Visa on Arrival Facility (VOA)
Effective May 28, 2007, visitors holding
valid passports from certain countries
can obtain either a 7 day or 30 day non-extendable
visa at any of the 15 airports and 21
seaports designated as “international
gateways” by the Indonesian Immigration
department. The fee for this visa, payable
upon landing, is US$10 for a 7 day visa
and US$25 for a 30-day visa.
Nationals of the following countries
are eligible to purchase a “visa
on arrival (VOA):” (Updated May
28, 2007)
• Algeria
• Argentina
• Australia
• Austria
• Bahrain
• Belgium
• Brazil
• Bulgaria
• Cambodia
• Canada
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Denmark
• Egypt
• Estonia
• Fiji
• Finland
• France
• Germany
• Greece
• Hungary
• Iceland
• India
• Iran
• Ireland
• Italy
• Japan
• Kuwait
• Laos
• Latvia
• Libya
• Liechtenstein
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Maldives
• Malta
• Mexico
• Monaco
• New Zealand
• Norway
• Oman
• Panama
• People’s Republic of China
• Poland
• Portugal
• Qatar
• Romania
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Spain
• Suriname
• Switzerland
• Sweden
• Taiwan
• The Netherlands
• Tunisia
• United Arab Emirates
• United Kingdom
• United States of America
The official entry requirements for
the issuance of a 30 or 7 days day visa-on
arrival:
1. Passport must be from one of the countries
listed above.
2. Passport must be valid for a minimum
of 6 (six) months from the date of entry
into Indonesia.
3. Payment of US$10 or US$25 must be paid
at the gateway, depending on the length
of visa required.
4. Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
5. Visitors must enter and exit through
one of the 15 airports or 21 seaports
officially approved as an “international
gateway” by the Indonesian Immigration
department.
Visas-on-arrival are non-extendable and
non-convertible to another class of visa.
Overstays are charged US$20 per day for
over stays up to 60 days. Overstay violations
over 60 days are liable to 5 years imprisonment
or a fine of Rp. 25 million.
Tourist Visa
Individuals not holding a passport from
among those nations listed above and eligible
either for a visa-free short visit or
a purchasable visa-on-arrival (VOA) can
apply for a tourist visa at an Indonesian
Embassy aboard. Tourist visa are normally
granted for a 60 day stay in Indonesia.
Visa Issued on Approval
All visa applications for Business, Tourist
and Social Visits from nationals of the
following countries need prior approval
from an Immigration Office in Indonesia
before traveling. The requirements vary
depending on the propose visit to Indonesia.
• Afghanistan
• Albania
• Angola
• Bangladesh
• Cameroon
• Cuba
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Nigeria
• North Korea
• Pakistan
• Somalia
• Sri Lanka
• Tanzania
Other Classes of Visas for Temporary
Visitors
There are several other classes of visas
available to visitors to Indonesia. If
you are making your travel arrangements
with www.balidiscovery.com we will be
happy to provide you additional information
and assistance regarding the following
visa classes:
Business Visa - This
visa is given by an Indonesian Embassies
abroad to applicants visiting Indonesia
for normal business activities (including
attending a conference/seminar) which
do not involve taking up employment or
receiving any payments whilst in Indonesia.
This visa, valid for a stay of 60 days,
can be for a single or multiple visits.
This visa is obtainable after application
by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to
the Department of Immigration.
Social-Cultural Visa
- This visa is issued by as Indonesian
Embassy abroad to applicants who are going
to Indonesia for a social/cultural visit,
such as visiting relatives/friends; social
organizations; exchange visits between
educational institutions; undertaking
research and attending training programs
in Indonesia. The validity of this visa
is for a 60 day stay, but can be extended
upon application in Indonesia. This visa
is obtainable after application by a sponsoring
party in Indonesia to the Department of
Immigration.
Employment Visa - This
visa is given to applicants whose purpose
of visit is to take up employment and
require sponsorship by a company or organization
in Indonesia.
Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) -
This visa is a Temporary Stay Permit (KITAS)
and is issued to applicants whose purpose
of visit is to stay in Indonesia for a
limited period.
NOTICE: The information
supplied was believed correct and current
at the time of publication. When in doubt
or if you have questions, we strongly
suggest that you contact the travel company
making your travel arrangement or your
nearest Indonesian Embassy.
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