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Malaysia visa for Thai citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Malaysia admits Thai citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

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

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at kln.gov.my

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Malaysia

Malaysian citizens travelling to Thailand

MalaysiaThailand Visa-free, 60 days Thailand visa for citizens of Malaysia

Travel advice for Malaysia

  • 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 No travel warning

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

Thai citizens planning a trip to Malaysia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Malaysia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 21 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Malaysia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Malaysia (updated 16 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Thai citizens can stay in Malaysia

Thai citizens may stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Malaysia.

Malaysia’s neighbours for Thai citizens

Brunei and Indonesia admit Thai citizens visa-free.

Malaysian citizens travelling to Thailand

Thailand admits Malaysian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Thailand and Malaysia.

Frequently asked questions

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Malaysia?

Malaysia admits Thai citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Thai citizens stay in Malaysia?

Thai citizens can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days.

Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Thailand?

Thailand admits Malaysian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 60 days.

Can Thai citizens enter Malaysia visa-free?

Yes, Thai citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.