Unanswered7 years ago
What alternatives exist for extending a Non-B visa outside Thailand due to restrictions in Malaysia?
Was 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?
Summary so far
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 *****
OPConsulate closed already. I was booked on a bus tonight but company cancelled all trips
Benjamin ******
What company? Was it a visa run company?
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 *****
OPThis 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
Benjamin ******
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 **********
@Benjamin *****
as of today, Savannakhet isn’t issuing any more tourist visasBenjamin ******
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 *****
OPDo they do non b?
Scuba *****
OPGood to know. Thank you
Ellie *******
Burma does. Single entry non-B is no problem. Multiple entry is said considered case by case.
Jeremy ********
I heard that Burma is still open
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