Most likely, you do not require an Indonesian visa at all if you plan to visit Indonesia. This is due to Indonesia’s lax visa requirements. Only citizens of a few countries must apply for visas for stays up to 30 days. A number of additional people may also apply for an Indonesian visa upon arrival.Also see more:How Do I Write a Cover Letter for a Student Visa to Germany?
Who Requires a Visa for Indonesia?
If you are from one of the following nations, you need a visa to visit Indonesia:
Afghanistan
Cameroon
Republic of Central Africa
Colombia
Republic of the Congo, the Democratic
Equatorial Guinea Djibouti
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Kosovo
Liberia
Micronesia
Montenegro
Niger Nigeria
Korea, North
Liberia Sierra
Somalia
South Sudan, Syria, and
Yemen
For stays of up to 30 days, people from the nations not listed above can enter Indonesia without a visa. You must also apply for an Indonesian visa if you are from a “visa-free” nation but plan to stay in Indonesia for more than 30 days. For a complete list of who is eligible to enter Indonesia without a visa, please refer to “Indonesia Visa Free Countries” at the conclusion of the article.Also see more:Applying for US Work Visas
Do I require a transit visa to enter Indonesia?
You do not require an airport transit visa for Indonesia if you are ordinarily exempt from obtaining one.
However, you must apply for an Indonesian visa if you are from one of the nations mentioned above unless:
You have a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours, are transiting in Jakarta (CGK), do not exit the international transit area of the airport, and possess the relevant documentation (passport, visa, etc.) for the upcoming location.
You have a ticket for a subsequent flight that departs from Jakarta (CGK) within eight hours, you won’t exit the airport’s international transit area, and you have the proper identification (passport, visa, etc.) for the destination you’ll be traveling to next.Also see more:How to obtain a free visa for travel.
Indonesian visa categories
The following categories of Indonesian visas are determined by the length and purpose of your trip:
Travel Permit (Embassy and On Arrival)
several-entry visa
Enterprise Visa
Indonesia Tourist Visa, Limited Stay Visa
The 30-day maximum length of the tourist visa for Indonesia is for a single entry. Some nationals are eligible for an on-site Indonesia tourist visa (see above). Once in Indonesia, you can extend this visa to allow you to stay for a maximum of 60 days. If you want to travel, have fun, or visit Indonesia, you can apply for this kind of visa. A tourist visa does not permit employment or business transactions.
Only if you are from a nation that requires a visa or if you intend to remain for longer than 30 days do you need to apply for an Indonesia tourist visa. Otherwise, the majority of people do not even need to apply for an Indonesian tourist visa.
Multiple-Entry Visa for Indonesia
People who intend to enter Indonesia for official government activities, business or commercial operations, or family visits are awarded an Indonesian multiple-entry visa. The duration of this visa is either six months, a year, or two years. You must obtain authorization from the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration in order to obtain this sort of visa.
Business Visa for Indonesia
A sort of multiple-entry visa that can be granted for up to a year is the business visa for Indonesia. A business traveler can use it to enter Indonesia more than once and remain up to 60 days at each entry.
You can participate in meetings, training, negotiations, and other business-related activities with a business visa, but you cannot obtain a job in Indonesia (i.e. you cannot be paid a salary by an Indonesian company).
Indonesian Travel Visa
Despite its name, the Limited Stay Visa for Indonesia is a kind of “long-stay” visa. If you want to work, study, visit family, or retire in Indonesia, you need this kind of visa. For instance:
Indonesia Indonesia Work Visa Indonesia Student Visa Indonesia Retirement Visa Family Visa
Your company, school, or family member must submit an application for a Letter of Visa Authorization at the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta, Indonesia, in order for you to apply for one of these visas. The Indonesian Embassy or Consulate will issue you the visa once they get notification that the Directorate General of Immigration has approved it.
Required Documents for Applying for an Indonesian Visa
You need to have a number of supporting documents when you apply for an Indonesian visa. Depending on the type of visa you are asking for, different Indonesian visa requirements apply.
How can I apply for a visa to Indonesia?
One of the following methods is available for applying for an Indonesian visa:
Before your trip, visit an Indonesian Mission (Embassy or Consulate) abroad
Applying for an Indonesian visa at an embassy or consulate after landing in Indonesia
An Indonesian visa application involves the following steps:
Locate the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in charge of your area. The diplomatic missions of Indonesia are located here.
To find out about the prerequisites for applying for a visa, get in touch with them or go to their website.
Set up a meeting if necessary.
assemble the necessary paperwork for the visa application to Indonesia. Your passport must be submitted with the paperwork.
