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Indonesia Visa Regulations

Indonesia Visa Regulations

Indonesia Free Visa and Visa-On-Arrival (VOA)
Facility Extended to Countries


With effect from 28 May 2007, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia has extending its VOA facility to nationals of 63 countries.


A) Nationals from the following countries will be eligible to apply for a FREE VISA facility (max 30 days):

  1. Thailand
  2. Malaysia
  3. Singapore
  4. Brunei Darussalam
  5. The Philippines   
  6. Hong Kong SAR
  7. Chile
  8. Morocco
  9. Peru
  10. Vietnam


B) Nationals from the following countries will be eligible to apply for VISA ON ARRIVAL facility:

  1. Algeria
  2. Argentine
  3. Austria
  4. Australia
  5. Bahrain
  6. Belgium
  7. Brazil
  8. Bulgaria
  9. Cambodia
  10. Canada
  11. Cyprus
  12. Czech Republic
  13. Denmark
  14. Egypt
  15. Estonia
  16. Finland
  17. Fiji
  18. France
  19. Germany
  20. Greece
  21. Hungary
  22. Iceland
  23. Ireland
  24. Italy
  25. India
  26. Iran
  27. Japan
  28. Kuwait
  29. Laos
  30. Latvia
  31. Libya
  32. Liechtenstein
  33. Lithuania
  34. Luxemburg
  35. Maldives
  36. Malta
  37. Mexico
  38. Monaco
  39. Netherland
  40. New Zealand
  41. Norway
  42. Oman
  43. Panama
  44. People’s Republic ofChina
  45. Poland
  46. Portugal
  47. Qatar
  48. Romania
  49. Russia
  50. Saudi Arabia
  51. Slovakia
  52. Slovenia
  53. South Africa
  54. South Korea
  55. Spain
  56. Suriname
  57. Sweden
  58. Switzerland
  59. Taiwan
  60. Tunisia
  61. UAE
  62. USA
  63. United Kingdom


Citizens of Countries not mentioned in para A) and B) will need to apply for a Visa to their nearest Indonesian Embassy.


The Indonesian Government has also revised the length of stay in relation to the VOA charges as follows:

As of January 26th, 2010, the Immigration will introduce a US$25 single tariff to VOA aplicants to stay in Indonesia for 30 days.
The Visa can be extended once for an extra 30 days.

Note: A charge of approximately US$20 per day will be imposed for overstaying.

Please note that the VOA cannot be used for employment purposes.

Visitors are required to have at hand the following documents for VOA application:

1. Passport with minimum 6 (six) months’ validity
2. Arrival/departure Card
3. Return of onwards journey ticket

If one of the above is not fulfilled, entry can be refused.

Visitors are advised to bring with them the exact amount in US Dollars for payment of VOA fees prior to departure for Indonesia to minimize inconvenience and ensure a smooth VOA application process.

Citizens of Countries granted the Visa-On-Arrival facility can enter Indonesia only via: Soekarno-Hatta Airport Jakarta; Polonia Airport Medan; Ngurah Rai Airport Bali; Sam Sam Ratulangi Airport Manado; Tabing Airport Padang; Juanda Airport Surabaya; Selaparang Mataram or Sepinggan Balikpapan.

Seaports available will be limited to: Batam, Belawan Medan, Tanjung Priok Jakarta, Tanjung Perak Surabaya, Benoa Bali, Sibolga North Sumatra and Jayapura Papua.