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What options do I have if my tourist visa is expiring while applying for a DTV visa in KL, Malaysia?

Jul 15, 2025
5 days ago
Doing dtv visa in KL, Malaysia. My tourist visa is going to expire soon and the process is taking a long time. I am a bit worried about my stay here. Any advice?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is concerned about their impending tourist visa expiration while applying for a long-term DTV visa in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They are seeking advice on how to handle their situation, with community members suggesting the long wait times at the KL embassy and recommending alternative countries like Laos or Vietnam for visa applications. There are also discussions about the decision to apply in KL and staying in the country until the visa decision is made.
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Jasmin **********
So you go to KL and apply for DTV Thailand from there? Why? Ist cheaper?
Anonymous *************
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@Jasmin *********
was the only country i don’t need visa to stay for 30days, didn’t have time to aplly for any visa for other countries
James ********
Stay in the country until the decision is known.
Anonymous *************
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@James *******
how? I have only 30days tourist visa
James ********
Anonymous participant be patient... it's only been 2 weeks since you applied for the DTV visa.
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Vanessa ******
I’ve heard KL has one of the strictest embassies with long wait times

You might be better off in Laos or Vietnam
Andi ***********
@Vanessa *****
Very true,
James ********
@Andi **********
or Jakarta... Just posted ... approved in 3 days.

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John *******
How long has it been?
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Anonymous *************
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@John ******
2 weeks now
John *******
Anonymous participant and your nationality? Two weeks isn’t that long for that embassy. Tourist visas should be 30 days