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Should I obtain a new SETV at the Thai consulate in Kuala Lumpur or in Penang?
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Nov 14, 2017
8 years ago
Kevin ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI need to be in Kuala Lumpur end of the month and that's exactly when my first visa run is due. Should I do the new SETV in KL or head over to Penang? Have been reading mixed reviews about the KL Thai consulate.
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The user is considering whether to get their new Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) in Kuala Lumpur or Penang, as they need to be in Kuala Lumpur at the end of the month. The discussion highlights mixed reviews about the Thai consulate in Kuala Lumpur and mentions issues in Penang, including recent flooding and a limit on daily visas (200 per day). There are suggestions to use a visa agent in Penang, specifically Jim Tachinamurthy, who can assist with the application. The conversation also touches on various requirements for obtaining the visa, like financial proof and necessary documentation, and notes that the consulate in Kuala Lumpur has a structured checklist to ensure all documents are in order.
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Jim ***************
Come and see me with a flight ticket out of thailand and a hostel booking
Rocky ***************
To everyone else, I would avoid Penang right now. Have you seen the news? I left there and 7 days later they had super FLOODS. Penang streets were undriveable.
Kevin ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Rocky **************
I have seen the floods in Penang and have followed the situation there, was rough storm with heavy rain though, I've checked the weather forecast for my stay and seems ok. And yes Richard Doodson, I'm very grateful for all your responses 👍Rocky ***************
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Kevin ******
ORIGINAL POSTERSeems KL is a no hassle place if you play by the rules and since i have to be there anyway for other matters, i can save the trip to Penang for another time.
Ron *******
Bare in mind Penang now have a set and rigid limit of 200 visas a day.
Marco *********
@R**
, at Consulate don't ask financial proof and... how can you think that corruption was stopped? LolRichard ***********
Thanks
@Jim **************
be there about 2 to 3 pmJim ***************
I have everything for u
Richard ***********
@Jim **************
Hi Jim. We will be coming to you on Monday. Do you have copies of the visa forms in your shop or do we need to pick up at Embassy first? NON B and O both 1 year.Ron *******
I thought the corruption was stopped at the border?
Jim ***************
U don’t need the 20 k sometimes they want to see the money at the border but my driver will sort it out for u for 200 baht
Ron *******
They 100% do require it. The websites are rarely updated
Kevin ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThe Thai Embassy site KL and consulate site Penang don't mention any financial requirements for a SETV, it's only required for a METV. Don't know if they will require it extra...
Ron *******
Contact him before you go and he'll run you through what you need. I'm sure Penang is the 3 requirements though. 20k in a bank account, flight out of Thailand and an accomodation booking.
Tim ********
Thanks!
Ron *******
If your going to Penang, just get
@Jim **************
to do it for you.Tim ********
No, that’s good to know... thanks... going there next month.
Ron *******
Yes but the visa agents put there documents in the day before. Take it or leave the advice. I'm not bothered
Tim ********
Last time in Penang, at the start of the day, there were 8 people...
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Tim ********
Penang easy... cheap flight... good food... most speak English... 🤔👍🏼
Laurence **********
KL is easy just do what is on the list
Kevin ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI was initially researching for agents to facilitate it in Penang but i'm not getting any info what the costs are so might as well do it myself in KL.
Laurence **********
Penang just contact
@Jim **************
he the man there.Reply to
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Robert *******
KL wants you to use a checklist, benefit is you now all is in order before you hand in your papers. Do not know where you from, but South Africa is not listed on the list of countries with resident requirements but is treated the same. This link to this list is just above the Tourist Visa Checklist link.
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