Report: Hassled Renewing 90 Malaysia Visa

[lifemagic]

Hi, I'm just reporting this minor point briefly. I went down to Malaysia from Thailand, had a 90 on entry. I was ill a bit and still recovering so when it expired I did a run to padang besar from Penang. Got to Thailand OK but when I tried to come back, they refused. I was taken to a supervisors office who seemed convinced I'd been working.

I kept smiling and politely argued. She said I'd have to stay out for three days but ended up phoning her supervisor, then gave me another 90 days. I got back and realised there was no arrival card though. I got the impression the policy was to give foreigners a bit of a telling off, but I'm not sure.

I exited the country a week later without hassle.

Just so you know.

[Mario2008]

Entry into any country is normally up to the immigration officer, even if you have a visa. If they have a suspicion for some reason, they can question you and than make their decision.

[bangkokburning]

Don't sweat the card. They don't give them out much anymore to those they know are just tripping down for a few days - hopefully a good thing in your case. I've been down xing @ sadao and padang besar in last < 1 year. Think I was only given a card 1x although that may have been when I had flown in from Indo (I forget).

Not to worry.

Now if you don't have a card for Lieland - that's a problem

[bangkokburning]

ps: i dont think that is policy at all. some malay officials are a bit stiff (immigration people) but no where near the lemonheads in Thailand.

I think there is a bit of standoffishness as they know you are not coming for a visit - just visa turnaround. Still, thats good for Penang!

Learn a bit of Malaya - its super ez and will change the vibe.

[lifemagic]

Yeah, it's all no big deal. I just posted as I know there are a lot of long-termers in the region, so if anyone thought of relocating down in Malaysia for an extended period ... then just bear this in mind.

I eventually left Malaysia at the same border and the card wasn't asked for.