To gain entry into Indonesia,
foreign nationals need to have in their possession passports with at least
six months of validity and appropriate visas.
Visa application is carried
out at the Indonesian
Embassies or Consulates overseas nearest to the applicants' domicile.
The application is made by filling out appropriate application forms -
available from the Embassies or Consulates - and by enclosing 2 colour
passport-size photographs and a valid passport, along with supporting
documents depending on the types of visa to be
applied.
Please note that the passport
submitted has to have at least six (6) months of validity at the proposed
date of entry into Indonesia.
A fee is payable in local
currencies for the visa application, depending on the type of visa and the
duration of stay. Please note that the fee should only be paid in cash or
by postal order and is non-refundable. Queries regarding the amount of the
visa fee should be referred to the Embassy/Consulate
where the visa application is filed.
Decisions on many of the types
of visa applications are normally made within 24 hours. Certain
applications, such as those to work, study or live in Indonesia and other
applications that need a special permit from the Immigration Office in
Indonesia, need to be referred to Jakarta for approval. This process can
take up to two months before a decision is made and the visa
granted.
Visa that has been issued is
valid for 90 days. If an applicant fails to enter Indonesia within the 90
days period after the visa is issued, the visa will be declared
invalid.
Please note that possession of
a visa does not guarantee entry into Indonesia. Permission to enter
Indonesia is the authorization of the Immigration Officer at the point of
entry.
Types of Visas
Diplomatic
Visa and Service Visa
Diplomatic Visa is given to
foreign nationals bearing diplomatic passports who are to conduct
diplomatic assignments in Indonesia. Service Visa is given to foreign
nationals bearing service passports on non-diplomatic assignments from
foreign governments or international organisations to
Indonesia.
Together with the completed
visa application forms, two colour passport-size photographs and the
original passport, the following documents should be submitted to support
the application for Diplomatic or Service Visas:
Proof of identity of the passport bearer.
A diplomatic note from the Foreign Ministry confirming the
nature of the applicant's assignment.
Transit
Visa
Transit Visas are given to
foreign nationals who wish to stop over in the Indonesian territory for
the purposes of continuing their journey to another country or to join or
work on a transport vehicle that will continue its journey to outside of
the Indonesian territory. Transit Visa is valid for 90 days from its date
of issue with a staying period of 14 days from the date of arrival in
Indonesia.
Together with the completed
visa application forms, two colour passport-size photographs and the
original passport, the following documents should be submitted to support
the application for a Transit Visa:
Proof of identity of the
passport bearer. Proof of a valid ticket to
another country or the country of origin, for persons stopping over in
Indonesia to continue their journey to another country or
return to their country of origin. Proof of a work contract
pertaining to the fact that the persons stopping over in Indonesia is to
join or work on a transport vehicle that will continue its journey outside
the Indonesian territory. Proof of having paid all
dues according to regulations.
Transit Visa on
Arrival
Transit Visas on Arrival are
given for stopovers within the Indonesian territory due to emergencies
affecting the transport vehicles or due to other legitimate causes,
resulting in a delay in that journey, as verified by the proper
authorities.
Visitation
Visa
Single Visit
Visa
Single Visit Visa is valid for
up to sixty (60) days visit and is given for visits with the following
purposes:
1. Holiday or
tourism
This visa is applicable for
nationals of countries not included in the list of 49 countries that are
eligible for Visa
Free Short Term Visit. Apart from for the purpose of holiday and
visiting tourist attractions in Indonesia, it is also valid for exploring
the possibility for cooperation in developing tourism industry in
Indonesia and for handling foreign tourist to Indonesia.
2. Social or
cultural
This visa is valid for visits
that are social, cultural, religious, or medical in nature. This includes
visiting family/relatives and social organisations, and exchange visits
between academic, art, or sports institutions.
3. Business
This visa is valid for the
purposes of doing business activities in Indonesia, which do not involve
taking up employment or acquiring money for payments of services. It is
valid for conducting a temporary business assignment, i.e. inspecting
company subsidiaries and carrying out emergency/urgent works. It is also
valid for attending international conferences and seminars and carrying
out journalistic visits.
