What are the best options for South African passport holders to obtain a Non-Immigrant B visa in Southeast Asia?

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Aug 20, 2019

5 years ago

Ev ************

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My gf and I nees non immigration b visas. I am American so thats easy, but she is S. African and there are more restrixtions. We were thinking about Singapore for visa run but money is tight.

Any experience with The Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi?

Thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The user is seeking advice on obtaining a Non-Immigrant B visa for their South African girlfriend amidst various restrictions. Several commenters suggest that Vientiane in Laos or Kota Bharu in Malaysia are viable options, while highlighting the differences in requirements based on the nature of the visa (e.g., teaching vs. business). The thread emphasizes the need to verify specific consulate requirements and mentions that Singapore's online process may not be suitable for a teaching visa.

Lisa ***************

If its for teaching she can't go to Singapore for a Non B. She has 2 x options Laos or Kota Bharu

5 years ago

Benjamin ******

What does your employer say?

5 years ago

Jay *******

SA passport holder can only do it in Vientiane

Amornrat **********

and the reason ?

Jay *******

she can try. My friends visa got rejected at Khota Bharu

5 years ago

Amornrat **********

not correct, Vientiane OK, Savannakhet OK, Khota Bharu OK.

5 years ago

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Amornrat **********

Tod *********

And remember there is a BIG difference between getting a Non-B because you're teaching here versus getting one for working in another trade LOOK at the website of the consulate you're thinking of using and make sure you meet the requirements posted on THAT consulate. They are not all the same

5 years ago

Tod *********

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh I think are out for S/A passport holders. :/ Look on the website for the list of restricted countries

Vientiane or Savannakhet Lao would work. As would Kota Bharu Malaysia BUT Penang and Kuala Lumpur are out. Singapore is ALL online so they'll tell you before you go there if you're approved or not so you don't waste a trip

5 years ago

James ********

Non B visa for ??? Teaching ? Business ?

5 years ago

Tony ********

Kota Bahru will issue for SA, Penang dont.

5 years ago

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Tony ********

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