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What are the requirements and processes for applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa at the Thai Consulate in Penang, Malaysia?

Daniel *********
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Hello everyone,

Hello everyone,

I would like to ask for advice or information from anyone who has experience. Thank you in advance.

Currently, I am holding a Non-Immigrant O visa (dependent of my child), which will expire this coming Tuesday. Unfortunately, due to certain issues, I am unable to extend my visa within Thailand. Therefore, I need to travel outside the country and re-enter Thailand with a new visa.

I would like to ask about applying for a Non-Immigrant O visa (Thai family) at the Thai Consulate in Penang, Malaysia.

Could anyone please advise on:

The required documents

The application process

Appointment requirements (if any)

Processing time and any recent experiences

Any guidance or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much 🙏
Answer summary
The user holds a Non-Immigrant O visa and is seeking advice on how to apply for a new Non-Immigrant O visa at the Thai Consulate in Penang, Malaysia, due to an inability to extend the current visa in Thailand. They request information on the necessary documents, application process, appointment requirements, and processing times. A number of comments provide additional clarification on application requirements, payment proofs, and the possibility of applying online.
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Graeme *******
Graeme *******
Why leave Thailand to get a visa you already have.
Frank *********
Frank *********
Can i ask how long did it usually take you to get the yearly extension on this visa?
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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Frank Peeters If you have all documents about 1h in immigration office with your wife and kid
Frank *********
Frank *********
Daniel Gorecki Ok thanks
Magnus *********************
Magnus *********************
Sorry if I missing something but, I take it you’re going to leave Thailand to redo a visa that you already have.

Why can’t you renew your current visa, it’s a Non-O follow kid, 1 year visa right?
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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@Magnus ********************
Bangkok bank problem( never had before ,they change some policy , I haven't been notice ,
Magnus *********************
Magnus *********************
Daniel Gorecki Ahh, I had BB also but this year they asked me to use another bank instead. I never understood why. I have several banks so not a problem but they asked me from beginning that they only accepted BB so I had to open an account there instead.

Have you talked to an agent?

I mean the cost for traveling and do all process again will also cost to do.
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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@Magnus ********************
My visa expired on Tuesday,have no time , leaving tomorrow for Malaysia, hopefully they will extend.Yes Bangkok Bank better to open with other bank , but now have no time (
Soulseeker **********
Soulseeker **********
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Soulseeker **********
Soulseeker **********
Go to this website all information
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Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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Thank you very much !
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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Soulseeker Dolphlee Thank you , I already has been on that page , bit confusing) Do I need to leave in Malaysia or just cross the border and stay there till get evisa , what about the adress in Malaysia? Can you advise on that ? Thank you.
Soulseeker **********
Soulseeker **********
Daniel Gorecki I think ho to consulate in Load is cheaper n faster
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
Daniel Gorecki the proof of being inside Malaysia is needed. This can be a pdf. scan of the entry stamp or the bill of a hotel
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
Daniel Gorecki it could be 500,000 THB . . if they ask for that, you just supply the evidence
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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Ok , interesting I thought is 400k ( anyway Thank you
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
Daniel Gorecki if you apply for the visa based on supporting a half-Thai child, you need to upload into the online application pdf documents which prove that you either have 500,000 THB (not 400,000 !!) in your bank account or earn a monthly income of a minimum of 40,000 THB. You need to upload proof of being the legal father of the child (Thai family court order AND birth certificate . . as for many embassies, your name on the birth certificate alone in not enough of a proof, mainly if you are not married to the mother)
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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Greg Alexander Thanks
Greg ***********
Greg ***********
Daniel Gorecki no you cannot. All visa applications have to be done online through the e-visa system of the Thai embassy or consulate in the country you are presently in. You need to STAY in this country until your visa application is approved or refused
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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Soulseeker Dolphlee You mean I can go to Consulat by myself?
Soulseeker **********
Soulseeker **********
Daniel Gorecki no need to go to consulate but u need a proof of being inside Penang such as visa stamp
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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Soulseeker Dolphlee Thanks again !!!
Soulseeker **********
Soulseeker **********
No

Hotel booking.n visa stamp
Daniel *********
Daniel *********
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Soulseeker Dolphlee So , I don't need to have a address of residency?
Soulseeker **********
Soulseeker **********
Daniel Gorecki after submit may takes 3-5days no need to wait u can get back with free visa

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