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Why was my visa application rejected in Jakarta despite submitting all required documentation?
submitted my application in Jakarta and uploaded all the required documents, including:
Scanned copies of every page of my passport
Employment certificate issued by my company
Work contract
Bank statements (with monthly salary transactions)
Proof of deposit (balance meeting 500,000 THB requirement)
Jakarta entry stamp
Hotel booking confirmation
Location screenshots
But despite all this, my application was still rejected.
I carefully checked everything and made sure there were no mistakes in my submission.
The rejection came so unexpectedly, leaving me completely unprepared.
Scanned copies of every page of my passport
Employment certificate issued by my company
Work contract
Bank statements (with monthly salary transactions)
Proof of deposit (balance meeting 500,000 THB requirement)
Jakarta entry stamp
Hotel booking confirmation
Location screenshots
But despite all this, my application was still rejected.
I carefully checked everything and made sure there were no mistakes in my submission.
The rejection came so unexpectedly, leaving me completely unprepared.
Summary so far
The post describes the author's experience of submitting a visa application in Jakarta with comprehensive documentation, including passport pages, employment certificates, bank statements, and proof of sufficient funds. Despite this, the application was unexpectedly rejected without a clear reason. Comments from others suggest potential issues with submission protocols, particularly about resubmitting passport scans and a possible bias against certain nationalities. Concerns about the rejection process in Jakarta are common, as others also report similar experiences.
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John **********
I suspect the problem is you unloaded copies of every page of your passport along with your initial application, then uploaded the exact same information again when you were asked to upload copies of every page in your passport. You shouldn't upload these unless requested to do so by the consulate as they often ask this as a final check you remain in the location you applied from just before issuing the visa
Alex *********
What's your history with Thailand?
Anonymous *************
OP@Alex ********
I used to hold a student visa in Thailand, but it has already expired.Alex *********
Anonymous participant That surely didn't help either....
Jaleen *******
I was rejected in Jakarta this Thursday. Chinese passport holder as well. The status showed pending approval so I think the documents were okay. Nonetheless the application was rejected just hours thereafter. I guess the senior officer was arbitrarily rejecting Chinese applicants unless we show them a good reason not to. Sad day for me especially after seeing the pending approval-ed application only to be rejected hours later. Which embassy do you intend to reapply?
Anonymous *************
OP@Jaleen ******
Yes, I also feel there is selective treatment toward Chinese applicants. I plan to reapply in China.Jaleen *******
Anonymous participant definitely
Greg ********
Anonymous participant It may be your own government asking the Thais to do that. Citizens can only apply in China?
Anonymous ******************
Sorry about that, I'm not sure if you lack of your portfolio, which is documentation of your work and why you're qualified for the job. Also, a payslip from the company, preferably one that matches your bank statement and verifies its validity.And you and your company have stated that you will not work in Thailand or develop the Thai market.
Anonymous *************
OP匿名互动者 564 My bank statements clearly show stable salary payments. I think the rejection was more likely because the visa officer kept asking me to resubmit the passport scan, and I only provided the first version I had submitted.
A. ************
Seems like Jakarta is getting tougher to get approved by. I've read a couple of rejections from people who seem to have it all together.
Anonymous *************
OPA. Nony Mous Exactly, I was really well-prepared but still got rejected. My guess is maybe the officer suspected I wasn’t actually in Indonesia.
James ********
How many months did you show bank account balance of 500,000 Thb or More ?
Was it your personal bank account in your name only ?
What is your passport nation?
Was it your personal bank account in your name only ?
What is your passport nation?
Anonymous *************
OP@James *******
6 months, balance always over 500K.Yes, it’s my personal account in my name — a Chinese bank card mainly for receiving my salary, so not much daily spending shows there. I also have Thai bank cards for everyday expenses, but I didn’t upload those since I thought this account already met the requirement.
Chinese passport.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant is the bank statement you submitted in chinese or english?
Anonymous *************
OP匿名互动者 824 The deposit cert was in Chinese & English. My statements were in Chinese, but I got them translated and highlighted the salary.
James ********
Anonymous participant thanks for your helpful reply. I'm surprised you didn't get the DTV visa. Don't understand why.
Anonymous *************
OP@James *******
.My guess is maybe the officer suspected I wasn’t actually in Indonesia.
John *******
You had 500K in your bank for 3 months? You stated “proof of deposit” which isn’t a bank statement, for 3 months. Also, you state employment certificate, but does it say you can work remotely from Thailand?
Anonymous *************
OP@John ******
I submitted six months of bank statements, and my balance was above 500,000 THB almost every month. I also included a deposit certificate.In addition, my company issued an employment certificate confirming that I am allowed to work remotely from Thailand.
Anonymous ******************
I am about to submit mine tomorrow with pretty much all the same type of documents you submitted plus my boss addressing the consulate section of Thai Embassy Jakarta stating i am allowed to work remotely in Jakarta and will not be engaging with Thai clients or doing business in Thai. Your post worries me. What was the reason for rejection?
James ********
Anonymous participant 272 you mean remote work from Thailand.
Anonymous *************
OP匿名互动者 272 They didn’t give me any specific reason. After asking me to resubmit scanned copies of every page of my passport, the application was rejected. But I had already uploaded all the passport pages in my initial submission.
Jaleen *******
Anonymous participant are you a Chinese passport holder
Anonymous *************
OP@Jaleen ******
yesJohn **********
Anonymous participant did you upload fresh scans or use the previous ones? Sounds like they wanted to check you remain in the location you applied from
Anonymous *************
OP@John *********
I uploaded the first version, so maybe the officer suspected I wasn’t actually in Indonesia.
Phil ******
@ANONYMOUS MEMBER what was the reason that was communicated to you?
Anonymous *************
OP@Phil *****
There was no reason given. The application was simply rejected.Phil ******
Anonymous participant ok wierd
Anonymous ******************
Sorry for rejects.try applying to a another embassy.
Anonymous *************
OP匿名互动者 122 Thanks for the tip! I’ll give it a try at another embassy.
Don *******
You get an approved letter to be working abroad and making money in your domestic bank account?
Also address proof?
Also address proof?
Anonymous *************
OP@Don ******
My company issued a remote work certification confirming that I am allowed to work remotely and that my salary continues to be paid as usual. I have actually been working remotely for many years.Right now, I am traveling in Jakarta and booked a hotel for 10 days.
For address proof, I wrote a declaration letter and uploaded:
a screenshot of my current location,
a photo showing the hotel name,
my boarding pass for the flight to Jakarta,
the hotel booking,
and the entry stamp.
Greg ********
Sorry to hear that. No reason given to help with reapplying?
Anonymous *************
OP@Greg *******
No, they didn’t give me any reason. After I resubmitted scanned copies of every page of my passport as they asked (I even included the cover), the application was rejected.Anonymous ******************
Sorry to hear that 😩
Anonymous *************
OP匿名互动者 240 Thanks, I appreciate the kind words.
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