Answereda year ago

What is the experience of applying for a DTV in Kuala Lumpur?

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Terry **********

asked Nov 12, 2025

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Has anyone applied for a DTV in Kuala Lumpur? How was it? How long did it take to be approved?

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Applying for a DTV in Kuala Lumpur is generally not recommended due to strict documentation requirements and a lengthy approval process. One comment indicated it takes about a month for approval or denial, with potential for repeated requests for documents. Additionally, there are mixed feelings about living in Kuala Lumpur, with some finding it unpleasant compared to Thailand.

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Dan *******

My question to you . Have you been to Kuala Lumpur ? I couldn’t imagine living there. It’s unpleasant and frankly speaking , it’s predominately Muslim. The food is not good and the cleanliness is ungodly.

Thailand is the best. One man’s opinion. Hope you find what you’re looking for. Read your profile. You’re okay in my book. My cousins were in a MC. Salt of the earth. They are from Detroit. I’ll let you guess which club.

a year ago

Terry **********

@Dan ******

I know better than to guess.... 🤣 But I will say there's clubs, then there's biker royalty. 😎

a year ago

Dan *******

Terry. Bunch of Outlaws. My cousin was riding one night and ran into a telephone pole ( on a trailer ) being towed by Ma Bell. The lights were out on the trailer and he sued. Spent the rest of his life in a wheelchair. Settled for a 2 million dollar payout. His family had to assume control of his assets as he was killing himself with all the drugs and alcohol. Probably haven’t heard the story but if you had , you’d know it’s true. Can’t make this shite up.

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Dan ******

They are not going to live in KL, they are applying for a visa via the Thai Embassy in KL.

a year ago

Dan *******

Andi. Thanks 🙏 What a relief. Was worried they were going to live in that shitehole.

a year ago

Terry **********

@Andi **********

yup, right, just came for a minute, but I may be in the wrong place to get a visa. 🙄

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Terry *********

can Get a cheap AirAsia flight to Vietnam and apply.

a year ago

Terry **********

@Andi **********

something I was totally unaware of. I could have just stayed in Vietnam.

a year ago

Andi ***********

@Terry *********

KL is infamous for its' demands for approval. Less stress going to nearby countries.

a year ago

Brandon ************

Malaysia is very much not recommended as a place to apply for DTV. They will ask you for documents you've already sent them at least 3 times. They will be VERY strict on the requirements. And they'll take approximately a full month to approve or deny.

a year ago

Terry **********

@Brandon ***********

I just came from Vietnam, I was living in the Philippines (if you can call it that) for five months before that. I have not been to Indonesia yet. My thing is, I'm not a digital nomad, so I'd most likely do the soft power, probably Thai boxing. My issue isn't money, it's just finding a receptive embassy, and those seem to be fading fast. 🙄

a year ago

Terry **********

@Brandon ***********

😱 Good to know. There seems to be considerable variation in how different embassies handle applications.

a year ago

Brandon ************

@Terry *********

most people for DTV seem to go to Vietnam, though they seem to be getting more strict there too. I've heard people start recommending Indonesia more because you can stay in Bali while waiting for your application. A few mentions of Philippines too.

a year ago