This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

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

DTV process Thailand visa Penang application visa challenges embassy recommendations processing times

Sep 5, 2025

3 days ago

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

ORIGINAL POSTER

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!

700

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

The conversation reveals a largely negative sentiment regarding the application process for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) from Penang, Malaysia. Many users advise against applying from there due to various challenges, including long processing times, required document resubmissions, and personal experiences of denial. Alternatives such as applying in Jakarta or Hanoi are recommended for better chances of approval.

DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES

Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
For immediate assistance, contact Thai Visa Centre directly via LINE at @ThaiVisaCentre or Email them.
Explore recent discussions by using the DTV Visa tag in the search box at the top of the page.
Join the Thai Visa Advice Facebook Group to ask your questions, and get advice from others.

Pelle Eriksson★★★★★

Absolutely Bangkok's best service I highly...

recently on Facebook

Luca G.★★★★★

I used this agency for my DTV Visa...

recently on Google

Trusted DTV Visa Agent

OVER 100,000 EXPATS SERVED

#1 VISA AGENT IN THAILAND

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

Not recommended. Better to go to Hanoi or Jakarta

2 days ago

Lance *******

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

2 days ago

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

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

2 days ago

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

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

3 days ago

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

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

3 days 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.

3 days ago

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

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

3 days ago

Wannikea *********

Use the group search tool and read through successful approvals

3 days ago

Reply to

Wannikea *********

What are the best options for applying for a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand while currently in Malaysia?

7 comments

2 months ago