Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
(a) Nationals of Israel will be refused entry unless they
have applied to the Immigration Office in Indonesia, prior to
travelling, to obtain approval/special permit. (b) Nationals
of Portugal are allowed to enter Indonesia but need a tourist
visa and need approval from Immigration authorities in
Indonesia for business and social visits. (c) Nationals of
China (PR) and CIS travelling to Indonesia as tourists, or for
business or social purposes, need approval from the
Immigration Office in Indonesia before travelling. Nationals
of China (PR) should also have sponsorship in Indonesia and
must travel in a group of at least 5 people. (d) All
applications for business, tourist and social visits from
nationals of Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Congo
(Rep. of), Ethiopia, Ghana, India, Iraq, Iran, Nigeria,
Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Uganda and Yemen need
special approval from the Immigration Department in Indonesia.
East Timor is no longer a part of Indonesia. Those wishing
to travel to this area should contact the nearest United
Nations office in the country where they live. The UN is
currently acting as the administrative authority in East
Timor.
Passport valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
required by all.
Required by all except the following for tourist visits
only of up to 60 days (non extendable):
(a) 1.
nationals of countries referred to in the chart above, with
the exception of Portugal (see Restricted entry above);
(b) nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Brunei,
Chile, Egypt, Hungary, Iceland, Japan, Kuwait, Liechtenstein,
Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, New
Zealand, Norway, Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Singapore,
Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Venezuela
and Yugoslavia (Serbia and Montenegro);
(c) nationals of
Taiwan with passports endorsed with code MFA/M. If passport is
endorsed with code OM or X, a visa is required and entry and
exit is only permitted via Denpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta
(Soekarno-Hatta) or Medan (Polonia) airports;
(d) transit
passengers continuing their journey within a maximum of 8
hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation
and not leaving the airport.
(a) 2. All journalists and business travellers
regardless of nationality require visas and special
permission. (b) All children travelling with parents who
require visas must also have visas, even if travelling on
their parents’ passports. (c) All visitors require US$2000 in
cash and/or travellers cheques. Credit cards can no longer be
accepted as proof of a traveller’s financial status when
applying for a visa or travelling to Indonesia, due to the
fact that there has been regular misuse of credit cards and
credit limits. Travellers must be in possession of a current
credit statement with a minimum credit limit of US$1000 from
their banks or credit card issuance authority, and be able to
present it on demand when applying for a visa and also to the
Immigration/Customs Officers upon arrival in Indonesia should
they wish to use their credit cards as a means of payment
while in Indonesia.
Severe fines and, in some cases, prison sentences will be
given to visitors who exceed their visa-free stay.
Tourist: $15. Business/Social: $22 (for up to
4 weeks); $45 (for up to 5 weeks). Multiple-entry*: $70 (for 6 months);
$130 (for 1 year). Transit: $15. Fees
are non-refundable.
*Multiple-entry visas are issued for business trips only
and need approval from the Immigration Office in Indonesia.
Tourist visas are valid for 3 months from date of issue for
a maximum stay of 4 weeks. Single-entry Business/Social visas
are valid for 3 months from date of issue for a maximum stay
of 60 days. Multiple-entry visas are valid for a maximum of 1
year, with the length of each stay lasting no longer than 60
days. Transit visas are valid for 90 days after the date of
issue for a period of up to 14 days.
Visa section at Embassy. All visitors
are advised to process their visas at the visa section at the
Embassy before entry to Indonesia.
Tourist visas: (a) Passport valid for at least 6
months as from date of entry. (b) 2 application forms (the
original not a photocopy, signed by the applicant). (c) 2
passport-size photos. (d) Sufficient funds to cover duration
of stay (see 2. above). (e) Onward or return tickets,
which may be purchased at point of entry. (f) Fee (payable in
cash or by postal order only; cheques and credit cards are not accepted). (g) A pre-paid registered mail envelope
for postal applications. (h) Travel itinerary. Business visas: (a)-(g) and, (h) 2 supporting letters from the
applicant’s company in home country and the
sponsor/counterpart in Indonesia stating the reason and
duration of the visit and accommodation details. Social
Visit visas: (a)-(g) and, (h) a letter of invitation from
the applicant’s family, friends or relatives in Indonesia
stating the reason and duration of the visit and details of
accommodation. Multiple-entry Business visas: (b)-(g)
and, (h) a passport valid for a minimum of 18 months from the
date of entry into Indonesia and written approval from the
Indonesian Immigration Department.
1 working day (personal applications); 7 working days
(postal applications). However applications that need referral
to the authorities in Indonesia may take 2 months or more.
People wishing to stay and work in Indonesia must apply
directly to the Immigration Office in Indonesia for a
Temporary Stay Visa. The Embassy in London cannot issue the
visa unless, and until, special authorisation is given by the
Immigration Office in Indonesia. The visa is valid for a
period of 12 months and can be extended. The cost for 12
months is �50. It is advisable to have your Indonesian sponsor
submit the application directly to the Directorate General of
Immigration in Jakarta. For further information on temporary
residence, contact the visa section at the Embassy.
