Are you ought to move? Explore around, to taste and fulfil the fantasy of being in a place unknown, and you wander without direction. In this article, I will walk you through a tourist visa for visiting Indonesia.
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VISA-FREE COUNTRIES TO ENTER INDONESIA
If your nationality is not on this list, you can enter and travel in Indonesia for 30 days. You can reach their international airports and harbour in these dazzling places as long as you won’t overstay for 30 days. Provided here are some of the locations you can land in Indonesia visa-free; Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Surabaya, Batam, and Riau.
Indonesia government is very generous in giving visa-free access to more than 90% of the world to their country. This helps a lot in attracting a lot of travellers from every corner of the world, not to mention how beautiful Indonesia is.
The exemptions of Visit Visa Presidential Regulation no. 21/2016 acts Indonesia to allow residents of 169 countries (listed on the table below) to travel and depart from their international ports with free of charges.
VISA ON ARRIVAL NATIONALITIES
Those who are eligible for a visa on arrival can apply online. Here are the things to know about this type of visa.
Cost of visa on arrival
There will be fees which cost;
If your planning to visit the exclusive economic zone;
- Seven days (7) – $15
- Thirty days (30) – $35
- Extension for more than 30 days – another 35$
Note: Overstay in visa will cost you about $23 per day if you haven’t informed the immigration office. It is advisable to locate the nearest immigration office for possible risk of forgetting your arrival and the day of departure.
Process of getting a visa on arrival
- First-time foreigners should seek for the VOA and pay for the requisite fee, take note, they only accept cash.
- Once your payment is settled, you will acquire your entry stamp.
- The second counter will hand you over with the counterfoil visa or visa sticker.
- Head to the immigration office for validation and accreditation for official entry in Indonesia.
NATIONALITIES NEED TO GET INDONESIA TOURIST VISA
Here is a list of countries who need a visa before entering and travelling to Indonesia:
- Afghanistan
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Colombia
- Congo
- Democratic Republic of Congo
- Djibouti
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Liberia
- Kosovo
- Montenegro
- Micronesia
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Pakistan
- Sierra Leone
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Yemen
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT INDONESIA TOURIST VISA
Visiting Indonesia doesn’t require you to have a visa upon entering in their international airports, and staying for up to 30 days. Find out the things you should know about Indonesia tourist visa.
Visa Requirements
But residing more than the limitation will sanction you to secure your Visa immediately. There are certain documents one must gather before a successful possession of a more extended visa such as this;
- Passport Requirements
- Indonesia Visa Application Form
- Photo Requirements
- Letter of Invitation
- Proof of State Residency
- Proof of Travel Arrangements – pre-arranged accommodation
- Medical Requirements
- Proof of Sufficient Funds
- Letter of Employment
The requirements are particularly a lot but never worry. The time required for you to acquire this will bring a magnitude of rewarding travel experiences in choosing Indonesia as your next departure. Continue reading to learn more about this visa guide for Indonesia.
Multi-entries Visit Visa
There is good news for foreigners that fell in love with the culture and beautiful tourist spots of Indonesia. A multi visa is commonly issued for one year of visit, the government extended it to five years. This Visa is beneficial for researchers who’ve enjoyed re-entering and exiting Indonesia valid for a maximum of five years.
The amendment suggests that all pending and future holder of a multiple-entry visitor visa is credible for up to five years of stay.
Multi Visit Visa is for foreigners who want to travel back and forth to Indonesia for visiting and tourism. This Visa can also be issued for different types of interactions – official visit, business visit, or family visit.
Requirements for multi-entries visa visa
- Your passport must be 18 months validated
- Submission of a telex approval firstly in Jakarta
- Fill-up the application form or guarantee letter and present it to the office or agent.
- Appeal for an annexe sponsor letter
- Show proof of your return flight ticket – look for cheap flights
- Copy of your bank account statement (you have at least 2000 USD).
- Two recent Passport photos.
Temporary Stay Permit
KITAS or Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas is an access card for a limited stay longer for a few months or years in Indonesia. This card can be known as residency permit card and can be issued to foreigners who have these following agendas;
- Foreigner investors that will reside for more than 3 months
- Foreign professional who has expertise or specialization to offer in Indonesia
- Outsiders who conduct prolific scientific or technological research, this usually falls with the agreement of Universities in Indonesia
- This card can also be issued to religious clerics such as bishops, priest, imam, and nun
- Retirees can also be granted with KITAS for a temporary stay which can be renewed upon expiration
If you think you will stay longer for a few more years, it is suggestive of having your KITAP or Permanent Stay Permit Card. Once you have KITAP, you will be eligible to get a five-year driver’s license, open your bank accounts. And apply for credit cards and loans specifically in banks of Indonesia.
For foreigners who plan to exceed its stay for 30 days in Indonesia and only have a limited stay permit, you will have to convert it to a KITAS/ITAS. The process requires resubmitting of your biometric data to the immigration office. The agent will take hold of your passport until processing of your KITAS is done. You cannot travel internationally, though you can visit all around Indonesia instead.
KITAS effectiveness is only valid for six months. That’s why you should take note of the date of expiration, and be prepared every half of the year to go back and renew your KITAS at the immigration office. Failure to do so will be subjected to overstaying, and foreigners can be exposed to 5 years of incarceration with a maximum fine of 37,000 USD.
INDONESIA EVISA
Indonesia is eligible to apply for e-Visa provided that the applicants meet the necessary conditions and requirements.
Electronic visa nowadays has a very convenient way of processing visa with lower cost. It is proven to be efficient and effective in terms of reliable speed. You can either apply to the internet and can go by directly in the Indonesia Embassy.
The process will take you 5-6 days of waiting time. This is to evaluate and investigate your visa approval and to be granted if not found an issue.
OVER STAYING INDONESIA
Thirty days wasn’t enough the first time I traveled to Indonesia, to be honest. There are just millions of reasons and things stuffed in one place that can bring you utter amazement.
If you want to experience Indonesia to the fullest, I suggest that once you land, try and consider to extend your 30 days visit. Immigrations are friendly and want tourists to stay longer. It’s worth it.
REMEMBER: Overstay in visa will cost you about $23 per day if you haven’t informed the immigration office. It is advisable to locate the nearest immigration office for possible risk of forgetting your arrival and the day of departure.
This guide will give you information about the right visa for you. And once you’ve known, surely, you are on your way of getting your application in the nearest embassy. Or in making things much more relaxed, hiring an agent in applying for a visa for you to bypass all the hassle if you prefer that.
We hope that this Indonesia tourist visa article helped you in planning your next trip. If you have any questions or you think we missed something, let us know in the comment section below.
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