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

DTV Visa Soft Power Visa Visa Application Experience Visa Requirements Kuala Lumpur Thailand Immigration

Jan 26, 2025

3 days ago

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Hello everyone, anyone here has applied a DTV (soft power or workaction) in KL,Malaysia? If so, what was your experience like ? How long does it take? Do I need to submit payslips for 6 months for soft power? Any info is much appreciated.Thanks in advance for your help.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Users shared varied experiences regarding the DTV (soft power or workation) visa application process in Kuala Lumpur. One user expressed frustration with lengthy processing times from LAX, while another faced application denial in KL but success elsewhere. Concerns were raised about strict application requirements from the Malaysian embassy, including having several months of accommodation booked in Thailand and significant bank funds. One user is currently in the application process, noting their timeline at 8 days since payment, indicating a mix of hopeful and cautious sentiments among applicants.

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Ugur ****************

I’m currently in the application process in KL, how about you?

8 days since payment

2 days ago

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

Applied KL and got denied. Applied elsewhere and approved immediately

3 days ago

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

Malaysia is possibly the strictest embassy for approval due to requirements such as having several months of accommodation booked in Thailand, 6 months banked of 500k THB, notarized certifications. This is why other SE Asian embassies are way more popular for applications. If you are willing to submit what KL wants you will be fine.

3 days ago

Mike **********

I can tell you I'm sitting here in KL wishing I applied here, as the visa I applied through via LAX is taking a long time to get responses out of. First response was over 15 complete business days, asked for more docs. I responded immediately and am now past 9 complete days waiting for second review...

3 days ago

Calvin ******

@Mike *********

what happens if LAX asks you copy of every page of your passport? And you have a stamp going to KL? Will mess up your whole

Application mate.

3 days ago

John **********

@Mike *********

and you should still be in LAX

3 days ago

James ********

@John *********

yep 👍