Do I need a Thailand visa if departing from Malaysia
According to The Bangkok US Embassy web site it says this:
U.S. citizens carrying a tourist passport and in possession of an onward or return airline ticket do not require a visa to enter Thailand.
Now, what if the return ticket is from another country (like Malaysia)?
So, if I were to take a train to Kuala Lumpur, would I need to obtain a visa? Or, will they not care because I'm leaving the country and I at least have a return ticket.
The total trip will only be 7 days.
Best Answer
They don't know or care where you're coming from. They don't know or care where you're going.
Supposedly, they care that you do leave, but the truth is, if you are white or have a passport from a white-people country, they don't even care about that.
Once I entered Thailand by mistake. My ticket was (IIRC) to Saigon, but I thought it was two tickets, not a layover. Nobody mentioned anything, until I tried to get my boarding pass to leave, and they definitely wanted their 500-baht airport fee, in cash.
If you are from India or China or, Buddha forbid, Cambodia, then yeah, they might want to see your return ticket.
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Do I need visa to Thailand from Malaysia?
1. Malaysian citizens entering Thailand for less than 30 days do not require any visa. 2. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of your entry into Thailand.Can Malaysian enter Thailand now?
Malaysian citizens may enter Thailand without a visa. They can enter under the Visa Exemption program. Under the Visa Exemption program, Malaysian citizens can stay up to 30 days in Thailand. This 30-day permit can be extended for another 30 days at any local immigration in Thailand.Can I enter Thailand without a visa?
You need a valid visa to stay in Thailand. If you do not have a valid visa you will have to pay overstay penalties. You should speak to your local Immigration Office or visit the Thai Immigration website. You are legally required to have a valid passport in Thailand.Can I get a visa for Thailand at the airport?
You can get Thailand Visa on Arrival at all international airports in Thailand, seaports in Thailand and checkpoints at the land borders of Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Malaysia.Immigration Entry Requirements for Malaysia
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