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Can I do a visa run to Penang for a single tourist visa if I'm from South Africa?

Kamonwan **************
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Hi guys, I need your help I would like to get more info.

Could I visa run to get single tourist visa in Penang? I am from South Africa. I just heard about Thai embassy canceled TR for the person who came from South Africa. Is that truth? If yes,where else I could go to get TR?

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The user is inquiring whether they can perform a visa run to Penang to obtain a single tourist visa, expressing concern over reports that the Thai Embassy has canceled tourist visas for South African nationals. They seek alternative options if the rumors are true.
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Ron *******
Ron *******
Before considering Penang, do you have any overstay, previous visa history or a visa issued in Pretoria with the writing on it?
Ron *******
Ron *******
It's a bit confusing! I actually thought the 4 weeks wait (In KL) was for Non B visa applicants and Tourist visa applications for SA passports was simply declined in KL? I think
@T**
needs to make one of his famous phone calls 😊
Robert *******
Robert *******
Don't worry Ron. I missed it as well
Tod *********
Tod *********
@R**
, what was strange is they put that announcement out in April this year BUT only started enforcing it about S/A passport holders at the beginning of October. :O

There still IS a way for S/A passport holders to get visas from K/L (and Penang I believe) BUT it takes 4 weeks.

You apply, the paperwork is sent somewhere to get approved and then they email you and say when you can come get the visa.
Ron *******
Ron *******
@Tod ********
i thought that was KL? I missed that one.
Tod *********
Tod *********
@Ron ******
they came out at the beginning of the month with an updated list that has South Africa on it stating the CANNOT get a visa from the consulate in Penang.
Ron *******
Ron *******
@Kamonwan *************
i posted that screen shot in order your aware of needing to show the cash at the Southern land crossings from Malaysia.
Kamonwan **************
Kamonwan **************
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Ron Angel my plan is only traveling and exploring in Thailand, that's why I will apply only single tourist visa
Ron *******
Ron *******
@Kamonwan *************
I'm not sure what your travel plans are for Penang but this was posted by Jim yesterday.
Kamonwan **************
Kamonwan **************
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@Ron ******
Thank you
Kamonwan **************
Kamonwan **************
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@Robert ******
Thank you
Ron *******
Ron *******
This is the latest update i have on the requirements in Penang.
Robert *******
Robert *******
Than I would say contact
@Jim **************
in Penang, he is a visa agent in Penang and can help you out.
Kamonwan **************
Kamonwan **************
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Nothing
Robert *******
Robert *******
It depends on the the Visa in your passport. It seems that the Thai Embassy in Pretoria write on the visa that these people only can get a new Tourist Visa in South Africa.

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