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Why is applying for a visa in Kuala Lumpur challenging for expats?
Visa applicationKuala LumpurDTV visaThailand immigrationexpat experiencesapplication rejectionSoutheast Asia visa issuesvisa processing challenges
Nov 27, 2025
5 months ago
Yoann *****
ORIGINAL POSTERRejected in Kuala lumpur!
It's definitely not a good place for apply 😕
It's definitely not a good place for apply 😕
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion centers around the difficulties expats face when applying for a visa in Kuala Lumpur, specifically mentions of rejection and challenges with documentation. Some users point out that the city is typically known for processing DTV visas effectively but suggest that past issues or incorrect documents could be the reason for the rejection. Comparisons with other countries like Vietnam and Cambodia are made, where application processes seem to be faster or more favorable.
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- Take the basic DTV Qualification Test to see if you're eligible for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV).
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Michal **************
KL normally is very good place for DTV . Maybye documents was not correct or something from the past. Did you apply for soft power or freelance ?
Yoann *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Michal *************
Muay Thai, there ask me this document : The Letter of Acceptance from Muay Thai must be issued by the Thai government. (Essential)Michal **************
@Yoann ****
by the school. Is not just letter - immigration will ask for more documents…Reply to
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Shin **********
Rejected in HCMC vietnam 🥹☹️
Hsu ****
@Shin *********
For what reason？Reply to
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Benjamin ********
Hanoi
Andi ***********
It is infamous for being the most difficult to approve the DTV. Many approved second time around in nearby SEA countries, apply there.
Yoann *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
what about if I apply 2nd time in France, my country?Andi ***********
@Yoann ****
Yes, that's ok but note France is known for taking up to one month to give approval. If you going back to France then it's a good idea to apply thereYoann *****
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andi **********
thanks for your help 🙏Andi ***********
@Yoann ****
De rien et bonne chanceReply to
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Ting ************
Vietnam better and fast.
Yo *****
Vietnam or Cambodia please...
Ali *************
Anything in Malaysia is so hard !
Adam *******
@Ali ************
why say this?Reply to
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Successful***********
It was almost a month fight for me but managed to...
Have you provided long term lease document as requested?
Asked you for more docs during the whole process?
Have you provided long term lease document as requested?
Asked you for more docs during the whole process?
Stéfan ********
SuccessfullinMalaysia why would they ask for a long term lease agreement when the applicant is yet to be approved?
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Kyle **********
you took the gamble and it didn't pay
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