The New E-Visa Everything You Need to Know

All you need to know about the new E-Visa

Now The New E-Visa Everything You Need to Know! pt.Almaha for public services looks into what this means, why it was implemented, how this affects new applications and we answer some of the most frequently asked questions!

What is the new electronic visa?

After many countries have implemented the electronic visa system, the Indonesian government has now also implemented the electronic visa (E-Visa) to make the visa process easier and easier than ever before! The system was introduced online in October 2020 and has already proven to be a significant improvement over the old system.

After issuing several policies related to the temporary ban of foreigners from entering the Indonesian territory, the government is now working on easing visa restrictions for many visa applications. Currently, the granting of a visa is limited to visitor visas (index B211A, B211B and B211C) and temporary resident visas.

In the new updated Regulation No. 26 of 2020 dated October 1, 2020 from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia, foreign nationals with a valid legal visa and/or residence permit will be allowed to enter the Indonesian territory through the designated immigration border control after undergoing the health protocol .

Meanwhile, the Minister is still temporarily suspending the granting of visa on arrival and visa exemption until the status of Covid 19 is declared by the relevant national ministry or agency.

On the contrary, a single visitor visa, a single entry visa, is still allowed for purposes such as emergency and essential work, business meeting, purchase of goods, probationary period for foreign workers, medical and food worker and humanitarian aid. , and a crew member joining the ship in Indonesia.

For a temporary resident visa application, the government allows for the following purposes:

As a professional or expert
who join to work on ships, vessels or installations operating in the Indonesian Maritime Zone, the Territorial Sea, the Continental Shelf and the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone
Its function is to monitor the quality of goods or products
Who conducts inspections and audits in the workplace
Who work with after-sales service
Who installs and repairs the machine
With non-permanent work in construction
With a probationary period for skilled works.
foreign investment
family reunion
retirement travel.

The application for Visit Visa and Temporary Stay Visa mentioned above technically has to be made by the Indonesian Sponsor to the Director General of Immigration (DGI). After getting the approval, the visa can be issued electronically as e-Visa.

Additionally, this e-Visa is also applicable for foreigners who are currently staying in Indonesia (commonly known as Onshore application). Once your e-Visa is granted, you must proceed to the designated immigration office in the area you reside.

How does this affect foreigners obtaining visas abroad?

The E-Visa Indonesia is a visa transformation from a visa label/sticker on foreign national passport to an electronic form being sent via email. The applicant will not be required anymore to collect the visa in person at the Indonesian embassy or representative abroad.

What is the benefit of the electronic visa?

Visa will be sent to your email, as well to the sponsor’s.
You will not be required to collect the visa at the Indonesian Embassy or Representative Overseas
You will not meet the officer while applying for the visa
Once the e-Visa is granted, you can travel to Indonesia

common questions

Do you still need to pay the Indonesian Embassy fee?

Due to the implementation of this system, you no longer need to pay the fee at the Indonesian embassy, because by obtaining an electronic visa, you can now travel directly to Indonesia.

However, there is a fee that appears up front while the sponsor processes your visa approval on your behalf. Payable $50 for the visitor visa application and $150 for applying for a temporary resident visa.

Important Note, technically, after the Sponsor submits an online order, they will receive a billing statement, whether it’s $50 or $150, which is valid for 7 (seven) calendar days only. Once the settlement is completed, the payment is non-refundable. Please note that if you make any mistakes, your application will be rejected and your money forfeited – so it is very important to ensure that each document is correct. If you are not sure – use a proxy.

The DGI will verify your documents and soon notify you/the sponsor by an email regarding the approval or rejection. If you are approved, you will be granted by e-Visa and can directly travel to Indonesia.

Is this a permanent or temporary change?

The Indonesian government has begun testing the system for electronic visa applications and it appears that this new system is still in the experimental stage while further developments are considered.

What documents do I need to enter Indonesia?

a sponsor letter;
foreign national’s passport biodata page;
tickets for entering/exiting the Indonesian territory;
Bank passbook/current account (specific for Visitor Visa it is required for Sponsors to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds of at least US$10,000 to support the foreign nationals living expenses during stay in Indonesia.
a health certificate in English declaring a free from Covid-19 by a competent authority at their home country;
a declaration letter in English consenting to mandatory self-isolation or undertake a medical treatment at an accommodation or a designated health facility by the Indonesian government at the traveler’s own expense when a PCR check upon arrival by the health authority at ports of entry results in a positive with the Covid-19 or with symptoms in accordance with the health protocol and provisions of law and regulations.
a consent letter to be monitored during the quarantine or self-isolation in accordance with the health protocol and provisions of law and regulations.
health insurance or travel insurance covering medical expenses, and/or a declaration letter of medical treatment at own expenses, if contracted with the Covid-19 during their stay in Indonesia.

If I am applying abroad, how can I pay the official fee of the Indonesian government?

Currently, there is no online payment method, it must be done manually. Therefore, an agent, friend, colleague or family member will need your help.

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