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How can I convert my elite visa to a Non-O visa based on marriage while in Penang, Malaysia?

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Nov 6, 2025

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I have some cognitive impairment due to an illness.  I have been on an elite visa due to expire and wish to convert to a non o based on marriage ( married in the uk in 2012).   I want to do this in Penang in Malaysia.   Has anyone had experience of doing this there and exactly what documents are required. The website is not clear to me.  

Thank you in advance

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The user seeks guidance on converting their elite visa to a Non-O visa based on their marriage in the UK, inquiring specifically about the process and requirements for doing so in Penang, Malaysia. They express difficulty understanding the information on official websites and ask for insights from others with similar experiences.

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