Together with the completed
visa application forms, two colour passport-size photographs and the
original passport, the following documents should be submitted to support
the application for a Single Visit Visa:
Proof of identity of the
passport bearer. Letter of recommendation
from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in
Indonesia. Guarantee of the
availability of funds to cover living expenses while in
Indonesia. Proof of availability of a
return ticket or ticket for forward journey.
Multiple Visit
Visa
Multiple Visit Visa is valid
for up to one year with the period of visit each time not exceeding sixty
(60) days. Multiple Visit Visa is valid for the purpose of business but
not valid for the purpose of working temporarily in
Indonesia.
Please note that for Multiple
Visit Visa passports need to have at least 18 months of
validity.
Together with the completed
visa application forms, two colour passport-size photographs and the
original passport, the following documents should be submitted to support
the application for a Multiple Visit Visa:
Proof of identity of the
passport bearer. Letter of recommendation
from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in
Indonesia. Guarantee of the
availability of funds to cover living expenses while in
Indonesia.
Collective Visit
Visa
Together with the completed
Collective Visit Visa is valid
for up to sixty (60) days for the purpose of holiday/tourism and social or
cultural activities.
Together with the completed
To acquire Collective Visit
Visa, there should be at least 5 persons and at the most 25 persons in the
list of those applying for the visa. The one responsible for the group
signs the application forms and two colour passport-size photographs of
each member of the group are enclosed.
Together with the completed
Each person should have with
him/her his/her own passport and they have to enter and exit the territory
of Indonesia as a group at the same time.
Together with the completed
Together with the completed
visa application forms, colour passport-size photographs and the original
passports, the following documents should be submitted to support the
application for a Collective Visit Visa:
Proof of identity of each
of the passport bearer. Letter of recommendation
from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in
Indonesia. Proof of the availability
of return tickets or tickets for forward journey.
Visitation Visa on
Arrival
Visitation Visas on Arrival
are valid for a maximum of 30 (thirty) days, and are given to citizens
from countries that do not require visas to visit Indonesia for the
purpose of holiday, but have done so without entering through the
predetermined ports of entry.
Please note that the applicant
should hold a passport that is valid for at least 6 months, be able to
provide proof of availability of living expenses while in Indonesia and
has a return ticket or ticket for forward journey.
Limited Stay
Visa
Limited Stay Visas are given
to regular passport holders wanting to stay in Indonesia for either of the
following purposes:
To invest in
Indonesia. To work as an expert at a
government or private institution. To carry out religious
duties. To undergo training or
scientific research. To join an Indonesian
national husband living in Indonesia or a husband with a Limited Stay
Permit in Indonesia. (For minor) to join an
Indonesian national parent living in Indonesia or a parent with Limited
Stay Permit. To seek repatriation for
former Indonesian nationals.
Limited Stay Visa is valid for
1 (one) year stay in Indonesia, not exceeding the validity of the
applicant's passport.
Together with the completed
visa application forms, two colour passport-size photographs and the
original passport, the following documents should be submitted to support
the application for a Limited Stay Visa:
Proof of identity of the
applicant. Letter of recommendation
from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in
Indonesia. A complete and updated
curriculum vitae. A copy of Birth Certificate
or Marriage Certificate (for those accompanying their husbands or parents
who are Indonesian nationals living in Indonesia or accompanying their
husbands or parents who are foreign citizens living in Indonesia holding
Limited Stay Permits). Original and a copy of a
letter of recommendation from the institution that assign them for those
conducting activities in religious missions, scientific research,
education, or social fields. Letters of recommendation
from the technical department, the Department of Manpower, and the
Investment Coordinating Board, and a copy of the letter of agreement to
employ foreign labour (for those who wish to work in a foreign investment
or domestic investment venture, or as a technical professional on
assignment by a foreign aid organisations). Proof of former Indonesian
citizenship and proof of a guarantee of living expenses in Indonesia (for
those seeking repatriation).
