Baaksida Posted January 12, 2004 Share Posted January 12, 2004 Do Thai citizens need a passport for Malaysia ? (For a quick one-day shopping trip to Padang Besar/Malaysia.) Or is a border pass sufficient for this trip ? And as this is the "question hour", is it possible for a Thai citizen (19), who lives in Hat Yai to get his (first) passport there, or does he have to go to Bangkok for the application ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Thai ID card is enough to enter Malaysia on a day border pass. Apply at Sadao or Padang Besar Immigration checkpoint. Bring one photo, Thai ID card and copy of Id card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baaksida Posted January 13, 2004 Author Share Posted January 13, 2004 Thank you for your kind advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted January 13, 2004 Share Posted January 13, 2004 Hi, Border Pass is only issued to those residents (as stated in your ID), staying in " border states " with Malaysia. States like Santun; Songhkla; Yala; and Narithiwat. Valid for 7 days as also vice versa for Malaysian border residents. Other than that you need an International Passport. As I understand that you are resident in Hatyai..... try visiting Danok/Bukit Kayu Hitam border town. There is a Malaysian duty free complex just a short distance away from the Thai Immigration check point. You are in Malaysian territory (duty free complex)..... but however you have not reach the Malaysian Immigration check point yet which is about a few hundred yards away. I have seen many Khon Thai who just walk over to the Malaysian duty free complex, bought some duty free goods, and then walk back to Danok . The question whether they have did use a border pass, or a pass port or none at all at the Thai side..... I really don't know. Next time when I go there, I will ask them. Have a nice trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovenman Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 Might not hurt to check requirements with the Malaysian consulate in Songkhla. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted February 3, 2004 Share Posted February 3, 2004 It has nothing to do with the Malaysian consulate in Songkhla. For Thai nationals who are eligible, the Thai Immigration will issue the border pass. Same with Malaysian nationals who are eligible, the Malaysian Immigration will issue the border pass. This special Thai/Malaysia border pass arrangement/agreement has been going on for more than fifty years. As I have said..... only to Thai and Malaysian nationals who are residing in bordering states. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El_D Posted February 5, 2004 Share Posted February 5, 2004 Took my Thai wife to Kuala Lumpur and she got a 30 day visa on arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 That is correct. Thai nationals with passports are given thirty days visa on arrival. Same procedure for Malaysian passport holders...... they are also given thirty days visa on arrival in Thailand. However, for 'border pass' holders (Malaysia & Thai Nationals), they will be given only seven days visa on arrival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megashox Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 However, for 'border pass' holders (Malaysia & Thai Nationals), they will be given only seven days visa on arrival. Wonder where they stamp that visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted February 6, 2004 Share Posted February 6, 2004 They will stamp that visa on the ' border pass '. By the way, a border pass is just a piece of paper with my colour photo and my personal particulars. My Malaysian border pass is valid for six months...... but however, when I go in, they will stamp in a visa only for seven days. In other words, I can do a visa run every seven days, if I want to. If I want to stay longer, I use my Malaysian passport..... and I will be given a thirty days visa on arrival at the border. Mai mee pan ha ! Sawatdi krap ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovinda Posted February 10, 2004 Share Posted February 10, 2004 My Thai girlfriend and I live in Phuket. I need to go down to Pinang, Malaysia to apply for a 1 year visa. She has a passport, but expired. As she is not from one of the neighbouring provinces to Malayia, does that mean she can't come with me to Pinang on a Border Pass? I guess I'd have to stay a couple of days there while waiting for the Thai embassy to do their paperwork...So 1 day permit wouldn't be enough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted February 11, 2004 Share Posted February 11, 2004 Phuket is not situated next to the Malaysian border. She needs a passport..... and she will be given a thirty days visa on arrival at the border. By the way, there is no such thing as a 'one day' permit. Have a pleasant trip. Sawatdi krap ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArLim Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 I live in Hatyai. Can i go to Penang with border pass for a fer day ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Penang is not situated next to the Thai border. You need a passport..... and you will be given a thirty days visa on arrival at the border. Have a pleasant trip. Sawatdi krap ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 Hi ArLim, Additional info for you. As an Hatyai resident, you are eligible for a 'border pass' but only to border states/towns next to Thailand. If you travel far and beyond the border states..... then you are travelling at your own risk. The reasons are obvious. If you are caught by Malaysian police, immigration and other law enforcement agencies or when you register yourself at the hotel..... you may be arrested and charged for immigration offences. Always remember, a border pass is only meant for border towns/states visits and not beyond. I have known some Thai friends who use their border pass to travel right up to Kuala Lumpur and Genting Highlands. As I have said, they are travelling at their own risk. Play safe and have a pleasant trip. Sawatdi Krap ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted February 13, 2004 Share Posted February 13, 2004 There is a full service passport office in Songkhla. Very quick, not busy. It is possible to apply for new passports there as well as renew expired ones. If the passport is expired less than 6 months apparently it can be done at the Post Office. The passport office used to be in Hat Yai but I have heard it has since been moved to Songkhla, probably at the Provincial Offices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikk03 Posted June 9, 2019 Share Posted June 9, 2019 Does 6 months validation on your passport applies if you’re visiting Malaysia for 4 days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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