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Indonesia Passport & Visa Requirements

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR AMERICANS

US citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Indonesia. Those arriving in Indonesia do not need a visa for a tourist stay of 30 days.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR UK NATIONALS

UK citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Indonesia. They are exempt from visas if staying for 30 days and cannot extend this visa-free stay. Visitors can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days, provided they land at a major Indonesian airport, have half an unused visa page available as well as a valid credit card or monetary sum equivalent to USD 1,000. With this, visitors can apply to extend their stay by 30 days.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA

Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Indonesia. No visa is required for a maximum stay of 30 days.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR AUSTRALIANS

Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Indonesia. A visa is not required for a non-extendable period of one month. An extendable 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival, provided they land at a major Indonesian airport, have half an unused visa page available as well as a valid credit card or monetary sum equivalent to USD 1,000. Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card endorsed 'valid for travel to IDN' may stay for up to 60 days without a visa.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR SOUTH AFRICANS

South African citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Indonesia. A visa is not required for a non-extendable period of 30 days. An extendable 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival, provided they land at a major Indonesian airport, have half an unused visa page available as well as a valid credit card or monetary sum equivalent to USD 1,000. With this visa, visitors can also apply to extend their stay by 30 days.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW ZEALANDERS

New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Indonesia. A visa is not required for a non-extendable period of 30 days. Visitors are required to have half an unused visa page available as well as USD 1,000 or valid credit card. An extendable 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival. Holders of an APEC Business Travel Card endorsed 'valid for travel to IDN' may stay for up to 60 days without a visa.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR IRISH NATIONALS

Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of their arrival in Indonesia. A visa is not required for a non-extendable period of 30 days. An extendable 30-day visa can be obtained on arrival, provided they land at a major Indonesian airport, possess half an unused visa page available as well as a valid credit card or monetary sum equivalent to USD 1,000. With this visa, visitors can also apply to extend their stay by 30 days.

PASSPORT/VISA NOTE

Passengers to Indonesia of most nationalities can obtain a 30-day visa on arrival, provided that: (i) they arrive at a major Indonesian airport; (ii) their passport contains at least one unused visa page for the visa-on-arrival sticker; (iii) they are holding return/onward tickets, and the necessary travel documentation for their next destination; and (iv) they can show proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Indonesia (at least USD 1,000 or a valid credit card). The cost of a 30 day visa as of December 2016 is USD 35. Those nationalities not permitted to purchase a visa on arrival must obtain a visa prior to their arrival in the country.One visa extension, of a further 30 days, is possible, via an application made to the Immigration Office. Note that the day of arrival in Indonesia is counted as the first day of stay, and that fines will be levied against tourists who exceed their permitted period of stay.Visitors wishing to travel to the Indonesian province of Irian Jaya must obtain a special permit ("Surat Jalan") after arrival in Indonesia from the Dinas Intel Pam Pol MABAK in Jakarta, or other regional police headquarters in Biak or Jayapura. It normally takes about two days to obtain this permit. Upon arrival in Irian Jaya, visitors must report to the local police office.Note that a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required, if arriving in Indonesia within six days of leaving or transiting through an infected area.NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

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