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Does applying for a second tourist visa in Thailand vary between Penang and Kota Bharu?

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Oct 2, 2023

3 years ago

Vincent ***********

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Hi,

To apply for a second tourist visa in 1 year, does it make a difference if I go apply a second time in Penang or a first time in Kota Bharu ?

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The user inquires about the differences in applying for a second tourist visa within a year, specifically whether it matters if they apply in Penang or Kota Bharu.

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3 years ago

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

@Jamie *****

3 years ago

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

This is the final time I'll approve a post on this topic since it's the third time.

3 years ago

Vincent ***********

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

I got the visa in Kota Bharu without issue.

3 years ago

Mike *******

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

with a pompous attitude like that you can stick your group where the sun doesn't shine.

3 years ago

Vincent ***********

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Mike Spice I got the visa in Kota Bharu without issue.

3 years ago

Frank **********

Brandon is right, this guy has already posted the same issue twice before. There is no reason for that. Also if you don't like Brandon or the group, don't let the door hit you on the way out.

3 years ago

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

@Mike ******

this same person has posted this same question 3 times now. It's just becoming spam at this point. People don't want to keep seeing the same thing over and over

3 years ago

Vincent ***********

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

my apology but I didn't have an answer on this till now.

3 years ago

Nongnuch ********

@Vincent **********

that's because nobody has a crystal ball and can foresee what this or that Immigration officer or consulate staff will decide. You are asking a question no one can answer you with 100% certainty

3 years ago

Vincent ***********

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@Nongnuch *******

sure ahah, just getting wise opinions.

3 years ago

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Vincent ***********

Jamie ******

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

how to see the previous posts

3 years ago

Stuart *********

Penang won’t allow a second tourist visa in a year. You’ll have to use Kota Bahru. Even then they may baulk and say no. Many SE Asia consulates are starting to get strict on this.

3 years ago

Vincent ***********

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@Stuart ********

thanks for your response!

My sponsor is not understanding that they could be a difference between applying in Penang a second time or a first time in Kota Bharu as both Thai consulate would see that it's my second visa.

Could you please explain why Kota Bharu would be better?

That is important for the incoming travel decision.

3 years ago

Nongnuch ********

@Vincent **********

why don't you use the Embassy in Vientiane, or the Consulate Savannakhet? As both of them are very user-friendly and lenient on issuing a second tourist visa?

3 years ago

Nongnuch ********

that's up to you

3 years ago

Vincent ***********

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@Nongnuch *******

I would have to fly Then Friday. It would be a quick change. Do you think it’s worth it rather than a van trip in 1 day for cheap to Kota Bharu?

3 years ago

Vincent ***********

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@Nongnuch *******