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How can I apply for a digital nomad visa in Indonesia after getting an approved visa in Jakarta?

Joe ******
asked Jul 15, 2025
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Applied in Jakarta — and amazingly, it got approved in just three days

Since I didn’t have much time, I decided to go through an agent. Most of the reviews I read said it would take at least 10 days to get approved, so I booked a 10-day stay in Bali just in case.

But unexpectedly, the visa came through early. With this “extra time” on my hands, I’m now seriously considering going one step further — maybe I should just apply for Indonesia’s digital nomad visa?
Answer summary
A user shares their experience of applying for a Thai visa in Jakarta, which was surprisingly approved in just three days with the help of an agent, despite expectations of a longer wait. Many comments discuss the effectiveness of using an agent, with some questioning their necessity and others sharing their own experiences. The conversation also touches on preparations for entering Thailand, including advice on keeping documentation. Additionally, there is interest in Indonesia's digital nomad visa, with users discussing its specifics and application requirements.
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Adnan ********
Adnan ********
i myself also thinking to get Indonesia’s digital nomad visa, always have a backup plan and no harm to have another visa if you can......good idea in my opinion
Alex ********
Alex ********
That's awesome. I didn't even think about the Indonesian visa. Great idea. I'm assuming it's a little different, any key differences?
Donna ******
Donna ******
@Alex *******
It's a yearly visa and you cannot apply online yourself unless they've changed it very recently. I got all the easy through and couldn't pay - it's Indonesian payment system only. I asked immigration and they said only agents can make the application - they charge more of course. It's more expensive to apply inside the country than outside. And an expedited application will also cost more. In general it's more dear, but can lead to permanent residency, allegedly (not that that includes a work permit).
Will ************
Will ************
Make sure you have copies of all the documents that were submitted for the application. Someone that had used an agent was asked for their application documents on entry a day or 2 ago. They didnt have them and were denied entry.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Will ***********
denied entry on an approved DTV? Phenomenally unlikely
Will ************
Will ************
@Todd ********
Yes its been reported on a group .
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Will ***********
The authenticity of the post is very questionable as many have noted. Similar posts are often removed once the flaws are pointed out.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Will ***********
un-huh. What was the issue?
James ********
James ********
Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.
Tore *********
Tore *********
Took me 3 days in Jakarta as well without using any agent. But was before they switched to E-visa
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Tore ********
did you have to pay in cash or credit card?
Tore *********
Tore *********
Anonymous participant 844 i paid cash then
Dany ********
Dany ********
What can an agent even do to speed things up?

What did the agent even do at all for you? The application is literally only an upload of 4 documents that takes less than 10mins to fill out.
Joe ******
Joe ******
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@Dany *******
From my personal experience, the agent helped me assess whether it would be more suitable to apply under a “study” or “remote work” status. I initially planned to study Muay Thai, but I also wanted more flexibility with the visa. In the end, I chose the remote work route.

She then helped me organize all my bank records (I have more than one account), and drafted an income explanation letter. She also assisted with preparing a job description and getting a remote work permission letter signed by my employer.

In reality, I submitted well over the standard 4 documents.

Whether each document was strictly necessary — I can’t say for sure. But in my case, this approach made the whole process smoother and saved me a lot of time and effort. Getting approved earlier made it worth it for me.

And honestly, if the service is genuinely good, I don’t mind being seen as someone who’s “promoting” it. The real issue isn’t with people who share useful experiences — it’s with those untrustworthy agents who overpromise and mislead applicants. I’ve encountered those too.
James ********
James ********
@Joe *****
well said ✅
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Joe *****
sounds like good service! What was cost overall for agent?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Dany ********
Dany ********
Anonymer Teilnehmer 844 bribe whom? the whole process is online now. there is no person that you can just bribe
Toni *******
Toni *******
@Dany *******
really? You cant make contacts and keep in touch online?
Toni *******
Toni *******
@Dany *******
agents get thru the queue, maybe they share some of the money with the officers who knows
Toni *******
Toni *******
People do have phones and internet nowadays... its like old Nokia slogan, "connecting people"
Dany ********
Dany ********
@Toni ******
the queue in the pure online eVisa system? where you pay online upfront? an agent from a foreign country? sounds like a myth 😅
Jay **********
Jay **********
@Dany *******
lol, it's the embassy processing it. They staff their own citizens to do govt work on behalf of their country. This is not Samsung customer service, where they just outsource that stuff 😂 Not with DTV specifically, but with proper longstay Visa applications, a huge chunk of the official paperwork to submit is in Thai. Do you think they just use Google translate for that?
Dany ********
Dany ********
@Jay *********
how would you know who is working on person X evisa when its purely online? the logic behind this argument is crazy 🤣 its not like you will find embassy workers in a social media forum waiting for you to talk to them.
Jay **********
Jay **********
@Dany *******
agent from a foreign country? I see a lot of Thai people working in the Thai embassy 😏
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Toni ******
That was the case when in person but online extremely unlikely now. Agents promote and catch clients with this type of post now.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
@Dany *******
You are correct.. This is just a promotion for Sino Tan the agent.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
You should get it, why not
Iasmin ***********
Iasmin ***********
Please can you send me the agency conta
Adam *******
Adam *******
Iasmin ***********
Iasmin ***********
@Adam ******
thank you so much. How much do you pay for it?
Yevgeniy **********
Yevgeniy **********
What kind of agent can I contact?
Adam *******
Adam *******
@Yevgeniy *********
I used
@Sino ****
he got me approved

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