Visas

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Visas

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

Visit Visa

  • Purpose: Tourism, business meetings, or family visits.
  • Validity: 30 or 60 days.
  • Entry Options: Single-entry and multiple-entry.

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.

Diplomatic/Service Visa

  • Purpose: Official duties for government or international organizations.
  • Eligibility: Holders of diplomatic or service passports.

Other Types of Visa

  • Purpose: Special activities like research, film production, and cultural exchange.
  • Requirements: Specific conditions based on the purpose of the visit.

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).

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

  • Tourism
  • Government duties
  • Business meetings
  • Meeting visits
  • 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:
  • Fine: 300,000 IDR per day.
  • 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.

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