Access
Visa free
FStay 30 days
Policy · MalaysiaGuides · MalaysiaPassport Atlas
Thailand passport to Malaysia
Yes — Thailand passport holders can visit Malaysia without a visa for up to 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa free
FStay 60 days
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Key facts
- Malaysia lets 167 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Thailand is one of them.
- Thailand passports get “Visa free” at 41 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Malaysia passports also enter Thailand without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Malaysia
Open to Thailand passports near Malaysia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 50 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
ThailandMalaysia- Typical duration
- 2 hours
- From
- BKK · HKT · USM
- To
- KUL · PEN · SZB
Airlines Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, Firefly, Bangkok Airways
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Thailand
Country profile
Capital
Bangkok
Population
65.9 million
Area
514,000 km²
Currency
Thai baht THB
Languages
Thai
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
3.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.4%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Thai97.5%
- Burmese1.3%
- other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Malaysia
Country profile
Capital
Kuala Lumpur
Population
34.2 million
Area
329,750 km²
Currency
Malaysian ringgit MYR
Languages
English, Malay
Time zone
UTC+08:00
Foreign-born
3.8 million · 2024
Migrant share
10.7%
Ethnic groups · 2023
- Bumiputera63.8%
- Chinese20.6%
- non-citizens9%
- Indian6%
- other0.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type G
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 999 · Ambulance 999
Dialing code
+60
Airports
KUL · BKI · PEN · SZB
Highlights
- Petronas Towers
- George Town
- Mount Kinabalu
- Langkawi
- Malacca
Thailand · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Thailand passport need a visa for Malaysia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Malaysia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 50 mm. Confirm with a Malaysia mission.
What about a Malaysia passport entering Thailand?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.
How do you apply for Malaysia as a visitor?
Short visa-free / eVisa：Often 14–90 days。Visa-free at the border; otherwise eVisa or a mission.