Are you Indonesian who plans to visit or stay in certain countries? There are some countries that require Indonesian passport holders to obtain a pre-arrival visa. To know more details regarding this kind of visa, here is a review of it.
What Is Pre Arrival Visa for Indonesian?
A pre-arrival visa for Indonesian is a visa for Indonesian passport holders before entering certain countries.
For your information, Indonesia has obtained visa-free agreements for 71 countries with a length of stay from 7 days up to 120 days. On the other hand, there are still certain countries, approx. 135 countries, require Indonesian passport holders to gain a visa before entering those countries.
The Validity
This visa is used as a residence permit abroad for Indonesian passport holders which is valid for a certain period in accordance with the aim of the visit and the policies of the issuing country.
Requirements of Obtaining the Pre-Arrival Visa
For Indonesian passport holders, you should meet some requirements to apply for the pre-arrival visa, as follows:
- Passport of the applicant with a minimum validity of 6 (six) months. Also, an applicant should have at least two blank pages for the visa (amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used for the visa). This is for the visa stamp.
- Complete the application form.
- One recent color photograph (passport size) with white background.
- A copy of round trip flight itinerary/electronic airline tickets.
- A statement letter from travel insurance.
- Proof of sufficient financial means bank statement of the sponsor.
- A letter of recommendation of the sponsor.
- The statement letter of worker or student.
- Proof of visa fee payment.
These requirements may vary or change in accordance with the country issuing your pre-arrival visa, like this pandemic.
How to Obtain a Pre-Arrival Visa for Indonesian?
For Indonesian passport holders who would like to obtain this pre-arrival visa, should follow these steps:
- Apply for Visa
The ideal time to apply for a visa is at least three weeks before the time of departure. For instance, if you plan to go to Japan for business purposes, you had better apply for a visa to Japan at least three weeks before the time of departure.
- Submit All Required Documents
Then, you should submit all required documents. If you find difficulty to prepare them, do not hesitate to contact Sam Consulting. We are ready to assist you.
- Interview
Then, you will be invited to be interviewed by an officer. You will be asked some questions regarding the reasons for visiting the destination country and your background.
- Grab Your Visa
Once you meet all requirements, it is time to obtain your visa in accordance with the schedule informed.
If you need more information regarding the visa, please contact SAM Consulting with a professional team ready to help at any time. Furthermore, SAM Consulting has a 10 years proven track record of handling international clients.
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