Passport/Visa
| | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? | | British | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Australian | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Canadian | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | USA | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | OtherEU | Yes | 1/2 | Yes | | Japanese | Yes | 1/2 | Yes |
Restricted entry: (a) Nationals of Israel will be refused entry unless they have applied to the Immigration Office in Indonesia, prior to travelling, to obtain approval/special permit. (b) Nationals of China (PR) and CIS travelling to Indonesia as tourists, or for business or social purposes, need approval from the Immigration Office in Indonesia before travelling. Nationals of China (PR) should also have sponsorship in Indonesia. (c) All applications for business, tourist and social visits from nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, China (PR), Congo (Dem Rep), Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Iran, Jamaica, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda, Yemen and Zimbabwe need special approval from the Immigration Department in Indonesia.
Note: East Timor is no longer a part of Indonesia. Those wishing to travel to this area should contact the nearest United Nations office in the country where they live.
PASSPORTS: Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all.
VISAS: Required by all except the following for tourist visits only of up to 60 days (non extendable):
(a) 1. nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, with the exception of Portugal (who do need visas for tourist, business and social visits);
(b) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Egypt, Hungary, Iceland, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro);
(c) nationals of Taiwan with passports endorsed with code MFA/M. If passport is endorsed with code OM or X, a visa is required and entry and exit is only permitted via Denpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta) or Medan (Polonia) airports;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey within a maximum of eight hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: (a) 2. All journalists and business travellers regardless of nationality require visas and special permission. (b) All children travelling with parents who require visas must also have visas, even if travelling on their parents’ passports. (c) All visitors require sufficient funds in cash and/or travellers cheques. Credit cards can no longer be accepted as proof of a traveller’s financial status when applying for a visa or travelling to Indonesia, due to the fact that there has been regular misuse of credit cards and credit limits.
Warning: Severe fines and, in some cases, prison sentences will be given to visitors who exceed their visa-free stay.
Types of visa and cost: Tourist: £35 (for up to 60 days). Business/Social: £35 (for up to 60 days). Multiple-entry*: £125 (for one year). Transit: £15. Fees are non-refundable. The administration fee for visa approval and authorisation is £5.
Note: *Multiple-entry visas are issued for business trips only and need approval from the Immigration Office in Indonesia.
Validity: Tourist visas are valid for three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days. Single-entry Business/Social visas are valid for three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days. Multiple-entry visas are valid for a maximum of one year, with the length of each stay lasting no longer than 60 days. Transit visas are valid for 90 days after the date of issue for a period of up to 14 days.
Application to: Visa section at Embassy; see Contact Addresses section. All visitors are advised to process their visas at the visa section at the Embassy before entry to Indonesia.
Application requirements: Tourist visas: (a) Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry. (b) One application form (the original not a photocopy, signed by the applicant). (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Sufficient funds to cover duration of stay (see 2. above). (e) Onward or return tickets, which may be purchased at point of entry. (f) Fee (payable in cash or by postal order only). (g) A pre-paid special delivery envelope for postal applications. (h) Travel itinerary. Business visas: (a)-(g) and, (h) Two supporting letters from the applicant’s company in home country and the sponsor/counterpart in Indonesia stating the reason and duration of the visit and accommodation details. Social Visit visas: (a)-(g) and, (h) a letter of invitation from the applicant’s family, friends or relatives in Indonesia stating the reason and duration of the visit and details of accommodation. Multiple-entry Business visas: (b)-(g) and, (h) Written approval from the Indonesian Immigration Department.
Working days required: Two to three days (personal applications); seven days (postal applications). However applications that need referral to the authorities in Indonesia may take two months or more.
Temporary residence: People wishing to stay and work in Indonesia must apply directly to the Immigration Office in Indonesia for a Temporary Stay Visa. The Embassy in London cannot issue the visa unless, and until, special authorisation is given by the Immigration Office in Indonesia. The visa is valid for a period of 12 months and can be extended. The cost for 12 months is £100. It is advisable to have your Indonesian sponsor submit the application directly to the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta. For further information on temporary residence, contact the visa section at the Embassy (see Contact Addresses section).
Note: People wishing to travel to Aceh, Irian Jaya and Maluka must obtain a special permit from the Indonesian Immigration Office and the State Police Headquarters in Jakarta. Upon arrival in Aceh, Irian Jaya and Maluka visitors must report to the local police office. Permits are issued at the discretion of the immigration authorities on presentation of a valid passport, a return ticket and several passport photographs.
Gateways: Entry and exits must be made from one of the authorised 17 airports, 24 seaports or the authorised overland entry point:
Air: Ambon (Pattimura), Balikpapan (Sepinggan), Bandung (Sastranegara), Batam (Hang Nadim), Biak (Frans Kaisiepo), Denpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta), Kupang (Eltari), Manado (Samratulangi), Mataram (Selaparang), Medan (Polonia), Padang (Tabing), Pekan-baru (Simpang Tiga), Pontianak (Soepadio), Solo (Adi Sumarno), Surabaya (Juanda) and Ujung Pandang (Hassanadim).
Sea: Ambon, Batu Ampar (Batam), Belawan (Medan), Bander Bentan Telani (Lagol), Bandar Seri Udana-Lobon (Tanjung Uban), Benoa (Bali), Bitung, Dumai, Karimum, Lembar (Mataram), Lhok Seumawe, Malahayati (Aceh), Nongsa Terminal Bahari (Batam), Padang Bai (Bali), Sekupang (Batam), Selat Kijang (Tanjung Pinang), Sultan Iskandar Muda (Aceh), Tanjung Balai Marina Teluk Senimba (Batam), Tanjung Mas (Semarang), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), Tanjung Periok (Jakarta), Tanjung Pinang and Tenau (Kupang).
Overland: Etikong (West Kalimantan).
Note: Nationals of China (PR) may enter and exit from the following airports or seaports only:
Air: Denpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Halim/Soekarno-Hatta) and Medan (Polonia).
Sea: Belawan (Medan), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) and Tanjung Periok (Jakarta).
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