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Can I apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa at the Thai embassy in Penang, Malaysia, and what are the criteria?

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Jul 20, 2023

2 years ago

Pascal ********

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Hi, Simple question: Does the Thai embassy in Penang Malaysia is doing or renewing Non Immigrant B visa? And what the criterias. Thanks

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The Thai embassy in Penang, Malaysia does not renew visas; applicants can only apply for a new Non-Immigrant B visa there. Recent comments suggest the embassy issues a 90-day visa which must be extended in Thailand. Documentation from your employer is necessary for application. Historically, the embassy's issuing practices may have included longer durations for specific roles, but current procedures may differ, and applicants are advised to check directly with immigration upon entering Thailand.

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Yumi *******

Hey

@Pascal *******

, have you got the latest info regard of Non-B application for NON-Malays? I am thinking to do the same thing but I am in China. thank you~

2 years ago

Pascal ********

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@Yumi ******

Yes the Thai embassy in Penang can do it but only for 90 days and after that you need to go to your immigration to have it done for 1 year so at the end better go directly to the Thai immigration ;)

2 years ago

Yumi *******

@Pascal *******

same documents required as in other countries? and how many days you got the non-b visa? and did your employer sent the documents to Malaysia ?

2 years ago

Pascal ********

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@Yumi ******

No forget about applying outside of Thailand they will give you only 90 days with all company documents and work permit letter. so better do it in Thailand

2 years ago

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Stuart *********

There was something I recall from pre covid days about Penang only issuing a year long Non B to a company director. They issued a single entry 3 month Non B visa for others and you’d have to extend in country. I’ve not seen many (if any) since then that I can confirm if that’s the same these days.

This is going back some time so may well not be accurate.

2 years ago

Graham ******

Your employer should give you the necessary documents

2 years ago

Pascal ********

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@Graham *****

My question was : Does Penang is doing Non B visa, I know some documents need to be provided 🙂

2 years ago

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Pascal ********

Brandon ************

No embassy "renews" visas. You can only extend a visa inside Thailand at an immigration office.

You can apply for a new visa at an embassy if you qualify for it. Their website should have the current requirements.

2 years ago

Pascal ********

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@Brandon ***********

I dont mean renew , I meant to get a new Non B visa in Penang and their website is not really informative about it.

2 years ago

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Pascal ********

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