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What is the experience of applying for a DTV in Kuala Lumpur and how long does it take?

Nov 12, 2025

2 months ago

Has anyone applied for a DTV in Kuala Lumpur? How was it? How long did it take? I'm in KL now.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Several expats shared their experiences with the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) application in Kuala Lumpur. One user reported a rejection after multiple requests for documentation, indicating a challenging application process. However, another user successfully obtained their DTV approval in 12 business days, noting that extensive documentation was required, including CVs and bank statements. Interviews or additional documentation requests can also be part of the process for applicants.

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Anonymous ******************

I applied and got approved their last month under freelance. They wanted to see CV, bank statements for 6months, 6 last payslips, explanation letter, working contract authenticated from council of country of the company I am working for incl. Company registration as well with authentication of federal counsil. It took 12 business days and the process was straightforward.

2 months ago

Muay *************

Difficult embassy to apply with

2 months ago

Terry **********

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Muay Thai Fever I wish I would have known that before I came to KL. You are the school in Chiang Mai, yes?

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Anonymous ******************

I have and got rejected this morning. Applied through Soft Power and they requested further documentation 5 times. Wish they just let me know what the rejection was forv

2 months ago

Terry **********

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Anonymous participant 693 this is the downside to the whole process. And they get to keep the money. 🙄

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Ali **********

My friend did - got it

But KL would invite you for an interview and would ask more documents

2 months ago

Terry **********

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@Ali *********

thanks, I am happy to come in for an interview no problem, depending on the docs, I may, or may not have.

2 months ago

Ali **********

They just want to make sure you are not a headache - do not worry

Docs = bank statement , job contract and etc

Do not worry in general

2 months ago

Terry **********

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@Ali *********

bank statement I have, job, no.

2 months ago

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

@Terry *********

kl is the strictest embassy to get approved from e.g 6 mths of booked accommodation,docs certified by your embassy, 500K THB seasoned for 3+6 months..Easier to apply in Indonesia, Vietnam, laos. Or Cambodia

2 months ago

Terry **********

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

and a good time was had by all.... 🙄

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

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