plachonubon Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 HI All, Never been to Malaysia would like a 90day NON O from either KL or Penang,taking the wife for a short holiday too I thought leave sat back tuesday. Which would be better in your opinions? any other advice regarding getting 90 day non o greatly appreciated too. thanks all.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plachonubon Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 HI All,Never been to Malaysia would like a 90day NON O from either KL or Penang,taking the wife for a short holiday too I thought leave sat back tuesday. Which would be better in your opinions? any other advice regarding getting 90 day non o greatly appreciated too. thanks all.... Also be greatful for hotel reccomendations .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilHarries Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Personally I'd go for KL as it has more to do both day and night. Plenty of shops for the wife (could be a bad thing for the wallet though) and Low Yat mall if you want to pick up some compute stuff. Good attractions both modern (KL Tower, Petronas Towers) and older (Merdeka square), Chinatown (always an experience but watch for snatch thieves), Bangsar for restaurants, Golden Triangle and Asian Heritage Row for restaurants and nightclubs. Can't help with hotels as I've lost my guide to KL but the area bounded by Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Sultan Ismail and Jalan Pudu has a good number of lower cost places. If you google KL hotels most sites have a map and if you aim for that area you are not far from most things. Sorry I can't be more helpfull, a penalty of being too helpfull and loaning stuff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) Been several posts that KL is giving multi non-o's. Link for embassy website follows. Info for visa has requirements for locals plus confusing info on work permit stuff just ignor. You need just the basics of marriage certificate, wifes ID, and copies of all these and passport photo page and of course photos. Bank book just incase they ask. http://www.thaiembassy.org/kualalumpur Penang there have been reports of mult non-o's but using an agent. Royal Thai Consulate-General, Penang No. 1, Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman, 10350 Penang, Malaysia Tel.(604) 226-8029, 226-9484 Fax.(604) 226-3121,226-2533 E-mail : [email protected] Edited October 14, 2008 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 Can recommend this in KL http://www.cititelexpress.com/ Cheap and nice. Ask for room facing Petronas towers, amazing view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plachonubon Posted October 14, 2008 Author Share Posted October 14, 2008 Thankx all....most useful will go for KL I asume it's visa on arrival for me and the missus?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) If its not too late I'd make it Penang. Much nicer and loads to do. There is a thread on Penang already listing its attractions. I took my gf there for 4 days and she liked it. On my recommendation an Aussie friend took his girlfriend there and they both enjoyed it. Also has nice beaches not far from town. If your wife is Thai no visa requirement. They just stamp you in and out for free. Edited October 14, 2008 by Bangyai Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 (edited) If its not too late I'd make it Penang. Much nicer and loads to do. There is a thread on Penang already listing its attractions. I took my gf there for 4 days and she liked it. On my recommendation an Aussie friend took his girlfriend there and they both enjoyed it. Also has nice beaches not far from town. If your wife is Thai no visa requirement. They just stamp you in and out for free. I agree. Penang is a far nicer place to spend 2 or 3 days. KL is a huge, sterile, boring city with very little character. Penang has beautiful mountain areas, beaches and plenty of historical sites...plus some decent shopping malls if that's what you like. One of my favourite things to do in Penang is renting a bike and circumnavigating the whole island. It's an incredibly scenic place. Edited October 14, 2008 by tropo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plachonubon Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 OK I've changed my mind...Penang it is!!! is it easy to get a 90 non o there? do i get visa on arrival in malaysia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lite Beer Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 You do not need a visa to enter Malaysia. You get a 60 day entry stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 If its not too late I'd make it Penang. Much nicer and loads to do. There is a thread on Penang already listing its attractions. I took my gf there for 4 days and she liked it. On my recommendation an Aussie friend took his girlfriend there and they both enjoyed it. Also has nice beaches not far from town. If your wife is Thai no visa requirement. They just stamp you in and out for free. I agree. Penang is a far nicer place to spend 2 or 3 days. KL is a huge, sterile, boring city with very little character. Penang has beautiful mountain areas, beaches and plenty of historical sites...plus some decent shopping malls if that's what you like. One of my favourite things to do in Penang is renting a bike and circumnavigating the whole island. It's an incredibly scenic place. Agreed , another must is a trip up the Penang Hill on the funicular railway. Very interesting. Also, for a small fee you can go up the tall sky scraper ( Penang Tower ? ) and enjoy magnificent views with a cup of coffee.. Then there is Fort Cornwallis and the museum. Finally, the population in Penang is more cosmopolitan and your wife may feel more comfortable walking aroung with a foreigner there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plachonubon Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 what documentation do I need for single entry non O (90 day)? Do I need to show money in a Thai bank? if so how much? Am I guaranteed a visa from Penang (more or less)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Same as info I gave for a multi in KL. Bank book will most likely not be needed. Single entry no problem. Link to a multi using an agent. Might help even for a single. A lot of people use agents in Penang. