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What is the current status of visa applications in Jakarta, and how long does processing typically take?
Visa Application ProcessIndonesia VisaDigital Nomad VisaRemote Work VisaDocument RequirementsCompany RegistrationIncome Proof
Mar 11, 2025
a year ago
Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERJakarta live update thread.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:09 PM (a Tuesday)
Just landed at CGK airport and submitted application as soon as I had visa on arrival and WiFi connection.
Status: Processing
Pending Document Check (1)
Notes: DTV application cost showed up as $343 on my card.
Visa on arrival for Indonesia was $32.
3 and a half hour flight from Bangkok, approximately.
Will update as the process moves along. Hopefully something good by the end of the work week.
---Update #1
Mar 13, 2025, 3:40 PM (a Thursday)
Request for Further document
I received an email asking for the following 2 items:
"Please upload proof of income for the past 6 months"
"Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status : Please upload more portfolio of your work and the company registration"
---Update #2
Mar 13, 2025, 4:32 PM (a Thursday)
Request for Further document completed.
I submitted the following 2 documents.
Bank statements from past 6 months combined into single PDF.
Company registration, small cover/explanation letter, and three screenshots related to my work as a developer. So 5 things combined into a single PDF.
---Update #3
Mar 14, 2025, 4:10 PM (a Friday)
Request for Further document (2nd time)
I received an email asking for the following:
"Upload document proof that you are the founder of the company/ business."
---Update #4
Mar 15, 2025, 12:45 PM (a Saturday)
2nd request for Further document completed.
Remarks: I tried to kinda go a bit all out with this one since I felt a bit uneasy about them giving me a 2nd document request. I had to dig up some of these documents and spent a bit more time preparing it.
I submitted the following documents, combined into a single PDF.
-small cover/explanation letter
-Letter of acknowledgement from the state of Texas about my company registration.
-Receipt from when I made the payment for the company registration, to the state of Texas.
-My credit card statement from that month showing that payment.
-The original form form from when I did the company registration.
Mar 11, 2025, 3:09 PM (a Tuesday)
Just landed at CGK airport and submitted application as soon as I had visa on arrival and WiFi connection.
Status: Processing
Pending Document Check (1)
Notes: DTV application cost showed up as $343 on my card.
Visa on arrival for Indonesia was $32.
3 and a half hour flight from Bangkok, approximately.
Will update as the process moves along. Hopefully something good by the end of the work week.
---Update #1
Mar 13, 2025, 3:40 PM (a Thursday)
Request for Further document
I received an email asking for the following 2 items:
"Please upload proof of income for the past 6 months"
"Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status : Please upload more portfolio of your work and the company registration"
---Update #2
Mar 13, 2025, 4:32 PM (a Thursday)
Request for Further document completed.
I submitted the following 2 documents.
Bank statements from past 6 months combined into single PDF.
Company registration, small cover/explanation letter, and three screenshots related to my work as a developer. So 5 things combined into a single PDF.
---Update #3
Mar 14, 2025, 4:10 PM (a Friday)
Request for Further document (2nd time)
I received an email asking for the following:
"Upload document proof that you are the founder of the company/ business."
---Update #4
Mar 15, 2025, 12:45 PM (a Saturday)
2nd request for Further document completed.
Remarks: I tried to kinda go a bit all out with this one since I felt a bit uneasy about them giving me a 2nd document request. I had to dig up some of these documents and spent a bit more time preparing it.
I submitted the following documents, combined into a single PDF.
-small cover/explanation letter
-Letter of acknowledgement from the state of Texas about my company registration.
-Receipt from when I made the payment for the company registration, to the state of Texas.
-My credit card statement from that month showing that payment.
-The original form form from when I did the company registration.
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shared a detailed timeline of their visa application process after arriving in Jakarta, Indonesia. Starting with submitting a visa on arrival and application, the user faced multiple requests for additional documents, including proof of income and proof of business ownership. They successfully provided the requested documents, indicating a thorough effort to meet the requirements. The conversation also includes supportive comments from other users regarding the processing times and their own experiences with visa applications.
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Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER---Update #4
Mar 15, 2025, 12:45 PM (a Saturday)
2nd request for Further document completed.
Remarks: I tried to kinda go a bit all out with this one since I felt a bit uneasy about them giving me a 2nd document request. I had to dig up some of these documents and spent a bit more time preparing it.
I submitted the following documents, combined into a single PDF.
-small cover/explanation letter
-Letter of acknowledgement from the state of Texas about my company registration.
-Receipt from when I made the payment for the company registration, to the state of Texas.
-My credit card statement from that month showing that payment.
-The original form form from when I did the company registration.
Mar 15, 2025, 12:45 PM (a Saturday)
2nd request for Further document completed.
Remarks: I tried to kinda go a bit all out with this one since I felt a bit uneasy about them giving me a 2nd document request. I had to dig up some of these documents and spent a bit more time preparing it.
I submitted the following documents, combined into a single PDF.
-small cover/explanation letter
-Letter of acknowledgement from the state of Texas about my company registration.
-Receipt from when I made the payment for the company registration, to the state of Texas.
-My credit card statement from that month showing that payment.
-The original form form from when I did the company registration.
Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER---Update #3
Mar 14, 2025, 4:10 PM (a Friday)
Request for Further document (2nd time)
I received an email asking for the following:
"Upload document proof that you are the founder of the company/ business."
Mar 14, 2025, 4:10 PM (a Friday)
Request for Further document (2nd time)
I received an email asking for the following:
"Upload document proof that you are the founder of the company/ business."
Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER---Update #2
Mar 13, 2025, 4:32 PM (a Thursday)
Request for Further document completed.
