robsamui Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Rumour has it that Penang are now doing 12 month Non Im Bs again. Does anyone know for sure? If not, then is KL still happy to let me have this? (I have all the paperwork, including 3 months company employees tax statements etc) Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papakapbaan Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Any news about Multi Non-O in Penang?? Apparently unavailable since the new regulations of 01/10/2006 (or soon after). I'm asking because the news was that multi-non immigrant of any type were not available anymore. So if B are available again, O might be too. I read that "rumor has it"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryosuke Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 My friend couldn't get Non B multiple at KL last week. I need to go for my Non B multiple next week. I also would like to know where to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryosuke Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 You can call and check what is going on there now at One of the agency "MJ" next to swiss hotel 604-2616113 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pui Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 I've heard its getting more and more difficult in nearby places to get the Non-B. Unless its impossible to go home for what ever reason I can't recommend enough that you get the Non-B in your home country. As British passport holder I go back to England and its really easy. For me it was simply a case of posting it off on a Monday then it was returned on the Wednesday. I don't know how they do it so quickly its such a great service. Also a good opportunity to catch up with family, friends do some shopping. Build a trip back home once a year into your schedule and do away with all the speculation. You won't look back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCustom69 Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 Couldn't agree more. It gives the impression of legitimacy shich goes a long way in any dealings with immigration. My own opinion is that they will eventually go after "B's" the way they did tourist visas last year. Especially if one never actually goes home. I've heard its getting more and more difficult in nearby places to get the Non-B. Unless its impossible to go home for what ever reason I can't recommend enough that you get the Non-B in your home country. As British passport holder I go back to England and its really easy. For me it was simply a case of posting it off on a Monday then it was returned on the Wednesday. I don't know how they do it so quickly its such a great service. Also a good opportunity to catch up with family, friends do some shopping. Build a trip back home once a year into your schedule and do away with all the speculation. You won't look back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted January 7, 2007 Share Posted January 7, 2007 A friend is on his way there as i type, will post the result once we see what happens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djaotchou Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Arthur, the manager of Mingood Hotel knows everything about visas in Penang: http://www.hotelmingood.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farangtoone Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Hey guys, I've always been told that Singapore is the best AND most reliable place to make your non B visa. I've been there to make my non B last year and i didnt have any problems ... just take 3 days off and call it a trip. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Especially if one never actually goes home. A great deal depends on what you define as "home"? Do you mean "country of birth"? I haven't lived there for over 20 years................... Home is where I am living, NOW!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visarunner Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Couldn't agree more. It gives the impression of legitimacy shich goes a long way in any dealings with immigration. My own opinion is that they will eventually go after "B's" the way they did tourist visas last year. Especially if one never actually goes home. I've heard its getting more and more difficult in nearby places to get the Non-B. Unless its impossible to go home for what ever reason I can't recommend enough that you get the Non-B in your home country. As British passport holder I go back to England and its really easy. For me it was simply a case of posting it off on a Monday then it was returned on the Wednesday. I don't know how they do it so quickly its such a great service. Also a good opportunity to catch up with family, friends do some shopping. Build a trip back home once a year into your schedule and do away with all the speculation. You won't look back. Multiple Non B are not available in the region anymore. It's easy in yr homecountry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well we will know once my friend gets back wednesday what is the situation, he has a WP and its his 2nd non imm b, has all tax docs and company docs with him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 (edited) hel_l's teeth but this is getting really stupid now. I pay tax. I pay the fees for my permit to work here. But what other country in the world, having granted an 'alien' permission to work, then doesn't let that person stay and work! As in ... "Ah ... right ... OK ... you're totlally legitimate, unlike all those thousands of wandering dive instructors and 'teachers' working on tourist visas, but we don't really want you working here so you better spend a couple of months salary and go half way across the world, where another one of our government's representatives will give you what we don't want to." Not all of us are 1) American 2) young and have a mom and pop to drop back to with our laundry and 3) have a ton of money. I simply don't earn enough money to go back to a country that I haven't seen for 16 years and that I have no reason to visit (except for a poxy visa) Looks like Singapore, I think. And