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Penang-Non-i...l&hl=penang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjdaly Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) Surely the purpose of this thread was to give advice on getting a visa rather than sightseeing. In my opinion, I think he would have more chance of geting a multi in KL rather than in Penang. In reading recent threads, I found KL to be more hospitable than Penang in multis. OK, Penang is more scenic than KL, but KL's worth it if you can get the visa of your choice for 1 year and not just 3 months from Penang!! Anyway, as the saying goes............up to you Edited October 15, 2008 by jamesjdaly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plachonubon Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Surely the purpose of this thread was to give advice on getting a visa rather than sightseeing. In my opinion, I think he would have more chance of geting a multi in KL rather than in Penang. In reading recent threads, I found KL to be more hospitable than Penang in multis. OK, Penang is more scenic than KL, but it's worth it if you can get the visa of your choice for 1 year and not just 3 months!! I only need a single entry I'll change for one year in BKK based on income...Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 If you go Penang, make sure to visit Kek Lok Si Temple. And make sure eat lot of Indian food. For Visa agent, I recommend Jim's Place close to Swiss hotel on Chulia street. The best hotels are on Jalan Penang, make sure you don't get a room facing Jalan Penang. (Jalan=big street) http://asiaforvisitors.com/malaysia/penins...enang/kekloksi/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 If you go Penang, make sure to visit Kek Lok Si Temple. And make sure eat lot of Indian food. For Visa agent, I recommend Jim's Place close to Swiss hotel on Chulia street. The best hotels are on Jalan Penang, make sure you don't get a room facing Jalan Penang. (Jalan=big street) http://asiaforvisitors.com/malaysia/penins...enang/kekloksi/ http://jimsplace-penang.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangyai Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Surely the purpose of this thread was to give advice on getting a visa rather than sightseeing. In my opinion, I think he would have more chance of geting a multi in KL rather than in Penang. In reading recent threads, I found KL to be more hospitable than Penang in multis. OK, Penang is more scenic than KL, but KL's worth it if you can get the visa of your choice for 1 year and not just 3 months from Penang!!Anyway, as the saying goes............up to you Yes, a good point. If you are NOT married to a Thai national, getting a 3 month Non Imm visa could be difficult as they have been a bit strict lately. However, if you are properly married., i.e you have a marriage certificate, you should have no problem getting a non immo. Make sure you take your marriage certificate with you and a photocopy of same. As for the Swiss Hotel....a bit down market IMO. At the top of the street ( Leboh Chulia ) there are a few of mid range hotels. The Towne House Hotel is reasonable. For picture check out www.penanghotels.com.my/ and see it in the budget hotels list. I've stayed there and found it better than the similarly priced Waldorf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjdaly Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 (edited) Get out of Georgetown and head for Batu Ferringhi (you can get the bus from Komtar tower). Really laid back, clean, beach resort. It can be very quiet, though. Also, sorry, only just noticed that you want a 3 month and not a multi. Yes, Penang is great!! Go for it. Edited October 15, 2008 by jamesjdaly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 . Also, for a small fee you can go up the tall sky scraper ( Penang Tower ? ) and enjoy magnificent views with a cup of coffee.. I never thought about doing that....thanks for the tip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesjdaly Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 ^^ 'Komtar' is the skyscraper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred2007 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Surely the purpose of this thread was to give advice on getting a visa rather than sightseeing. In my opinion, I think he would have more chance of geting a multi in KL rather than in Penang. In reading recent threads, I found KL to be more hospitable than Penang in multis. OK, Penang is more scenic than KL, but KL's worth it if you can get the visa of your choice for 1 year and not just 3 months from Penang!!Anyway, as the saying goes............up to you I fully agree with you, if the visa is the main purpose, go to KL it will be much easier to get an O visa no matter what type, you might even get a multiple one like I did if you take your wife it will make it even easier to optain one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I only need a single entry I'll change for one year in BKK based on income...Thanks I have been following your case and wonder what route for proof of income you have finally chosen. In one thread you were toying with the idea of setting up a company, in another thread it was suggested that your wife could pay tax on an income of 40k per month, if necessary even on fictitious income. -- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plachonubon Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 I only need a single entry I'll change for one year in BKK based on income...Thanks I have been following your case and wonder what route for proof of income you have finally chosen. In one thread you were toying with the idea of setting up a company, in another thread it was suggested that your wife could pay tax on an income of 40k per month, if necessary even on fictitious income. -- Maestro I have decided to register a company, get a w/p and have one year non o (based in my income) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I have decided to register a company, get a w/p and have one year non o (based in my income) Going this route you might want to get a multiple entry visa. Unless you have already started earning the income you might have to make another visa run. Remember you have to show tax payments for the previous 3 months. Its far cheaper and easier to make a border run verses a visa run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maestro Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 I’m glad to hear you got yourself sorted out for annual extensions in future, plachonubon, running your own company and earning money with it. -- Maestro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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