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Visa Free on Arrival
In the past the nationals of 48 nations were given a 60-day stay
(visa free) upon arrival at an Indonesian international gateway.
Under the new rules effective February 1, 2004:
• Only 11 countries and territories will be eligible for
a "Visa Free" facility, they are: Thailand, Malaysia,
Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Hong Kong SAR, Macau
SAR, Chile, Morocco, Peru and Vietnam.
• Nationals of the aforementioned countries and territories
will be issued with a 30-day stay permit without charge upon presentation
of a valid passport with 6 months remaining validity.
• The Visa Free Facility is not extendable or convertible
into another type of visa.
Visa on Arrival
Beginning February 1, 2004, the nationals of 21 countries will
be able to obtain a "Visa on Arrival" processed at the
gate of entry following the payment of an official fee.
• The citizens of 21 countries and territories eligible
to purchase visas on arrival are: the United States, Australia,
South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, United Arab Emirates,
Finland, Hungary, United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada,
South Korea, Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand,
and Taiwan.
• The citizens of the aforementioned countries must hold
a passport with at least 6 months remaining validity at the time
of arrival, present a completed embarkation/disembarkation card
provided by the airlines, be able to demonstrate they have sufficient
means to live during their stay in Indonesia, not be listed on
any official blacklist of individuals prohibited from entering
the country, and pay the stipulated fee to obtain a visa.
• The Visa on Arrival fee for citizens of eligible countries
is US$ 25 for a 30 day visa and US$ 10 for a 3 day visa.
• The Visa on Arrival is non-extendable and cannot be converted
into another class of visa.
• Immigration authorities promise the visa purchasing system
will take no more than 3-5 minutes per applicant. 6 payment counters,
a bank and a money changer have been set up to process payments.
• Once payment is completed the tourist will proceed to
an immigration counter for final inspection of documents and visa
issuance.
Visa on Arrival at Limited Gateways
Initially, the visa on arrival facility will only be available
at the following international gateways:
• Airports: Medan, Pekanbaru, Padang, Jakarta, Surabaya,
Bali and Manado.
• Seaports: Batam, Tanjung Uban (Bintan), Belawan (Medan),
Sibolga (Sumatra), Dumai, Teluk Bayar (Padang, Sumatra), Padang
Bai (Bali), and Jayapura (Papua).
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 traveling to Indonesia.
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.
• Passengers who overstay their visa period for a short
period of time can be processed immediately at the airport by
paying US$ 20 for every day they "overstayed" their
30 day visa.
• Airlines that experience technical difficulties or delayed
flights can apply for their passengers to be exempted from paying
any "overstay" penalties.
A Short Guide To Indonesian Visas
At present their are six types of visas granted to foreigners
in Indonesia:
• Visitor's Visas
• Temporary Resident Visas
• Permanent Residence Visas
• Special dispensations for Ships' crews
• Free Visas on Arrival
• Visas issued on arrival for a fee.
Visitor Visas
Within the category of Visitor Visa there are 4 classes of visitor
visas:
• Sosial Budaya Visas - literally a Social-Cultural visa
usually issued to visit families and dependents, for individuals
to visit a social organization with which they have an affiliation,
and to those involved in cultural exchanges of training programs.
• Business Visas typically issued to business people on
short term work assignments, negotiations, or training assignments.
• Tourist Visas available to nationals of countries not
eligible for a free visa on arrival or a visa issued on arrival
for a fee and issued to visit tourism sites or assist in the facilitation
of foreign tourists visiting Indonesian.
• Visitor Visas for those on Government Service issued
to the employees of foreign governments and international organizations
on assignment in Indonesia or private foreign contractors employed
by the Indonesian government.
Stay Permits
• Limited Stay Permits are given to individuals holding
limited validity entry permits including children and dependent
of foreigners on temporary resident visas and the Indonesian-born
children of an Indonesian mother.
• Permanent Stay/Residency Permits are given to the Indonesian-born
children of foreigners holding permanent residency in Indonesia
and foreigners who successfully apply for permanent residency
in Indonesian.
Overstaying your Visa Period
Means usually that you have to pay, around US$ 20 a day. If there
are legitimate reasons for your overstay, like illness or transportation
problems there might be exeption. If Possible report your overstay
at the immigration office.
Special Dispensation for Ship's Crews (DAHUSKIM)
A special category of stay permit for foreigners employed as
crews on foreign registered ships and oil platforms.
Special Note
The above information is only meant as a general guide to visas
available to foreigners in Indonesia. Complete details on immigration
requirements can be obtained from the Consular Section of your
nearest Indonesian Embassy.
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