This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.

How long does it take for DTV applications to be approved in Jakarta?

Dec 23, 2025
19 hours ago
LoyalLi********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Are DTV applications in Jakarta taking very long?

It has been total 3 weeks from application date and status is pending approval. My visa here will be expired on 28th Dec.

#jakarta #indonesia #dtv
786
views
13
replies
0
images
5
users
TLDR : Answer Summary
Several users shared their experiences with DTV application processing times in Jakarta. While one user has been waiting for 3 weeks and is still pending, others report similar timelines, with one having only just moved to pending approval after 15 days. Concerns about upcoming visa expirations were also noted, as some users are planning their applications with close deadlines. The consensus indicates that a waiting period of 3 weeks is not unusual, especially considering recent public holidays.
DTV VISA RESOURCES / SERVICES
Lateese ******
I'm on day 15 and I just moved to pending approval today.
LoyalLi********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I moved to pending approval on last Friday. So it is 5 days total (3 working days) now.
Anonymous ******************
Applied 2 weeks ago and only today got asked for additional docs (all passport pages). Now it just switched to Pending Approval
LoyalLi********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Anonymous participant 943 I wish you get approved soon too
MagentaLo*********
My Visa will be expired on 26th Dec and it’s still pending approval
LoyalLi********
ORIGINAL POSTER
MagentaLobster2389 Same, man. It is really stressful.
MagentaLo*********
LoyalLizard6446 If no email comes before your visa expires, what will you do next?
LoyalLi********
ORIGINAL POSTER
MagentaLobster2389 I am looking for ways to extend visa in Jakarta or I will do a visa border run may be. Hopefully not, because with new year holidays, that will take longer time.
Anonymous ******************
LoyalLizard6446 just extend your visa online. It’s very easy

You should not leave the country while your application is still pending
MagentaLo*********
LoyalLizard6446 Can I extend the visa here? A lot of people are saying it’s not allowed.

Or do you think calling the Embassy to check the situation would be better?
LoyalLi********
ORIGINAL POSTER
MagentaLobster2389 When I check online, they said we can extend visa on arrival here with around 1,000 THB, need to upload some documents then visit the nearest immigration in person to get approval. But I need to dig deeper for that.

Calling the embassy could be a good idea but at 'pending approval' stage, some said it is already in the hand of immigration bureau in Thailand.
Anonymous ******************
Yes and December Thailand had many public holidays. Waiting for 3 weeks is not long at all to get a 5 years stay in Thailand
LoyalLi********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Anonymous participant 883 Yeah, I have to cope that way too.