Tourist visa

[Shenzhen 34]

Make sure you go to Borobudur if you havn't been there yet That's over at Yogyakarta stay at the Manohara right on the grounds. Wake up early people who stay can at the hotel can go up 1 hour earlier than the public. Very cool getting up there about 5am to watch the sunrise and burn off the fog surrounding the palm trees. Sometimes consulting an expert for visas might help. We tried getting a tourist visa for my wifes sister denied. If we had consulted a visa expert she would have got it. As they know not what to say and how to say it. They know how much money you need in the bank etc.

[Boiler 43,434]

We tried getting a tourist visa for my wifes sister denied. If we had consulted a visa expert she would have got it. As they know not what to say and how to say it. They know how much money you need in the bank etc.

The visa experts are here! Not some local scammers who are more likely to get her in deep trouble.

[blooms 63]

Has anyone EVER heard of a woman successfully applying for a tourist visa? It seems impossible. I've heard that it sometimes takes 3 or 4 attempts, but is that even true? Its so frustrating! She has strong ties to country (children in school, a job, owns her own home, etc.) But they continue to say her ties aren't strong. What the...?

Yours truly ??

I was single, K1 visa PENDING, no kids no nothing. 5-year multiple entry granted, I came back to Indonesia accordingly after visiting my fiancè. That was my first attempt applying B2 visa.

She can try again, otherwise, come visit! Indonesia is a beautiful place to visit

Blooms

[Ben&Zian 4,397]

Everyone's situation is different. As most would say about the Philippines and tourist visas, its usually a "No"; but my partner only was turned down a couple years back because he hadn't completed his 2 year home stay rule from a J-1 visa. Everything else was fine and good to the embassy, even had my letter saying I was inviting him as my boyfriend and I would pay for everything. Sometimes it's one little thing that could hold up the whole process.

Or could be from other stories I hear about embassies(which I hope is not true but wouldn't put it past them either), where it's almost like gambling like stated before. They literally approved every odd number person in the line and denied the even number people. #1 Approved, #2 Denied, #3 approved... and so on for like 50 people waiting for their interview for a tourist visa.

Keep trying though and yea, guess you're going to gain a lot more flier miles to Jakarta otherwise. But best of luck to both of you and stay strong!

[MacUK 983]

Yours truly ??

I was single, K1 visa PENDING, no kids no nothing. 5-year multiple entry granted, I came back to Indonesia accordingly after visiting my fiancè. That was my first attempt applying B2 visa.

She can try again, otherwise, come visit! Indonesia is a beautiful place to visit

Blooms

Ermmm, how can you have a K-1 pending if you're single?

OP, sometimes it truly does seem like a gamble and a very lucrative one for US Gov Inc.

I've seen cases on here that I would have wagered my lifetimes wages would be denied get their visa and ones that I thought would be a slam-dunk approval get denied.

It all boils down to the personal opinion of the interviewing officer, not a great system but it's the only one we have. You might get an officer deny your visa one day and approve it the next depending on what their mood is that day, or if they've had their cup of coffee that morning! Not ideal, and you'd hope they'd never refuse or approve on a whim but they are only human.

Going by previous things I've seen on here local "visa experts" do little more than charge you money to advise you to lie or twist the information. Saw one a while back where the expert put them down as married to a person in their own country on the form so as to invent an extra tie to his homeland. You can imagine the trouble that chap had when he later went for a K-1 but couldn't produce the divorce papers from his fictitious marriage.

[blooms 63]

Ermmm, how can you have a K-1 pending if you're single?

Sorry, I mean I wasn't in a marriage

[Darrinos 6]

I suppose we'll keep trying... it's like having a baby... gotta keep trying until you're successful. I've been to Jakarta 3 times so far, and yes, it's beautiful. The trick seems to be even getting the immigration officer to so much a look at any of her documents. It's almost as if the decision was made before she even arrived. And of course, talking with immigration helps very little. We will continue.... put another coin in the slot, pull the handle, and see if it comes up 7's... or lemons. Thanks for all of your input.

[Boiler 43,434]

^{What documents?}

[usmsbow 795]

Key questions: how much $ does she make? How much does she have in savings? Does she own land? That really is what it often comes down to...

[Darrinos 6]

Deed to her house, proof that her children are in school, pay check stubs, bank account info...

[Darrinos 6]

USMSBOW....

She makes around $40k per year... don't know the exact amount in savings, but she has some , she owns a home. But none of this matters because they have never even looked at any of the information that she brings. They ask her the reason for her visit, how long, if she has friends there, and truly, in about 5 mins, they have made the decision to deny. Very frustrating that they say she needs to bring documentation to prove strong ties to her country, but then they totally ignore them. Just trying to find the right combination here. She's been honest in all she's answered. I guess we're waiting for the combination of right officer, right day, good coffee, right color shirt....

[IcezMan_IcezLady 582]

USMSBOW....

She makes around $40k per year... don't know the exact amount in savings, but she has some , she owns a home. But none of this matters because they have never even looked at any of the information that she brings. They ask her the reason for her visit, how long, if she has friends there, and truly, in about 5 mins, they have made the decision to deny. Very frustrating that they say she needs to bring documentation to prove strong ties to her country, but then they totally ignore them. Just trying to find the right combination here. She's been honest in all she's answered. I guess we're waiting for the combination of right officer, right day, good coffee, right color shirt....

What were her answers to those questions?

You might wanna look into the answers she gives.

[Boiler 43,434]

She did not get it because she is going through a high fraud country consulate and wants to visit her American BF. The other factors would need to be impressive to counter.

[Darrinos 6]

Her answers are, tourism and to visit friends, and yes, he is my boyfriend. Here's another thing, too... she is still married.... separated for 5 years now. (Don't need relationship advice... we've got that part straightened out and are very honest about it all.) I would think that would be another "tie" to the country. She cannot divorce from another country and must be present in Indonesia to do so. She would need to return to finish the divorce, and is not the "live together" kind of woman. I understand what you're saying there, Boiler. Even with substantial, strong ties, the expectation of fraud is high. She is such a good woman and would never do anything illegal. It's just frustrating. I guess it's just time for another roll of the dice, hand over the money, and see what happens.

[Boiler 43,434]

Her answers are, tourism and to visit friends, and yes, he is my boyfriend. Here's another thing, too... she is still married.... separated for 5 years now. (Don't need relationship advice... we've got that part straightened out and are very honest about it all.) I would think that would be another "tie" to the country. She cannot divorce from another country and must be present in Indonesia to do so. She would need to return to finish the divorce, and is not the "live together" kind of woman. I understand what you're saying there, Boiler. Even with substantial, strong ties, the expectation of fraud is high. She is such a good woman and would never do anything illegal. It's just frustrating. I guess it's just time for another roll of the dice, hand over the money, and see what happens.

Why not?