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What are the current visa restrictions for Penang based on passport nationality?

Visa Restrictions Penang Passport Nationality Visa Application Process Immigration Rules

Apr 1, 2019

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Be aware that Penang no longer accepts or issues any visas to applicants with the following passports (unless you have 4 weeks to wait around in KL while they send paperwork to Bangkok for approval first...

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There are new visa restrictions in Penang, as it no longer accepts or issues visas to certain passport holders. Applicants may need to wait in Kuala Lumpur for four weeks for paperwork to be sent to Bangkok for approval.

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