after the Christmas and New Year spend, I'll have to borrow the money to do that! Rob Edited January 8, 2007 by robsamui Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 As in ... "Ah ... right ... OK ... you're totlally legitimate, unlike all those thousands of wandering dive instructors and 'teachers' working on tourist visas, Rob now that its january their time is just about up, already seeing many dive shops screaming for legit instructors, guess they wouldnt have the problem if they had done the right thing in the first place and employed them legally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnieB Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 hel_l's teeth but this is getting really stupid now. I pay tax. I pay the fees for my permit to work here. But what other country in the world, having granted an 'alien' permission to work, then doesn't let that person stay and work!Rob Rob...A question. Why do guys like you stick around when you are paid so poorly and treated so badly by the various government agencies you have to deal with? This is a serious question...is it because of a girl or boy tirac? I mean, if enough of you guys (who are trying to legimately work and help develop the country) said enough is enough and simply left and took your skills and knowledge to another country things might change. Only when there are serious shortages of qualified teachers, dive instructors, techie workers, etc. and the is a follow-on impact on the education, tourism, and IT sectors will the relevant authorities revisit the rules and regs regarding foreigners working and residing in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Especially if one never actually goes home. A great deal depends on what you define as "home"? Do you mean "country of birth"? I haven't lived there for over 20 years................... Home is where I am living, NOW!! agreed 100% , thanxs for saving me the trouble of typing it out 'astral' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Well its 100% confirmed non multiple entry from Penang, single entry is ok tho if you have the docs WP and company stuff etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsamui Posted January 8, 2007 Author Share Posted January 8, 2007 Rob Rob...A question. Why do guys like you stick around when you are paid so poorly and treated so badly by the various government agencies you have to deal with? This is a serious question...is it because of a girl or boy tirac? I mean, if enough of you guys (who are trying to legimately work and help develop the country) said enough is enough and simply left and took your skills and knowledge to another country things might change. Only when there are serious shortages of qualified teachers, dive instructors, techie workers, etc. and the is a follow-on impact on the education, tourism, and IT sectors will the relevant authorities revisit the rules and regs regarding foreigners working and residing in LOS. Simple. I can't afford to go to and live in another country, now - that's the first reason. Second, I'm too old for anyone to employ me, no matter what (extensive) skills I've accumulated. And, no, there's no tirac of any gender (except my cat). I suppose if the worst camer to the worst, I could sell my car, bike, home cinema and computers and then throw myself onto the mercy of the Social Services in the UK and live out the rest of my days in a cold, damp, single room in a basement somewhere, wearing two pairs of socks and several woolies, unable to afford to eat-out or smoke or drink, and with no friends (although I'd probably be able to make some under a railway arch somewhere). Or I could continue living in comfort in a country where I shiver when the temp drops down to 22 degrees, where I don't even own a pair of socks, where I can do most of my work in a beach cafe, and where most people have the time of day for a smile and a chat. It's not the country that's become more difficult - I love Thailand and its people. It's just that some (many) of the government's policies are just so hasty and thoughtless - witness the number of times decisions have been abandoned or 'postponed'. It's almost as if any minor minister can make a new law without debate or parliamentary process and with little thought of the consequences or implications - witness the case in point. Which is now getting off topic. So - I can't wait to see what happens when this guy comes back from KL on Wednesday - please keep us informed as to whether KL is doing 12 month Bs! And by the way - 3 months ago I phoned the NJ Bookshop in Penang, next to the Swiss Hotel, and Mohammed assured me that the Penang Consulate were doing 12 month non Im B visas. It turned out they were NOT, so I wasted a trip and ended up with a 3 month business visa. So don't rely on the info from NJ Books. They like the income too much to be honest! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazmlb Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 So - I can't wait to see what happens when this guy comes back from KL on Wednesday - please keep us informed as to whether KL is doing 12 month Bs!And by the way - 3 months ago I phoned the NJ Bookshop in Penang, next to the Swiss Hotel, and Mohammed assured me that the Penang Consulate were doing 12 month non Im B visas. It turned out they were NOT, so I wasted a trip and ended up with a 3 month business visa. So don't rely on the info from NJ Books. They like the income too much to be honest! Rob No 12 month from Penang, our solicitor who prepared the paper work rang the thai immigration in Penang last week and asked can get 12 month there and the answer was yes, but when he got there the story was different Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llewynx Posted January 8, 2007 Share Posted January 8, 2007 Multiple Non B are not available in the region anymore.It's easy in yr homecountry. Not if you're Scandinavian it isn't... No multiple entries even if you have a ton of the right paperwork. They don't issue double entry TR's either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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