Current visa status in Indonesia

All you need to know about the current visa status in Indonesia

The visa processes in Indonesia over the few months have been very confusing, however, in the end, we seem to be returning to a period of stability in terms of what visas are available and what the procedures are. At Al Maha General Services, we are constantly asked the same questions from confused expats. Mohammed Almqlafee in this article hopes to answer your most frequently asked questions and help clarify the current visa status in Indonesia and everything you need to know about the current visa status in Indonesia.

What is the current closing position?

News update Jan 23 – Since the beginning of January 2021, no foreigner has been able to enter Indonesia unless they have a valid KITAS/KITAP. Initially the closing period was until January 14; But it was extended until January 28 and then again until February 8.

All overseas visa applications are suspended until January 8. The information below applies to the no-close period.

I am in Indonesia still using the emergency permit, what should I do?

If you are still in Indonesia using the emergency permit, you need to convert it to another type of visa immediately. The government has provided plenty of opportunities to do so. Please note that you will be charged IDR 1,000,000 per day for each day late.

Can I apply for beach visas?

Yes you can, visa processes are relatively similar

What visas are available at this time to enter Indonesia?

Simply put, most visa options are now available. The most important question is; Which of them you can not use.

Currently all visa options are available except: visa on arrival and business multiple-entry visa.

When will Indonesia open its borders so that there will be free travel again?

This question, which we do not know, will be the decision of the Indonesian immigration authorities. Assume somewhere in the first quarter of 2021; However, this is only a guess.

Can I apply for a visa abroad?

Of course it certainly is. Processing times, prices and requirements vary depending on the type of visa you are requesting.

I am from a calling visa country, can I enter Indonesia?

On November 23, 2020, the immigration authorities opened the Visa Citizens Subpoena application. Check out the article below for complete information:

Visa citizens can now be invited to enter Indonesia

I want to visit Indonesia for vacation / to see family / partner, how can I get to Indonesia?

Currently, the only way to visit Indonesia without KITAS is to apply for a sponsored single entry visa. pt.Almaha for public services is currently the most cost effective provider in the country. To find out more about the guaranteed single entry visa, check out the link below!

Get a single entry work visa and enter Indonesia

What is an e-Visa and how does it affect getting a visa to visit Indonesia?

The E-Visa is a new initiative from the Immigration Authorities introduced in October 2020 to simplify the visa process as well as help reduce the risk of contaminating Covid.

Prior to the E-Visa, when people applied for a visa they had to collect what was known as a telex from an Indonesian Embassy overseas. This created unnecessary travel and expenses.

The E-Visa has streamlined the process. Now the application is done online and the visa is simply sent via email to the applicant who can print it and enter Indonesia.