Saturday, June 27, 2009

Visa Requirements

VISA ON ARRIVAL
In conjunction with the revision of the visa policy, the Indonesian Minister of Justice and Human Rights has issued and signed a revise decree no. M.02-IZ.01/2007, on 28th May 2007, effective from 5th July 2007, stating that Nationals of the following countries can now apply for their Transit (7 days maximum stay) and/or Tourist visa upon arrival at the following Airports/Seaports in Indonesia for a maximum visit of 30 days :
· Algeria
· Argentine
· Australia
· Austria
· Bahrain
· Belgium
· Brazil
· Bulgaria
· Cambodia
· Canada
· China
· Cyprus
· Czech
· 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
· Netherland
· New Zealand
· Norway
· Oman
· Panama
· Poland
· Portugal
· Qatar
· Romania
· Russia
· Saudi Arabia
· Slovakia
· Slovenia
· South Africa
· South Korea
· Spain
· Surinam
· Sweden
· Switzerland
· Taiwan Territory
· Tunisia
· United Arab Emirates
· United Kingdom
· 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, illnes 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 as from the date of entry into Indonesia.
· Onward or return tickets are compulsory
· No compulsory vaccinations
Visitors must enter through the following airports and seaports in Indonesia.
There are 14 (fourteen) Airport and 23 (twenty three) Seaport across Indonesia that has the VOA facilities:
Airports
· Adi Juanda in Surabaya (East Java)
· Adisutjipto in Yogyakarta (Central Java)
· Adi Sumarmo in Solo (Central Java)
· El Tari in Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara Province, Timor
· Halim Perdanakusuma in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
· Hassanudin in Makasar (South Sulawesi)
· Ngurah Rai in Denpasar (Island of Bali)
· Polonia in Medan (North Sumatera)
· Sam Ratulangi in Manado (North Sulawesi)
· Selaparang in Mataram (Lombok Island)
· Sepinggan in Balikpapan (East Kalimantan)
· Soekarno Hatta in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
· Sultan Syarif Kasim II in Pekanbaru (Riau Province, Sumatera)
· Tabing in Padang (West Sumatera)
Seaports
· Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi in Tanjung Uban, Bintan (Sumatera)
· Bandar Seri Udana Lobam in Tanjung Uban (Sumatera)
· Batu Ampar in Batam (Batam Island)
· Belawan in Belawan (North Sumatera)
· Benoa in Bali (Island of Bali)
· Bitung in Bitung (Sulawesi)
· Jayapura in Jayapura (Irian Jaya)
· Marina Teluk Senimba (Batam Island)
· Maumere in Flores (East Nusa Tenggara)
· Nongsa in Batam (Batam Island)
· Padang Bai in Bali (Island of Bali)
· Pare-pare in Pare-pare (South Sulawesi)
· Sekupang in Batam (Batam Island)
· Sibolga in Sibolga (North Sumatra)
· Soekarno-Hatta in Makassar (South Sulawesi)
· Sri Bintan Pura in Tanjung Pinang (Riau)
· Tanjung Balai Karimun (Sumatera)
· Tanjung Mas in Semarang (Central Java)
· Tanjung Priok in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
· Teluk Bayur in Padang (West Sumatra)
· Batam Centre in Batam (Batam Island)
· Tenau in Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara Province)
· Yos Sudarso in Dumai (Riau Province, Sumatra)

Please note that these regulations do not apply for foreigners/expatriates (including members of their family) who are assigned/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.