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What are the steps and timings for applying for a second tourist visa in Kuala Lumpur?

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Oct 9, 2017
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Genene *********
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Greetings,

I'd appreciate some advice on applying for my second tourist visa in Kuala Lumpur ( I've been advised it would be better than Penang). As far as I know the application needs to be put in before 11am and then collected (hopefully) the following morning- or is it afternoon?

Basically i'm wondering about my flight booking- If I leave on the Monday, put the application in on the Tuesday could I still catch the 12pm flight on the Wednesday?

I'm sure there are many out there that have been in this situation, please advise :)

Appreciated,

Genene
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Genene is seeking advice on applying for a second tourist visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, inquiring about the necessary timings for submission and collection. She is considering the logistics of her flight, aiming to submit her application on Tuesday for a Wednesday departure. The conversation reveals conflicting opinions about the feasibility of applying in KL versus Penang, with shared experiences from others who have gone through similar processes.
Reiner *********
I did don Munag direct Flight to Penang And back
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Duncan *******
since when is KL better than Penang??
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Adam ***********
Re: Singapore - major improvements now they use an online application system. You actually get approval before you fly so there's no risk of delay.

Still horrendously expensive if you're covering the cost yourself and don't want to stay in some dump in Little India.
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Adam ***********
Had zero issues with KL. As long as your docs are in order it's easy. Flights from DMK are dirt cheap as well, as are hotels / getting around the city.

Never considered using an agent so can't comment on that part.
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KL has had a reputation of being difficult for years on thai visa forums vs Penang being easy + you can use an agent in Penang, although I would note that KL from reports is getting better. Singapore is the only place that has a worse reputation in the region.
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Adam ***********
Since when is Penang better than KL? Subjective I guess.
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Genene *********
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also, felt like flying for a change (haven't been in an aeroplane for ages :))
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Genene *********
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HOLD THUMBS!! thanks for all your advice. guess i'll be boat-bus-vanning it again..wee hee!!!
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Tod *********
as long as you meet the requirements from the KL consulate you'll be fine.
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Genene *********
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would be second tourist in new passport.
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Genene *********
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looks like best option. I was advised to go to KL.
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Tod *********
and who pray tell gave you that sage advice?

Way more people from the islands go to Penang than KL
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Tod *********
Ahhh,
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, now the truth comes out :O Doing a visa run from Koh Phangan is a far cry from doin' it from bangkok

Why don't you just go to Penang and get a tourist visa?
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Genene *********
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THanks !
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Ellie *******
Someone gave me this url for LCC, too

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Genene *********
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island fever :)
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Genene *********
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duh!! should have mentioned- sorry! I live on Koh Phangan
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Genene *********
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More like 3 :/
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Adam ***********
Looks like you'll need to stay 2 nights then 😉
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Genene *********
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ive been looking at surat thani flights.
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Adam ***********
Ah ok. Check Skyscanner then - I thought you were in Bangkok
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Genene *********
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Wow!! that would be perfect except the only flights arrive at 12pm.
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Adam ***********
Got in around 10am KL time, no checked in luggage. Taxi got me to the Embassy just after 11.
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Genene *********
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Sorry but what do you mean by 'pick up time'?
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Adam ***********
That's the collection time (from 2:30) at the consulate. I flew home around 6pm. Check-in online and print your boarding pass - that way the only queue is for immigration
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Really? But there seems to only be morning flights.
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Genene *********
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thanks so much! I've been loking at flights from suratthani
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Adam ***********
I've done KL overnight using Air Asia. First flight there in the morning, and then an evening flight back the next day. The pickup time when I was there was only around 10 minutes.
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Genene *********
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thanks, looks like an extra day is needed.
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Ellie *******
And you need 1hour+ trip to airport, of course... ;)
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Genene *********
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Thank you!
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Tod *********
This is off their website:

Visa applications can be made at the Royal Thai Embassy on working days from 09.30 to 11.30 hrs. In most cases, the visas can be collected on the next working day from 14.30 to 16.30 hrs.

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