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Do I need a transit visa for Malaysia?

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I'm travelling to Phuket in the month of December 2014. I have booked Malaysian Airlines and have lay over of 2 hours at Kuala Lumper international airport Terminal M and further flight will depart from same Terminal M to Phuket. Just to be on safer side - do i need any transit visa for Malaysia.

Thanks in advance for the help!

Adelaide, Australia
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Hey ramneev go over to the KL forum and ask. I think you won't need it as long as you aren't going out of the terminal and through customs but ask over in KL for a definite answer :)

Pune, India
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Thanks Jack. Just put the message over there. Let's see if I get any response.

Fredericia, Denmark
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Customs don't check visas - immigration do.

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That's ok I saw you did that - if you don't get a response I will bump it up for you so the regulars see it :D

Callala Bay...
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The answer is no - However I would recommend it.

In most cases it is a simple gate transfer/change with no immigration.

However, if there is some kind of delay that requires an overnight transfer etc etc - then there could be issues for you.

If it is a fairly simple process for you to attain a visa then I suggest you do it just to ensure you are 100% covered for all eventualities

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Ramneev,

As per travellinallover's advice (and assuming you have an Indian passport) you do not need a visa to transit, as long as you remain within the main terminal, which you will. However, I also agree that if it's easy to get a visa then do so just in case there are problems with your flights.

Below is the information from Timatic, the IATA database used by the airlines to check your entry and transit clearance.

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National India (IN) /Embarkation India (IN)

Transit Malaysia (MY) /Destination Thailand (TH)

Malaysia (MY)

TWOV (Transit Without Visa):

Visa required, except for Holders of onward tickets for a max. transit time of 24 hours, provided arriving at and departing from Kuala Lumpur (KUL). (SEE NOTE 51542)

NOTE 51542: Not permitted to transit between Main Terminal and Low Cost Carrier Terminal.

Visa required, except for Holders of a valid visa issued by Australia, China (People's Rep.), Chinese Taipei, Japan, Korea (Rep.), New Zealand or USA to nationals of India residing in country of nationality holding onward tickets for a max. transit time of 120 hours, provided arriving at and departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) on Malaysian Airlines (MH) or Air Asia (AK). If transit is more than 8 hours it is permitted to leave the transit area provided SEE NOTE 48423

NOTE 48423: Transit between Main Terminal and Low Cost Carrier Terminal is also permitted. When leaving the airport transit area, passports must be valid for at least 6 months from date of arrival. "

Pune, India
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Thanks Guys. I have checked with the airlines and they said there is no need of visa if you will be staying at airport.

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Hi Ramneev,

Yes, that is exactly what we both told you. BUT, did you read the rest of what we said. Just checking

Pune, India
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Yes, I have checked that. Thank you for your time and your replies. Much appreciated.

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Hi Ramneev,

We are booking Air Malaysia too whcih stops at KL. Just wanted to ask you if you opted for a transit visa or you were good without it?!

Thanks

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