BestB Posted August 11, 2018 Share Posted August 11, 2018 (edited) Have done some research and found a few. Jim gets mentioned often and has good reviews, however I found him to be rather rude and disinterested. Contacted him a few times and and unhelpful short responses such as yes/no. Also no idea on what he charges and he would not respond either. banana has got a lot of negative reviews , so count them out. Found guy name Durai, has all 5 star reviews on Facebook and google but when I met him, he comes across as a a bit of a space cadet. so anyone with recommendation or experience with Durai? Or anyone else ? I just give up on Jim and his manner , by the way Saturday he is also closed thanks In advance Edited August 11, 2018 by BestB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 11, 2018 Author Share Posted August 11, 2018 Really? No one knows or has any experience ?☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Looong time since I had to do visa runs, but in those days I always used Pravez book store on Chulia Street. They are situated on the corner of the entrance to the Grand Swiss Hotel. The NJS shop on the other corner also provided visa service, but I was always satisfied with Parvez to never actually tried them. As I said was long time ago so things may have changed, but the Google image is dated 2017 and it looks just the same as in my day so possibly they still do visas. I used to stay at the Swiss Hotel as it was then called, bit of a dump but handy for the couple of days of a visa run. See the name is now Grand Swiss Hotel so maybe it's gone upmarket now. Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Vacuum Posted August 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2018 Why don't you just take a taxi to the consulate and hand in the application by yourself? In case you don't have your documents in order, the agents can't help you. DIY, it's easy. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 9 minutes ago, Vacuum said: Why don't you just take a taxi to the consulate and hand in the application by yourself? In case you don't have your documents in order, the agents can't help you. DIY, it's easy. A good agent will know what documents are required for each visa and if you are in town you can get extra copies or do something about the problem without wasting money on several taxi rides to the consulate and standing in line for possibly hours at a time. Still whatever floats your boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Vacuum said: Why don't you just take a taxi to the consulate and hand in the application by yourself? In case you don't have your documents in order, the agents can't help you. DIY, it's easy. 1. An agent is cheaper than two trips with a taxi. 2. They only accept 100 applications per day nowadays. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, PoorSucker said: 1. An agent is cheaper than two trips with a taxi. 2. They only accept 100 applications per day nowadays. 1. Yes, just enough to buy one extra beer. 2. Get there early. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Just now, Vacuum said: 1. Yes, just enough to buy one extra beer. 2. Get there early. 1. Or Mataba 2. But I had that extra beer last night. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ExpatDraco Posted August 12, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 12, 2018 1. Yes, just enough to buy one extra beer. 2. Get there early.'Get there early' is for me reason enough to use an agent whenever possible. [emoji28]Sent from my SM-G955F using Tapatalk 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 12, 2018 Author Share Posted August 12, 2018 4 hours ago, Daffy D said: Looong time since I had to do visa runs, but in those days I always used Pravez book store on Chulia Street. They are situated on the corner of the entrance to the Grand Swiss Hotel. The NJS shop on the other corner also provided visa service, but I was always satisfied with Parvez to never actually tried them. As I said was long time ago so things may have changed, but the Google image is dated 2017 and it looks just the same as in my day so possibly they still do visas. I used to stay at the Swiss Hotel as it was then called, bit of a dump but handy for the couple of days of a visa run. See the name is now Grand Swiss Hotel so maybe it's gone upmarket now. Hope this helps. Thanks dafffy, do you recall the fees? Non b single entry I was quoted 400 ringgit, all in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 No sorry can't remember the cost. Whatever it was I do recall that it was reasonable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 1 hour ago, BestB said: Non b single entry I was quoted 400 ringgit, all in. That is about right as I recall from posts I have read. That would 50 ringgit for the agent and 350 for the visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christophe75 Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 On 8/11/2018 at 9:43 AM, BestB said: so anyone with recommendation or experience with Durai? Or anyone else ? I just give up on Jim and his manner , by the way Saturday he is also closed What is more important ? Manners ? Or to get your visa ? ? Indeed, he doesn't seem very "talkative" on Internet... But we all have the same questions, over and over again, do we ? I went to see Jim last year (for a O visa, family, 1 year, multiple), after a first trip to Penang consulate on my own (i got then a 3 month single, which was a kind of failure). My point is : he did the job. That's all I can say. And I will definitely to go to see him again in october, for a new visa. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baansgr Posted August 13, 2018 Share Posted August 13, 2018 I used Banana for many years although last time about 2012 but always great service. Lilly would always respond to emails with latest requirements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 46 minutes ago, baansgr said: I used Banana for many years although last time about 2012 but always great service. Lilly would always respond to emails with latest requirements I checked banan reviews on google and nothing but negative Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 1 hour ago, christophe75 said: What is more important ? Manners ? Or to get your visa ? ? Indeed, he doesn't seem very "talkative" on Internet... But we all have the same questions, over and over again, do we ? I went to see Jim last year (for a O visa, family, 1 year, multiple), after a first trip to Penang consulate on my own (i got then a 3 month single, which was a kind of failure). My point is : he did the job. That's all I can say. And I will definitely to go to see him again in october, for a new visa. You absolutely right, but when someone just ignores you it makes you wonder ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbehcy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 8/12/2018 at 1:33 PM, Daffy D said: A good agent will know what documents are required for each visa and if you are in town you can get extra copies or do something about the problem without wasting money on several taxi rides to the consulate and standing in line for possibly hours at a time. Still whatever floats your boat. I think D.I.Y is much much better. If you go yourself and lack of document you can prepared on the spot. There is one van at outside Thai Consulate selling WIFI and printing. You can sent your document to them and they will print it out for you. Of course there is some charges for printing. But due to convenient it worth. And they are very helpful. I suggest everyone before enter to Thai consulate office, let the van man check through all the document to avoid reject from the office. And their checking document service is free of charge (F.O.C). So you can save time and save money too. Cheers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbehcy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 8/12/2018 at 3:01 PM, PoorSucker said: 1. An agent is cheaper than two trips with a taxi. 2. They only accept 100 applications per day nowadays. 