Indonesian authorities have slowly begun to accept multiple nationalities to enter Jakarta using the Visa on Arrival (VOA) scheme since the beginning of 2022. In total, there are 89 nationalities that may use the Visa on Arrival to enter Jakarta.
Before the pandemic, Indonesia provisioned access to Free Visas for around 169 nationalities. This scheme allowed foreigners to enter Jakarta and many other cities in Indonesia without a pre-planned visa. This free visa had a 30-day limit and was not extendable.
If foreigners required extendable visas, another option they could choose was the Visa on Arrival, which allowed a limited number of nationalities to enter Indonesia by paying US$35 / 500,000 IDR upon their arrival. This option grants them a 30-day permit that could be extended by an additional 30 days.
In this article, LetsMoveIndonesia will explain everything you need to know about the Jakarta Visa on Arrival, from obtaining it to the simplest way of extending it.
The Transition from Free to Paid Visa Entry
The pandemic has created vast changes throughout the years in so many sectors, not to mention immigration which is hugely related to travel incoming and outgoing. Previously, Indonesia offered Free Entry to over 160 selected nationalities to enter the country, however, presently it is no longer available to most nationalities.
The majority of foreigners, need to apply for a Visa on Arrival which costs US$35 / 500,000 IDR.
Update Visa on Arrival September 2023
As of September 2023, The Indonesian government has expanded its Visa on Arrival and e-visa program by including Armenia, Mozambique, and Tanzania in the list of countries eligible for these travel options. This move aims to further promote tourism and facilitate entry into Indonesia for citizens of these nations. Travellers from Armenia, Mozambique, and Tanzania can now conveniently obtain their visas upon arrival or through the online e-visa application system, making their visits to Indonesia smoother and more accessible.
97 Nationalities Eligible for Jakarta Visa on Arrival
Presently, there are 96 nationalities that can enter Jakarta using the VOA. The list is as follows:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Armenia (Sep 2023)
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Columbia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Mozambique (Sep 2023)
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea (2023)
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- The United Kingdom
- The United States of America
- Timor Leste
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Tanzania (Sep 2023)
- Ukraine
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican
- Kazakhstan (2023)
- Kenya (2023)
- Rwanda (2023)
- Panama (2023)
- Guatemala (2023)
- Macau (2023)
Is Free Entry/Visa Exemption Still Available?
Currently, only a small number of nationalities can opt for free visas. The nationalities of those included are Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, the Philippines, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Timor Leste as of February 2023.
Despite the simplicity, you must keep in mind that Visa Exemption only has validity for 30 days, and cannot be extended. The holders also cannot apply for any visa type onshore if they are using this visa.
How To Obtain a Visa on Arrival?
According to Government Regulation No 28/2019, the Visa on Arrival costs US$35 or 500,000 IDR for each application. Applicants can apply through the Bank Rakyat Indonesia (BRI) counter located before immigration checkpoints in the arrival hall of the airport or pre-apply before entering Indonesia. To apply, you must comply with the documents as follows:
- A Nationality Passport that is valid for at least 6 (six) months from the arrival date
- Cov-19 Vaccination Certificate
- Return ticket or a ticket to continue travelling to another country, and;
- The proof of payment for VOA
Update Visa on Arrival 2023
Indonesian Immigration added Kazakhstan as the 87th country that is allowed to use Visa on Arriva effective 18 January 2023. Kazakhstan is also can also use the e-VoA scheme to apply for Indonesia Visa on Arrival.
On 27 February 2023, Kenya and Rwanda were also added to the list of countries subject to Visa on Arrival. The addition made a total of 89 nationalities that are allowed to enter Indonesia with the Visa on Arrival.
Starting April 2023, Indonesia included Panama, Guatemala and Macau on the list of countries subject to Visa on Arrival (VoA) through the Circular Letter Number IMI-0133.GR.01.01 Year 2023.
Indonesian Immigration Office has announced broadening its Visa on Arrival (VoA) and e-voa (electronic visa on arrival) program to include citizens of Papua New Guinea, following Armenia, Mozambique and Tanzania that have been added prior to the country.
The easiest way to extend your VOA
Extending a VOA may take ample time and effort in working through 3 trips to the Immigration Office, let alone in manually preparing your document. With LetsMoveIndonesia, you can save not only time but also expenses travelling back and forth to Immigration.
Check out the link to see how it works: Visa on Arrival Extension
How much is the Visa on Arrival Extension
To extend your Jakarta Visa on Arrival by yourself, you will need to pay 500,000 IDR to the Immigration office with approximately 3 times of visits to the office and navigating the queues over the process.
LetsMoveIndonesia will save you 2 trips, leaving you another one-time visit to Immigration only for a biometric session; we will handle the rest on your behalf. We also provide a free passport pick-up/drop-off service!
Stay Longer Than 60 Days in Jakarta
By using Visa on Arrival, you can stay in Jakarta for 30 days with a one-time extension that gives you 60 days in total. However, this visa will no longer be in effect after 60 days. To obtain another entry permit that will give you a long time to stay in Jakarta, you can opt for a Single Entry Visa.
To find out more about the Single Entry Visa, check out this article: The Single Entry Tourist Visa – Everything you need to know
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Why get your Jakarta Visa on Arrival extension from LetsMoveIndonesia?
As a leading visa agency in Jakarta and Bali, LetsMoveIndonesia has had years of experience handling hundreds of visas and visa extensions. LetsMoveIndonesia is proud to be the leader of Visa services and was awarded the title “Best Visa & Business Consultancy in Indonesia” by the National Awards Foundation for our tireless dedication to promoting ethical values.
We are active and keeping ourselves in touch with the most recent update about visa regulations to ensure our clients have a smooth and optimized experience throughout their Jakarta visa journey.
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