Bali - Indonesia Visa and Travel Formalities

Information about Bali - Indonesia Visa, Immigration, Passport validity, customs, Quarantine, Health, and others Travel Formalities

 

Immigration (New Visa Regulation, effective: 1 February 2004)

PASSPORT
All visitors traveling to Indonesia must be in possession of a passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival and have proof of onward passage.

VISA
1. Free Visa
Visas are not required for nationals of:

2. Visa On Arrival (VoA)
Effective May 28, 2007, visitors holding valid passports from certain countries can obtain either a 7 day or 30 day non-extendable visa at any of the 15 airports and 21 seaports designated as “international gateways” by the Indonesian Immigration department. The fee for this visa, payable upon landing, is US$10 for a 7 day visa and US$25 for a 30-day visa.

Nationals of the following countries are eligible to purchase a “visa on arrival (VOA):” (Updated May 28, 2007)

Argentine Algeria Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Bulgaria Brazil Cambodia Canada Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Fiji Finland France Germany Grace Hungary

Iceland India Iran Ireland Italy Japan Kuwait Laos Latvia Libya Lithuania Liechtenstein Luxemburg Maldives Malta Mexico Monaco New Zealand Norway Oman Panama

People's Republic of China Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia Sweden South Africa South Korea Spain Suriname Switzerland Taiwan Tunisia The Netherlands United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America

Tourist Visa

Individuals not holding a passport from among those nations listed above and eligible either for a visa-free short visit or a purchasable visa-on-arrival (VOA) can apply for a tourist visa at an Indonesian Embassy aboard. Tourist visa are normally granted for a 60 day stay in Indonesia.

Visa Issued on Approval
All visa applications for Business, Tourist and Social Visits from nationals of the following countries need prior approval from an Immigration Office in Indonesia before traveling. The requirements vary depending on the propose visit to Indonesia.
• Afghanistan
• Albania
• Angola
• Bangladesh
• Cameroon
• Cuba
• Ethiopia
• Ghana
• Iran
• Iraq
• Israel
• Nigeria
• North Korea
• Pakistan
• Somalia
• Sri Lanka
• Tanzania

Other Classes of Visas for Temporary Visitors

There are several other classes of visas available to visitors to Indonesia. If you are making your travel arrangements with www.alliance-indonesia.com we will be happy to provide you additional information and assistance regarding the following visa classes:

Business Visa - This visa is given by an Indonesian Embassies abroad to applicants visiting Indonesia for normal business activities (including attending a conference/seminar) which do not involve taking up employment or receiving any payments whilst in Indonesia. This visa, valid for a stay of 60 days, can be for a single or multiple visits. This visa is obtainable after application by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to the Department of Immigration.

Social-Cultural Visa - This visa is issued by as Indonesian Embassy abroad to applicants who are going to Indonesia for a social/cultural visit, such as visiting relatives/friends; social organizations; exchange visits between educational institutions; undertaking research and attending training programs in Indonesia. The validity of this visa is for a 60 day stay, but can be extended upon application in Indonesia. This visa is obtainable after application by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to the Department of Immigration.

Employment Visa - This visa is given to applicants whose purpose of visit is to take up employment and require sponsorship by a company or organization in Indonesia.

Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) - This visa is a Temporary Stay Permit (KITAS) and is issued to applicants whose purpose of visit is to stay in Indonesia for a limited period

Entry and exit must be made through certain specified gateways:
By air through: Jakarta, Bali, Medan, Manado, Pakan Baru, Padang, and Surabaya.
By sea through: Batam, Belawan, Sibolga, Dumai, Padang, Jakarta, Bali, and Jayapura. For other ports of entry and exit special visas are required.

3. For those not belonging to the above categories, tourist visas can be obtained from any Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.

 

HEALTH
International health certificates for smallpox and cholera are not required, except from travelers arriving from infected areas.

 

 

CUSTOMS
Indonesian Customs allows on entry a maximum of two liters of alcoholic beverages, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of tobacco and a reasonable amount of perfume per adult.

Cars, photographic equipment, typewriters and tape recorders must be declared to Customs upon entry and must be re-exported.

It is prohibited from entry are TV sets, radios, narcotics, arms and ammunition, printed matter in Chinese characters and Chinese medicines.

Advance approval has to be acquired for carrying transceivers and all movie films and video cassettes must be censored by the Film Censor Board.

Fresh fruit, plants and animals must have quarantine permits.
There is no restriction on import or export of foreign currencies. However, the export or import of Indonesian currency exceeding Rp.50,000 is prohibited.

EXIT
The Government of Indonesia has officially abolished the exit permit required for people leaving the country.
Airport tax levied on passengers for international travel Rp.150,000,-
For travel within Indonesia regional variations occur. Expect to pay an average of about Rp.30,000,-.