Jakarta transit - visa still required

[BelindaJK101]

Is there still no other option other than a $50 visa for a less than 24 hr transit in Jakarta?
Our travel plans got stuffed around so now we are arriving 7:30 am on Qatar, departing 8:45 pm on Qantas to Sydney. I understand there is no way to get around this? And cheaper to get the visa in advance….

 

[markis10]

have sneaking suspicion that CGK doesn’t like electronic BPs - at least not for international flights. I’ve never been able to get one from the QF app (returning home), nor QR or CX heading outbound.

I got one for QF42 two weeks ago

 

[Flyfrequently]

The downside is if we’re on time or early, CGK T3 landslide isn’t a great place to twiddle thumbs with luggage for 2-3 hrs.

Be the last, very, very last off the plane @SYD ?

 

[SYD]

I got one for QF42 two weeks ago

Well, that could be useful.

 

[clifford]

I got one for QF42 two weeks ago

I've never had a problem getting one.

However, getting through security can be a bit of a nonsense when there are multiple groups of peope going to Mecca in front of you.

Playing the aged person card sometimes works.

 

[SYD]

I've never had a problem getting one.

However, getting through security can be a bit of a nonsense when there are multiple groups of peope going to Mecca in front of you.

Playing the aged person card sometimes works.

Transfer security?

Locals would be going thru the main security?

 

[clifford]

Transfer security?

Locals would be going thru the main security?

Sorry, not transfer security, but the comment on BP's stands. But it's worth noting that main security at CGK T3 can be a huge lottery (worse than SYD?). They love those religious group tours....