Destination Indonesia

Visas

Short Visit Transit & Tourists Visas Issued On Arrival

According to the Indonesian Minister of Justice and Human Rights, Nationals of the following countries are eligible apply for their Transit (7 days maximum stay, USD10 per person) and/or Tourist (30 days, USD25 per person) visa upon arrival at any of the following Airports/Seaports in Indonesia:

  1. Algeria
  2. Argenine
  3. Australian
  4. Austria
  5. Bahrain
  6. Belgium
  7. Brazil
  8. Bulgaria
  9. Cambodia
  10. Canada
  11. China
  12. Cyprus
  13. Czech
  14. Denmark
  15. Egypt
  16. Estonia
  17. Fiji
  18. Finland
  19. France
  20. Germany
  21. Greece
  1. Hungary
  2. Iceland
  3. India
  4. Iran
  5. Ireland
  6. Italy
  7. Japan
  8. Kuwait
  9. Laos
  10. Latvia
  11. Libya
  12. Liechtenstein
  13. Lithuania
  14. Luxembourg
  15. Maldives
  16. Malta
  17. Mexico
  18. Monaco
  19. Netherlands
  20. New Zealand
  21. Norway
  1. Oman
  2. Panama
  3. Poland
  4. Portugal
  5. Qatar
  6. Romania
  7. Russia
  8. Saudi Arabia
  9. Slovakia
  10. Slovenia
  11. South Africa
  12. South Korea
  13. Spain
  14. Surinam
  15. Sweden
  16. Switzerland
  17. Taiwan Territory
  18. Tunisia
  19. United Arab Emirates
  20. United Kingdom
  21. USA

Please be advised that Visa On Arrival may only be extended upon approval from the Director General of Immigration of the Republic of Indonesia in case of natural disaster, illness or accident, but cannot be transferred to another type of visa. Overstay visitors incur to pay a penalty of US$20.- per day/person (for under 60 days stay) whilst over 60 days stay will be a 5 (five) year prison sentence or a fine of IDR25.000.000 (local currency).

Entry Requirements for Visa on Arrival (VOA)

  • Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.
  • Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
  • No compulsory vaccinations
  • Visitors must enter through one of the airports or seaports in Indonesia listed below

The visa on arrival facility for applicable nationalities is only available at the following international gateways:

Airports:

  • Ngurah Rai in Denpasar, Bali
  • Soekarno-Hatta in Jakarta, Java
  • Polonia in Medan, Sumatra
  • Sultan Syarif Kasim II in Pekan Baru, Kalimantan
  • Tabing in Padang, Sumatra
  • Juanda in Surabaya, Java
  • Sam Ratulangi in Manado, Sulawesi
  • Halim Perdanakusuma in Jakarta, Java
  • Adi Sucipto in Yogyakarta, Java
  • Adi Sumarmo in Surakarta, Java
  • Selaparang in Mataram, Lombok
  • Sepinggan in Balikpapan, Kalimantan
  • Hasanudddin in Makassar, Sulawesi
  • El Tari in Kupang, Timor

Seaports:

  • Sekupang, Batu Ampar, Nongsa and Marina Teluk Senimba in Batam
  • Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi and Sri Udana Lobam in Tanjung Uban (Bintan)
  • Belawan in Belawan (Medan)
  • Sibolga in Sibolga (Sumatra)
  • Yos Sudarso in Dumai
  • Teluk Bayur in Padang (Sumatra)
  • Tanjung Balai Karimun (Tanjung Balai Karimun)
  • Tanjung Priok in Jakarta
  • Padang Bai in Padang Bai (Bali)
  • Jayapura in Jayapura (Papua)
  • Tanjung Mas in Semarang (Java)
  • Tenau (Kupang)
  • Pare-pare in Pare-pare (Sulawesi)
  • Soekarno-Hatta in Makassar (Sulawesi)

Please note that these regulations do not apply for foreigners/expatriates (including members of their family) who are assigned or based in Indonesia. Visa is required and should be applied for before hand.

Those whose countries are not included in the above list or wish to stay longer than 30 days in Indonesia, should apply for their visa in advance, at the Indonesian Embassy.

Note: the above information was applicable at time of writing. Policies and procedures may change at any time and while Destination Asia will endeavor to advise of any changes, please note that you should always check with the local Indonesian Embassy / Consulate before traveling. Destination Asia accepts no responsibility for changes or alterations in the above information.