Visa Information

Visas of the Republic of Indonesia :

A Visa of the Republic of Indonesia may be issued in the form of an official stamp, a sheet of paper inserted into or attached to a passport, an ordinary card, or an electronic card. The type of visa issued shall be based on the visa application.

A Diplomatic Visa or a Service Visa shall only be issued to the bearer of a Diplomatic Passport or a Service Passport. Applications for Diplomatic or Service Visas should be accompanied by diplomatic letters or official letters.

Visa applications may be done by proxy, except for Diplomatic or Service Visa applications.

A visa application should be submitted to an Embassy or Consular Office of the Republic of Indonesia or other official designated by Government of the Republic of Indonesia.

Visas shall be used within 90 (ninety) days, calculated from the date of issuance.
Any foreign national who fails to use a visa within this designated period of time must submit a re-application for a new visa.

Competent Authorities and Officials :

The Immigration Attache at an Embassy or Consular Office of the Republic of Indonesia or other designated official (hereafter, Visa Officer) is authorized to issue or reject Diplomatic or Service Visa applications in accordance with the decision of the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

The Visa Officer is authorized to issue or refuse requests for Transit Visas, Visit Visas, and Limited Stay Visas in accordance with the decision of the Director General of Immigrationon on behalf of the Minister of Justice.

The Director General of Immigration may fully authorize the Visa Officer to issue or reject applications for Transit Visas or Visit Visas.

The Visa Officer shall have the full authority to grant a visa to a foreign national who is in possession of a national passport or other valid travel document.

The Visa Officer, upon the approval of the Director General of Immigration, shall grant a visa to an individual not in possession of a national passport or other travel document (a stateless person).

Admission to Indonesia remains under the authority of the Immigration Officer at the port of entry.

For urgent cases, a Transit Visa or a Visit Visa may be issued at an Immigration Check Point.

General Visa Requirements :

Visa applications should be submitted to the Visa Officer after filling out the required form.

A visa application should be submitted along with the following :

1. Relevant application forms to be completed;
2. Valid passport or travel document (valid at least 6 months at the time of arrival in Indonesia);
3. Photo copy of the passport (only sections showing data of the bearer);
4. Photo copy of tze flight ticket;
5. Two photos of the applicant, size 3,5 x 4,5cm;
6. Visa processing fee;
7. For application by mail, stamped envelope for registered mail with complete return address

Related Issues :
New Visa Regulation

In December 2003, the Government of the Republic of Indonesia issued new Visa regulations.

Please note : Other nationals without residence permit in Germany must apply for a visa at Indonesian Embassies or Consulates in their home country.

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