1. If you order 'GRAB' two trips is still cheaper than agents. 2. Now no more limit on 100 application anymore. Just come before 11am Malaysia Time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbehcy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 On 8/11/2018 at 6:55 PM, BestB said: Really? No one knows or has any experience ?☹️ I will fully recommend this agent to everyone. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihastare Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, danielbehcy said: I will fully recommend this agent to everyone. ? Price for visa service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbehcy Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 13 minutes ago, mihastare said: Price for visa service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 54 minutes ago, danielbehcy said: 1. If you order 'GRAB' two trips is still cheaper than agents. 2. Now no more limit on 100 application anymore. Just come before 11am Malaysia Time. Application limit of 100 per day still applies . having gone with an agent , I can confirm going alone is not different. Not only agent does not do anything , but does not even come with you, no queue jumping or any privileges at all. Agent fees range from 30-50 ringgit , that’s pretty much taxi fare there and back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mihastare Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, BestB said: Application limit of 100 per day still applies . having gone with an agent , I can confirm going alone is not different. Not only agent does not do anything , but does not even come with you, no queue jumping or any privileges at all. Agent fees range from 30-50 ringgit , that’s pretty much taxi fare there and back. 6 What you mean you went there with an agent? Isn't the agent go there without you? And work out everything for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, mihastare said: What you mean you went there with an agent? Isn't the agent go there without you? And work out everything for you. Nope, you go , agent does nothing and it’s the well known and “respected “ one ? you line up, you hand over your documents , you deal with anything that arises. agent does not even come with you Edited August 14, 2018 by BestB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 Let me also clarify , to pick up your passport is also you going in person, not the agent. So agent fee 30-50 ringgit is more like for a shared taxi ride and that’s about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffy D Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 Have things changes so much? I used to just sign the form and hand in my passport with the fee. The agent would fill in the forms and the visa would be ready next day early afternoon at the shop. The shop was also had a minibus service which would wait until the visa arrived so you could catch the buss to Hat Yai straight away if you wanted. Or wherever you wanted to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 14, 2018 Author Share Posted August 14, 2018 1 hour ago, Daffy D said: Have things changes so much? I used to just sign the form and hand in my passport with the fee. The agent would fill in the forms and the visa would be ready next day early afternoon at the shop. The shop was also had a minibus service which would wait until the visa arrived so you could catch the buss to Hat Yai straight away if you wanted. Or wherever you wanted to go. Cureny procedure, you hand over your papers and passport along with fee to an agent. agent advises what time to come back in the morning. in the morning, agent hand she back your papers with a rubber band, fees inside passport , less agent fees and tells you to go with taxi driver who is waiting outside . taxi drives you to embassy , points at the door and you on your own. once you do all the work yourself , taxi driver drives you back and agent tells you to come back the next day , so that the same taxi driver will drive you back to embassy to collect papers and passport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielbehcy Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 16 hours ago, BestB said: Application limit of 100 per day still applies . having gone with an agent , I can confirm going alone is not different. Not only agent does not do anything , but does not even come with you, no queue jumping or any privileges at all. Agent fees range from 30-50 ringgit , that’s pretty much taxi fare there and back. Application limit of 100 per day no more applies . Just walk in before 11am (Malaysia Time) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BestB Posted August 15, 2018 Author Share Posted August 15, 2018 24 minutes ago, danielbehcy said: Application limit of 100 per day no more applies . Just walk in before 11am (Malaysia Time) Against 100 limit per day applies and clearly says so at the consulate. might be wise not to argue with someone who is in Penang as I type and was in consulate yesterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ubonjoe Posted August 15, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2018 14 hours ago, BestB said: Cureny procedure, you hand over your papers and passport along with fee to an agent. agent advises what time to come back in the morning. in the morning, agent hand she back your papers with a rubber band, fees inside passport , less agent fees and tells you to go with taxi driver who is waiting outside . taxi drives you to embassy , points at the door and you on your own. once you do all the work yourself , taxi driver drives you back and agent tells you to come back the next day , so that the same taxi driver will drive you back to embassy to collect papers and passport. Apparently you are using the wrong agent. Perhaps they are not registered with the consulate. Others do everything for you. After paying them you just wait until the next day to get your passport back from them with the visa in it. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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