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What are the updated visa application requirements and experience at Penang Thai Consulate?
Penang Thai consulate - If this is helpful to someone then great...
Just picked up my Non Imm O (based on Thai wife) single entry 90 day visa from Penang Thai Consulate (UK passport).
Firstly, the consulate moved (photo of old place and new below) across the road (new entrance is 2-3 mins walk from the original). If you used to use the old one, don't be like me and stand at the old wondering where everyone is (until I looked behind me).
Dropped off my paperwork at 0910 yesterday morning (20 people in the queue since 0830...v quiet!) and picked my visa up at 2pm today (again quiet, only 10 people waiting at 2pm).
The only extra paperwork they asked off me when submitting, and the guy next to me was to see the original marriage certificate (which he glanced at for all of 2 seconds).
Quick, efficient service and there's even a small street seller across the road where you can get coffee/food real cheap and take a seat in the shade across from the consulate. Berjaya Penang hotel is just 15 mins slow walk from the entrance too. Happy days
*edit - their website asks for a passport sized photo but in their consulate on the wall is a sign saying TWO photos are required (I took more anyway just in case). FYI there was small bike/mobile passport photo guy outside the entrance when I was queuing at 0830 but I've no idea if he's there everyday of course
Just picked up my Non Imm O (based on Thai wife) single entry 90 day visa from Penang Thai Consulate (UK passport).
Firstly, the consulate moved (photo of old place and new below) across the road (new entrance is 2-3 mins walk from the original). If you used to use the old one, don't be like me and stand at the old wondering where everyone is (until I looked behind me).
Dropped off my paperwork at 0910 yesterday morning (20 people in the queue since 0830...v quiet!) and picked my visa up at 2pm today (again quiet, only 10 people waiting at 2pm).
The only extra paperwork they asked off me when submitting, and the guy next to me was to see the original marriage certificate (which he glanced at for all of 2 seconds).
Quick, efficient service and there's even a small street seller across the road where you can get coffee/food real cheap and take a seat in the shade across from the consulate. Berjaya Penang hotel is just 15 mins slow walk from the entrance too. Happy days
*edit - their website asks for a passport sized photo but in their consulate on the wall is a sign saying TWO photos are required (I took more anyway just in case). FYI there was small bike/mobile passport photo guy outside the entrance when I was queuing at 0830 but I've no idea if he's there everyday of course
Answer summary
The user successfully obtained a Non Imm O (based on Thai wife) single entry 90-day visa from the Penang Thai Consulate and shared insights about their experience. They warned that the consulate has moved across the road and recounted the process of submitting documents, including the need for the original marriage certificate. They also highlighted that the website stated one passport photo was required, but upon arrival, the consulate requested two photos. Overall, the service was efficient, with minimal waiting times.
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Ellie *******
That requirement list is the one on the Thai consulate main site. Are the requirements at Penang exactly same to this?
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Jason **********
OP@Ellie ******
sorry, just noticed and added to my main post that this requirement list asks for a passport photo but when I got inside the consulate they wanted 2 from everyone regardless of visa application. I had a handful on me anyway but I'd advise to take some extra photos (plus originals of everything as I was asked for my original marriage certificate)Jason **********
OP@Ellie ******
yes, same same. Their website has most of the info I needed and used, so pretty helpful on their site anyway (as opposed to emailing them...1 week and no response)James **************
No bankstatement for non o based on marriage? I always thought they required that in penang. I know they do for a non o based on being a parent of Half Thai child.
Jason **********
OP@James *************
Maybe for the 1 year one but for my single entry 90 day visa, bank statements weren't on the list, or asked for thankfully 😀Robert *******
Thanks, i saved the requirements and prices to share to others,
James ********
Thank you for your helpful report 😉
Benjamin ******
What's a three year multiple entry visa?! That's a new one.
Robert *******
Not new, it is a special Non Immigrant B visa.
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