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What alternatives exist for extending a Non-B visa outside Thailand due to restrictions in Malaysia?
Mar 17, 2020
6 years ago
Scuba *****
ORIGINAL POSTERWas supposed to go to penang tonight to extend non b. Now malaysia is closed, does anyone know any alternatives outside thailand to do this?
Or can i just leave and come back as tourist/extend by 30 days at immi? And go penang when the door reopen?
Or can i just leave and come back as tourist/extend by 30 days at immi? And go penang when the door reopen?
TLDR : Answer Summary
Due to Malaysia's closure, expats are looking for alternatives to extend their Non-B visas. Suggestions include considering options in countries like Laos and Myanmar, although obtaining a Non-B visa from these locations may have restrictions. There's also discussion on the possibility of returning to Thailand as a tourist and extending the stay by 30 days at immigration.
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Benjamin ******
Remember though, to get the non-6, your employer must write the letter requesting the visa to the consulate
La ***********
May be Myanmar
Scuba *****
ORIGINAL POSTERConsulate closed already. I was booked on a bus tonight but company cancelled all trips
Benjamin ******
What company? Was it a visa run company?
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Dennis *************
As far as I know, you can still immigrate to Malaysia until midnight. Not sure if the consulate is working as usual the next days.
Scuba *****
ORIGINAL POSTERThis would be the 2nd non b only. The plan was to get 12months in penang, but literally missed the bus by 2 days
Benjamin ******
A 12 month non-b? I'm guessing this is a multiple entry non-b visa that gets you stamp on 90 days each entry.
I doubt laos will sell you a non-b, they probably want you to go on an extension of stay based on employment
I doubt laos will sell you a non-b, they probably want you to go on an extension of stay based on employment
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How's, if these non-b are being used as a way to skirt the extension of stay based on employment rules, it may not be possible to get another one. You may be able to get a single entry tourist visa in Laos, or maybe (*maybe*) apply for an extension of stay based on the COVID-19 (if you are from a country that issues that letter)
Ly *************
I'm on the way to Savannakhet tonight..is the consulate close for sure?
Benjamin ******
Do you have a source John?
John **********
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as of today, Savannakhet isn’t issuing any more tourist visasReply to
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Benjamin ******
Laos sell single entry non-b, but only once a year. You should be able to get an extension of stay based on employment though
Scuba *****
ORIGINAL POSTERDo they do non b?
Scuba *****
ORIGINAL POSTERGood to know. Thank you
Ellie *******
Burma does. Single entry non-B is no problem. Multiple entry is said considered case by case.
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Jeremy ********
I heard that Burma is still open
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