Malaysia Visa Requirements for Thai Citizens (2026)
No — Thai citizens can enter Malaysia without a visa. Maximum stay: 30 days. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival
- Return or onward ticket from destination
- Proof of sufficient funds for stay
- Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submitted online before arrival
Fees & processing
Fee details are queued for government-source verification. The official portal has current pricing.
From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •Visa-free entry for a stay of up to 30 days costs nothing; the visa fee is 0 MYR.
- •If you need a visa because your stay exceeds one month, applicants from countries not listed on the immigration fee schedule pay RM 20.00. [2]
How to apply
- No visa application is needed: Thai passport holders enter Malaysia visa-free for a tourist stay of up to 30 days under the ASEAN arrangement.
- Submit your Malaysia Digital Arrival Card online before you travel, then present it with your passport at immigration.
- If you intend to stay longer than one month, apply for a visa before travelling, because visa-free entry only covers stays of less than one month. [1]
Before you fly
- •Malaysia's ASEAN visa-free arrangement covers stays of less than one month; longer stays need a visa. [1]
- •Only Brunei and Singapore nationals are exempt from the visa requirement for stays of more than one month. [1]
Full Malaysia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
Visa-free entry stops at one month: if you plan to stay longer you must obtain a visa in advance rather than relying on arrival. [1]
Frequently asked
How long can Thai citizens stay in Malaysia?
Up to 30 days visa-free.
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival; Return or onward ticket from destination; Proof of sufficient funds for stay; Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) submitted online before arrival.
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my/
Can Thai citizens stay in Malaysia longer than 30 days?
Visa-free entry only covers stays of less than one month; if you want to stay longer you must apply for a visa before travelling.
What would a visa cost if I need one?
Applicants from countries not listed in the immigration fee schedule pay RM 20.00 for a visa.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — malaysiavisa.imi.gov.my.
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for Thai citizens” and “Visa policy of Malaysia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] imi.gov.my [2] imi.gov.my [3] imi.gov.my [4] imi.gov.my [5] imi.gov.my [6] kln.gov.my [7] imi.gov.my. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.