Indonesia is a vast archipelago covering
a distance of thousands of miles. stretching from the city of Sabang at
the northwestern tip, and to Merauke in the southeast. With its lush tropical
forests, this country looks like a string of beautiful emeralds encircling
the equator. Indonesia is strategically located between two oceans, the
Indian and the Pacific, and is a link between two continents, Asia and
Australia.
Enjoying a tropical climate with sunshine
throughout almost the whole Year, broken by intermittent rains, Indonesia
has now become a major tourist destination along with its more established
business .activities. The wonder of the underwater world at Bunaken. the
famous diving paradise in North Sulawesi. the Barong dance and dramatic
scenery of the Tanah Lot Temple in Ball; the exiting Karapan Sapi bull
races lane island of Madura; the elaborate funerals, which include dances
and bull fighting, of the people o f aria Toraja in South Sulawesi; the
new Bali adventure - white water rafting on the Ayung River., watching
whales of Lamalera or the Komodo dragon seeking its prey at East Nusa Tenggara;
and many other Attractive events are all waiting to be enjoyed.
In line with this, as a stable, developing
country with a population of almost 200 million people, Indonesia has made
significant and rapid progress for a better and brighter future. The ever-increasing
flow of foreign investors, experts, and tourists that continuously enter
this country help the country to enhance its national development programs
in almost every sector of industry. from tourism to sophisticated technology,
and are. at the same time, proof of the amount of international recognition for
Indonesia's outstanding success in the development of business and tourism.
The inspiring growth of corporate business coupled with the impact of globalization
has brought many changes in the Government's policies. Within the last decade, the
Government had launched a policy of deregulation to facilitate many kinds of businesses
in this country. Undoubtedly, all of this has been helping to prepare Indonesia for
the ASEAN Free Trade Market in the year 2003.
The Directorate General of Immigration, with more than eighty offices throughout
the country, including international airports and seaports, is managed by professionally
trained officials who serve the interests of the incoming and outgoing traffic of people.
The numerous and various aspects of Immigration services are concerned with the case,
convenience, and speed of people entering and leaving the territory of Indonesia, and include
the regulating of Visa exemptions for citizens of certain foreign countries.
The various types of Immigration services are of national importance, especially
because all Immigration facilities available to foreign nationals are an
integral part of the application of the reciprocity principle, a principle
which enables Indonesian citizens to receive similar facilities from those
countries whose citizens have received Immigration facilities in Indonesia.
In relation to foreign nationals staying in Indonesia, service, supervision and
control in matters of Immigration are carried out based on a Selective Policy principle.
Based on this principle, only those foreign nationals who are beneficial to the general welfare,
the people, and the country shall be allowed to enter the territory of
Indonesia. For certain reasons, an attitude of opposition to the people
and the state of the Republic of Indonesia, a foreign national may be temporarily
refused entrance into the country.
Basically, any foreign national who intends to visit Indonesia is required to possess
a valid passport, or a legal travel document, and a valid visa. They may enter the territory
of Indonesia after obtaining an admission permit from Immigration officials
at the Immigration Cheek Points.
Visas
of the Republic of Indonesia are categorized into the following types:
I. Diplomatic Visas
Diplomatic Visas are given to foreign
citizens bearing diplomatic passports, for the conduct of
diplomatic assignments in Indonesia.
Requests for
Diplomatic Visas must be submitted via an Indonesian
diplomatic mission abroad, by filling out the appropriate
registration forms and enclosing :
- Complete proof of identity of the passport bearer.
- One 4x6 cm color passport photographs of the passport
bearer.
- The original diplomatic passport with at least 6 months
validity from the date of submission.
- A diplomatic note confirming the person's diplomatic
assignment.
II. Service Visa /
Official Visa
Service Visas are
given to foreign citizens bearing service passports, on
assignment to Indonesia for non-diplomatic purposes.
Requests for Service Visas must be submitted through an
Indonesian diplomatic mission abroad, by filling out the
appropriate registration forms and enclosing :
- Complete proof of identity of the passport bearer.
- One 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport
bearer.
- The original passport with at least 6 months validity
from the date of submission.
- A diplomatic note confirming the person's assignment as
non-diplomatic in nature.
III.
Transit Visa
There are two types of Transit Visas available :
- Transit Visa
A Transit Visa shall be issued to a
foreign national, in possesion of a valid passport or other
legal travel document wich is valid for at least 6 ( six)
months, who is :
- in transit in the territory of the Republic of
Indonesia intending continues journey to another country
- a captain and crew members intending to sign on vessel
/ aircraft wich is operating in Indonesia
The
validity of a Transit Visa is 90 days from its date of
issue, with a staying period up to 14 (fourteen) days from
date of arrival.
