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 travellers 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 bank/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: £35. Business/Social: £35
(for up to 60 days). Multiple-entry*: £125 (for 1 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 four weeks. 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 address
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 6 months as 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) 2 supporting letters from
the applicants 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 applicants 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: Two working days (personal applications);
seven working 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.
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 17 airports, 24 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), Solo (Adi Sumarno) and Kupang (Eltan).
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), Bandar Seri Udera-Lobon
(Tanjung Uban), Lembar (Mataram), Malahayati (Aceh), Nangsa Terminal Bahari
(Batam),
Sekupang (Batam), Tanjung Balai Karimum, Bander Bentan Teleni (Lagol),
Dumai, Lhok Seumawe, Marina Teluk Senimba (Batam), Selat Kijang
(Tanjung Pinang),
Sultan Iskender Muda (Aceh), Tanjung Pinang and Tenau (Kipang).
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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