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What was the process like for applying for a Thai Visa through the Embassy in Jakarta?

Dec 11, 2025

2 days ago

I‘m posting anonymously even it feels strange because in this group I read so many unfriendly comments on posts of some members.

Just to inform you how my process with the Thai Embassy in Jakarta went. I wrote a page of content for each section and listed the documents I uploaded. But they requested some documents again (such as portfolio, freelancer contracts with clients, stay permit). No idea why they wanted me to send it again….

27th November – I applied with:

* Picture of passport (German)

* Biometric photo of myself

* Proof of accommodation in Bali

* Boarding pass

* Visa on arrival

* Bank statements (6 months)

* Approval of start-up grant

* Freelancer agreement with 1 client (valid until 31.12.25)

* Client invoice

* Freelancer registration at the tax office in Germany + tax ID

* Portfolio (screenshots of my website)

8th December – Further documents requested (uploaded the same day):

* Clear and new photograph

* Stay permit from Indonesian immigration

* Professional portfolio in English

* All pages of my passport, without skipping any pages

9th December – Further documents requested via email (uploaded the same day):

* Clear and new photograph taken against a plain white background

* Proof of your contract/work with your clients

11th December – APPROVED

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user shared their personal experience applying for a Thai Visa at the Embassy in Jakarta, detailing the documentation required and the timeline of their application. After submitting an extensive list of documents, including a passport photo, proof of accommodation, bank statements, and contracts, they received multiple requests for additional documentation, such as a stay permit and a comprehensive portfolio. Ultimately, their application was approved on December 11th. The post included supportive comments from other users, highlighting the importance of keeping documentation handy for travel to Thailand.

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Dwight ******

Did they ask for all pages of passport? I just applied I'm manilla and they only asked for main page?

2 days ago

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@Dwight *****

yes, first I uploaded only the main page but they sent a request of all pages also the empty pages

a day ago

Dwight ******

Anonymous participant ok thanks.Would be better if they just ask for allnpages in the application.

a day ago

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@Dwight *****

yes definitely! Also I didn’t get why they requested again documents I uploaded already… some people said they did it to gain more time to work on it and others said they want me to give up 🙈

a day ago

Dwight ******

Anonymous participant, hum. Weird.i couldn't even app more pages where I Imputed my passport pic, it would only let me put one pic.

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@Dwight *****

maybe they won’t ask… my application was in Jakarta

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Kurt *************

Congrats

2 days ago

James ********

Thank You for your helpful report 👍

Congratulations 👏👏👏

PRINT OUT THE EMAIL THAT HAS YOUR DTV VISA.

That's what you should do... print it out.

You may have to show PROOF of your DTV Visa to airline staff on check-in for your flight ✈️ to Thailand...even to the connecting airline staff. Or to the land border crossing entry Thai Immigration Officer.

Upon arrival into Thailand, show the DTV visa to the Thai Immigration Officer and look at the STAMP placed in your passport to be sure you are STAMPED in for 180 days.

2 days ago

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@James *******

thanks for your advice. I’ll try to find a copy shop st the airport because I immediately booked a flight for this morning. But why I can’t show them just the digital version?

2 days ago

James ********

Anonymous participant IF you have it printed out...less chance of getting wrong stamped in date...

Double check the dates of the Thai Immigration Officers STAMP to make sure it's for 180 days.

Enjoy your next 5 years of the DTV visa... safe travels 🧳

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Tanvir *********

Thank you so much for sharing details,

I have 1 question, is there required police clearance certificate?

2 days ago

Anonymous *************