Hi,

I plan on having a look around Penang, Malaysia for a few months (or more) next year, after travelling around Thailand for a few months (or more) first. On the UK GOV website it states uk citizens can stay up to 3 months in Malaysia with no need for a visa (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/malaysia/entry-requirements) but i was wondering if it makes any difference that i'll be coming from Thailand to Malaysia, rather than straight to Malaysia from the UK?

Will it make any difference, or am i worrying about nothing?

Also, can i go back to Thailand for a month and then go back to Penang for 3 months again without a visa?

Hope these questions make sense, and cheers for any advice!

Nothing to worry about, you'll get your 3 month visa exempt stamp wherever you arrive from.

I travel regularly from BKK to KL on business, never an issue.

EDIT Like Thailand the Malaysian authorities are not happy if you appear to be working there without the correct paperwork, but I've not heard of anyone being denied a second entry.

Worry about nothing. Been a couple of times to KL and arrived by plane from BKK. On arrival got the 3 months stamp in my Passport no questions asked.

Same if you would go and visit Singapore.

Edit:

About your question

Also, can i go back to Thailand for a month and then go back to Penang for 3 months again without a visa?

You can do, but be careful not to have too many Thai Visa Exempt (the 30 days you get when arriving in Thailand) in your passport as Thai Immigration could start asking a lot of questions. I believe the limit is 4-5, but a better informed member will (hopefully) comment on this.

Thanks Crossy and MJCM, thats what i wanted to hear!

Cheers!

Enjoy...Penang...one of my favorite places in Malaysia. if you get a chance...head down to Ipoh the 4th largest city in Malaysia...not that far away.......a great provincial city on the Kinta river. Real Malaysia without the tourist claptrap.

Also some Penang specialties .....Assam Laksa...a sour spicy tamarind fish based curry.....not to be missed.

Penang has a great Chinese Malay culture...very nice Chinese temples and celebrations. And in Penang there is only one way to get your laundry done....drop it off at one of the local laundries....they are cheap and the service is always excellent.

Can you pack me into your suitcase ?....I miss the place !

PS

and don't even think of missing a night or two at the Red Garden Food Paradise...an open air food / entertainment area that features live music and every imaginable cuisine (with good beer) at great prices.

http://www.visitpenang.gov.my/portal3/where-to-eat/other-cuisine-helen-ong/red-garden-food-paradise.html

Hey Tonray, thanks for the info and tips. I'll check out all the places you mentioned, hopefully!

Nothing to worry about, you'll get your 3 month visa exempt stamp wherever you arrive from.

I travel regularly from BKK to KL on business, never an issue.

EDIT Like Thailand the Malaysian authorities are not happy if you appear to be working there without the correct paperwork, but I've not heard of anyone being denied a second entry.

That's fine i won't be working, but thanks for the info mate

Worry about nothing. Been a couple of times to KL and arrived by plane from BKK. On arrival got the 3 months stamp in my Passport no questions asked.

Same if you would go and visit Singapore.

Edit:

About your question

Also, can i go back to Thailand for a month and then go back to Penang for 3 months again without a visa?

You can do, but be careful not to have too many Thai Visa Exempt (the 30 days you get when arriving in Thailand) in your passport as Thai Immigration could start asking a lot of questions. I believe the limit is 4-5, but a better informed member will (hopefully) comment on this.

So going back into Thailand i'd be better off getting an SETV?

If you already have a couple of Visa Exempt Stamps in your Passport then yes it would be better if you get a SETV, but if only have 1-2 then no problem then do as planned, 3 months M'sia, 1 Month Thailand, 3 months M'sia and maybe on your last trip to M'sia get a SETV