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Hi guys,

I've done some searching around on here and have found bits and pieces but was wondering for some current advise.

I'm in sydney and went to the Indonesian consulate who said it wouldnt be a problem to get a 60 day visa. Once it has been issued, you have to start it within 90 days and then its valid for 60 days from that date. However, my only hurdle which I have not heard anybody else ever mention is that they told me i have to have a sponser. Like a resident or citizen to provide their details and basically vouch for me. They even said a letter is required from them with their details.
Can anyone share their recent attempts to get this visa and how they did it. And also, there wouldnt be any chance of an Indonesian citizen on the hubb who I can maybe get in touch with and get to know via email etc who once they've spoken to me would be able to do it.
Really appreciate any ideas and thoughts.

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tray east timor four yuor vissa no problem and no sponsers or anything els neaded whating one yuor bike in dilli then its perfekt to geat yuor tai and indonesian vissas done thear
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tray east timor four yuor vissa no problem and no sponsers or anything els neaded whating one yuor bike in dilli then its perfekt to geat yuor tai and indonesian vissas done thear

thanks for your reply. I guess that is an option. I just really wanted to have my first two sorted before i arrive (my timor and Indo ones).
I'm on no real time schedule so I guess I shouldnt be too stressed.

Still interested to hear anyone's experiences.

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you're in australia?

timor first: this is super easy to do on arrival, provided you have $30US (double check this figure). this gets you 30 days, which i believe is easy to extend. there is one trick to be aware of: you will be given an arrival card on the plane, which will ask what your departure date is. but 30 days from your arrival date. there is no penalty for leaving early, and if you put less you will only be issued a visa for that long (at the same cost)

are you in touch with the indonesian consulate in australia? we found them imposible to deal with. they wouldn't answer the phone or respond to email, seemingly made up strange requirements (as appears to be happening to you, as you do not need the letter), and took weeks and weeks to issue our visas. by contrast, dili takes 3 working days and they are used to doing it

i suggest you speak to rita at east timor backpackers in dili. alongside having the cheapest beds in town (it's best to book ahead), she can tell you what is required and where to go (at no charge). you'll need 2 passport photos with red backgrounds, which you can grab in dili, but it may be simpler to grab these in ausieland
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you're in australia?

timor first: this is super easy to do on arrival, provided you have $30US (double check this figure). this gets you 30 days, which i believe is easy to extend. there is one trick to be aware of: you will be given an arrival card on the plane, which will ask what your departure date is. but 30 days from your arrival date. there is no penalty for leaving early, and if you put less you will only be issued a visa for that long (at the same cost)

are you in touch with the indonesian consulate in australia? we found them imposible to deal with. they wouldn't answer the phone or respond to email, seemingly made up strange requirements (as appears to be happening to you, as you do not need the letter), and took weeks and weeks to issue our visas. by contrast, dili takes 3 working days and they are used to doing it

i suggest you speak to rita at east timor backpackers in dili. alongside having the cheapest beds in town (it's best to book ahead), she can tell you what is required and where to go (at no charge). you'll need 2 passport photos with red backgrounds, which you can grab in dili, but it may be simpler to grab these in ausieland

thank you so much for your reply.. really appreciate it.. I love this community and cant wait till i can answer some other peoples questions from my own experiences

looks like this is what I will be doing.. Just rocking up to east timor and getting their visa on arrival. I did find out on the Timor-Leste consulates websites that you can get a pre approval thingy for a 90 day visa but if the 30 day one can be extended, that is what I shall do. A lot I want to see in Timor.. Then I will organise my Indo one whilst there.

I will get in touch with Rita.

Cheers. Thank you both for your replies. I'll post a quick update in this thread once its all done and dusted.
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One question to Indonesian visa:
Did they ask bank account information (proof of enough money to survive Indonesia)?

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Indonesian embassy in KL also mention this invitation letter if you apply more than 30 day visa...

If more than 30 day visa is requested, then you need to fulfill also General Requirements ->
- A guarantee of the available of funds to cover living expenses while in Indonesia (e.g the last 3 months bank statements or traveller's cheque)

Would it be easier to apply visa in Penang or in KL? Any experiences?

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