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Why do many prefer DTV before applying for an E-Visa in Jakarta?

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Martino *******

asked Oct 19, 2024

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Why they all hurry to ask DTV before the E-Visa in Jakarta and other places? Is the Evisa process worse than walk in?

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Many expats in Jakarta are inquiring about the preference for DTV (Direct to Visa) applications before utilizing the E-Visa due to several perceived advantages of in-person submissions. While the E-Visa may allow for additional chances to correct document issues via email, many reports indicate that the E-Visa process could take longer, and rejections often require multiple payments and additional waiting time. To avoid complications and delays, many individuals opt for walk-in applications, seeking immediate visa issuance. There's also urgency to secure new visas before potential changes in regulations or requirements, driving people to apply as quickly as possible.

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Charlie *****

I'm hoping to do walk in in Jakarta mid November 😬 I booked the flight and chose this way because I can walk in and out with the visa instead of waiting for online application. Fingers crossed it will still be a quick turn around online as I booked a return flight

2 years ago

Nway ************

@Charlie ****

I’m not sure but I think Jakarta will change to E visa at the end of October.

2 years ago

Ko *****************

My,experience is walk in is better.

2 years ago

Jimmie *******

@Ko ****************

which place did you walk in to?

2 years ago

Ko *****************

@Jimmie ******

Thai Consulate General, Penang, Malaysia. Just asked me a few questions as I included my wife as dependent. There was no queue. I came there and submitted documents. Then visa officer came and asked me why did I require DTV instead of Non O.?

2 years ago

Yiba *******

Nope. Evisa has an advantage of extra chances. If your documents are missing, they will email you and ask more additional docs. Walkin applications don't have that advantage

2 years ago

Michael ********

I’ve heard that the Evisa takes longer. Also, they may request more documents. Furthermore, several people have reported that their money is NOT taken if rejected in person, they are simply told to fix the problem/bring more documents so then they only pay the fee once instead of twice. Combine these two issues and it’s really frustrating. Imagine waiting a week just to have your application rejected due to a small mistake, and then needing to wait another week and pay another fee to get approved.

People here would rather be living in or visiting Thailand, so it makes sense to bite the bullet now and get it ASAP so that you get it in reasonable time with one payment. So you see many people here cancelling their education and other visas for example because this visa will sort them. My education visa was to expire in December, but I figured better apply sooner in October instead of optimizing for 2 more months.

Finally, because this is a new visa it seems like a good idea to get it early while you can. In fact it’s a great visa, so many people might apply, so it’s better to apply early to guarantee getting it before they add more requirements like higher income or make it more of a hassle to get. Things can change, but I expect that if it did the current visas issued would be honored or the visa holders allowed to apply for another visa cost free.

In short things could change and many people want to be in Thailand so people are applying quickly to get it while it’s going good and fast.

2 years ago

Jimmie *******

@Michael *******

hey where did you get your dtv?

2 years ago

Michael ********

@Jimmie ******

Taipei Taiwan took 2 business days

2 years ago