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What are the typical processing times for DTV visa applications in Kuala Lumpur after submitting additional documents?

Nov 19, 2025
12 hours ago
Hello Everyone,

I hope to get some answers here from people who have experience with KL. (I read too late that it was the worst)

I applied for the DTV on the 06.11.2025 and they requested additional documents on the 10.11.2025 since there was a weekend in between. I uploaded all the documents the same day in the evening and since then heard nothing, no additional questions or requests.

But it's been 6 working days and since KL doesn't communicate I wanted to get some realistic time frames.

How long did it take for you guys to get approved after additional documents? I've read so many different things and really want only answers from people with KL experience.

Thanks in advance!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A user inquired about the processing times for a DTV visa application in Kuala Lumpur after submitting additional documents. They mentioned that it has been 6 working days since they last heard from the authority. Commenters shared their experiences, indicating that approvals can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 15 business days, and some highlighted the process of document requests and interviews. Overall sentiments suggest mixed experiences with the KL immigration process.
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Anonymous ******************
Someone has in person interview ? Is yes, how it was looks like?
Josh ********
Try to stay positive. KL isn’t THAT bad. Plus they have some very good shopping malls in Bukit Bintang. They’re also less intrusive in the way they scan people at the airport, using metal detectors primarily. Good too for Americans, KL also has a US Embassy which can be used to make a new passport when you run out of pages.
Greg ********
@Josh *******
I thought the US did not add pages to passports these days?
Anonymous *************
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@Josh *******
thanks for the heads up! But I'm not American, German here 🤣 Regardless I'll check out some Malls in the meantime since there's nothing else to do
Anonymous ******************
I did it last month under remote worker. It took 15 business days. They requested additional documents twice as I had do authenticate my employment contract.
Steven *********
Anonymous participant 642
Anonymous *************
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Anonymous participant 642 I got the Email for a certified employment contract today as well. 🥲 May I ask how long it took for them to approve after the second upload?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant after the second update it only took about 2 days
Steven *********
Anonymous participant 642, if I may ask…what was the procedure for authenticating your employment contract?
Anonymous ******************
@Steven ********
My employer went to the government and got the official stamp on the contract
Josh ********
@Steven ********
Letterhead I imagine. I used Claude to help complete supporting docs and was able to get it done without too much of a hassle.
Anonymous ******************
2 weeks leeway.