1. Short Time Visit Visa-Free Access Facility
Regarding Indonesia Government regulations, countries that are granted with the Short Time Visit Visa-Free Access Facility, are listed below:
- Thailand;
- Malaysia;
- Singapore;
- Brunei Darussalam;
- Philippine;
- Hong Kong Special Administration Region (Hong Kong SAR);
- Macao Special Administration Region (Macao SAR);
- Chilli;
- Morocco;
- Peru; and
- Vietnam.
Short Time Visit Visa-Free Access Facility will be given for 30 days. In case of natural disaster, accident or sickness, Short Time Visit Visa-Free Access Facility can be extended upon Indonesian Foreign Affair Minister.s approval. Short Time Visit Visa-Free Access Facility cannot be changed into other immigration permissions.
2. Visa on Arrival Facility
Regarding Indonesia Government Regulations on Visa on Arrival, there are 63 countries that are granted with Visa on Arrival Facility.
The grant of VoA Facility is intended to provide more convenient way toward citizens of certain countries (VoA subjects) in their visit related to tourism, social activities, business purpose, or government mission as an effort to increase the number of foreign visitors in Indonesia. Moreover, the facility is also hoped to strengthen the relationships between Indonesia and other countries.
VoA Facility.s subject countries are : Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Czech, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, French, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, Poland, Portugal, People Republic of China, Qatar, Rumania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Taiwan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and United States of America.
VoA Facility gives right for citizens of VoA's subject countries to stay in Indonesia up to 7 days for USD 10 or up to 30 days for USD 25. This visit visa cannot be extended and cannot be changed into other immigration permissions.
Immigration Check Points provide Visa on Arrival Facility in Jakarta
In Jakarta, there are some airports and harbours as Immigration Check Points which provide Visa on Arrival Facility for foreign visitors. Airports and harbours are listed as below:
- - Halim Perdana Kusuma Airport
- - Soekarno - Hatta (Cengkareng) Airport
- - Tanjung Priok Harbour
3. General Visa Application
General Visa Requirements:
- Visa applications should be submitted to the Visa Officer after filling out the required form.
- A visa application should be submitted along with the following:
- a valid passport;
- a round trip or through-ticket to country of destination;
- 2 (two) photographs, size 4 x 6 cm.
- Proof or written guarantee of possession of sufficient funds for living expenses during entire stay in Indonesia;
- Payment of the visa fee.
Competent Authorities and Officials:
- The Immigration Attached at an Embassy or Consular Office of the Republic of Indonesia or other designated official (hereafter, Visa Officer) is authorized to issue or reject Diplomatic or Service Visa applications in accordance with the decision of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
- The Visa Officer is authorized to issue or refuse requests for Transit Visas, Visit Visas, and Limited Stay Visas in accordance with the decision of the Director General of Immigration on behalf of the Minister of Justice.
- The Director General of Immigration may fully authorize the Visa Officer to issue or reject applications for Transit Visas or Visit Visas.
- The Visa Officer shall have the full authority to grant a visa to a foreign national who is in possession of a national passport or other valid travel document.
- The Visa Officer, upon the approval of the Director General of Immigration, shall grant a visa to an individual not in possession of a national passport or other travel document (a stateless person).
- Admission to Indonesia remains under the authority of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry.
- For urgent cases, a Transit Visa or a Visit Visa may be issued at an Immigration Check Point.
The Approval of Visa Applications:
A visa application shall be approved if the applicant:
- has fully complied with the requirements;
- has paid the visa fee;
- is not included on the Blacklist.
The Rejection of Visa Applications: A visa application shall be rejected if the applicant:
- has not fully complied with the requirements;
- is included on the Blacklist;
- can be included in any of the following categories, specified in Article 17 of Immigration Act No. 9/1992, which include any foreign national who :
- Is known to be or suspected of being involved in international crime syndicate activities;
- Has shown a hostile attitude toward the Government of Indonesia, or has taken actions which demean the name of the people and the country of Indonesia, in his/her own country or in any other country;
- Is suspected of having committed actions in conflict with national security, public order, the morality, religious values, or the traditions or customs of the people of Indonesia;
- Is under a request for extradition from another country, said person having tried to escape indictment or the execution of a punishment, having committed a criminal act which is also punishable according to Indonesian law;
- Has previously been expelled or deported from the territory of Indonesia; or
- Has been found to be suffering from a mental illness or a contagious disease hazardous to public health.
- Originates from a country which has no diplomatic relations with the Republic of Indonesia, unless otherwise established by Decision of the Minister of Justice.
The Finalization Process:
- The visa will be stamped or attached in a national passport, or a non-national passport, or a legal travel document.
- All completed, original copies of visa application forms certified by the Visa Officer will be sent collectively on the same day to the Director General of Immigration.
- The number and date of visa issuance will be entered on the visa application form.
- The visa shall be signed by the Visa Officer.
- The passport with the newly issued visa will be returned applicant.
Source: http://www.imigrasi.go.id/index.php?go=pelayanan&pelIdnya=2
