What is the process and requirements for obtaining a 1 year Non-B Multiple re-entry visa from Penang for directors with a work permit?

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Oct 22, 2018

6 years ago

Scott ******

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Does anyone have recent experience to share getting a 1 year Non B Multiple re-entry visa from Penang? I have a work permit and all required paperwork and currently have an expiring 3 month non-b. I’m most interested in processing timelines, what time to arrive, how long the queues are, and what the waiting area is like. Thanks in advance.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

Many expats are sharing their experiences regarding the process of obtaining a 1-year Non-B multiple re-entry visa in Penang, particularly for directors with a work permit. It is noted that you must be listed as a director of your company and require specific documentation, including company paperwork and a valid work permit with at least 8 months left. The processing typically involves submitting paperwork one morning and collecting the passport the next afternoon, with an early arrival recommended to avoid long queues. The Thai consulate website is a useful resource for detailed requirements.

Carl *********

What paperwork is required i will need do the same thing im a director with a permit, been told go penang

6 years ago

Ron *******

I saw on a page yesterday that Director has to be on the WP.

6 years ago

Tod *********

IF you go to the the thai consulate in Penang's website and click on the link ti visas it jumps you to the Kuala Lumpur website for the requirements.

There are three reasons you can apply for a non-B visa and each has their own specific requirements.

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6 years ago

Scott ******

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I’m not exactly sure. I have had great immigration assistant who had never let me down, so I’m not familiar with the details and specifics. I think the company documents, some financial statements or letters regarding financial statements, photos of you and the office, work permit if you have one, and the visa application. There’s more to it than that I think because I think a lot of it needs to be in Thai.

6 years ago

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Johnny **********

Latest info is you also need to be "Director" in your work permit in addition to company paperwork

6 years ago

Scott ******

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I’ll check on that. Thank you

6 years ago

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Bent ******

I got my 1 year Non-B in Penang in July ‘18. I applied a Monday morning. I arrived about 7 AM and were among the first 5 in the line. When they opened, they checked my paperwork and we got into the building. About 9 o’clock I was out again. Came back next day and collected my passport after 2 PM; took 10 minutes.

6 years ago

Scott ******

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Thank you, Bent.

6 years ago

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Tod *********

Unless I'm mistaken you turn in your paperwork one morning and you pick up your passport with the visa in it the next afternoon. They only take 100 applications a day

Your work permit needs 8 months left on it to get the year Non-B too.

6 years ago

Ellie *******

no, reduced to 100 per day already...

6 years ago

Kasper ********

Be there 8.30 - they open at 09.00 -

And i belive is 150 pr Day...

6 years ago

Scott ******

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Thank you. My WP is within the timeline. Any tips on how to make sure to get in the 100? What time should I show up?

6 years ago

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Tod *********

the real question is are you listed as a director of your company?

If the answer is yes, you can get a year-long, multi-entry Non-B from Penang with the correct documentation,

If the answer is no, you can't.

6 years ago

Scott ******

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I am a director yes.

6 years ago

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Scott ******

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