Non-Visa Short Term
Visit
Visa-Free Short Visits may not
exceed 60 (sixty) days. They are non-extendable and cannot be transferred
to another type of visa.
Non-Visa Short Term Visits are
valid for citizens from 48 countries for the purposes of holiday/tourism,
provided that their passports are valid for at least six months at the
date of entry, they have valid return tickets or tickets for journey to
next port of destination, and enter and exit through the designated ports
of entry.
Those 48 countries are as
follows:
| 1.
Argentina |
25.
Maldives |
| 2.
Australia |
26.
Malta |
| 3.
Austria |
27.
Mexico |
| 4.
Belgium |
28.
Monaco |
| 5.
Brazil |
29.
Morocco |
| 6. Brunei
Darussalam |
30. New
Zealand |
| 7.
Canada |
31.
Norway |
| 8.
Chile |
32. Saudi
Arabia |
| 9.
Denmark |
33.
Singapore |
| 10.
Egypt |
34.
Slovak |
| 11.
Finland |
35. South
Korea |
| 12.
France |
36.
Spain |
| 13.
Germany |
37.
Sweden |
| 14.
Greece |
38.
Switzerland |
| 15.
Hongkong SAR |
39. Taiwan Passport
Holders, code
MFA/M |
| 16.
Hungary |
40.
Thailand |
| 17.
Iceland |
41. The
Netherlands |
| 18.
Ireland |
42. The
Philippines |
| 19.
Italy |
43.
Turkey |
| 20.
Japan |
44. United Arab
Emirates |
| 21.
Kuwait |
45. United
Kingdom |
| 22.
Liechtenstein |
46. United States of
America |
| 23.
Luxembourg |
47.
Venezuela |
| 24.
Malaysia |
48.
Yugoslavia |
Note:
Diplomatic and Service
Passport holders of Croatia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam wishing to visit
Indonesia for the purpose of tourism/holiday may do so with this
facilities for the maximum length of stay of 14 (fourteen)
days.
The designated ports of entry
are:
Airports:
Aceh (Sultan Iskandar
Muda)
Ambon (Pattimura)
Bali (Ngurah Rai)
Balikpapan (Sepinggan)
Bandung (Husein Sastranegara)
Batam (Hang Nadim)
Biak (Frans Kasiepo)
Jakarta (Halim Perdana Kusuma, Sukarno-Hatta)
Kupang (El Tari)
Makassar (Hasanuddin)
Manado (Sam Ratulangi)
Mataram (Selaparang)
Medan (Polonia)
Merauke (Morpah)
Padang (Tabing)
Pekan Baru (Simpang Tiga)
Pontianak (Supadio)
Solo (Adi Sumarmo)
Surabaya (Juanda)
Tarakan (Juwata)
Yogyakarta (Adi Sucipto)
Seaports:
Aceh
(Malahayati)
Ambon (Ambon)
Bali (Benoa, Padang Bai)
Batam (Batu Ampar, Sekupang, Nongsa, Terminal Bahari, Marina Teluk Serimba)
Bengkalis (Bengkalis)
Bitung (Bitung)
Dumai (Dumai)
Jakarta (Tanjung Priok)
Kupang (Tenau)
Langsa (Kuala Langsa)
Lembar (Mataram)
Lhokseumawe (Lhokseumawe)
Manado (Ambon and Bitung)
Medan (Belawan)
Nunukan (Nunukan)
Padang (Teluk Bayur)
Pekanbaru (Pekanbaru-Pelabuhan Siak)
Riau (Tanjung Pinang)
Sabang (Sabang)
Sampit (Sampit)
Semarang (Tanjung Mas)
Surabaya (Tanjung Perak)
Tanjung Pinang (Tanjung Pinang)
Tanjung Uban (Tanjung Balai Karimun, Bandar Bentan Telani/Lagoi, Bandar
Seri, Udana/Logam)
Tarakan (Malundung)
Tarempa (Tarempa)
Tembilahan (Sri Bayintan/Selat Kijang, Sungai Guntung, Kuala Enok)
Land
Border:
West Kalimantan
(Entikong)
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