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What is the process for obtaining a Non-O dependent visa for a US citizen spouse in Penang?
Report: Non O dependent visa for US Wife aquired in Penang a couple weeks ago.
This was our experience...
I'm US citizen on a retirement extension.
She's under 50, also a US citizen on a 30 day tourist, with a 30 extension.
We flew to Penang and booked a room for a week just in case there were issues.
Monday morning we showed up at the consolate 30 - 40 min early and there was already a huge line OUTSIDE and it was going to rain.
A lady saw us in line and said we should be in the shorter foreigner line. So we moved to the proper line where there were more western looking people. The other line was Chinese I was told.
There are no signs or order to the Queues sadly. THERE ARE NO AREAS TO MAKE COPIES OR TAKE PHOTOS NEARBY, so be prepared.
They finally let everyone in, Chinese first and the small visa room fills up quickly. We had our form filled out ahead of time and they didn't look at it (yet), instead handed us a Check list sheet which is NOT on the website. They tell us to fill it out.
We fight our way through the crowd to a table area and fill out the check list form. There are no Queue numbers, it's first come first serve.
We go back to the line where we were, and hand her all of our docs and she looks them over and tells us to wait.
We wait for an hour or so. They call my wife and tell her she is missing a copy of my passport visa stamp page. It was in the packet we gave her but now it was lost. Luckily I make 3 copies of everything, so I pulled it out and gave her a backup copy.
We wait another hour or so and they call us up and tell us to come back tomorrow at 2pm - 4pm(?) When this happens it tends to mean they had all the correct documents needed. At this time we paid the fee in Cash (THERE ARE NO ATMS nearby).
There was a huge rain storm at this point outside and some of the staff actually drove us to the Paragon mall and would not take any money for the trip. Very kind of them!
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This was our experience...
I'm US citizen on a retirement extension.
She's under 50, also a US citizen on a 30 day tourist, with a 30 extension.
We flew to Penang and booked a room for a week just in case there were issues.
Monday morning we showed up at the consolate 30 - 40 min early and there was already a huge line OUTSIDE and it was going to rain.
A lady saw us in line and said we should be in the shorter foreigner line. So we moved to the proper line where there were more western looking people. The other line was Chinese I was told.
There are no signs or order to the Queues sadly. THERE ARE NO AREAS TO MAKE COPIES OR TAKE PHOTOS NEARBY, so be prepared.
They finally let everyone in, Chinese first and the small visa room fills up quickly. We had our form filled out ahead of time and they didn't look at it (yet), instead handed us a Check list sheet which is NOT on the website. They tell us to fill it out.
We fight our way through the crowd to a table area and fill out the check list form. There are no Queue numbers, it's first come first serve.
We go back to the line where we were, and hand her all of our docs and she looks them over and tells us to wait.
We wait for an hour or so. They call my wife and tell her she is missing a copy of my passport visa stamp page. It was in the packet we gave her but now it was lost. Luckily I make 3 copies of everything, so I pulled it out and gave her a backup copy.
We wait another hour or so and they call us up and tell us to come back tomorrow at 2pm - 4pm(?) When this happens it tends to mean they had all the correct documents needed. At this time we paid the fee in Cash (THERE ARE NO ATMS nearby).
There was a huge rain storm at this point outside and some of the staff actually drove us to the Paragon mall and would not take any money for the trip. Very kind of them!
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Answer summary
The post describes the detailed experience of a US citizen applying for a Non-O dependent visa for his wife in Penang, outlining various steps including waiting in line, required documents, and payment procedures. The applicant emphasizes the lack of signage and facilities at the consulate, the helpfulness of staff, and the need for thorough documentation. Participants in the comments inquire about specifics like visa duration, costs, and payment methods, indicating ongoing interest in the visa application process.
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Rina *****
Do they accept US$ cash payment for the visa fee or should it be in the local currency, MYR?
Jack *********
OP@Rina ****
It says $80 USD but we paid in RingettJack *********
OP@Rina ****
MYRRina *****
@Jack ********
Thank you. Very helpful :)Rina *****
HI
@Jack ********
, do you happen to have a copy of the requirement list? Still not on their website. We go there next week to apply. Thanks. Non-O for foundation volunteer.Jack *********
OP@Rina ****
this was emailed to us by the consulate. They are quick to reply via email with any questionsRina *****
@Jack ********
thanks so much!Andy ******
Congrats Jack!
1) Was your wife given a full 1 year non-o Dependent Visa in Penang to match your current 1 year? What is the cost?
2) Did you apply your own Retirement Visa inside Thailand? Thank you.
1) Was your wife given a full 1 year non-o Dependent Visa in Penang to match your current 1 year? What is the cost?
2) Did you apply your own Retirement Visa inside Thailand? Thank you.
Jack *********
OP@Andy *****
1. No she received a 90 day Non O dependent visa2. Yes, I received a Non O and extended to a year inside Thailand.
Andy ******
@Jack ********
What is the cost for your wife's dependent visa in Penang?Jack *********
OP(cont) The next day we showed up at 1:00pm hoping to beat the throngs of people from yesterday. The consulate is closed still and there are no Toilets around. Someone tells us to knock on the door and they will let us use it. We see the security guard inside sleeping in his chair. Felt bad, but nature called. They were very kind once again and let us in and after we used the restroom they said we could stay inside and be first in line!
We get in and go to the counter, give them my wife's name and they give us her passport with the Non-O visa. It takes up a full page and does not resemble the stamp I got in Thailand. Very different. Let me know if anyone wants to see it and I'll post a photo.
Side note: Everyone spoke great english and the food in Penang is amazing. Now we need to figure out how to add her as a dependent for the year extension.
We get in and go to the counter, give them my wife's name and they give us her passport with the Non-O visa. It takes up a full page and does not resemble the stamp I got in Thailand. Very different. Let me know if anyone wants to see it and I'll post a photo.
Side note: Everyone spoke great english and the food in Penang is amazing. Now we need to figure out how to add her as a dependent for the year extension.
John **********
@Jack ********
you both just go to immigration when she's down to the last 30 days of her current stamp, fill out the relevant extension form along with copies of both your passport pages and stamps and pay the 1900 baht. She should be given an extension that matches yours so if your extension finishes in 6 months so will hersJack *********
OP@John *********
Great thank you!Terry ********
@Jack ********
good report however there is a van outside that does do photo copies. Being prepared though is much better as each copy costs ฿75Jack *********
OP@Terry *******
I didn't see a van and I think I photographed the whole street in front of the Consulate. It was a Monday. I'll check the photos again.Terry ********
@Jack ********
it’s just a small little mini van. And just down the street
Andi ***********
@Jack ********
Thanks for this report, very useful. Having all paperwork reqd and copies is key.Activity
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