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What should I know about the delay of the Evisa system at the Jakarta Thai Embassy?

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Sep 26, 2024

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Andi ***********

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I received an email from the Jakarta Thai Embassy that due to unforeseen technical issues the launch of the Evisa system has been delayed. They cannot confirm when the launch date will take place at the moment and to check updates from their facebook page/website.

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The Jakarta Thai Embassy has announced a delay in the launch of its eVisa system due to technical issues, with no confirmed date for when it will be operational. This has raised concerns among applicants about the future process of applying for a Digital Tourist Visa (DTV) remotely, as it may require in-person visits to embassies and carry significant risks such as loss of application fees if rejected. Community members suggest that those nearby should apply in person now to avoid potential complications once the eVisa system is implemented.

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Tod *********

Great news for people people in the area wanting to get a DTV from them (y)

Believe me that eVisa system is gonna run most people off the rails.

You'll have to GO to the country of the consulate you're applying for the DTV at, you will upload all your documents, proof you're IN that country (visa/entry stamp, hotel booking) PAY then wait until the eVisa is processed and approved before you can print it out and come back

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If you're rejected you lose the application fee.

Some consulates are already saying they're going to have 2-4 week processing once they switch over

I suggest ANYONE in the immediate vicinity to GO now and get your DTV at a consulate with an in person visit. Don't be a day counter and think "Oh I have xxx days on my current stamp I don't want to lose them" because you might screw yourself out of an easy DTV

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Andi ***********

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true but hopefully they speed up the process like London

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Iñigo ************

When did you send them an email? I sent them a question about this but 3 days no reply yet...

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Andi ***********

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@Iñigo ***********

I sent it yesterday and got a reply this afternoon

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@Andi **********

aaa okay I just got the email... They told me I can just walk in in October mo-thu for visa applications

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Christopher *********

I got my visa from Jakarta it was always in person application.

You have to walk into the embassy

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Ali *******

Hi

can you check your massanger

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Andi ***********

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@Christopher ********

They planned to move to Evisa next month. I contacted them yesterday and got the reply today about the delay

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@Andi **********

so any idea, if Laos embassy is also moving to e-visa in the foreseeable future?

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Andi ***********

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Yes it is but the date not known at the moment.

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The delay is probably only for a few weeks...I suspect they'll be on the e-visa system by end of October or November.

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Andi ***********

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Paul James yeah possibly teething probs

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@Christopher ********

not for much longer. That's the point.

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Greg ********

They just delayed the ETA too. IT staff issues?

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Andi ***********

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ETA i think also technical issues.

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I was 23 years in corporate IT. I assume so. :-)

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Andi ***********

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The EU has had technical issues for around 18mths implementing it

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All major IT projects in the UK seem to have major issues too. Bent Flyvbjerg at Oxford Uni has a megaprojects database which covers all of these project failures. The record of successful project delivery is abysmal. I was a Global Portfolio Director at a global company. Seen it and been part of it :-)

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Greg Bewick The UK has been toutung itself as an iT savvy location the past 5 years or so. Why the failures? I read last week Middlesbrough is becoming an IT Hub, with new tech companies moving there. very surprising.

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