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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-B teaching visa and Non-O visa in Kuala Lumpur?
Hey everyone,
My wife and I are traveling at the moment outside our home countries and would like to apply for the Non-B teaching visa (Russian national) and Non-O visas (South African) from Kuala Lumpur in August.
I have a couple of questions I hope could be answered here:
1. Do we need our original academic degrees or only certified copies would do? If we have a Bachelor’s and Master’s, but only have the original of Bachelor’s - can we avoid showing the Master’s?
2. How long does visa processing take in KL, Malaysia?
3. The criminal record check is issued by country of origin embassy in a third country - is this acceptable?
Any help and advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Clint
My wife and I are traveling at the moment outside our home countries and would like to apply for the Non-B teaching visa (Russian national) and Non-O visas (South African) from Kuala Lumpur in August.
I have a couple of questions I hope could be answered here:
1. Do we need our original academic degrees or only certified copies would do? If we have a Bachelor’s and Master’s, but only have the original of Bachelor’s - can we avoid showing the Master’s?
2. How long does visa processing take in KL, Malaysia?
3. The criminal record check is issued by country of origin embassy in a third country - is this acceptable?
Any help and advice would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Clint
Answer summary
A user seeks guidance on applying for a Non-B teaching visa and Non-O visa from Kuala Lumpur for himself and his wife while traveling. Key concerns include the necessity of original academic degrees, the processing time for the visas, and the acceptability of a criminal record check issued from a third country's embassy. Responses emphasize the need for a job before applying for the visa, the importance of checking specific requirements on the KL visa website, and details about the appointment system for document submission and collection.
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Ron *******
No idea. I would suggest mailing them and ask how long it now takes for a SA passport application.
Clinton ********
OP@Ron ******
will do thanksRon *******
You need 2 appointments for KL.
One to drop off the documents and then another once they contact you (you need a mobile phone) to say to collect the documents.
SA passport holders, if I remember, can be anything up to 4 weeks to be approved.
One to drop off the documents and then another once they contact you (you need a mobile phone) to say to collect the documents.
SA passport holders, if I remember, can be anything up to 4 weeks to be approved.
Clinton ********
OPThanks for the info. If the SA passport holder applies at the dependent of Non-B, can we expedite the process? In the case of 4 weeks, do you recommend buying a one-way ticket into KL?
Frank **********
Like Kool Breez said you need a job first before you can get visa and work permit.
Stuart *********
You’ll have to look at the KL website for specifics for each visa type. They have a printable checklist of requirements that you must complete before they’ll even let you in the door.
KL require an appointment to apply for a visa and an appointment to collect your passport with the visa.
KL require an appointment to apply for a visa and an appointment to collect your passport with the visa.
Clinton ********
OP@Stuart ********
already booked an appointment date and I have my work documents in the email. How’s the processing time?
Stuart *********
@Clinton *******
The website will tell you. Generally it’s apply the morning on day one and collect the afternoon if day two. Working days.Stuart *********
@Clinton *******
Not sure that would be the case for a Non B. It’s generally the case for a tourist or Non O but you’ll need to check with the website to confirm.Clinton ********
OP@Stuart ********
Wow, that's a rapid turnaround. Thanks for the information :)Kool *******
You first must have a teaching job. You can not first get a type B visa then go find a job. You need the job first.
Clinton ********
OP@Kool ******
I have the job lined up with all relevant documents in my email. Do I need the original documents from my employer?Kool *******
@Clinton *******
your job should have given you a whole packet of documents to take with you when you go to the embassy/consulate.Kool *******
@Clinton *******
yesClinton ********
OP@Kool ******
Great, so these are the original documents in physical form right?Activity
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