Transit Visa applications shall be
submitted by applicant concerned by sponsor to the Visa
Officer after fully complaying with the generall visa
requirements.
Requests for a Transit Visa must be
submitted by filling out the appropriate registration forms
:
- One 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport
bearer.
- The original passport with at least 6 months validity
from the date of submission.
- Persons stopping over in Indonesia to continue their
journey to another country or their country of origin,
must be able to produce proof of a ticket to that
country.
- Transit Visa On Arrival
Transit Visa On Arrival Transit Visas On Arrival are
valid for stop overs within Indonesian territory due to
emergencies affecting transport vehicles and other
legitimate causes, resulting in a delay in that journey and
verified by the proper authorities.
IV.
Visit Visa
- Business Visa
- This visa is given to applicants going to Indonesia
for normal business activities (including attending a
conference/seminar) which do not involve taking up
employment or receiving any payments whilst in Indonesia.
- The maximum length of stay is 60
days.
The following documents should be
submitted with an application for a business visa: Completed
visa application forms and two coloured passport size photos
plus a valid passport (minimum validity of passport is 6
months as from the date of entry into Indonesia) must be
submitted when applying for a visa together with:
- For business:
- Two supporting letters, each from the applicant's
firm in UK and the applicant's sponsor/counterpart in
Indonesia setting out the reason for the visit, details
of the duration of the proposed visit, and
responsibility for accommodation/ maintenance costs.
- Evidence that the applicant has sufficient funds to
maintain him/herself during his/her stay in Indonesia
(e.g. a recent Bank Statement).
- To attend a conference/seminar:
- A Letter from the conference host setting out
details, including the nature, duration and programme of
the conference/seminar.
- Evidence that the applicant has sufficient funds to
maintain him/herself during his/her stay in Indonesia
(e.g. a recent Bank
Statement).
- Social Visit Visa
- This visa is issued to applicants who are going to
Indonesia for a social/ cultural visit, for example,
visiting relatives or friends who live in Indonesia;
visiting social organisations with the same type of
activities; for exchange visits between educational
institutions, carrying out research, and attending
training programme in Indonesia.
- The maximum length of stay is 60 days.
- Including Journalistic visit are media coverage and
shooting film. Before applying visa for journalistic
purposes, one should obtained the special permission from
the related Indonesian government institution. The Embassy
provides the application formular for media coverage and
film shooting in Indonesia.
- A person granted a visa for study, research or
training is not permitted under Indonesian law to take up
employment, and may not remain in Indonesia for this or
any purpose other than that for which the visa was
granted.
The following documents should be submitted with an
application for a social visit visa: Completed visa
application forms and two coloured passport size photos plus
a valid passport (minimum validity of passport is 6 months
as from the date of entry into Indonesia) must be submitted
when applying for a visa together with:
- For visiting relatives/social visits :
- A Letter of invitation from the applicant's family/
relatives/ friends/ social organizations in Indonesia:
- Evidence that the applicant has sufficient funds to
maintain him/herself during his/her stay (e.g. a recent
bank statement etc.) or a third-party letter
guaranteeing to support the applicant financially during
his/her stay, together with documentary evidence of
ability to do so;
- Evidence of obligation in the applicant's country of
permanent residence (e.g. letter from the
employer/college certifying the applicants' intention to
return there after the visit to
Indonesia).
- For Exchange visits between educational
institutions:
- A Letter of registration from the
college/school/institution in Indonesia verifying the
duration/nature of the course, training or research;
- Evidence that all the necessary fees have been paid
in advance. If the applicant is on a scholarship/ award,
a statement/ letter of confirmation from the sponsor(s)/
awardee(s) is required;
- Evidence that the applicant has sufficient funds to
maintain him/herself for the duration period of his/her
proposed stay in Indonesia;
- Evidence of obligation in the applicant's country of
permanent residence (e.g. letter from the employer/
college/ school certifying the applicants' intention to
return there after the visit to Indonesia).
- For Film Shooting purposes requires :
- Recommendation from the German TV Station to the
Film producer.
- Apply shooting permit to the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs through the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia
c.q. Information Section. It is strongly advised to send
application at least 30 days before departure to
Indonesia. (Form attached)
- Presents copy of the Passport, List of Team Members,
Curriculum Vitae.
- Must attache the Synopsis, Schedule, Location, List
and Number of Film Equipment.
- In case, there is an additional team member or/and
equipment, it has to be proceed as new application.
- Shooting Film at the Natural Reserve needs special
permit (SIMAKSI) from the Directorate General for
Natural Protection and Conservation, Ministry of
Forestry.
- Sign the Statement.
