Z-Visa Application

Question

While we’re talking about visa process, I’m currently waiting for my work permit notification. I’m on a tourist visa in Bali so my employer has addressed the work permit to Denpasar office (closest to me). They’ve just told me that my documents get sent to Consulate General in Surabaya by them (different part of Indonesia) once I’ve submitted for the Z-Visa. Will the consulate general in Surabaya see that the work permit is addressed to Denpasar centre (where I submitted my documents too) and deny the Z-Visa?

Answer

When applying for a Z-Visa for China from Indonesia, the main concern is that your work permit and other supporting documents are correctly submitted and verifiable by the Chinese consulate handling your application. In your case, although your work permit is addressed to the Denpasar office, the Consulate General in Surabaya can still process your application without issue as long as all documents are authentic and properly submitted.

Here are some important points to note:

The Z-Visa application is tied to your employer’s work permit approval, not strictly to the local office where it is addressed.
The Consulate General in Surabaya will verify your work permit and other required documents through official channels, regardless of which office in Indonesia the work permit references.
It is common for consulates to process applications for work permits issued in different regions of the country, especially if your employer has coordinated this.

Recommendations to ensure smooth processing:

Include a cover letter explaining that your work permit was issued to the Denpasar office but that your documents are being submitted to Surabaya, if this isn’t already clear in the forms.
Confirm with your employer that all documents submitted to the consulate are originals or certified copies, and properly addressed.
Keep copies of all correspondence and approvals from the Denpasar office in case the consulate requests verification.

In general, having the work permit addressed to Denpasar while submitting your Z-Visa application to Surabaya should not result in a denial, provided all documents are valid and verifiable. The consulate’s main focus is the authenticity of the work permit and supporting paperwork rather than the local office address.

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