reply to
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