This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Is it better to apply for a Thai visa at the KL Embassy or the Penang Thai Consulate?
Thai Visa ApplicationPenang Thai ConsulateKuala Lumpur Thai EmbassyPakistani Passport HolderVisa Processing TimesDTV VisaResidency Requirements
Dec 19, 2024
a year ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTEROne quick question, is it better to apply at KL Thai Embassy or Penang Thai consulate??
I emailed and the Penang Thai Consulate replied me faster and told me it would take 5-7 working days. I am Pakistani Passport Holder as well.
And seen many posts about people who have long waiting time when applied in Kuala Lumpur KL.
I emailed and the Penang Thai Consulate replied me faster and told me it would take 5-7 working days. I am Pakistani Passport Holder as well.
And seen many posts about people who have long waiting time when applied in Kuala Lumpur KL.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the comparison of applying for a Thai visa at the Kuala Lumpur Thai Embassy versus the Penang Thai Consulate, specifically for Pakistani passport holders. The Penang Consulate reportedly has a faster response time and processing period of about 5-7 working days, while the KL Embassy may have longer waiting times, especially for Pakistani nationals, some of whom may need to apply via the KL Embassy depending on their residency status.
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
Dmitry ********
I've made my DTV visa in Penang , I would recommend go there , I've made it easy with Thai soft power type
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
I'm unable to find this on their website nowJohn *******
Anonymous participant - Maybe the policy changed. As I shared though, there was an application that got canceled for this specific reason a few days ago. Doesn’t hurt to email though, to double check. Please update, when you hear, as it will be useful information for others
John *******
Anonymous participant Click on services (in the menu), then on visa. On the new page scroll down to “visa application form”, then scroll down to “If you travel on a passport of the country in this list, please click here.” And click on the blue link for “click here”. Not the same version I shared above, but the exact same information.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
found it, that was from 2018, but i will check with them. ThanksReply to
Anonymous *************
Reply
John *******
I believe Pakistani nationals can only apply via the Penang Thai consulate if they have residency in Malaysia. If not, you have to go through the embassy in KL. Also, I believe Pakistan is on the list of countries that the embassy says will take 4+ weeks to process. So it will be a slow process for you, unfortunately.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
i emailed the Penang consulate, he told me 5-7 daysJohn *******
Anonymous participant - This poster from two days ago, is an Indian national. They canceled his/her application because he/she isn’t a resident of Malaysia. So I looked it up on their webpage and sure enough, they supply a list of countries that can not apply via Penang, unless they are a resident. So, your response from the consulate is correct, it takes them 5-7 days to process, but they wouldn’t process your application, unless you are a resident of Malaysia (living &/or working there).
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
i sent them email too to re confirming, but no responseAnonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
i see... i already booked my flight to Penang now, i will go to Embassy or call them on Monday to confirm... otherwise i will just apply to KL EmbassyJohn *******
Anonymous participant - As an FYI, the KL embassy website says this. This is part of the evisa instructions page. Since evisa is new, much clearer than the instructions on Penang website that were older (I believe you said 2018).
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
let's see man how it goes. Fingers crossedReply to
Anonymous *************
Reply
John *******
Anonymous participant - Did you tell them you were Pakistani? If you are not a national on the list below , or if you have Malaysian residency, Penang can process within 5-7 days. Do you have residency in Malaysia? Search this page. Someone, I believe Indian, had their application canceled after applying via Penang, because of this topic (lose your application fee along with the cancellation)
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
yes i mentioned in the email that i am Pakistani and will be coming on a TR visa to Malaysia to apply for DTVJohn *******
Anonymous participant can you share their response? I would email them again, double confirming the residency requirement, because it clearly says opposite on their webpage, someone had their application canceled a few days ago, and it would be bummer to lose the 10k application fee
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
this is on the website of Penang, updated 14 Nov, 2024Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
i shared the responseJohn *******
Anonymous participant sorry, I was confused, as you said he told you 5-7 days but didn’t see that. The response seems to focus on the finances. It is possible that the responder didn’t even notice your nationality and/or visa type. Again, suggest to email again before potentially loosing money.
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
the subject was eligibility for DtV for Pakistani passport holderReply to
Anonymous *************
Reply
2 comments
a year ago
3 comments
a year ago
41 comments
2 years ago
18 comments
2 years ago
26 comments
2 years ago
7 comments
2 years ago
2 comments
2 years ago
4 comments
3 years ago
15 comments
3 years ago
20 comments
3 years ago
11 comments
3 years ago
9 comments
3 years ago
4 comments
3 years ago
9 comments
3 years ago
32 comments
4 years ago
9 comments
6 years ago
4 comments
7 years ago
5 comments
8 years ago
47 comments
8 years ago
14 comments
8 years ago
10 comments
8 years ago
2 comments
8 years ago
25 comments
8 years ago
4 comments
9 years ago
5 comments
9 years ago
7 comments
a month ago
9 comments
a month ago
21 comments
a month ago
16 comments
a month ago
8 comments
a month ago
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.