VISAS
General Visa Information for Indonesia
To enter Indonesia, foreign nationals need a visa. Here is detailed information on the different types of visas, how to apply, and the rules for visa-free entry.
Visa Types
1. Visit Visa
Purpose : Tourism, business meetings, or family visits.
Validity : 30 or 60 days.
Entry Options : Single-entry and multiple-entry.
2. Limited-stay Visa
Purpose : Long-term stays for work, study, family reunification, or retirement.
Validity : 6 months, 1 year, or 2 years, with extensions possible.
3. Diplomatic /Service Visa
Purpose : Official duties for government or international organizations.
Eligibility : Holders of diplomatic or service passports.
4. Other Types of Visa
Purpose : Special activities like research, film production, and cultural exchange.
Requirements : Specific conditions based on the purpose of the visit.
5. Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Eligibility : Citizens of certain countries.
Validity : 30 days, extendable once for an additional 30 days.
Availability : At designated entry points (international airports and seaports).
6. Visa-Free Entry
Eligibility : Citizens of certain countries for short stays.
Purpose : Tourism only.
Validity : 30 days, non-extendable.
Regulations for Visa-Free Entry
Check Eligibility :
Confirm if your nationality qualifies.
Passport Validity :
At least six months from the date of entry.
Proof of Travel :
Onward or return travel documentation.
Stay Limit :
30 days, non-extendable.
Visa on Arrival (VoA) for Indonesia
The Visa on Arrival (VoA) can be obtained at designated airports, seaports, or land border checkpoints.
Requirements
Passport :
Valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
Return or Onward Ticket :
Proof of onward or return travel.
Fee :
IDR 500,000, payable by card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB).
Eligible Activities
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Tourism
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Government duties
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Business meetings
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Meeting visits
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Transit
Extension
Validity :
Extendable for another 30 days.
Procedure :
Contact the nearest local immigration office in Indonesia for details.
Departure and Airport Tax
Domestic Flights :
Airport tax included in the ticket price.
International Flights :
Check with your airline or travel agent if the airport tax is included.
Overstaying Your Visa
Overstaying without proper authorization is serious:
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Fine : 300,000 IDR per day.
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Consequences : Detention or refusal to leave the country until the fine is paid. Overstaying for 60 days or more may result in detention and possible imprisonment.