Kl Visa Run

[quiggs]

I need to got o KL for a Visa run...love the cheap flights , and cheap hotels, a welcome break from Singapore.

My question is...how many days once you submit your info for the immigration B visa to be issued? Specifically, what time can I pick it up, as I am trying to time my flight back home(Phuket). seems a shame to stay three days to do this simple transaction.

Also...any recommendations on hotels , and bars around the embassey?

Thanks!

Brad

[Thaiquila]

I wouldn't recommend staying right near the embassy, but rather in the Golden Triangle area or even Chinatown (more budget). It is an easy cab ride to the embassy from these places and there is more to do.

I did a tourist visa there and they turned it around overnight, but be sure to check the Thai holidays and perhaps Malaysian ones as well, because they close alot.

Sorry, I don't remember the exact pickup time, but the leave off times are pretty early and when I did this there were very long waits.

[quiggs]

All I am wondering is when they hand back the Visas....morning, or afternoon....every expat in this country has been through this in some fashion:-)

I wouldn't recommend staying right near the embassy, but rather in the Golden Triangle area or even Chinatown (more budget). It is an easy cab ride to the embassy from these places and there is more to do.

I did a tourist visa there and they turned it around overnight, but be sure to check the Thai holidays and perhaps Malaysian ones as well, because they close alot.

Sorry, I don't remember the exact pickup time, but the leave off times are pretty early and when I did this there were very long waits.

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[lopburi3]

But you are asking about Kuala Lumpur and most people do not use that facility for visa runs. The normal at most official consulates is receive applications in morning and return visa in afternoon, usually the next day. Exact hours will vary.

[quiggs]

Why do people not use KL for visa runs?

But you are asking about Kuala Lumpur and most people do not use that facility for visa runs.  The normal at most official consulates is receive applications in morning and return visa in afternoon, usually the next day.  Exact hours will vary.

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[Axel]

Why do people not use KL for visa runs?

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As so often with visa it appears that Penang is easier for many, as consulate than KL as embassy.

[Goldenbead]

I have been to KL for visas more than once. Pick up time is 11 or 11.30 am the following day. The hotels in the embassy area, Jalang Ampang, are pretty pricey. Look around the Bukit Bintang area for good deals and good places to hang out. I think KL is a great place. Enjoy.