VISARUN TO MALAYSIA !
VISARUN TO MALAYSIA !
I have heard som rumors that says that it`s tricky to get a Tourist visa in Malaysia. Is this a fact or just bullshit ? I have also been told that they will ask for return ticket to your contry of origin and prof of money. I can prove that i have the required amount of mony, but i got no return ticket to "cold as ice" Norway. What shold i do ? Malaysia or waterproof Laos ???
Does not matter how much dosh u have, to get in Malaysia or Thailand you have to show you have a ticket to leave the country.
No leaving ticket most times no entry, it is that simple. Read the travel regulation on whatever country you are from, they are a well informed source of information.
No leaving ticket most times no entry, it is that simple. Read the travel regulation on whatever country you are from, they are a well informed source of information.
Always Borrow Money from a Pesimist. "They Never Expect it Back"
When I was on Penang some 9 months ago, I met a number of people who were asked for a flight out of Thailand to get a T visa. However, I'm sure that this has stopped now. It was just a cranky consul at the time.
There shouldn't be any requirement for a return or onward journey if you've got a proper visa as opposed to a visa exempt stamp when you're likely to be refused by the airline when you board. (But you're here already).
Malaysia, either in Penang or KL, shouldn't be a problem to get a visa. Again, Penang get a bit cranky sometimes if you've got too many back-to-back T visas from there, but the worst that normally happens is that they give it to you but tell you not to apply again there or you might be refused.
You don't need proof of anything to get into Malaysia. You'll get a 3 month visa on arrival at the border.
Vientianne are giving out double entry T visas at the moment, if that's of interest. A longer, more expensive journey to there from HH, but the visa will last you almost 6 months with one border run and two 30 day extensions. I very much doubt that you'll get any more than a single entry in Penang.
I'd suggest you email the following agents in Penang. I've used them for Non Imm O visas and have found them reliable:
njbookscentre@hotmail.com
They're on Chulia Street and will be able to give you up-to-date information.
There shouldn't be any requirement for a return or onward journey if you've got a proper visa as opposed to a visa exempt stamp when you're likely to be refused by the airline when you board. (But you're here already).
Malaysia, either in Penang or KL, shouldn't be a problem to get a visa. Again, Penang get a bit cranky sometimes if you've got too many back-to-back T visas from there, but the worst that normally happens is that they give it to you but tell you not to apply again there or you might be refused.
You don't need proof of anything to get into Malaysia. You'll get a 3 month visa on arrival at the border.
Vientianne are giving out double entry T visas at the moment, if that's of interest. A longer, more expensive journey to there from HH, but the visa will last you almost 6 months with one border run and two 30 day extensions. I very much doubt that you'll get any more than a single entry in Penang.
I'd suggest you email the following agents in Penang. I've used them for Non Imm O visas and have found them reliable:
njbookscentre@hotmail.com
They're on Chulia Street and will be able to give you up-to-date information.
lomuamart, if I come from Aus just for a holiday, it is a requirement of me being granted entry that I have a ticket out of Thailand (even if it is only Singapore). As long as you have a ticket out there is no problem.
It is the same as going to Aus now, when I went in 1981 I had a one way ticket and about 1500 quid for a years stay, plus a working holiday visa.
There is no way you would get near the immigration office now with a one way ticket.
I think it would be the same in Thailand, he would probably not be able to leave Norway with only a one way ticket and no Visa.
It is the same as going to Aus now, when I went in 1981 I had a one way ticket and about 1500 quid for a years stay, plus a working holiday visa.
There is no way you would get near the immigration office now with a one way ticket.
I think it would be the same in Thailand, he would probably not be able to leave Norway with only a one way ticket and no Visa.
Always Borrow Money from a Pesimist. "They Never Expect it Back"
Chelsea,
I agree that if you're coming to Thailand on a visa exempt stamp (30 days at the airport), you need a ticket out of the country. You're probably more likely to be reused boarding by the airline than actually at Imm here, but it amounts to the same thing.
However, if you have a visa - tourist, Non Imm - there's no need for proof of onward or return travel.
I agree that if you're coming to Thailand on a visa exempt stamp (30 days at the airport), you need a ticket out of the country. You're probably more likely to be reused boarding by the airline than actually at Imm here, but it amounts to the same thing.
However, if you have a visa - tourist, Non Imm - there's no need for proof of onward or return travel.
Laos here i come !
Thank you people for your advises. I think i take the safe road to Laos and apply for a double entry T-visa. I heard that Laos got a new Thai embassy office recently, so maybe the Q - system has been better there also. Last time was a nightmare 200m. line to the deliver passport post. I am realy looking forward to 750 km. in my hardspring Vigo dieselanimal wannabe car! 
