Visa & Entry Requirements
Visitors from many countries are able to visit Indonesia with few or no visa requirements. Nationals from 63 countries are usually able to enter Indonesia via 37 specific points of entry and receive a “visa on arrival.” This includes Australia, New Zealand, Canada, England, Ireland and the U.S. This type of visa costs around US$25 for a thirty day visa and is processed at the point of entry and is valid as a business or tourist visa. This type of visa cannot usually be extended and does not permit the holder to work in Indonesia. Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia and proof of onward or return tickets and adequate means of support and accommodation is compulsory.
Because of reciprocal arrangements, visitors from some countries enjoy visa-free entry into Indonesia for short stays. These countries include Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong kong Special Administrative Region, Macau Special Administrative Region, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
People wishing to visit Indonesia who’s nationality is not included in the above categories or wish to stay for more than 30 days are required to apply for a visa before travelling to Indonesia.
Indonesia operates an airport embarkation tax for all travellers, except for children under two years old not occupying a seat. The cost of these taxes varies according to both the airport and the destination. Prices tend to be between IDR 50,000 to IDR 150,000. Additionally, there is a small tax for domestic flights with Indonesia. Again the amount of tax to be paid is dependent on the airport, but usually ranges from IDR 13,000 to IDR 30,000.
As entry requirements may change from time to time it is strongly advised that you check with the department of foreign affairs or your local consulate or embassy for the current requirements.
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We strongly advise that all Australian travellers check the latest travel advice on the Australian Government Smart Traveller site.
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