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What is the current status of visa applications in Jakarta, and how long does processing typically take?
Jakarta 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.
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 *******
OP---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 *******
OP---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 *******
OP---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!Lee ********
@Jesse *****
Same!Jesse ******
@Lee *******
Congrats brother!Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Im surprised they asked for 6 month statements. How many did you submit initially? I’m still stuck on “pending approval”.Saul *******
OP@Jesse *****
just 1 month, last month. My February bank statement.Jesse ******
@Saul ******
I see! I submitted 3Lee ********
@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.
Saul *******
OP@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.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 *******
OPUpdate #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 *******
OP@Jesse *****
yes but I'm still anxious since they always have the option to reject 😆
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 *******
OP@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".Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Need to wait until you receive the final approval email to leave.Saul *******
OP@Jesse *****
do people normally wait until they get the visa to leave? Or they just leave after getting the pending approval status?
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 *******
OP@Jesse *****
nice! 👍 so what exactly does that mean/entail?...like did they also email you the DTV eVisa?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.Jesse ******
@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 *******
OP@Jesse *****
good stuff man 👍 and thank you for keeping us updated 🙏 enjoy the 5 year statusJesse ******
@Saul ******
Yes just made a it home a couple hours agoSaul *******
OP@Jesse *****
did you make it out on your original flight today?Si *****
@蔡*
yes i don't hhhSaul *******
OP@Si ****
I guess you don't have many Muslim friends 😆 lolLee ********
@Jesse *****
exactly the same timestamp as reported by others here. 3:20pm or so.Jesse ******
@Lee *******
How long have you been pending approval?Saul *******
OP@Lee *******
nice 👍 glad to hear (hopefully that bears some indication as to what will happen with my application)Lee ********
@Saul ******
yesSaul *******
OP@Lee *******
to pending approval?Lee ********
Also had my status change.
Jesse ******
@Si ****
Today would be 4 days for me. I applied at 1am on Monday ****
.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 *****
@蔡*
I thought Ramadan holiday will start from AprilJesse ******
Lee Hunter I guess we just have to wait it out.
Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Thats what I'm thinking too! I've never heard of processing times this long in Jakarta.Saul *******
OP@Jesse *****
maybe Ramadan holiday is causing slower processing times. I remember reading most reports of like 2 or 3 days before.Lee ********
@Jesse *****
In the same boat.Si *****
@蔡*
i applied on Monday, no any update, maybe tomorrow T TJesse ******
@Si ****
Seriously?? I'm so sorry to hear that. Did you apply as freelancer?Si *****
@Jesse *****
has been rejected just now hhhSi *****
@Jesse *****
thank you！Jesse ******
@Si ****
Hopefully tomorrow you will get approved!Si *****
@Jesse *****
not yet, i submitted further documents Friday afternoon, i think will get some feedback tomorrow afternoon.Jesse ******
@Si ****
Did you get the approval?Saul *******
OP@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Saul *******
OP@Jesse *****
you are smart for doing it here lol thanks for the update.Jesse ******
@Saul ******
Yessir! Tried and true
Seun **********
Goodluck
Saul *******
OP@Seun *********
thank you
Tammi *****
Yes please keep us posted + category
Eddie ****
Did you apply under the soft power category?
Saul *******
OP@Eddie ***
workation
Andi ***********
Jakarta is approving very quick these days, so very likely you have good news very soon.
Laura *********
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