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nationals need to have in their possession passports with at least six
months of validity and appropriate visas. Visa application is carried out at the Indonesian Embassies or Consulates overseas nearest to the applicants' domicile. The application is made by filling out appropriate application forms - available from the Embassies or Consulates - and by enclosing 2 colour passport-size photographs and a valid passport, along with supporting documents depending on the types of visa to be applied. Please note that the passport submitted has to have at least six (6) months of validity at the proposed date of entry into Indonesia. A fee is payable in local currencies for the visa application, depending on the type of visa and the duration of stay. Please note that the fee should only be paid in cash or by postal order and is non-refundable. Queries regarding the amount of the visa fee should be referred to the Embassy/Consulate where the visa application is filed. Decisions on many of the types of visa applications are normally made within 24 hours. Certain applications, such as those to work, study or live in Indonesia and other applications that need a special permit from the Immigration Office in Indonesia, need to be referred to Jakarta for approval. This process can take up to two months before a decision is made and the visa granted. Visa that has been issued is valid for 90 days. If an applicant fails to enter Indonesia within the 90 days period after the visa is issued, the visa will be declared invalid. Please note that possession of a visa does not guarantee entry into Indonesia. Permission to enter Indonesia is the authorization of the Immigration Officer at the point of entry. Visitation Visa - Single Visit Visa : Single Visit Visa is valid for up to sixty (60) days visit and is given for visits with the following purposes : 1. Holiday or tourism This visa is applicable for nationals of countries not included in the list of 49 countries that are eligible for Visa Free Short Term Visit. Apart from for the purpose of holiday and visiting tourist attractions in Indonesia, it is also valid for exploring the possibility for cooperation in developing tourism industry in Indonesia and for handling foreign tourist to Indonesia. 2. Social or cultural This visa is valid for visits that are social, cultural, religious, or medical in nature. This includes visiting family/relatives and social organizations, and exchange visits between academic, art, or sports institutions. 3. Business This visa is valid for the purposes of doing business activities in Indonesia, which do not involve taking up employment or acquiring money for payments of services. It is valid for conducting a temporary business assignment, i.e. inspecting company subsidiaries and carrying out emergency/urgent works. It is also valid for attending international conferences and seminars and carrying out journalistic visits. Together with the completed visa application forms, two colour passport-size photographs and the original passport, the following documents should be submitted to support the application for a Single Visit Visa : 1. Proof of identity of the passport bearer. 2. Letter of recommendation from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in Indonesia. 3. Guarantee of the availability of funds to cover living expenses while in Indonesia. 4. Proof of availability of a return ticket or ticket for forward journey. Multiple Visit Visa : Multiple Visit Visa is valid for up to one year with the period of visit each time not exceeding sixty (60) days. Multiple Visit Visa is valid for the purpose of business but not valid for the purpose of working temporarily in Indonesia. Please note that for Multiple Visit Visa passports need to have at least 18 months of validity. Together with the completed visa application forms, two colour passport-size photographs and the original passport, the following documents should be submitted to support the application for a Multiple Visit Visa : 1. Proof of identity of the passport bearer. 2. Letter of recommendation from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in Indonesia. 3. Guarantee of the availability of funds to cover living expenses while in Indonesia. Collective Visit Visa : Collective Visit Visa is valid for up to sixty (60) days for the purpose of holiday/tourism and social or cultural activities. To acquire Collective Visit Visa, there should be at least 5 persons and at the most 25 persons in the list of those applying for the visa. The one responsible for the group signs the application forms and two colour passport-size photographs of each member of the group are enclosed. Each person should have with him/her his/her own passport and they have to enter and exit the territory of Indonesia as a group at the same time. Together with the completed visa application forms, colour passport-size photographs and the original passports, the following documents should be submitted to support the application for a Collective Visit Visa: 1. Proof of identity of each of the passport bearer. 2. Letter of recommendation from the sponsor in the country of origin or the sponsor in Indonesia. 3. Proof of the availability of return tickets or tickets for forward journey. Visa on Arrival : VISA FREE ENTRY INTO INDONESIA - Maximum two months stay - 1. Nationals of Argentina, Australia (however, visa required if a journalist), Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Japan, Korea Rep. (South), Luxembourg, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, United Kingdom, U.S.A., Venezuela and Liechtenstein are permitted to enter Indonesia without a visa, provided : - They hold a current passport (minimum six months validity) on arrival in Indonesia. - They must hold tickets and other documents for return/onward journey (purchase of ticket on arrival is accepted). - This two month visa is not extendable. - They must arrive/depart through : Airports - Polonia (MES), Hang Nadim (BTH), Simpang Tiga (PKU), Tabing (PDG), Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), Ngurah Rai (DPS), Sam Ratulangi (MDC), Pattimura (AMO), Frans Kaisiepo (BIK), El Tari (KOE), Soepadio (PNK), Juanda (SUB), Sepinggan (BPN). Seaports - Belawan (MES), Batu Ampar and Sekupang (BTH), Tanjung Priok (JKT), Tanjung Perak (SUB), Tanjung Emas (SRG), Benoa & Padang Bai (BALI), Bitung (MDC), Yos Soedarso (AMO), Tanjung Pinang (Riau). 2. Nationals of Morocco, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Kuwait and Turkey coming for tourist purposes only, provided : - Embarking/disembarking only via airport of Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta), Medari (Polonia), or via the seaport of Bali (Benoa), Jakarta (Tanjung Priok), Medan (Belawan). - Note: Nationals of Morocco travelling with,a minimum of 5 persons. 3. Taiwan Certificate of Identity holders, endorsed with code MFA or M, provided: - Arriving and departing only via the airports of Denpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta Int.), Medan (Polonia), Surabaya (Juanda) or via the seaport of Sekupang and -Batu Besar. - Coming for tourist/business/social purposes only. - Holding onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay. WARNING : If passport is endorsed with code "OM" or "X" (in which case a visa is required), arriving and departing is only allowed via the airport of Denpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Soekarno-Hatta) or Medan (Polonia). 4. Hong Kong Certificate of Identity Holders with Business Visa, Visa Social Cultures and Tourism Visa in group minimum of 5 persons. Arriving and departing only via airport of Soekarno-Hatta (CGK), Ngurah Rai (Bali).Exception: Airport of luanda (SUB), Polonia (MES) and Hang Nadim (BTH) and seaport Sekupang (BTH) valid only for Business Visa and Tourism Visa in group minimum of 5 persons. 5. Nationals of any country coming to Indonesia for conference purposes provided holding on arrival documentary proof of approval from the Indonesia-Government which can also be valid for tourism purposes. |
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