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VISAS OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

Any foreign national who enters territory of Indonesia is required to possess a valid Travel Document and the Entry Permit or Visa. Some foreign nationals do not need to apply for a visa, they are those who are permitted to use Visa Free for Short Visit Facility. All other foreign nationals are required to possess a Visa.

Visas are issued to those persons who are visiting Indonesia on government work, on business, social-cultural activities and holiday purposes. Those visas are categorized into:

Visa is granted only for the purpose of conducting official government work (Diplomatic/Service), business, social-cultural or leisure (holiday/tourist). Visa is valid if presented within 3 (three) months from the date of issuance, and can be used for a maximum length of stay of 60 (sixty) days.

The Government, Business and Social-Cultural visas could be extended in Indonesia. The Directorate General of Immigration will consider and granting the extension of the Business and Social-Cultural Visas, while an extension of the Diplomatic and Service Visa will be granted by the Directorate for Consular Affairs of the Department of Foreign Affairs. For a certain purpose those visas could be converted into Temporary Stay Visa.

 

A. Government (Diplomatic Visa/Service Visa)
Service Visa is given to foreign nationals bearing an official/service passport, on assignment to Indonesia for non-diplomatic purposes. Requests for a Service Visa must be submitted through an Indonesian Diplomatic Mission abroad, by fulfilling the requirements. It takes at least 3 (three) working days to process a single entry visa. For a certain assignment, visa will be issued after obtaining the necessary approval.

B. Business Visa
A single entry business visa is valid if presented within 3 (three) months from the date of issuance. It can be extended in Indonesia and can be converted into Temporary Stay Visa. Holders of certain types of business visa may be able to work in Indonesia if they possess a working permit from the relevant institutions in Indonesia. Several other types are strictly classified as 'business not to work', including Journalist Visa.

C. Social-Cultural Visa
A single entry Social-Culture Visa is valid if presented within 3 (three) months from the date of issuance. It will be granted to conduct socio-culture activities (family gathering, education, sport, etc.) A Social Culture Visa could be extended in Indonesia and could be converted into a Temporary Stay Visa.

D. Tourist Visa
A single entry tourist visa is valid if presented within 3 (three) months from the date of issuance. It is given to persons who intend to have a holiday/leisure purposes in Indonesia other than the exempted foreign nationals (Free Visa for Short Visit). This type of visa will also be granted to persons who are employed in the tourism area (to arrange and accompany a tourist group, to promote tourism in Indonesia, etc). Tourist visa is not a working visa and cannot be converted into any other type of visa.

E. Multiple Entry Business Visa

Multiple entry visa is valid for several entries into Indonesia and is only available for business purposes for a maximum period of 1 (one) years. Each visit may not be for more than 60 (sixty) days. Multiple entry visa is not a working visa and cannot be extended.

F. Temporary Stay Visa
Temporary Stay Visa is good for a single entry if presented within 3 (three) months from the date of issuance and is valid for a maximum stay of 1 (one) year). It is granted upon the authorization of the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta. To expedite the authorization, it is advisable to have the sponsor in Indonesia submit also the application directly to the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta. VITAS can be extended in Indonesia.

G. Transit Visa
A Transit Visa can be obtained from the Indonesian Representatives in Tanzania or at an Immigration Check Point at designated Entry points at the Airports/Sea ports and Land Border (Transit Visa on Arrival) by paying all dues according to the regulations. This visa is given to persons of foreign origin who wish to make a short stop over in Indonesian territory and are on an onward journey to another country, to their country of origin, to join or work on a transport vehicle that will continue its journey outside Indonesian territory. Passenger could obtain Transit Visa On Arrival, which is valid for stopovers within Indonesian territory due to emergencies affecting transport vehicles and other legitimate causes, resulting in a delay in that journey and verified by the proper authorities.

H. Visa On Arrival
Visa On Arrival is valid for a maximum stay of 30 (thirty) days

Please be advised that the decision to grant permission to enter Indonesian territory is at the discretion of the Immigration Officers at the Port of Entry.

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