Common Visa Types for Indonesia” 或 “Commonly Used Visa Categories in Indonesia
VISA LIST
Common Types
01.Visa-free: Maximum stay of 30 days, extension not allowed (suspended)
Recently, the Minister of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia, Yasonna Laoly, announced in June 2023 a temporary suspension of the visa-free policy for 159 countries. At present, only the 10 member states of ASEAN can visit Indonesia without a visa, including Brunei, the Philippines, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam. For citizens of non-ASEAN countries, the government offers a variety of visa options, including visa on arrival or electronic visa on arrival (E-VOA). The visa on arrival is versatile and can be used for social, business, or vacation purposes.
02. Visa on Arrival：VOA (Visa On Arrival)
The translation of the provided text into English is as follows:
A stay of up to 30 days is allowed, with the possibility of a single extension for another 30 days, totaling a 60-day stay. The Visa on Arrival is applicable for educational purposes, business activities, and approved journalistic interviews (journalistic interviews must be pre-approved by the relevant Indonesian authorities). It can be processed directly at the Indonesian airport immigration office. Only cash, Indonesian Rupiah in the form of small change and coins, is accepted.
🟢The provided text translates to English as follows:
“Documentation: Passport with a validity of more than 6 months, at least 2 blank pages, 3 two-inch color photos (not necessarily required, but it’s best to carry them with you), Indonesian entry and exit cards, and customs declaration forms.”
🟢Here is the translation of the provided text into English:
Precautions: When processing, go through the Visa on Arrival processing channel. The Visa on Arrival will have a sticker with a clear entry date. You can stay for 30 days from the date of entry. If you enter on the 1st, you must exit by the 30th at the latest. If you want to extend your stay, please apply at least three days in advance and be sure to calculate the time well. Book flights and hotels in advance, and print out itineraries and documents. You may be asked to present documents upon entry.
You may also choose to apply for an Electronic Visa on Arrival (E-VOA)，An application must be made at least 14 days before departure, and entry must be made within 90 days after the application.
1. Register and log in; pay attention to verifying your information
2. The translation of e-VOA translates to
3.Payment
Use VISA preferentially, the success rate is high
4.Download the electronic visa” is the English translation fo
After completion, the record of the application will be displayed here under APPLICATION. Click on the visitor visa. You can also download it by clicking the link in the email sent by the system to the email address registered on the website.
The fee is 519,500 Indonesian Rupiah (approximately 230 Chinese Yuan) and is to be paid online using a credit card with a VISA, Mastercard, or JCB logo.
Here is the translation into English:
After completion, the record of your application will be displayed under the APPLICATION section; click on the visitor visa. Alternatively, you can download it by clicking the link in the email sent by the system to the email address you registered on the website.
The fee is IDR 519,500 (approximately RMB 230) and must be paid online using a credit card with a VISA, Mastercard, or JCB logo.
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03. Business Visa (Single Entry Visa):Visa Kunjungan 211A/211B
② The 211 visa is a short-term stay visa. Upon entry, you need to provide information about your return ticket and the hotel reservation in Indonesia.
04 Multiple Entry Visa (Multiple Visit Visa):Visa Kunjungan 212
05 Limited Residence Visa：（Kitas/Itas）
- Foreign senior engineers/managers hired by companies and their spouses and children
- Personnel who come to Indonesia for study or short-term exchange studies; Individuals who have an existing marital relationship with an Indonesian.
In fact, the visas applied for in the above three situations are all called Kitas, but to distinguish them, the visas for company employees are specifically referred to as Work Visas, the visas for students as Student Visas, and the visas for family members as Dependent Visas.
The Work Visa is divided into two types: 6 months and 1 year. A Work Visa with a validity of 6 months cannot be extended; a Work Visa with a validity of 1 year can be extended 5 times. The Work Visa is a special visa for personnel employed by companies, requiring the company to act as a guarantor and occupying the company’s quota for foreign employees. Since each company has a quota for foreign employees, it is generally linked to the scale of the company’s investment and the number of local employees hired. There is an approximate tax to be paid (about 1200 USD/year). If multiple entries and exits are needed during the validity period of the visa, it is recommended to additionally apply for a Multiple Entry Permit. This way, it is not necessary to apply and back up with the local immigration bureau each time you exit, which is more convenient
This visa is specifically issued to individuals who come to Indonesia for study or short-term exchange. It is valid for half a year, one year, or two years. A school must provide relevant guarantees and proof to process this visa. There is no tax to be paid. If multiple entries and exits are needed during the validity period of the visa, it is recommended to additionally apply for a Multiple Entry Permit. This way, there is no need to apply and back up with the local immigration bureau each time you exit, making the process more convenient.
If it is an international marriage, as long as the foreign spouse has held a Short Stay Permit (Kitas) for 2 years, they can apply for a Long Term Residence Permit (ITAP). After obtaining the ITAP, they can then apply for a Long Term Stay Permit (KITAP). According to Indonesian immigration regulations, a person holding a KITAP is already considered an Indonesian. More importantly, KITAP holders can own real estate in Indonesia, they can buy houses! It is processed along with the Work Visa, there is no tax to be paid, and the validity period is determined based on the validity period of the Work Visa.
06 Long-Term Residence Visa (KITAP/ITAP)
07Investment Visa 313 & 314
🟢The applicant must be a shareholder of an Indonesian company, and the minimum investment amount must not be less than 1.125 billion Indonesian Rupiah, approximately equivalent to 500,000 Chinese Yuan.
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