Do South African citizens need a KITAS or KITAP to reside in Indonesia, and how does that compare to Vietnam or Cambodia?

The post inquires whether South African citizens need a KITAS or KITAP to reside in Indonesia, noting that the Indonesian immigration process can be lengthy for African passports. The commenter mentions that applying in Vietnam was a smooth experience but also mentions the potential stress involved. Another commenter notes that without a residence permit, the application could take 4-6 weeks to process. Overall, there is an implied comparison between Indonesia, Vietnam, and Cambodia for the application process.