Indonesia has implemented visa policies for foreign visitors. Currently, visa-free facilities (BVK) are granted to only 10 ASEAN member countries, while Visa on Arrival (VoA) is provided to 92 countries. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, BVK is no longer valid, and the VoA countries are regulated by Circular Letter from the Director General of Immigration.
To adapt, starting from 2021, foreign nationals can enter Indonesia with VoA instead of the visa-free visit policy. The government has been gradually adding more countries to the VoA list, and in 2023, six countries have been included.
The visa policies aim to ensure reciprocity, provide benefits to Indonesia, and consider security aspects. The Minister of Law and Human Rights has approved the decision to restrict Visa on Arrival, as it impacts various aspects of national life, including public order and disease transmission.
Also read: Indonesia e-Visa: Requirements and How to Apply
Despite the changes in visa policies, the number of foreign nationals entering Indonesia has been gradually increasing. In 2019, before the pandemic, I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport received an average of 16,268 foreign visitors per day, while Soekarno-Hatta International Airport received 5,945 per day. In 2023, with the new policies, the daily average has reached 12,917 and 5,057 visitors respectively.
The government is working to ensure a smooth transition from the old regulations to the new visa requirements. Silmy, the Director General of Immigration, emphasizes that the influx of foreign nationals is returning to normal, demonstrating a positive trend even without the visa-free visit policy.
(Article adapted from CNN Indonesia’s “Imigrasi: Bebas Visa Kunjungan untuk Anggota Asean, VoA 92 Negara”, published June 20, 2023 04:15 WIB.)
Also read: Visa on Arrival Indonesia: The Complete Guide
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LIST OF 92 COUNTRIES SUBJECT TO VISA ON ARRIVAL INDONESIA
- South Africa
- Albania
- United States
- Andorra
- Saudi Arabia
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Netherlands
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Chile
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Estonia
- Philippines
- Finland
- Guatemala
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- India
- United Kingdom
- Ireland
- Italy
- Iceland
- Japan
- Germany
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Colombia
- South Korea
- Croatia
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Maldives
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Morocco
- Mexico
- Egypt
- Monaco
- Myanmar (Burma)
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Panama
- France
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- New Zealand
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Cyprus
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- East Timor
- China
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- Uzbekistan
- Ukraine
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
- Jordan
- Greece
Furthermore, please note that the Indonesia visa on arrival is only valid for 30 days. If you wish to stay longer, you can rely on our services to extend your visa on arrival in Indonesia.
Also read: Indonesia Travel and Entry Requirements 2024: Complete Guide
LIST OF 10 COUNTRIES SUBJECT TO INDONESIA VISA-FREE VISIT
- Brunei Darussalam
- Philippines
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Vietnam
Also read: Indonesia Visa Exemption: A Complete Countries List
Want to visit Indonesia, but your country is no longer included in the list of visa-free and visa on arrival countries for Indonesia? Don’t worry. InvestinAsia is here to assist you in applying for an Indonesia visa.
We can assist you with:
- Indonesia business visa application
- Indonesia tourist visa application
- Indonesia work visa / KITAS application
- Indonesia investor visa / KITAS application
- Indonesia spouse visa application
- Indonesia dependent visa application
So, what are you waiting for? If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact us right away.
You may also check the details about Indonesia visa for specific countries:
- Indonesia Visa for US Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for Australian Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for Canadian Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for UK Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for Hong Kong Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for New Zealand Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for Japanese Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for Singapore Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for Malaysian
- Indonesia Visa for Netherlands Citizens
- Indonesia Visa for Spanish
- Indonesia Visa for South Korean
- Indonesia Visa for Filipino Citizens
- Visa for Indonesia from South Africa
- Indonesia Visa for Indians
- Indonesia Visa for French Citizens
