DIPLOMATIC VISA

Diplomatic Visas are given to foreign citizens bearing diplomatic passports, for the conduct of diplomatic assignments in Indonesia.

Requests for Diplomatic Visas must be submitted via an Indonesian diplomatic mission abroad, by filling out the appropriate registration forms and enclosing:

1.    Complete proof of identity of the passport bearer.   

2.    Two 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport bearer.   

3.    The original diplomatic passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of submission.   

4.    A diplomatic note confirming the person's diplomatic assignment.  

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SERVICE VISA

Service Visas are given to foreign citizens bearing service passports, on assignment to Indonesia for non-diplomatic purposes.

Requests for Service Visas must be submitted through an Indonesian diplomatic mission abroad, by filling out the appropriate registration forms and enclosing:

1.    Complete proof of identity of the passport bearer.   

2.    Two 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport bearer.   

3.    The original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of submission.   

4.    A diplomatic note confirming the person's assignment as non-diplomatic in nature.  

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TRANSIT VISA

- There are two types of Transit Visas available:

1.    Transit Visa

2.    Transit Visa On Arrival

- Transit Visa

The validity of a Transit Visa is 90 days from its date of issue, with a staying period of 14 days from the day of arrival in Indonesia.

Requests for a Transit Visa must be submitted by filling out the appropriate registration forms and enclosing:

Complete proof of identity of the passport bearer.

1.    Two 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport bearer.   

2.    The original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of submission.   

3.    Persons stopping over in Indonesia to continue their journey to another country or their country of origin must be able to produce proof of a ticket to that country.   

4.    Persons stopping over in Indonesia to join or work on a transport vehicle that will continue its journey outside Indonesian territory must have proof of a work contract pertaining to that fact.

5.    Proof of having paid all dues according to regulations.   Transit Visas are given to persons of foreign origin who wish to stop over in Indonesian territory for purposes of:

Continuing a journey to another country.

1.    Continuing a journey to return to their country of origin.   

2.    To join or work on a transport vehicle that will continue its journey outside Indonesian territory.   

3.    In emergency cases due to a delayed flight or journey.  

- Transit Visa On Arrival

Transit Visas On Arrival are valid for stopovers within Indonesian territory due to emergencies affecting transport vehicles and other legitimate causes, resulting in a delay in that journey and verified by the proper authorities.

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VISITATION VISA

There are four types of Visitation Visas:

1.   Single-Visitation Visa

2.   Collective-Visitation Visa

3.   Multiple-Journey Visitation Visa

4.   Visitation Visa On Arrival

- Single-Visitation Visa

Validity period of a Single-Visitation Visa is a maximum of 60 days. Requests for Single-Visitation Visas are submitted by filling out the appropriate forms and enclosing:

1.    Complete proof of identity of the passport bearer.   

2.    Two 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport bearer.   

3.    The original passport with at least 6 months validity from the date of submission.   

4.    Letter of recommendation from a sponsor or, if considered necessary, a guarantee of the availability of funds to cover living expenses while in Indonesia.   

5.    Proof of a return ticket, or a ticket to continue travel to another country.  

- Collective-Visitation Visa

Collective-Visitation Visas are valid for visits lasting a maximum of 60 (sixty) days.  Requests for Collective-Visitation Visas are submitted by filling out the appropriate forms and enclosing:

1. Complete proof of identity of each of the requesting persons.    

2. Two 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport bearer.    

3. The original passport or travel document with at least 6 months validity from the date of submission.    

4. Letter of recommendation from a sponsor in the country of origin, or a    request from a sponsor in Indonesia.    

5. Proof of return tickets or tickets to continue travel to another country.    

6. Members of the group holding the Collective-Visitation Visas must carry  their own passports and must enter and exit Indonesian territory at the same time as and with the group.   

- Multiple-Journey Visitation Visa

Multiple-Journey Visitation Visas are valid for a maximum of one year, with the visitation period of each entry no longer than 60 (sixty) days.

Requests for Multiple-Journey Visitation Visas must be submitted by filling out the appropriate forms and enclosing:

1.    Complete proof of identity of each of the requesting person.   

2.    Two 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport bearer.   

3.    The original passport or travel document with at least 18 months validity from the date of submission.   

4.    Letter of recommendation from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in Indonesia.   

5.    If deemed necessary, a guarantee of the availability of funds to cover living expenses while in Indonesia.  

- Visitation Visa On Arrival

Visitation Visas On Arrival are valid for a maximum of 30 (thirty) days, and are given to the following parties:

1.    Citizens from countries that do not require visas to visit Indonesia but have done so without entering the predetermined ports of entry.   

2.    Other foreign citizens that have acquired a permit from the Indonesian Directorate-General of Immigration.  

Requests for Visitation Visa On Arrival must be submitted by filling out the appropriate forms, and enclosing:

Complete proof of identity of each of the requesting persons.  

