Do Thai citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
The official link goes to imi.gov.my. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
Malaysia entry rules for Thai citizens.
| Verdict | Visa-free |
|---|---|
| Document | None (MDAC only) |
| Stay | Under 1 month (ASEAN visa exemption); longer stays need a visa |
| Checked | Verified on an official page · 2026-10-11 |
The rest of the trip for a Thai passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Malaysia entry requirements.
Skip the form. $4.99 a traveller.
A NUM person files the Malaysia Digital Arrival Card on imigresen-online.imi.gov.my for everyone in your group. NUM’s fee is $4.99 and the form itself is free. You answer any eligibility questions yourself, the decision goes to your own email, and your passport details are deleted the moment it’s filed. NUM isn’t the government and can’t promise approval.
The details for a Thai passport.
Not on the Immigration Department's visa-required list, so no visa for a social visit. Submit the free Malaysia Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) within 3 days before arrival. Stay length is endorsed on entry. Sabah and Sarawak run their own immigration control: carry your passport even on domestic flights.
How long it must be valid.
Passport must be valid at least 6 months beyond arrival (US, UK, Irish and German advice). You must exit on the same passport you entered with. Irish passport cards and German ID cards are not accepted.
Recent changes in Malaysia.
- 2025-07-17 — China-Malaysia mutual visa exemption took effect: 30 days per stay, max 90 days in any 180, for PRC and Malaysian ordinary passports.
- 2025 — Visa exemption for Indian nationals (30 days) runs until 31 Dec 2026.
The short answers.
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
No. Thai citizens don’t need a visa for Malaysia for stays of Under 1 month (ASEAN visa exemption); longer stays need a visa.
How long can Thai citizens stay in Malaysia?
Under 1 month (ASEAN visa exemption); longer stays need a visa. Longer stays need a different visa.
Where do Thai citizens apply?
On the official site, imi.gov.my. NUM links it and never charges for the link. If you’d rather not do the form, NUM can file it for you for $4.99 a traveller.
Does NUM issue Malaysia visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.