Why does multiple entry visa take longer to process than single entry visa?
When I applied for a single entry visa to Indonesia, the Indonesian embassy in my country approved it within a week. However, when I went to apply for a multiple entry visa, it took about 3 times as long because they said that they have to send all the details to the Interior Ministry in Jakarta and get their approval. I'm curious as to why that is the case. What do they check for? Is this a common practice?
Best Answer
Generally, long term visas and multi-entry visas do receive greater scrutiny, as the country would need to assess not only your trustworthiness for one trip but also the future ones. A multi-entry visa also requires additional justification.
In particular, I believe in general Indonesia requires a specific purpose and an Indonesian sponsor for multi-entry visas, which is an additional check that needs to be performed. The checking of sponsors can be better done in Indonesia than by representations abroad.
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How long does it take to get a multiple entry visa?
It could easily take between two to eight weeks. However, be sure that the VisaExpress team makes sure that all the information in your request form is correct. See more info about the U.S. 10 Year Multiple Entry Visa Rules and Requirements duration below.Why is my visa taking longer than expected?
If prerequisites submitted are complicated to vet, such as financial information or data provided through foreign archives, then it may take a long while before officers can verify all the information you've submitted.What is the difference between multiple and single entry visa?
Single entry visa allows you to enter the country just once during its validity and if you want to come back, you need to apply for the visa again. While multiple entry visas allow you to come back multiple times. But be aware, there are also some visas allowing only 2 or 3 entries.How long does single entry visa take?
It can take several weeks to get a single entry visa and it may be safer and cheaper for you to travel home and apply once you are back with your family. The single entry visa will be valid for one month from the date of issue and it will be a vignette (sticker) in your passport.Sources: Stack Exchange - This article follows the attribution requirements of Stack Exchange and is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0.
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