Sorry to go against what some are saying but here are some facts. I know these to be true as I just returned from Malaysia last night.
I myself was applying for a Non O visa based on marrieage to a Thai. While I was hoping to get a one year visa, I was told the rules have changed and in order to qualify, I needed to show a bank statement showing I have at least 100 000 in a thai bank. Anyway, I got 90 days just with copy of marriage certificate, copy of ID and copy of blue book.
Chatted with quite a few who were applying for tourist visas and they all got them for 60 days without proof of funds and without onward tickets. There is however a notice up which says you are required to show your ticket so I suppose they can demand it if the wish.
As far as entering Malaysia is concerned, I've been there loads of times and I have never been asked to show a return ticket. Simply join the line, get stamped in for 90 days and away you go.
I did start a different thread regarding my impending trip so if you're interested in the finer details, I'll be updating the thread shortly.
PS:- By the way, I went to Kuala Lumpur.
I myself was applying for a Non O visa based on marrieage to a Thai. While I was hoping to get a one year visa, I was told the rules have changed and in order to qualify, I needed to show a bank statement showing I have at least 100 000 in a thai bank. Anyway, I got 90 days just with copy of marriage certificate, copy of ID and copy of blue book.
Chatted with quite a few who were applying for tourist visas and they all got them for 60 days without proof of funds and without onward tickets. There is however a notice up which says you are required to show your ticket so I suppose they can demand it if the wish.
As far as entering Malaysia is concerned, I've been there loads of times and I have never been asked to show a return ticket. Simply join the line, get stamped in for 90 days and away you go.
I did start a different thread regarding my impending trip so if you're interested in the finer details, I'll be updating the thread shortly.
PS:- By the way, I went to Kuala Lumpur.
Don't try to impress me with your manner of dress cos a monkey himself is a monkey no less - cold fact
Sorry, I forgot to address some other replies to this thread. My mate and his family were all across here in October/November for his wedding and while his family all had return tickets, he came over on a single ticket. Was allowed to board the plane on his end (UK) and was not asked for a ticket when arriving at immigration in Thailand. He in turn bought return tickets to the UK while here in LOS.
Hope this helps but as you know, this is Thailand so everyday can be same same but different.........lol
Hope this helps but as you know, this is Thailand so everyday can be same same but different.........lol
Don't try to impress me with your manner of dress cos a monkey himself is a monkey no less - cold fact
Back from Laos !
Celebration time ! I just got my double entry visa from Laos. That means 180 days in Thailand with just one U-turn at any border.
Not busy !
It was not busy at all. I joined the Q at 0850 in the morning, and deliverd my application 0905. I paid a little extra to collect my double entry visa the same day, because of a urgent meeting home in Hua Hin. The brand new Thai embassy in Vientiane is mutch more effective than the old one. 
Last edited by lazerlab on Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:00 pm, edited 1 time in total.
180 days?
Well that's better than the 90 day non o visa I got so maybe I'll go for that option instead myself next time.
Are there any special requirements and what does it cost?
Thanks for any advice.
S
Well that's better than the 90 day non o visa I got so maybe I'll go for that option instead myself next time.
Are there any special requirements and what does it cost?
Thanks for any advice.
S
Don't try to impress me with your manner of dress cos a monkey himself is a monkey no less - cold fact
A Tourist Visa is good for 60 days on entry and can be extended once for another 30 days. If it's a double entry then do a border run and get the same again. Hence 180 days.Takiap wrote:180 days?
Well that's better than the 90 day non o visa I got so maybe I'll go for that option instead myself next time.
Are there any special requirements and what does it cost?
Thanks for any advice.
S
The thing about a Non Imm visa, as opposed to a Tourist Visa, is that the former is necessary if you want to extend for a year, usually on the basis of marriage to a Thai or retirement.
The fact is that you can upgrade your Tourist visa or even a 30 day visa exempt stamp to a Non O visa within Thailand as long as you have 21 days left on your entry stamp and you fit the financial and status requirements.
So, what's the difference between a Tourist Visa and a Non Immigrant visa? Not a lot really, except that the Non O is viewed as being of higher status and you need it to extend for a year rather than 30 days.
There are no special requirements to get the double entry tourist visa and the cost hopefully lazerlab can confirm.
The cost of double entry visa !
The cost of a single entry tourist visa is 1000 thb. double entry sets you back 2000 thb, simple as that. 
Re: The cost of double entry visa !
Chok diilazerlab wrote:The cost of a single entry tourist visa is 1000 thb. double entry sets you back 2000 thb, simple as that.