Quite sure that most of us have no problem with you being the guru as to all things 'visa' however I suspect that some of us would be curious to know the source(s) of your knowledge?
I have several 1 year visas in passport issued Penang...with 100k in bank. Most recent last year. Inconsistances based on autonomy of consuls and embassies ...very frustrating..!
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