When will the Thai Consulate in Penang reopen and what are the visa options if it remains closed?

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Apr 5, 2018

7 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

As of today the Thai Consulate in Penang is still closed.

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The Thai Consulate in Penang is currently closed, and there is uncertainty regarding its reopening. Discussions among community members suggest that it might reopen on April 9th, but if it does not, individuals may need to determine their visa options. Specifically, questions arise about getting a 30-day entry stamp through land entry for US and Italian passport holders, with some concerns that it may only be 15 days.

Asli *******

Hey folks, it looks like the office will reopen on Monday but if it doesn’t for some reason, can we get a 30 day entry stamp via entry by land (US and Italian passports) or do we need to fly? I had heard they sometimes give 15 days via land. Thanks!

7 years ago

Tod *********

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They stopped giving 15 day visa exempt entries back on Dec 31, 2016. Now you get a 30day visa exempt entry BUT you can only have TWO by land in a calendar year

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Japhy *********

'not surprised' emoji needs to be created

7 years ago

Marco *********

Mr. Anel Sharma, one of the only two official agents registered at Penang Consulate, just said that offices could re-open on Monday 9th April.

Waiting till tomorrow for an official confirmation.

7 years ago

Marco *********

@James *****************

thanks. Your agent is Anel?

7 years ago

Gienna ****

thanks Marco, please let us know

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Alan *********

Following

7 years ago

Christine ***********

In Penang now. Spoke to Jim. He said he doesnt know when they will open. He suspects after songkran. Which is bad news for us. If that happens we will fly back and hope to get a 30 day stamp at the airport😑

7 years ago

Tod *********

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@Marco ********

, please post here when you have an update on the re-opening.

Thanx (y)

7 years ago

Mark *******

And seeing as tomorrow is Chakri day, I suspect it won't be open tomorrow. Confirmed that Chiang Mai immigration is closed tomorrow (April 6)

7 years ago

Mark *******

Thanks Tod.

7 years ago

Tod *********

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Not all thai consulates (which are outside the country) follow the holidays that thai immigration offices (which are inside the country) follow.

The 6th of April is NOT a listed holiday on the 2018 holiday calendar for the Thai consulate in Penang.

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