Pay the visa fee for Indonesia. Depending on the respective Embassy or Consulate, the payment method varies. Some only accept bank payments, while others only accept cash. The cost of the visa is not refundable. Indonesia visa costs are listed below.
Publish the paperwork at the Indonesian Consulate or Embassy. You might be able to mail the documents in some circumstances.
Wait for your visa application to be processed by the Embassy or Consulate.
You should return to pick up your passport and other documents when they make a decision. If you
The Embassy or Consulate will send these to you if you applied by mail. If the decision was favorable, your visa for Indonesia will be issued.
Please be aware that while the method described above is a rough outline, it differs from nation to country. Contacting the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in your area should therefore be your first course of action.
Obtaining an Indonesian visa at the airport
For information on the required documentation and how to apply for an Indonesia visa on arrival, see this page. Please be aware that the Indonesia VOA is only provided for transient travel.
What is the processing time for an Indonesian visa?
The Indonesian Embassy/Consulate processes your visa application in 3 to 5 business days. However, the length of the processing period varies depending on the particular diplomatic station where you are submitting and the format of your application. You will need to wait longer to receive the visa if you submit a postal application.
The following nations’ processing times will be longer because the Embassy or Consulate must obtain approval from Jakarta’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
Afghanistan
Cameroon\sGuinea
Israel\sLiberia
Niger\sNigeria
Korea, North
Pakistan
Somalia
Syria\sIndonesia Visa costs
The following are the visa costs for Indonesia:
Single-entry Traveler’s Visa: $50
Multiple-entry Visa for travel, tourism, or business: $100
Six-month visa with a limited stay costs $50.
365 days: USD 90
USD 160 for two years
$35 for a visa upon arrival
How is the visa fee for Indonesia paid?
The Indonesia visa fee cannot be paid in any other way than the ones listed below. The Embassy or Consulate you are applying to, as well as whether you are applying in person or by mail, will determine this. Fortunately, the Indonesian Embassies/Consulates’ websites provide information on how to make the payment. You can pay with a credit or debit card sometimes and with a money order other times.
Note: Depending on the nation in which you apply as well as any new immigration laws, the visa fees may change.
How long is an Indonesian visa valid for?
An Indonesian tourist visa is valid for 30 days and allows for only one entrance. This kind of visa is extendable.
for an additional 30 days until it expires.
Additionally, Visas on Arrival are renewable and valid for 30 days.
An Indonesian visa with multiple entries is good for a full year. On each entry, you are only permitted to stay for 60 days.
Visas with a limited stay are available for six months, a year, or two years.
If you are a citizen of one of the nations exempt from visa requirements, you can visit Indonesia without a visa and remain there for up to 30 days (just like with a VOA or tourist visa), but you cannot request an extension!
Thailand Visa Extension
Before your existing visa expires, you can request for an extension to Indonesia at the Indonesian Immigration Office. There is a charge that you must pay, which will be the same as your first visa fee (i.e: USD 35 for Visa on Arrival; USD 50 for Embassy Tourist Visa). Up to four extensions, each lasting 30 days, may be requested.
If you entered through the Visa Waiver program, you are not eligible to request an extension of your stay (without a visa).
If you stay longer than what is permitted, you will be charged for each extra day. The daily overstay cost is roughly USD 70.
US citizens need a visa for Indonesia
US citizens do not require a visa to enter Indonesia. You simply need a return or onward ticket in addition to your passport, which must still be valid for another six months. For a maximum of 30 days, you can stay in Indonesia without a visa. A fine will be assessed when you leave if you stay longer than is necessary.
You need a visa if you intend to stay in Indonesia for more than 30 days. You can apply at an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate in the US or at one of the airport’s Visa On Arrival booths. Also good for 30 days is the Visa on Arrival, although
Free Visa Countries for Indonesia
You do not require a visa to visit Indonesia for up to 30 days if your nation is on the list below:
Albania
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Barbuda and Antigua
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Benin\sBhutan
Bolivia
Serbia and Montenegro
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei\sBulgaria
Burundi and Burkina Faso
Cambodia
Canada
South Africa
Chad
Chile
China
Republic of Dominica
Comoros
In Costa Rica
Costa Rica Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Slovak Republic D Republic of the Dominica Ecuador Egypt
El Salvador Britain
Estonia
Fiji Finland
France
Gabon
Senegal, The
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
SAR of Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Apple SAR
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi\sMalaysia
Maldives Mali\sMalta
Pacific Islands
Mauritania\sMauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal Netherlands
In New Zealand
Nicaragua
Norway
Oman
Palau Palestine\sPanama
New Guinea, Papua
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Virgin Islands
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
Samoa
Costa Rica
Togo and Principe
Arab States
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Isle of Solomon
S. Africa
Korea, South
Spain
South Asia
Nevis and St. Kitts
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