I submitted the following 2 documents.
Bank statements from past 6 months combined into single PDF.
Company registration, small cover/explanation letter, and three screenshots related to my work as a developer. So 5 things combined into a single PDF.
Mar 13, 2025, 4:32 PM (a Thursday)
Request for Further document completed.
I submitted the following 2 documents.
Bank statements from past 6 months combined into single PDF.
Company registration, small cover/explanation letter, and three screenshots related to my work as a developer. So 5 things combined into a single PDF.
Jesse ******
@Saul ******
@Lee *******
I just got the approval!Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Im surprised they asked for 6 month statements. How many did you submit initially? I’m still stuck on “pending approval”.Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
just 1 month, last month. My February bank statement.Jesse ******
@Saul ******
I see! I submitted 3Reply to
Jesse ******
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Lee ********
@Jesse *****
Yep, still stuck too. They batch process visas in Thailand, so I imagine this is the case too.We will have to wait for next week I imagine if we hear nothing in the next hour or so.
Jesse ******
@Lee *******
That’s what I’m thinking too. Will need to extend my trip but flights is tomorrow and debating what date to change my ticket to.Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
yeah, that's why I came on a one way ticket. Was optimistic for finishing by today, but not surprised if it extends into next week.Reply to
Saul *******
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Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTERUpdate #1
Request for Further document
I received an email on Mar 13, 2025, 3:40 PM, asking for the following 2 items:
"Please upload proof of income for the past 6 months"
"Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status : Please upload more portfolio of your work and the company registration"
Request for Further document
I received an email on Mar 13, 2025, 3:40 PM, asking for the following 2 items:
"Please upload proof of income for the past 6 months"
"Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status : Please upload more portfolio of your work and the company registration"
Jesse ******
@Saul ******
From what I’ve seen in other posts, once you submit the requested documents usually approved quickly.Jesse ******
Don't worry you got this! They are just doing due dilligence
Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
yes but I'm still anxious since they always have the option to reject 😆Reply to
Saul *******
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Paul *******
Flight from Bangkok should be more like 2h45m, not 3h30.
Jesse ******
I'm in Jakarta as well, submitted Sunday night as soon as I arrived and status is still "Pending Document Check (1)". Hopefully will see some movement today. Good luck Brother!
Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
Did you get any update today?Jesse ******
@Saul ******
did you get any update?Jesse ******
@Saul ******
@Si ****
My application status just changed to "Pending Approval".Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
nice! 👍 so what exactly does that mean/entail?...like did they also email you the DTV eVisa?Jesse ******
@Saul ******
At this point they can still request additional docs or interview but from what I've read people are usually approved in Jakarta within 2-3 days of "Pending Approval" status.Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
do people normally wait until they get the visa to leave? Or they just leave after getting the pending approval status?
Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Need to wait until you receive the final approval email to leave.Reply to
Jesse ******
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Jesse ******
@Saul ******
No update still pending document check. I also applied on Monday. Hoping for an update today or tomorrow— I’m supposed to fly out on Saturday.Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
did you make it out on your original flight today?Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Yes just made a it home a couple hours agoSaul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
good stuff man 👍 and thank you for keeping us updated 🙏 enjoy the 5 year statusJesse ******
@Saul ******
Yessir! Likewise than you for keeping us updated through your thread. You applied a day later than me and Lee so I’m betting you will be approved Monday!Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
maybe Ramadan holiday is causing slower processing times. I remember reading most reports of like 2 or 3 days before.Si *****
@蔡*
I thought Ramadan holiday will start from AprilSaul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Si ****
I guess you don't have many Muslim friends 😆 lolSi *****
@蔡*
yes i don't hhhJesse ******
Si *****
@Jesse *****
but i saw some post yesterday he said he got approved visa on March 11th and only took 4 days include weekend.Jesse ******
@Si ****
Today would be 4 days for me. I applied at 1am on Monday ****
.Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Thats what I'm thinking too! I've never heard of processing times this long in Jakarta.Lee ********
@Jesse *****
In the same boat.Lee ********
Also had my status change.
Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lee *******
to pending approval?Lee ********
@Saul ******
yesJesse ******
@Lee *******
How long have you been pending approval?Lee ********
@Jesse *****
exactly the same timestamp as reported by others here. 3:20pm or so.Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Lee *******
nice 👍 glad to hear (hopefully that bears some indication as to what will happen with my application)Jesse ******
Lee Hunter I guess we just have to wait it out.
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Jesse ******
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Si *****
@蔡*
i applied on Monday, no any update, maybe tomorrow T TJesse ******
@Si ****
Did you get the approval?Si *****
@Jesse *****
not yet, i submitted further documents Friday afternoon, i think will get some feedback tomorrow afternoon.Jesse ******
@Si ****
Hopefully tomorrow you will get approved!Si *****
@Jesse *****
has been rejected just now hhhJesse ******
@Si ****
Seriously?? I'm so sorry to hear that. Did you apply as freelancer?Si *****
@Jesse *****
thank you！Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Si ****
thanks for the info. I'll probably have to wait here in Jakarta longer than I thought then. 可能應該延長我的酒店預訂哈哈Reply to
Saul *******
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Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jesse *****
you are smart for doing it here lol thanks for the update.Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Yessir! Tried and trueReply to
Jesse ******
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Seun **********
Goodluck
Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Seun *********
thank youReply to
Saul *******
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Tammi *****
Yes please keep us posted + category
Eddie ****
Did you apply under the soft power category?
Saul *******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Eddie ***
workationReply to
Saul *******
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Andi ***********
Jakarta is approving very quick these days, so very likely you have good news very soon.
Laura *********
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