Is the WP3 Form required for applying for a Non-Immigrant B visa in Kuala Lumpur?

Non-Immigrant B Visa WP3 Form Visa Application Requirements Embassy Procedures Thailand Immigration

October 10, 2019

5 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

WP3 Form question (Approval Letter from Ministry of Labour):

I'm heading to KL to apply for my non-immigrant B visa.

1. Is the WP3 Form definitely required when I apply for my B visa at the embassy in KL? My (soon to-be) employer mentioned that with previous applications from their foreign employees, they never needed this when applying for their B visa..

1. Does this maybe differ among various embassies?

Thanks for any feedback that you can give me :-) .

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TLDR : Answer Summary

When applying for a Non-Immigrant B visa at the embassy in Kuala Lumpur, the WP3 form is generally required. Some embassies may not require it, but experiences from previous applicants suggest that the Kuala Lumpur embassy will need to see the WP3 receipt. It is advisable to check the specific requirements listed on the embassy's checklist.

Tod *********

the only thai consulate in the area that doesn't require a WP3 or WP1 OR a real work permit is the thai consulate in Hong Kong.

So yes, KL will wanna see the WP3 receipt

5 years ago

Frans ******

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Thanks for all the feedback, guys. I guess I'll wait for them to get the WP3 in order before I apply for the visa. I do not want to go to HK and try it there,..better have ALL the paperwork 100% in order before applying.

5 years ago

Robert *******

it work it the passed, maybe that is the reason rules change and get enforced. Working 3 months illegal in Thailand before you start to get things legal is not the way to do.

5 years ago

Frans ******

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@Tod ********

I did..it is mentioned there and so of course I assumed that the information there is correct. But the thing is: my employee to-be was surprised when I mentioned that the WP3 is also needed according to the checklist! Now there is not enough time left for them to get that, unless I change my flight back etc :-( . - 2 companies I know they told me they also never used the WP3 before for their employees and it always worked out (Thai companies that have been around for 10+ years here).

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Frans *****

as Robert asked you, is it listed in the requirements on the website? <- meaning did you go TO the website and look at the requirements for getting a Non-B for the reason you are getting one?

5 years ago

Tod *********

@Frans *****

i don't know any consulate that allows a 90 day Non-B to be applied for without a receipt of your employer having filed for a work permit for you (which is what the WP3 is).

5 years ago

Frans ******

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Tod Daniels thanks for the feedback. Was this different before? My employer to-be says that when two of their employees went to get their B visas over a year ago, that paperwork was not required. - PS: This is for my first 90 days B visa, after which we will apply for my WP...so it is not yet for my 1-year visa.

5 years ago

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Frans ******

Robert *******

Is it mentioned on the checklist you printed out?

5 years ago

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Robert *******

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