Do you need a Visa on Arrival (VOA) Indonesia? You can process the Visa on Arrival (VoA) when arriving in Indonesia. However, not all airports and seaports are available for VOA and which country should have VOA. Learn more regarding VOA below!
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What Is Visa on Arrival (VOA)?
A Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a visa that is issued for citizens of specific countries upon their arrival in Indonesia.
In addition, foreigners do not need to gain a visa from an Indonesian Embassy abroad. They can get this VOA when landing at certain airports and seaports in Indonesia.
To get this VOA, a visitor should meet some specific criteria, such as country of origin, time frame, specific reason for entering Indonesia, and the length of time for which you have held the passport
Furthermore, the Visa on Arrival is not a visitation visa nor a work visa, so that you cannot convert to obtain other immigration permits.
The Validity Period of VOA
This VOA allows foreigners to visit Indonesia for 30 days, not 1 (one) month. The count begins upon arrival in Indonesia and ends on the day of departure.
The VOA can be extended for a maximum of another 30 days. Note that 7 (seven) working days prior to the expiration date, you should start extending your visa in the immigration office in person.
However, this one-time extension cannot be extended further. You will be charged an overstay fine if you spend more time in Indonesia than what is on your VOA.
Law and Regulation of Visa on Arrival (VOA)
The Indonesian Government regulates Visa on Arrival (VOA) through the Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Right of the Republic of Indonesia Number 39 of 2015 concerning Visa on Arrival (VOA).
The Aim of VOA
This VOA is for foreigners entering Indonesia with the aim of:
- Leisure and tourism.
- Family.
- Social.
- Art and Culture.
- Government visits.
- Giving a lecture or attending a seminar.
- Attend a meeting held by the Head office or Representative office in Indonesia.
- While in transit on the way to another country.
The List of Airports Across Indonesia Having Visa on Arrival (VOA) Facilities
- Sultan Iskandar Muda, Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam;
- Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Pekanbaru, Riau;
- Hang Nadim, Batam, Kepulauan Riau;
- Minangkabau, Padang, Sumatera Barat;
- Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, Palembang, Sumatera Selatan;
- Soekamo-Hatta, Jakarta, DKI Jakarta;
- Halim Perdana Kusuma, Jakarta, DKI Jakarta;
- Husein Sastranegara, Bandung, Jawa Barat;
- Adi Sucipto, Yogyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta;
- Ahmad Yani, Semarang, Jawa Tengah;
- Adi Sumarmo, Surakarta, Jawa Tengah;
- Juanda, Surabaya, Jawa Timur;
- Supadio, Pontianak, Kalimantan Barat;
- Sepinggan, Balikpapan, Kalimantan Timur;
- Sam Ratulangi, Manado, Sulawesi Utara;
- Hasanudin, Makassar, Sulawesi Selatan;
- Ngurah Rai, Denpasar, Bali;
- El Tari, Kupang, Nusa Tenggara Timur;
- Kualanamu, Medan, Sumatera Utara; and
- Lombok, Lombok Tengah, Nusa Tenggara Barat.
The List of SeaPorts Across Indonesia Having Visa on Arrival (VOA) Facilities
- Sekupang (in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara);
- Citra Tritunas (Harbor Bay) (in Batam, Riau Archipelago);
- Nongsa (in Batam, Riau Archipelago);
- Marina Teluk Senimba (in Batam, Riau Archipelago);
- Batam Center (in Batam, Riau Archipelago);
- Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi (in Tanjung Uban, Riau Archipelago);
- Bandar Sri Udana Lobam (in Tanjung Uban, Riau Archipelago);
- Sri Bintan Pura (in Tanjung Pinang, Riau Archipelago);
- Tanjung Balai Karimun (in Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Archipelago);
- Belawan (in Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Archipelago);
- Sibolga (in Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Archipelago);
- Yos Sudarso (in Dumai, Riau);
- Teluk Bayur (in Padang, West Sumatera);
- Tanjung Priok (in the Special Region of the Capital City of Jakarta);
- Tanjung Mas (in the Special Region of the Capital City of Jakarta);
- Padang Bai (in Karangasem, Bali);
- Benoa (in Badung, Bali);
- Bitung (in Bitung, North Sulawesi);
- Soekarno-Hatta (in Makassar, South Sulawesi);
- Pare-Pare (in Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi);
- Maumere (in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara);
- Tenau (in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara);
- Jayapura (in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara).
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The List of Countries Enjoying VOA Not Exceeding 30 Days
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Algeria
- Bahrain
- Belgium
- Brazil
- Bulgaria
- Czech Republic
- Canada
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Egypt
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Hungary
- India
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Libya
- Lithuania
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- New Zealand
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Oman
- Panama
- People’s Republic of China
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- Slovak Republic
- Slovenia
- Spain
- South Africa
- South Korea
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan PRC
- Timor Leste
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Uni Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
The List of Visa Free Entry on Arrival and Free of Charge
Meanwhile, Indonesia also applies Visa Free Entry on Arrival and Free of Charge for 11 (eleven) countries and territories as follows:
- Brunei Darussalam
- Chile
- Hong Kong
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Morocco
- Peru
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Requirements of Obtaining VOA
- An original passport valid for more than 6 months beyond the intended length of stay and has at least 1 blank page (amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used).
- A copy of round trip flight itinerary/electronic airline tickets to and from Indonesia.
- Visa fee for VOA
- Other related documents.
The Procedure of Obtaining VOA
Here are some steps to obtain VOA:
- Travel to Indonesia and arrive at the airport of your choice. Please note that the airport you choose is the one that can process your Visa on Arrival application.
- Find the Visa on Arrival Counter upon arrival.
- Queue at Visa on Arrival Counter at International Airport.
- Please wait for your Visa on Arrival.
- Pay for the fee.
- Go to the immigration counter.
- Show your passport with the receipt to obtain a stamp.
In conclusion, the Visa on Arrival (VOA) Indonesia ease you to visit Indonesia for 30 (thirty) days and can be extended for a maximum of another 30 days. If you need more information regarding the visa, please contact SAM Consulting with a professional team ready to help any time. Furthermore, SAM Consulting has a 10 years proven track record of handling international clients.
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