What are the current procedures for processing a Non-B visa in Kuala Lumpur after the switch to eVisa?

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Oct 11, 2024

2 months ago

Brady *******

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Anybody been to KL in the last 2 weeks for non B visa processing? Heard it's taking a while now and you have to stay longer.

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Recently, Kuala Lumpur has transitioned to an eVisa system for Non-B visa applications as of October 8. Although some users report longer processing times, experiences vary. Two individuals applied online and received approval the next day, suggesting the system is effective for those already in Malaysia.

Tod *********

𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿. 😮 and where pray tell did you hear that 🙁

Kuala Lumpur went eVisa online system on Tuesday the 8th of Oct, I know TWO people who were already IN Malaysia, who applied online using the eVisa web portal and who were approved the NEXT day

In fact both those people are already back IN thailand on their new Non-B 90 day visas

2 months ago

Michael *********

@Tod ********

Hi Tod, did they do the classical "visa run" to get another 3 month non-b or did they apply first time ?

2 months ago

Tod *********

@Michael ********

there is no such thing as a year long, multi-entry non-B visa where you bounce every 90 days for the year anymore (NO consulate will sell it)

They went to Malaysia, applied online using the eVisa system for a 90 day single entry Non-B visa by uploading the required documents ,paying the fee and were approved in one day

2 months ago

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Tod *********

Ellie *******

I approved this post so members can be aware again that embassies and consulates in these countries already changed to eVisa applications. You apply for your visa through the eVisa system to the embassy or consulate that is located in the country you are physically in when you submit your application.

Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam.

Please check the website and official SNSs of RTE/RTCG you want to apply for your visa to for the latest update.

2 months ago

Brady *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ellie ******

I'm applying for a non-B for thailand, i'd be getting it in KL.

2 months ago

Ellie *******

@Brady ******

, you go to KL and apply for your visa on the eVisa system to RTE KL.

In other words, if you want to apply to the Thai embassy in KL using the eVisa system you have to be physically in KL (or KL jurisdiction area).

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2 months ago

Tod *********

@Brady ******

we know what you're doing, you GO to Malaysia, and apply online using the eVisa portal selecting the KL thai consulate

Make sure you READ the requirements carefully as far as the Non-B visa you're getting because they have several 'sub categories' of Non-B and each have their own requirements

2 months ago

Brady *******

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@Tod ********

@Ellie ******

Thank you both so much for the information. Do i need to be at the embassy to apply online through their computers? or just anywhere in KL? Should I apply through the website that you mentioned Ellie?

2 months ago

Tod *********

@Brady ******

You need to be IN Malaysia to use the eVisa online system, and you apply thru the link ellie gave you

you use the hotel you're staying at as your address in Malaysia, you upload your entry stamp (if you have one) to show you are legally IN the country.

2 months ago

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Tod *********

Ellie *******

KL switched to the eVisa online application from in-person on this 8 October. Sadly, experiences even in the last week are already irrelevant.

2 months ago

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Ellie *******

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