Indonesia Visas and Customs

General Visa Requirement
All visitors traveling to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of onward passage (either return or through tickets).

Visa Free - Short Visit
Citizens from these 11 countries and territories are eligible for a "Visa Free" facility:
Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam, Singapore.
This visa is for purposes of holiday, exhibition, tourism, business, and social-culture and valid for 30 (thirty) days, it could not be converted, extended or used to obtain other immigration permits.

Visa on Arrival (V
oA)
Visitors holding valid passports from certain countries can obtain either 30 day visa at any of the 15 airports and 21 seaports designated by the Indonesian Immigration department. Arriving travelers with Visa On Arrival status have to go first to one of the 'VoA Counters' to pay the appropriate fee and have their passports stamped with the VoA before proceeding to the Immigration Clearance Desk. An official bank is part of the VoA service counters. Payment of visa fees can only be made in US dollar bank notes, Indonesian Rupiah equivalent.
The fee for this visa, payable upon landing, is USD 25.00 for a 30-day visa.
Please note that starting 26 January 2010, the 7 day Visa on Arrival has been discontinued.

The list of 63 nationalities, which can enjoy the facility of Visa on Arrival, is as follows:
Algeria, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Panama, People’s Republic of China, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, The Netherlands, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America.

Extend your VOA
The 30 days Visa on Arrival (VOA) are extendable with another 30 days to be applied at any Immigration offices in Indonesia. The cost of the 30-day extension is Rp 250.000. You will have to leave Indonesia and return if you wish to stay longer than 60 days. Visa On Arrival can not be converted into a Temporary Stay Visa.

Visa on Arrival Gateways
Visa on arrival facility available at the following international gateways:

Airports

·  Sumatra
·  Java
§ Jakarta - Halim Perdanakusuma Airport (HLP)
·  Sulawesi
·  Kalimantan

Seaports:
·  Riau Islands
§ Tanjung Balai Karimun - Tanjung Balai Karimun
·  North Sumatra
§ Medan - Belawan
§ Sibolga - Sibolga
·  Riau: Dumai - Yos Sudarso
·  West Sumatra: Padang - Teluk Bayur
·  Jakarta: Jakarta - Tanjung Priok
·  Central Java: Semarang - Tanjung Mas
·  Bali
·  North Sulawesi: Bitung - Bitung
·  South Sulawesi
§ Makassar - Soekarno-Hatta
§ Pare-Pare - Pare-Pare
·  East Nusa Tenggara
§ Maumere - Maumere
§ Kupang - Tenau
·  Papua: Jayapura - Jayapura

Overland Port
·  Etikong (West Kalimantan)

Applying for Visas Before Arrival
Citizens of countries not included on a visa-free or visa-on-arrival lists must apply for a visa overseas before arriving in Indonesia. Citizens of any country wishing to stay more than 30 days must also apply for an appropriate visa at their nearest Indonesian Embassy or Consulate before travelling to Indonesia.

Other Classes of Visas for Temporary Visitors
There are several other classes of visas available to visitors to Indonesia:
-      Transit Visa
The Transit Visa is a single entry visa for a passenger in transit thru Indonesia on the way to a foreign destination, to a country of origin, to join a transport vehicle that will continue its journey outside Indonesia territory or to stop over because of emergency.
Transit Visa fee is USD 20.00 and can be given for up to maximum 14 (fourteen) days..
-      Visit Visa
Visit Visas are given to Regular Passport holders. There are several types of the Visit Visa, based on the purpose of visit:
·       Tourist Visa (Single or Multiple Entries)
You can apply for a 30 day or a 60-day Tourist Visa at an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate before travelling to Indonesia.
Visa fee is USD 45.00
·       Business Visa (Single or Multiple Entries)
This visa is given by an Indonesian Embassies abroad to applicants visiting Indonesia for normal business activities (including attending a conference/seminar) which do not involve taking up employment or receiving any payments whilst in Indonesia. This visa, valid for a stay of 60 days, can be for a single or multiple visits. This visa is obtainable after application by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to the Department of Immigration.
Visa fee is USD 45.00 (single entry) and USD 100.00 (multiple entries)
·       Social-Cultural Visa (Single or Multiple Entries)
This visa is issued by as Indonesian Embassy abroad to applicants who are going to Indonesia for a social/cultural visit, such as visiting relatives/friends; social organizations; exchange visits between educational institutions; undertaking research and attending training programs in Indonesia. This visa is obtainable after application by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to the Department of Immigration. The validity of this visa is for a 60 day stay, but can be extended upon application in Indonesia. Visa extensions are up to 4 times for a total maximum stay of ( 30 days each). Extensions can be applied for and obtained in Indonesia from the Immigration Authorities.
Visa fee is USD 45.00, extension fee is Rp 250.000
-      Limited Stay Visa (KITAS)
The Limited Stay Visa is a single entry visa for a visit that is related to work and to other purposes such as investment, research, family unification, performance, sport, social activities, retired/senior citizen, etc. The Limited Stay Visa will be granted upon authorization from the Indonesian Immigration in Indonesia
Fees for Limited Stay Visa are as follows:
Up to 6 (six) months: USD 50.00
Up to 1 (one) year: USD 100.00
Up to 2 (two) years: USD 175.00
-      Retirement Visa
A temporary stay visa may issue to a retired/senior citizen who wants to visit Indonesia and stay longer than 60 days. The special visa shall be valid for one year and could be extended for not more than 5 (five) time consecutively. It means that this special visa eligible for up to five years (extension subject to immigration approval).

Type of Visa Entry
Single Entry means that you could only use the visa one time to enter Indonesia, and then the visa expired/void. The Indonesian Embassy and the Consulate Generals may issue a Single Entry Visa for up to 60 days visit.
The fee for single entry is USD 45.00.
Multiple Entries means that you could use the visa to enter Indonesia several times within one year (the visa is valid for a year). However, the visitor could only stay no longer than 60 (sixty) days in Indonesia. For the Multiple Entries, the applicant's passport must be valid at least 1 year.
The fee for multiple entries is USD 100.00.

Validity of visa
Please be advised that Indonesian Visa must be used within 90 (ninety) days from the Date of Issuance.
Be aware that Immigration officials calculate the 30-day period as follows: your arrival day is counted as your first day.

Overstaying your visa period
Overstays are charged Rp 250.000 per day for over stays up to 60 days. Overstay violations over 60 days are liable to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of Rp. 25 million. If there are  legitimate reasons for your overstay, like illness or transportation problems there might be exemptions. If possible report your overstay at the immigration office.  

Special Facilities
A certain number of special facilities are being introduced in connection with the new visa policy, including:
·  Tour Agents are able to arrange express handling for groups at no additional charge by presenting the completed immigration cards, passports and applicable visa fee.
·  Airlines that experience technical difficulties or delayed flights can apply for their passengers to be exempted from paying any "overstay" penalties.

CUSTOMS REGULATIONS

Prohibited Items
Weapons, narcotics and pornography are prohibited to bring into Lombok. Pets are strictly banned to prevent the spread of rabies.

Alcohol & Tobacco
You are only allowed to bring a maximum of one liter of alcohol, 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars or 100grams of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume into Indonesia. Photographic equipment, typewriters, laptop computers and radios are admitted, provided that they are taken out on departure. All these should be declared via a customs declaration form that must be completed before arrival.

Currencies, Etc
Another subject is the import and export of currencies; one is not allowed to import or export Indonesian currency exceeding Rp. 5 million. In addition, the export of national treasures is frowned upon - genuine antiques, tortoise shell, crocodile skins and ivory are not to be taken out of Indonesia

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