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What are the requirements for applying for a Non-B teaching visa and Non-O visa in Kuala Lumpur?

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Jul 28, 2023
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Clinton ********
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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
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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.
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Clinton ********
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@Ron ******
 will do thanks
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Ron *******
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.
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Clinton ********
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Thanks 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?
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Frank **********
Like Kool Breez said you need a job first before you can get visa and work permit.
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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.
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@Stuart ********
 already booked an appointment date and I have my work documents in the email.

How’s the processing time?
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@Clinton *******
 The website will tell you. Generally it’s apply the morning on day one and collect the afternoon if day two. Working days.
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@Stuart ********
 Wow, that's a rapid turnaround. Thanks for the information :)
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@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.
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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.
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@Kool ******
 I have the job lined up with all relevant documents in my email. Do I need the original documents from my employer?
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 your job should have given you a whole packet of documents to take with you when you go to the embassy/consulate.
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@Kool ******
 Great, so these are the original documents in physical form right?
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@Clinton *******
 yes
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