INDONESIA EMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS
IMMIGRATION INFORMATION

VISA APPLICATIONS AND PASSPORTS

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 Portugal are allowed to enter Indonesia but need a tourist visa and need approval from Immigration authorities in Indonesia for business and social visits. (c) 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 and must travel in a group of at least 5 people. (d) All applications for business, tourist and social visits from nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo (Rep. of), Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria, Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda and Yemen 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. The UN is currently acting as the administrative authority in East Timor.

Passports

Passport valid for at least 6 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 (see Restricted entry above);
(b) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Brunei, Chile, Egypt, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, 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 8 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 US$2000 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. Travellers must be in possession of a current credit statement with a minimum credit limit of US$1000 from their banks or credit card issuance authority, and be able to present it on demand when applying for a visa and also to the Immigration/Customs Officers upon arrival in Indonesia should they wish to use their credit cards as a means of payment while in Indonesia.

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: $15. Business/Social: $22 (for up to 4 weeks); $45 (for up to 5 weeks). Multiple-entry*: $70 (for 6 months); $130 (for 1 year). Transit: $15. Fees are non-refundable.

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 3 months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 4 weeks. Single-entry Business/Social visas are valid for 3 months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days. Multiple-entry visas are valid for a maximum of 1 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. 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 6 months as from date of entry. (b) 2 application forms (the original not a photocopy, signed by the applicant). (c) 2 passport-size photos. (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; cheques and credit cards are not accepted). (g) A pre-paid registered mail envelope for postal applications. (h) Travel itinerary. Business visas: (a)-(g) and, (h) 2 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) a passport valid for a minimum of 18 months from the date of entry into Indonesia and written approval from the Indonesian Immigration Department.

Working days required

1 working day (personal applications); 7 working days (postal applications). However applications that need referral to the authorities in Indonesia may take 2 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 £50. 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.

Note

People wishing to travel to Aceh and Irian Jaya must obtain a special permit from the Indonesian Immigration Office and the State Police Headquarters in Jakarta. Upon arrival in Aceh and Irian Jaya, 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 16 airports, 10 seaports or the authorised overland entry point:
Air: Ambon (Pattimura), Balikpapan (Sepinggan), Bandung (Sastranegara), Batam (Hang Nadim), Biak (Frans Kaisiapo), Denpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta), Manado (Samratulangi), Mataram (Selaparang), Medan (Polonia), Padang (Tabing), Pekan-baru (Simpang Tiga), Pontianak (Soepadio), and Surabaya (Juanda), Ujung Pandang (Hassanadim).
Sea: Ambon (Ambon), Batu Ampar (Batam), Belawan (Medan), Benoa (Bali), Bitung (Bitung), Padang Bai (Bali), Tanjung Mas (Semarang), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), Tanjung Pinang (Riau), Tanjung Periok (Jakarta).
Overland: Etikong (West Kalimantan)

Note

Neationals of China (PR) may enter and exit from the following airports or seaports only:
Air: Dnpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Halim/Soekarno-Hatta) and Medan (Polonia).
Sea: Belawan (Medan), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya) and Tanjung Periok (Jakarta).

Addresses

Gedung Sapta Pesona, 16/19 Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat, Jakarta 10110
Tel: (21) 383 8568 or 383 8188 or 383 8185. Fax: (21) 384 8245 or 384 9715.
Website: http://indonesiatourisminfo.com/

Wisma Nugra Santana Building, Ninth Floor, Jalan Jend Sudirman Kav 7-8, Jakarta 10220
Tel: (21) 570 4879. Fax: (21) 570 4855.
E-mail: itpb@cbn.net.id
Website: http://goindo.com/

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PASSPORT APPLICATIONS, RENEWALS

Applying for a Passport

You should apply for your passport several months in advance of your planned departure, making sure you fill in the dates of your upcoming trip in the appropriate place on the application. If you'll need visas from foreign embassies (find out by checking foreign entry requirements for the country you'll visit, allow more time. (It's very important to check those requirements. Imagine how disappointed you'd be if you were turned back on the day of your departure because your passport expires in three months and the country you're visiting requires it to be valid at least six months AFTER you return home! Also check on immunization requirements -- you may need to be inoculated before you can enter a country!)

As a rule, it takes about 25 business days to process your passport application and get the document sent to you. Something to think about: Lines are longest at passport agencies from January to July, resulting in longer waiting times for applicants. You might want to avoid the crowds by applying through a nearby clerk of court or post office that accepts passport applications.

Lost or Stolen Passport

Can I Have My Old Passport Back?
Yes! Most people view their passports as important memorabilia and are eager to get them back. That's why your previous passport, marked "canceled," will be returned to you with your new one.