Traveling to Malaysia in 2024: What You Need to Know 

Planning a trip to Malaysia in 2024? Whether you're traveling by plane, train, or car, there are specific requirements set by both governments that you need to follow. Here’s a clear guide to help you avoid any legal issues and ensure a smooth journey.

Do You Need a Visa to Enter Malaysia in 2024?

If you're traveling to Malaysia for tourism in 2024, you don’t need a tourist visa. Simply use your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months, to pass through immigration. However, you must register for Malaysia’s Digital Arrival Card (MDAC) at least 3 days in advance. You can stay in Malaysia for up to 30 days without a visa.

Documents Required for Malaysian Immigration

No matter how you travel to Malaysia (by plane, train, or car), be prepared to show these documents at immigration:

• Reservation details of your accommodation in Malaysia.
• Return tickets for your flight, train, or bus.
• Your travel itinerary.
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay in Malaysia.

Having all these documents ready will help ensure a smooth entry process and reduce the risk of being sent back.

Staying Beyond 30 Days

Once you pass through Malaysian immigration and get a stamp in your passport, you’re allowed to stay for the specified period. Staying beyond this period without proper authorization is illegal and can result in a fine of up to 10,000 ringgit (about 77,000 baht),imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both. To avoid these penalties, make sure you leave Malaysia before your permitted stay expires. If you need to extend your stay, you must visit the Malaysian immigration office to pay a fine and obtain a Special Pass before you can return to Thailand. 

Travel Tips

For those planning to visit Malaysia in 2024 without a visa, remember you can stay for up to 30 days per visit. If you wish to re-enter Malaysia, you need to return to Thailand and get a new entry stamp. You can cross the border into Malaysia by land no more than twice per calendar year.
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