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What is the current wait time for a NON-O visa in Penang as of January 2026?

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Dec 12, 2025
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Julian *******
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Anyone know the wait time at Penang currently for a non o visa ? I will be going last week of January 2026
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The current wait time for a NON-O visa in Penang is not directly provided, but comments suggest potential processing times ranging from 10 days to 2 weeks in Kuala Lumpur, indicating that one may consider applying there instead.
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And i used to think the visa run to Savannakhet from Bangkok was not much of a pleasant experience but at least you’d get your visa and back home in less than 72 hours..
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Mike *******
Mine took around 10 days. Online application
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Julian *******
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I guess Kuala Lumpur it is then.
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2 weeks in KL.
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