- When the permission has been granted, start the visa
application.
- For Media Coverage or other Jurnalistic purposes
requires :
- Apply journalistic visit permit to the Ministry of
Foreign Affairs through the Embassy of the Republic of
Indonesia c.q. Information Section. It is strongly
advised to send application at least 30 days before
departure to Indonesia.
- Presents copy of the Passport, and Complete the Form
- When the permission has been granted, start the visa
application
Tourist visa (on request)
- Nationals of any country not included in the list of
the countries that eligible for Visa-Free Visits, must
have a visa and should submit their application
accordingly.
- The maximum length of stay is 4 (four) weeks, and
cannot be extended/ transfer.
The following
documents should be submitted with an applications for a
tourist visa: Completed visa application forms and two
coloured passport size photos plus a valid passport (minimum
validity of passport is 6 months as from the date of entry
into Indonesia) must be submitted when applying for a visa
together with:
- Onward or return tickets;
- Travel itinerary;
- Evidence that the applicant has sufficient funds to
maintain him/herself during his/her stay (e.g. a recent
Bank statement) in Indonesia;
V. Limited stay visa
Limited Stay Visas are given to
foreign national for the purpose of:
- Foreign investment
- Employment as expatriate for government or private
sctor
- Education, training or scientific research
- Religious duties
- Joining husband and or aparent who is foreign national
in possesion a Limited Stay Permit or who is an Indonesian
citizen, for the wife and / or single, legitimate chlid(ren)
who is/are under 18 years of age.
The basic
Requirements for Limited Stay Visa are the same as the general
Visa Requirement, with the addition of the following:
An
applicant who intends to join an Indonesian national husband
or parent, or a foreign national in possession of a Limited
Stay Permit is required to enclose a marriage certificate and
/ a birth certificate.
An applicant who intends to perform
activities in the field of religion/missionary work, research,
social work or education, must enclose the original letter and
photocopies of the recommendation from the related
institutions / Technical Department.
An applicant who will
be employed in the frame work of foreign investment /national
investment (PMA / PMDN) or as expatriate expert in the field
of technical aid must enclose a letter recommendation from
Technical Department and Department of Man Power/Investment
Coordinating Board ( BKPM) along with an approval for the plan
to Utilize Foreign Manpower Document( RPTK )
VI. Free
Short Visit
Citizens from some
countries are given Non-Visa Short Term Visit for purposes of
holiday, exhibition, tourism, business, and social-culture.
Among those said countries are as follows :
1.
Argentine
2. Australia
3. Austria
4.
Belgium
5. Brazil
6. Brunei-Darussalam
7.
Canada
8. Chile
9. Denmark
10. Egypt
11.
Finland
12. France |
13. Germany
14. Greece
15. Hungary
16. Iceland
17.
Ireland
18. Italy
19. Japan
20. Kuwait
21.Liechtenstein
22. Luxembourg
23. Malaysia
24. Maldives
25. Malta |
26.
Mexico
27. Monaco
28. Morocco
29.
Netherlands
30. NewZealand
31. Norway
32.
Philippines
33. Saudi Arabia
34. Singapore
35.
Spain
36. South Korea
37. Sweden |
38. Switzerland
39. Taiwan
40. Thailand
41. Turkey
42.
United Arab - Emirates
43. United Kingdom
44.
U.S.A.
45. Venezuela
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Visa-Free Short Visits may not exceed 60 (sixty) days. They
are not extendible and cannot be transferred to another type
of visa.
Entry Requirements for Visa-Free Short Visits:
- Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months
as from the date of entry into Indonesia
- Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
- Funds of at least US$1.000 must be held in cash or
travellers' cheques upon entry into Indonesia;
- No compulsory vaccinations.
- Visitors on Visa-Free Short Visits must enter and exit
from certain airports and seaports in Indonesia. There are
16 airports and 24 seaports (plus 1 overland port) across
Indonesia.
- These airports and seaports check point are :
- Airport : Polonia (Medan), Simpang Tiga (Pekan Baru),
Hang Nadim (Batam), Tabing (Padang), Soekarno-Hatta
(Jakartaa), Juanda (Surabaya), Ngurah Rai (Bali), El Tari
(Kupang), Supadio (Pontianak), Sepinggan (Balikpapan), Sam
Ratulangi (Manado), Pattimura (Ambon), and Frans Kaisepo
(Biak).
- Seaaport : Belawan( Meda), Batu Ampar aand Sekupang
(Batam), Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Tanjung Mas (semarang),
Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), Benoa and Padang (Bali), Bitung
(Bitung), Ambon (Ambon), Tanjung Pinang (Tanjung Pinang.
- Land Border : Entikong (West Kalimantan)
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