Do I need a visa to travel to Koh Lipe from Malaysia?

Yes, to enter Koh Lipe from Malaysia, you must comply with Thailand's visa rules. Since the ferry from Langkawi is an international route, you undergo full passport control at the Koh Lipe pier.

If you are a citizen of Russia or other visa-exempt countries and plan to stay in Thailand for less than 60 days, you do not need a visa—you receive a visa-exempt stamp upon arrival. However, it is critically important to have a completed Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) form with you. Without it, you may not be allowed entry.

You must fill out the form in advance on the official website: https://tdac.immigration.go.th. Save the QR code from the confirmation on your phone or print it out.

Important to know: You cannot get a visa on arrival (Visa on Arrival) on Koh Lipe. If you need a visa (e.g., for a stay longer than 30 days or if you have a different passport), you must obtain it in advance at a Thai consulate while still in Malaysia (e.g., in Penang or Kuala Lumpur).

We have detailed all the nuances of visa and immigration formalities for traveling to Koh Lipe in our guide. We recommend reading the article How to get to Koh Lipe in 2026: all ways from Thailand and Malaysia to avoid problems at the border.

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