People wishing to travel to Aceh and Irian Jaya must obtain
a special permit from the Indonesian Immigration Office and
the State Police Headquarters in Jakarta. Upon arrival in Aceh
and Irian Jaya, visitors must report to the local police
office. Permits are issued at the discretion of the
immigration authorities on presentation of a valid passport, a
return ticket and several passport photographs.
Entry and exits must be made from one of the authorised 16
airports, 10 seaports or the authorised overland entry
point:
Air: Ambon (Pattimura), Balikpapan
(Sepinggan), Bandung (Sastranegara), Batam (Hang Nadim), Biak
(Frans Kaisiapo), Denpasar Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta
(Soekarno-Hatta), Manado (Samratulangi), Mataram (Selaparang),
Medan (Polonia), Padang (Tabing), Pekan-baru (Simpang Tiga),
Pontianak (Soepadio), and Surabaya (Juanda), Ujung Pandang
(Hassanadim).
Sea: Ambon (Ambon), Batu Ampar
(Batam), Belawan (Medan), Benoa (Bali), Bitung (Bitung),
Padang Bai (Bali), Tanjung Mas (Semarang), Tanjung Perak
(Surabaya), Tanjung Pinang (Riau), Tanjung Periok
(Jakarta).
Overland: Etikong (West Kalimantan)
Nationals of China (PR) may enter and exit from the
following airports or seaports only:
Air: Denpasar
Bali (Ngurah Rai), Jakarta (Halim/Soekarno-Hatta) and Medan
(Polonia).
Sea: Belawan (Medan), Tanjung Perak
(Surabaya) and Tanjung Periok (Jakarta).
Gedung Sapta Pesona, 16/19 Jalan Medan Merdeka Barat,
Jakarta 10110, Indonesia
Tel: (21) 383 8568 or 383
8188 or 383 8185. Fax: (21) 384 8245 or 384
9715.
Website: http://www.indonesiatourisminfo.com/
Wisma Nugra Santana Building, Ninth Floor, Jalan Jend
Sudirman Kav 7-8, Jakarta 10220, Indonesia
Tel: (21) 570
4879. Fax: (21) 570 4855.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.goindo.com/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers coming from infected areas. The countries and areas
included in the yellow fever endemic zones are considered by
Indonesia as infected areas. For a map of yellow fever endemic
zones, see the Health appendix.
Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera
vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to
Indonesia. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country
and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be
sought before deciding whether these precautions should
include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its
effectiveness. See the Health appendix.
Malaria risk exists throughout the year everywhere except
in the main tourist resorts of Java and Bali, Jakarta
municipality and other big cities where risk is only slight.
The malignant form falciparum is reported to be highly
resistant to chloroquine and resistant to
sulfadoxine/pyrimethane. The benign form vivax is
reported to be resistant to chloroquine in Irian Jaya, where
mefloquine is recommended.
All water should be regarded as a potential health risk.
Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should
have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Milk is
unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is
available and is advised, but make sure that it is
reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products that are
likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat well
cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Salad and
mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled.
Amoebic and bacillary dysenteries occur.
Hepatitis A and E occur and hepatitis B
is highly endemic. Japanese encephalitis and
dengue fever can occur in the more rural areas.
Poliomyelitis, tuberculosis and diptheria
vaccinations are sometimes recommended. Bilharzia
(schistosomiasis) is present in central Sulawesi. Avoid
swimming and paddling in fresh water. Swimming pools which are
well chlorinated and maintained are safe.
Rabies is
present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival
should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay. For more information, consult the Health
appendix.
Health insurance, to include emergency repatriation cover,
is strongly advised. Adequate routine medical care is
available in all major cities, but emergency services are
generally inadequate outside major cities. Fees must be paid
before leaving the hospital. Although medical costs are
relatively cheap, drugs can be expensive.
Jan 1 2002 New Year’s Day. Feb 12-14 Chinese
New Year. Feb 23 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Mar 16 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Mar 29 Good
Friday. Apr 1 Easter Monday. May 9 Ascension
Day. May 25 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 26
Waisak Day (Buddha’s Birthday).Aug 17 Indonesian
Independence Day. Oct 5 Ascension of the Prophet.
Dec 6-8 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Dec 25
Christmas Day. Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 1-3
Chinese New Year. Feb 13 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the
Sacrifice). Mar 6 Muharram (Islamic New Year). Apr
18 Good Friday. Apr 21 Easter Monday. May 15
Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 16 Waisak Day
(Buddha’s Birthday). May 29 Ascension Day. Aug
17 Indonesian Independence Day. Sep 24 Ascension of
the Prophet. Nov 25-27 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan).
Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Destination Guide – Indonesia
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Restricted entry
Note
Passports
Visas
Note
Warning
Types of visa and cost
Note
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Note
Gateways
Note
Addresses
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Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
Note
| British | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| Australian | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| Canadian | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| USA | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | 1/2 | yes |
| Department of Culture and Tourism |
| Indonesia Tourism Promotion Board (ITPB) |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 3 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 4 | n/a |
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(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha may last anything from two to ten days, depending on the region. For more information see the World of Islam appendix. (b) Buddhist festivals are also timed according to phases of the moon and variations may occur. |