What are the current requirements for Non-B visa applications in Penang, Malaysia?

@Tod ********

I'll go, and did get a police criminal report from the USA, and the Medical too.

I sure wish that they would get their ducks in a row. For

those of us who work hard to play by the rules, it would sure be nice.

Thanks for the assist.

I'f I'm ever in the big City, I'll buy you a refreshing beverage!

@Sc***

, then go to penang and get the Non-O, :)

@Jim **************

said that 90 day single entry Non-O's based on being over 50 (retirement) don't require a police clearance.

He would know because he pushes a LOT of paper down there at the thai consulate.

Holy crap, I just this week booked all my flights and hotels,, Non refundable of course. smh.

@Tod ********

So I don't have to leave, and apply from a Thai Embassy like Penang?

@Scott *******

it is the thai consulates OUTSIDE of thailand that want that police clearance to sell you a 90 day Non-O visa based on being over 50 (retirement) NOT the immigration office inside the country.

You could get around that by applying for a 90 day Non-O visa inside the country at the immigration office. You would need at least 15 days left on your current stamp to do it (Chiang Mai is 21 days). You apply, it goes under consideration for 2 weeks then you go back and get the Non-O visa and your 90 day stamp inked into your passport. After you have that you wait until you have 30 days or less left on that stamp and go back to apply for the yearly extension

I have everything else ready for a Retirement VISA, been living in Thailand for 9 years. this is the first I've heard about a police clearance from THAI Police.

@Tod ********

Thanks. the application doesn't download??

Any ideas on how to get a list of the required documents?

Been using jim for 5 tourist visa. Already max out. He is a funny guy. But he really knows a lot.

Jim Tachinamurthy is the best guy in town. Don't like the rude Filipina at Banana. Jim is honest straight forward and entertaining at times.

what do you mean?

People from 44 countries can get only TWO 30 day visa exempt entries in a calendar year by land. That has nothing to do with this post about visas for thailand from the consulate in Penang :/

Or you can go to Vientiane and get a 90 day Non-O with just the thai police clearance and proof of funds,

@Bim ******

@B**

, sorry I mis-read your post, :/

I think they only need one police clearance for the Non-O based on retirement and the thai one is okay.

So you apply back in the UK? We call them CRB checks back in the UK. Is that the same thing? Would it mean a visit back to the UK? Wonder how I would get one while still in Thailand.

If you are getting the Non-O visa based on being over 50 (retirement) yes, they now want it.

Teachers work with children. Perhaps this is why there is extra security processing their visa.

@J**

, someone posted they needed a police clearance in Penang for a Non-O based on retirement.

And another person posted that they needed TWO clearances one from their country and one from thailand :/

It's hard to know what's what.

Police clearance is only for teachers not non o or b