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Thailand visa for Malaysian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 60 days

Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.

Maximum stay
60 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kualalumpur.thaiembassy.org

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Thailand

Thai citizens travelling to Malaysia

ThailandMalaysia Visa-free, 30 days Malaysia visa for citizens of Thailand

Travel advice for Thailand

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Malaysian citizens planning a trip to Thailand can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Thailand at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Thailand (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Thailand (updated 26 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Malaysian citizens can stay in Thailand

Malaysian citizens may stay in Thailand for up to 60 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Thailand.

Thailand’s neighbours for Malaysian citizens

Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia admit Malaysian citizens visa-free.

Thai citizens travelling to Malaysia

Thai citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Malaysia and Thailand.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Malaysian citizens do not need a visa for Thailand: stays of up to 60 days are visa-free.

How long can Malaysian citizens stay in Thailand?

Malaysian citizens can stay in Thailand for up to 60 days.

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Thai citizens can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.

Can Malaysian citizens enter Thailand visa-free?

Yes, Malaysian citizens can enter Thailand without a visa and stay for up to 60 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.