Where does it say May 1st? Because right now it seems to be already working...

@Elías *******

me too, I'm from a non-listed African country, got it no problem.

@Kagutsuchi ******

@Elías *******

All nationalities are eligible for the DTV. So-called "restrictions" only pertain to where some passport holder may apply from. Many from "3rd world" countries should only apply from their home country. Even North Koreans are technically eligible, it's just that it would probably be quite difficult.

@Kagutsuchi ******

Source? I know Nigerians can get DTV.

Where did you get that list from? It's false because Nigerians are getting the DTV too but they're not in that bogus list.

@Thomas *******

this "extension" process sounds like a bigger headache to me than dragging my wife and kids to Kuala Lumpur for a few days and back, assuming money isn't an issue. To each their own, though.

Who told you Kenya is "restricted"? Why would Kenya be a "restricted country for DTV" if Nigeria (and many other African countries) aren't? I'm African, by the way, and so far I'm not aware of any "restrictions" on us. Got mine in Abuja (Nigeria) but my permanent address is in Ghana. A Nigerian couple also posted about their success here about 2 weeks ago.

@Elías *******

can you screenshot or paste the "ineligible" list from the official website here? I can't find it.

@Elías *******

oh really? Which other ones are ineligible? I checked on the official website and could not find such a list. It was important to me because I'm also from a heavily sanctioned country, but was approved.

@Dom *******

not "cancelled". If an extension is refused you're allowed to just exit and renter, no questions asked. Source: that MFA guy on YouTube.