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What should I know about doing a border run to Malaysia for visa purposes in Thailand?

John **************
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Another 180 days of Stress free Time here in the land of Smiles 😃...

Nice little 45mins ✈️ 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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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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Dave ***********
Dave ***********
Don’t 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 ******************
Anonymous ******************
Enjoy when you still can. The new government might see it very differently …
Dany ********
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 186 well, they wont take away your visa 🤷‍♀️
John **************
John **************
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Anonymous 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...

😎🙏🏾
Wais **********
Wais **********
Don’t forget the 90 day report lol
Joe **********
Joe **********
Nice 😁

I just got mine approved...first time on a long term...looking forward to my entry stamp in a few weeks 😁
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
I know the feeling 👍
James *******
James *******
Have there been reports of people being refused at legal borders with this visa or something?
Dany ********
Dany ********
@James ******
incorrect reports by anonymous users. probably never had a dtv 🤷‍♀️
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@James ******
Yes. That’s 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 *******
James *******
Anonymous participant 186 that's what I assumed.
Paul *******
Paul *******
@James ******
Not that I'm aware of.
Mo ******
Mo ******
She didn’t “baht” an eyelid
John **************
John **************
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@Mo *****
quality chief shoulda thought of that one...

Doh
Callum *******
Callum *******
Anonymous goblins saying otherwise in 3…..2…..1
Tommy ********
Tommy ********
It’s the same as long term tourists who have done this for years
John **************
John **************
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@Tommy *******
Sorry what's the Same...?!?

Leaving Thailand to go find a BanGin Ruby & Kebob...

Then returning back home..?

😎🙏🏾
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Did you get visa exemption/arrival in Malaysia or had to pay for the visa?

I’m nearing 6 months and would like to visit Malaysia 😅
John **************
John **************
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Anonymous 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
Elías ********
Elías ********
Participante anónimo 845 It is nationality dependent I guess. For me is free. I thought it was free for all.
Luit *****************
Luit *****************
@Elías *******
depending on the passport country you get 30 or 90 days stamp.

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