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Will a USA background check done online be accepted for a visa run to Penang, Malaysia?

USA Background Check Visa Run Penang Thailand Immigration Non Immigrant B Visa Visa Renewal

Jun 24, 2018

8 years ago

Diane **********

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Hi everyone! I posted something similar before, but I'm still having issues, so any help/advice would be amazing! I will be going on a visa run to Penang, Malaysia in a few weeks. I just wanted to know if they will accept a USA background check that was done online? (A background check without fingerprints). If not, what are my options? Ok, thanks so much in advance!! :)

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A user is seeking advice on whether a USA background check conducted online, without fingerprints, will be accepted when visiting Penang, Malaysia for a visa run. The user is currently facing issues and is looking for alternatives if the online check is not sufficient.

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Chris **********

perhaps a bit outdated. I just used some search terms on background checks and this came up as I worked my way back.

I am looking to go to Penang, Malaysia in a few weeks as well (for a VISA renewal). I have never needed a background check. Was the online one ok? Did you have any type of notary (US Embassy or?)?

if not, what did they want/need?

thank you

7 years ago

Chris **********

Thanks again

7 years ago

Chris **********

Thank you for the follow up.

My new language school wants me to pickup a letter from them today, and go to a specific Thai police office that can generate a report. The cost is 100Baht and should take somewhere 10-20 days to return.

I'm hoping that process will suffice.

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Chris *********

I stand corrected, you are right I am wrong, Penang DOES require a police background check for an ED visa (just like KL does).

7 years ago

Tod *********

@Chris *********

I think you are mistaken :O

when you click on the requirements look and see what thai consulate the page sends you to.

Unless I'm wrong if you click on the requirements for Penang you get directed to the Kuala Lumpur website.

7 years ago

Chris **********

@Tod ********

Thanks for the quick reply. Sorry for the misinformation.

Currently on a student visa. Renewed 3 times (every 90 days).

I will be switching schools to a new education visa.

Have never done background checks.

Penang, Malaysia mentions needing one on their website.

7 years ago

Tod *********

Hmm, first you're not going to renew ANY visa by going to a thai consulate in another country :O You're going to BUY a completely new visa from them

Secondly how about mentioning what visa type you're actually applying for when you go to Penang?

7 years ago

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Tod *********

And how would Penang know if you did or didn't submit fingerprints when you got the background check?

8 years ago

Diane **********

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That's a good question! lol, I guess if my USA background check had fingerprints included, it would show on the physical copy for it. I have my Thai background check with fingerprints, I just don't have fingerprints from the USA, lol. Hopefully it will be ok! I'm just looking for a legitimate site I can use to get an online background check

8 years ago

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Diane **********

Tod *********

do you have the thai background check too?

8 years ago

Diane **********

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yes!

8 years ago

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Diane **********