What should I do about the flight ticket request for my DTV application while in Indonesia?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice and real experiences regarding the DTV application, as I’m currently a bit confused 🙏

I applied online for the DTV as a freelancer / remote worker for an Italian company, and uploaded all the required documents (financial proof, engagement letter, CV, etc.).

I hold an Italian passport and I am officially resident in Italy, but I am currently in Bali (Indonesia) on a valid visa.

I submitted the application under the Italian embassy / jurisdiction, using Italian documents as proof of residence.

The application progressed normally (pending document check → pending approval), but then I received a request for a “Flight ticket departing from Italy.”

This is where my doubt comes in:

* I won’t be returning to Italy before going to Thailand,

* I haven’t purchased any flight yet because I’m waiting for the visa outcome,

* I don’t want to submit incorrect or misleading information.

Has anyone experienced something similar?

* Did you upload a cancelable booking or flight itinerary even if you were not actually departing from that country?

* Is this a standard request linked to the embassy jurisdiction, or can it become an issue if you don’t physically depart from there?

* In cases like this, is it better to explain the situation, or simply upload a flight itinerary consistent with the application?

I know there’s still a lot of confusion around the DTV and procedures seem to vary, so any real-life experience would be really appreciated 🙏

Thank you in advance!