Indonesia Visa Policies in 2024

Indonesia is acountry in Southeast Asia and a famous tourist destination. It is known for its pristine beaches, exotic water villas on quiet islands, Komodo dragons and an array of wildlife including elephants. Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia and a vibrant city. Yogyakarta also offers many activities for tourists.  If you plan a visit to Southeast Aisa, Indonesia should be on your traveling list. When planning a trip to Indonesia, entry policiy especially visa policy is an issue that most of the foreign visitors will concern. And this article is a complete guide of visa policy in Indonesia for the reference of foreign visitors who want to travel to Indonesia.

1. Visa Exemption

The following nationalities are eligible for the Visa Exemption:

1. Brunei Darussalam
2. Cambodia
3. Laos
4. Malaysia
5. Myanmar
6. Philippines
7. Singapore
8. Thailand
9. Vietnam

Citizens of above countries can enter and visit Indonesia without visa and stay in Indonesia for less than 30 days. And please note that the Visa Exemption is valid for a maximum of 30 days, and cannot get extended nor converted into another type of stay permit.

Requirements of the Visa Exemption(Visa Free)

• Official national passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the entry date
• Bearers of any type of travel document other than a regular national passport must arrange an e-Visa prior to their journey
• Copy of a return ticket, or ticket continuing the journey to another country
• Show proof of being in the possession of health insurance that covers medical expenses.

2. Electronic Visa on Arrival(e-VOA)

There are 93 countries and regions eligible for the electronic visa on arrival(e-VOA) for Indonesia. The countries and regions are as followings:

How to apply for the Electronic Visa on Arrival for Indonesia

• Find the official e-visa website for Indonesia online, you can complete the process according to the guide of the website. If you are applicant of Visa on Arrival, you are not required to register an account and login.
• Click Apply button to start your application, then complete the information according to your actual situation.
• Submit your application after you complete your information.
• Make the payment. And the online payments can be done using Visa, Mastercard, and JCB logos.

• Check your payment.

• Once the payment is successful, e-VOA will be processed. You will receive email notification after your e-VOA is ready.Then you can click Download to get your e-VOA.

   

Please note that you are possible to be asked to show your soft copy or printed of approved e-VOA to the officers at the Immigration Checkpoints.

Requirements of Applying the Electronic Visa on Arrival for Indonesia

• Official national passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the entry date. Bearers of any type of travel document other than a regular national passport must arrange an eVisa prior to their journey.
• Copy of a return ticket, or ticket continuing the journey to another country.

3. Visa on Arrival

Visa on Arrival (VOA) can be obtained upon arrival in Indonesia at designated airports, seaports or land border checkpoints. VOA is valid for a maximum stay of 30 days from the first day of arrival regardless of the time of arrival. Countries and regions eligible for the visa on arrival are the same as the electronic visa on arrival. You can check the table above to check if you are eligible for the visa on arrival policy of Indonesia.

The VOA can be extended for another 30 days subject to the traveler’s eligibility for sponsorship of their stay in Indonesia. For this purpose, travelers are advised to contact the nearest local immigration office in Indonesia.

Requirements for VOA for Indonesia

• Passport valid for at least 6 (six) months.
• Possession of return or onward ticket.

Visa on Arrival for for tourism, government duties, business meeting, purchase of goods, meeting visit and transit is provided at the following entry points(Airport Immigration Border Controls):

1. Adisumarmo, Surakarta, Central Java
2. Hang Nadim, Batam, Riau Islands
3. Juanda, Surabaya, East Java
4. Kualanamu, Medan, North Sumatra
5. Minangkabau, Padang, West Sumatra
6. Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, Bali
7. Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands
8. Sam Ratulangi, Manado, North Sulawesi
9. Soekarno Hatta, Banten, DKI Jakarta
10. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman, Balikpapan, East Kalimantan
11. Sultan Hasanuddin, Makassar, South Sulawesi
12. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, Palembang, South Sumatra
13. Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Pekanbaru, Riau
14. Syamsuddin Noor, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan
15. Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta
16. Zainuddin Abdul Majid, Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara

4. E-Visa

If you are not eligible for a Visa on Arrival and wish to stay longer than 60 days, you should submit a visa application through the website of the Directorate General of Immigration - Jakarta. The Directorate General of Immigration has introduced an electronic visa application that can be completed online. The website also provides information on all visa types and their procedures, as well as online resources to assist with any queries or issues.

At the official website of the Directorate General of Immigration, you can complete your Indonesian e-visa application according to your actual situation.

Documents needed for Indonesian e-visa Application

• Official national passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the entry date
• Copy of a return ticket, or ticket continuing the journey to another country