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Can I apply for a DTV visa in Malaysia while being a tourist?

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Nov 19, 2024
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Kimberley *******
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Hi all, looking for advice regarding dtv visa, my husband does qualify but our home country NZ wants to charge 40,000 baht for each application so we are looking at other countries to apply through. We are currently in Thailand but will be heading to Penang Malaysia end of the month for a few months, anybody gotten there dtv visa while being a tourist in Malaysia? Thanks for your replies.
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The poster is seeking advice on applying for a DTV visa while being a tourist in Malaysia after finding the application fee from their home country, New Zealand, prohibitively expensive. Community members confirm that others have successfully applied for the DTV visa while in Malaysia, indicating that it is indeed possible.
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Greta *****
NZ is a rip off! 4 times the 'official' price!
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Greta *****
Well Pattaya is the closest thing to Paris 😂
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@Ralph ******
Oh well. You'll always have Pattaya 😂
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Ralph *******
@Greta ****
 Thanks! I’ve never been to Pattaya. I’m happy in Isaan.
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@Ralph ******
 You can always migrate to America. It's going to be great again soon
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Ralph *******
@Greta ****
 The ‘again’ part bothers me. And, no, I don’t think they would let me stay.
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@Ralph ******
Oh. Well apparently it's a very rich country so people can afford it 😊
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Ralph *******
@Greta ****
 Ha ha ha! You’ve been listening to propaganda again!

Minimum wage is good. Salaries don’t match UK, Europe or USA.
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@Greta ****
 They are a rip off for everything. IDP $55 whereas in the UK it’s the equivalent of less that $12.
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@Ralph ******
 IDP?
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@Greta ****
 International Driving Permit. You need one to legally drive in Thailand.
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Brandon ************
Yes, plenty of people, and plenty of people reported already in this group.
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