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Is it advisable to apply for a DTV in Penang, Malaysia?

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Sep 5, 2025

8 months ago

Steffan ******************

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I’m planning to apply for DTV in Penang via thaievisa.go.th and would love to hear your experiences. Has anyone applied from there? How did it go? Was the processing fast (5-7 days?) and were there any challenges with documents or  Please share your insights – it would help me and others a lot!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion highlights numerous negative experiences regarding the application for a DTV visa from Penang, Malaysia. Many commenters advise against applying from there, citing slow processing times, difficulties with document approvals, and a general recommendation to apply in other locations like Jakarta or Hanoi instead. Specific challenges include being denied, wasting money, and experiencing prolonged processing periods with multiple document requests.

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Anonymous ******************

Not recommended. Better to go to Hanoi or Jakarta

8 months ago

Lance *******

I was denied there, but then later approved in Taiwan.

8 months ago

Anonymous ******************

I wasted my money there don’t waste time better not to apply in Malaysia you will regret

8 months ago

Anonymous ******************

One of the hardest embassy to get the DTV from. Fly to Jakarta, it will take a week

8 months ago

Anonymous ******************

I heard bad reviews from Malaysia. Best to go Jakartar.

8 months ago

Henrik *****

There are lot of previous experiences in the previous posts of the group, take advantage of those first.

And Tha Thai Embassy website is a must-read.

Ansøg i Danmark, så er der langt større chance for at dokumentationen godkendes første gang, og der skal ikke betales for et måske månedlangt ophold i et 3. land.

8 months ago

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

Malaysia fast? 😂 Expect a month at minimum. And multiple requests for documents you've already sent in 2-3 times

8 months ago

Wannikea *********

Use the group search tool and read through successful approvals

8 months ago

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Wannikea *********

Is applying for a Thai visa by leaving to Malaysia a good option?

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9 months ago