What challenges do South African passport holders face when applying for a DTV visa in Jakarta?

Oct 15, 2024
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Hy guys if you are fr9m South Africa and want to do a DTV visa in Jakarta, Indonesia. You will waste you money and time. Me and my wife just came back from the Royal Thai Embassy. They said because we have South African Passports we need to stay in Jakarta for 6 weeks while they keep our passports then only we can apply here for the DTV visa. We are heading back to Bangkok tomorrow.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
A South African couple encountered significant challenges when attempting to apply for a DTV visa at the Royal Thai Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. They were informed that due to their South African passports, they needed to remain in Jakarta for six weeks while their passports were held by the embassy for processing. This information was echoed by comments from users who suggested that such rules are often not communicated clearly, particularly for travelers from African countries. Several commenters expressed frustration over the couple's lack of research prior to their trip, reinforcing the idea that visa rules can vary greatly depending on nationality.
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Gregory *******
I'm in Thailand and I want to go to South Africa instead. For clean air, good weather, real scenery and endless adventures, not just mediocre beaches and malls like here. Genuinely interested why would SA folks prefer Thailand, if you don't mind sharing?
Paul ********
Sorry bro. No one with any sympathy for an African passport. I travelled for a while on a Zim passport before I ditched it for a UK pp. suddenly doors opened. It’s a tough game out there. Learn their rules and find a way thru.
Lisa ***************
It's very clear that you would have to do that !! Not enough research before you went ! African passports of any kind often have different rules with regards to visas
Romain ****
Maybe next time read before going 🤣
Tranos *********
I saw you bro. And they said that to meet too. I heard them saying that to you and they said that to me too
Stephen ********
@Tranos ********
that was brutal 😬
John *******
It is posted on their webpage
Eric *******
Because your from South Africa? What other countries they doing that to
Stephen ********
@Eric ******
Seems like Africa for now. But also note it is one girl and a line around the block. If you don’t arrive 7-8am you might not get in. People were turned away at 11:30am (who arrived at 9:30). Then if a document is wrong, see you tomorrow. I would choose Taiwan or Malaysia if I did again, someone said Malaysia does same day. Or Vietnam and apply online and go have an awesome week in danang.
John *******
@Eric ******
- It is the case for many embassies - For example, they also say that on the website for the embassy in Phnom Penh (unless you have a residency visa for that country)
Eric *******
@John ******
someone should post what countries are allowed and not allowed just to help
John *******
2.1 Bangladesh, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka,

2.2 Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria, Yemen

2.3 Algeria, Egypt, Libya, , Cameroon, Central African Republic (CAR), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo,

Equatorial Guinea, Guinea, Ghana, Liberia, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Sudan People's Republic of China Nigeria Afghanistan, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and Iraq
John *******
Pierre ********
hong kong have digital visa only
Garry ******
Information is readily available and you messed up
Samuel ********
sorry, but tbh its your fault