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Indonesia Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa Required
EU Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Australian Yes Yes Yes

Passports

To enter Indonesia, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date you arrive and have at least two blank pages.

Passport Note

People arriving from abroad must complete a health declaration and an electronic customs declaration (e-CD) online before entering the country. The barcodes generated after submitting the forms should be saved, as they will need to be scanned at the airport.

Visas

Indonesia grants visa-free entry to citizens of the following countries:
• ASEAN member states: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam.

Citizens from the following countries are required to have a visa to visit Indonesia. However, they are eligible for Visa on Arrival (VoA) when entering Indonesia:

Africa: South Africa, Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Tunisia.

Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Mexico, Peru, Suriname, United States, Venezuela.

Asia: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, China, Georgia, Hong Kong, India, Iran, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Macau, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.

Europe: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Vatican City.

Oceania: Australia, Fiji.

Please note that visa policies can change, so it's advisable to consult the official website of the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration or contact the nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate before planning your trip.

Visa Note

If you overstay your visa by up to 60 days, you will be fined 1 million Indonesian rupiah for each day of overstay.

Types and Cost

Single-entry visa on arrival or e-VOA: IRD 500,000.

Single-entry tourist visa: IDR 1,500,000 (up to 60 days) or IDR 2,700,000 (up to 180 days).

Validity

Visa on Arrival or e-VOA: validity is not applicable as the visa is issued and used immediately upon entry.

Tourist visas: usually valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

Transit

Indonesia does not currently offer a dedicated transit visa. Travellers who remain in the airport's international transit area do not require a visa. However, those who wish to leave the airport during a layover must obtain a Visa on Arrival or ensure they are eligible for visa-free entry, depending on their nationality.

Application to

Either on arrival at a designated port of entry or in advance at the consulate (or consular section of embassy) for normal tourist visas.

Working days

Allow five working days for visa processing.

Extension of stay

Visitors can apply for an extension on the Indonesia immigration website.


This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.

Embassies and tourist offices

British Embassy in Indonesia


Telephone: +62 21 2356 5200
Website: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-jakarta
Address: , Jl Patra Kuningan Raya Blok L5-6, Jakarta, 12950,
Opening times:

Mon-Thu 0730-1600; Fri 0730-1300.

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the USA


Telephone: +1 202 775 5200
Website: https://kemlu.go.id/washington/en
Address: NW, 2020 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, 20036,
Opening times:

Mon-Fri: 0900-1700

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the UK


Telephone: +44 20 7499 7661
Website: https://kemlu.go.id/london
Address: , 30 Great Peter Street, London, SW1P 2HW,
Opening times:

Application submission only: Mon-Thu 0930-1230; Fri 0930-1200
Collection only: Mon-Fri 1430-1600.

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