1.    The original passport or travel document with at least 6 months validity from the date of arrival in Indonesia.   

2.    A letter of recommendation from a sponsor or, if deemed necessary; a guarantee of the availability of funds to cover living expenses while in Indonesia.   

3.    Proof of return tickets or tickets to continue travels to another country.  

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LIMITED STAY VISA

Limited Stay Visas are given to Regular Passport holders, valid for a 1 (one)-year stay in Indonesia and must not exceed the validity period of his/her travel documents.

Requests for Limited Stay Visas must be submitted by filling out the appropriate forms and enclosing:

1.    Complete proof of identity of each of the requesting person.   

2.    Two 4x6cm color passport photographs of the passport bearer.   

3.    The original passport or travel document with at least 18 months validity from the date of submission.   

4.    Letter of recommendation from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in Indonesia.   

5.    A complete and updated Curriculum Vitae.   

6.    For those accompanying: - their spouse or parent who are Indonesian citizens living in Indonesia,

- Their spouse or parent who are foreign citizens living in Indonesia holding Limited Stay Permits, Must submit a copy of a their Marriage Certificate and/or their Birth Certificate.

7.    For those conducting activities in: - Religious missions

- Research

- Education

- Social fields

Must enclose the original and a copy of a letter of recommendation from the institution or specific department/division that has assigned them.  

7.    For those who wish to work in a foreign investment or domestic investment venture, or as a technical professional on assignment by a foreign aid organizations, must furnish a letter of recommendation from a technical department, the Department of Labor, the Investment Coordinating Board, and a copy of the letter of agreement to employ foreign labor.   

8.    For those seeking repatriation, must provide proof of former Indonesian citizenship and proof of a guarantee of living expenses in Indonesia.  

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NON-VISA SHORT TERM VISIT

 NEW - beginning February 1, 2004 The government has changed the visa-free facility and has a new tourist visa system with three different categories:

Pay-for-visa-on-arrival system for citizens of the United States, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, the Arab Emirates, Finland, Hungary, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Taiwan. The cost of the new 30-day (only) tourist visa is US$25/person for a 30-day visa and US$10 for a 3-day visa. Visitors from countries with visa-on-arrival facility will have to go to a special counter to have their passports stamped with the on-arrival visa before going to the immigration clearance desk. Avisa issued on arrival can be extended only once for a period of 15 days on payment of an additional fee, and cannot be converted into another class of visa. Immigration authorities say the visa purchasing system will take no more than 3-5 minutes per applicant. Six payment counters, a bank and a money changer have been set up to process payments.

Initially, the visa on arrival facility will only be available at the following international gateways: Airports: Medan, Pekanbaru, Padang, Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Manado.

Newly added are these airports where tourists can enjoy a visa-on-arrival facility: Halim Perdana Kusuma in Jakarta, Adisucipto in Yogyakarta, Adisumarmo in Solo, Selaparang in Mataram, Lombok, Sepinggan in Balikpapan, Kalimantan, Hasanudddin in Makasar, Sulawesi, Eltari in Kupang, Timor.

Seaports: Batam, Tanjung Uban (Bintan), Belawan (Medan), Sibolga (Sumatra), Dumai, Teluk Bayar (Padang, Sumatra), Padang Bai (Bali), and Jayapura (Papua).

Newly added are these seaports where tourists can enjoy a visa-on-arrival facility:

• Teluk Bayar in Padang, Sumatra
• Bitung
• Tanjung Balaikarimun
• Tanjung Mas in Semarang
• Tenau in Kupang
• Pare Pare in Sulawesi
• Soekarno-Hatta in Makassar, Sualwesi

Visa-free facility is granted to the citizens of 11 countries whose governments extend visa free facility to Indonesian nationals would continue to enjoy visa-free stays. Included in the 11 countries and administrative districts to be granted the 30-day visa-free facility are: Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, the Philippines, Hongkong Special Administrative Region, Macao Special Administrative Region, Chile, Morocco, Peru and Vietnam. Visitors with the visa-free facility will be able to proceed directly to the immigration clearance counter.

Citizens of other countries not on the visa on arrival or visa free lists will be required to apply for a visa overseas (in their home country) before entering Indonesia. Citizens of any country wishing to stay more than 30 days must also apply for an appropriate visa at their nearest Indonesian Embassy or Consulate before traveling to Indonesia.

Tour Agents are able to arrange express handling for groups at no additional charge by presenting the completed immigration cards, passports and applicable visa fee. Passengers who overstay their visa period for a short period of time can be processed immediately at the airport by paying US$ 20 for every day they overstayed their 30-day visa. Airlines that experience technical difficulties or delayed flights can apply for their passengers to be exempted from paying any overstay penalties.

The new policy cuts the length of stay for tourist visas from 60 days to 30 days. It is not clear what procedures will apply for visitors wishing to stay more than 30 days, so it would be wise for those visitors to apply for a visa beforehand with their nearest Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.

According to Indonesia's bureaucracy, arriving tourists may
be asked to produce the following documents (although a return ticket should be
enough):