Indonesia has been one of the most popular destinations for Australian citizens in terms of tourism. Many concerns have been raised due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak and immigration to other countries has come under scrutiny. The question of how Australians can enter Indonesia during the coronavirus outbreak is one of the main concerns.
The Indonesian government will implement stricter policies such as health advisories, medical certificates, and other measures to reduce the risk of allowing entry of people infected with the disease and further spreading the pandemic.
As of April 2022, an Indonesian Health Alert Card is no longer required to enter the country, however, visas are still required in terms of entering Indonesia.
Do Australians need a visa to enter Indonesia?
Indonesia imposes some special regulations regarding visits from countries from the Asian and European continents. As Australia is on the list, there are no special regulations that Australians who wish to enter Indonesia should be aware of.
Previously, Australians were able to enter Indonesia using visa exemption, granting them a 30-day visa-free stay along with 168 other countries. However, due to the pandemic, Indonesia now only grants visa exemptions to a few countries in Southeast Asia, namely: Brunei Darussalam, Phillippines, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and Timor Leste as of February 2023.
Other than the mentioned countries, travellers must have Indonesian visas to enter Indonesia.
Indonesia Visa on Arrival is the best substitute Visa Exemption
There’s no doubt that applying for an Indonesian visa can be a hassle, especially with the amount of paperwork and steps involved. So for Australians who want to visit Indonesia for less than 30 days without any hassle, Visa on Arrival is the right choice.
How much is an Indonesia Visa on Arrival?
Unlike Visa exemption, applying for a visa on arrival requires you to pay USD $35 or IDR 500,000 for the visa. The registration payment can be done manually upon arrival, or online if your country is e-visa compliant.
When do Australians need a Visa on Arrival?
Keep in mind that visa exemption no longer applies to Australians travelling to Indonesia, so for quick visits, VoA is likely the most practical option.
However, using VoA does not allow you to stay longer than 60 days in Indonesia. While staying using this visa, you also cannot apply for another type of visa. Therefore, to stay longer and be able to apply for another visa, consider using a Single Entry Visa.
Overstaying a VoA will lead you to a penalty. Penalties for overstaying a visa have increased from 300,000 to 1,000,000 IDR per day, according to the new immigration regulation.
Leaving Jakarta and returning using another Visa on Arrival
This option may seem viable, but multiple entries are not recommended in any way. Immigration authorities may detain foreigners who try to consecutively enter Indonesia using different VoA applications.
If you want to spend more time in Indonesia, we would simply recommend using a Single Entry visa. That way you save the headache of travelling forwards and backwards frequently and save on multiple flight costs. Learn how to apply for a Single Entry Visa here.
Extending an Indonesian VoA for Australian citizens
Extending a VoA can get you extra time involving 3 trips to Immigration offices. There is also another option you can go through to save a vast amount of time and effort in extending your VoA: Get your visa done smoothly through LetsMoveIndonesia.
With LetsMoveIndonesia, save your time and confusion with only IDR 1,000,000 for the best assistance from our trusted and experienced visa consultants. You can either drop your passport in any of our offices in Jakarta, Seminyak, Canggu, or Sanur, or you can contact our team to schedule a pickup. Later, you will still have to go to the Immigration office for a biometric season. But essentially, you have cut 2 trips and loads of hassle.
This is why most people use LetsMoveIndonesia and spend more time enjoying their stay in Indonesia.
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.
Why get your Indonesia Visa on Arrival extension from LetsMoveIndonesia?
As the leading agency dealing with visas in Indonesia, we process more applications than anyone else. Our ethical values and transparent pricing have set us apart from other visa agencies. We are dedicated to improving our industry has revolutionized the way visas are dealt with in Bali.
Our founder, Gary Joy a British expatriate has set new ways in improving expatriate services across the country. His dream is to vastly develop service levels and make Indonesia a safer place for foreigners to live, travel and work. Without his dedication to promoting fair and honest behaviour, agencies would still be taking advantage of foreigners.
With transparent prices and optimised services, other agencies can no longer get away with charging people different prices. Whilst the competition is now copying our prices and trying to follow our lead, the truth is simple, they wouldn’t be doing it if it wasn’t for Gary Joy’s vision to improve the industry.
LetsMoveIndonesia is proud to be the leader of Bali 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.
Have more questions about the Visa on Arrival?
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