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What are the best practices for applying for a Non-B visa in Penang?

Dec 29, 2019
6 years ago
Ivan ******
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Penang Consulate / Non-B questions

Hi, I am a Belgian national and I have been pre-approved for a work permit by the department of labour in Satun. I have been trough this process before, I have all the paper work, but it is my first time applying for a non-B in Penang.

1. Do you recommend using an agent in Penang? If yes, can you recommend one?

2. How long does it usually take for the Visa application to be processed?

Thank you for your time!
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A Belgian national seeks advice on applying for a Non-B visa in Penang, having been pre-approved for a work permit. The community provides insights, suggesting using or not using an agent, with personal recommendations for agents like Jim Tachinamurthy. Visa processing is noted to typically take about one business day if applied correctly.
Robert *******
And before we have al list of every visa agent in Penang, just get to Julia Street and if the shop is not a visa agent, both neighbors are. There are hundreds of them. Good luck.
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Lyndon ************
There's another agent near Jim, Umul travel, they were significantly cheaper than Jim and did a great job
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Narelle ************
@Jim **************
is the best agent in Penang if you need one :)
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Narelle ************
Oh I see others have come before me with this info. Glad to see you’re heading back to Thailand Ivan!
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Sharon *******
I always use an agent. I use
@Jim **************
. Excellent service. If you want it for 1 year you need to be the CEO or managing director. You need to be a shareholder too.
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Günter ********
If you want use an agent you should ask
@Jim **************
at Jim‘s Place in Georgetown ! You can stay in Malabar Inn around the corner...
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Robert *******
1 business day in you apply in the morning before 11:00 and pick up the next working day in the afternoon.
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Benjamin ******
For the agent, I wouldn't recommend getting one. You should have all the paperwork the school/ employer gave you.

For the visa application, it's 1 business day
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Ivan ******
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Thanks Benjamin!
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