Indonesia visas

Indonesia offers a dynamic visa landscape, balancing accessibility for tourists with strategic programs for investors and digital nomads. Recent policy shifts have streamlined online applications while adjusting visa-free entry, making it crucial for travelers to check current requirements.

Visa Overview

Indonesia's visa policy has undergone significant updates, notably with Presidential Regulation No. 95 of 2024, which reduced the number of visa-free countries to a smaller, more targeted group, primarily ASEAN member states and a few other nations for stays up to 30 days. For many other nationalities, the Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) and various eVisa categories remain available, facilitating online applications for tourism, business, and social purposes. The country has also introduced specialized long-term visas, including the Golden Visa (E28C) for substantial investors and the E33G Digital Nomad Visa for remote workers, reflecting an effort to attract high-value individuals and foreign capital. All travelers are now required to complete the 'All Indonesia Arrival Card' online prior to entry, a measure implemented in September 2025 to integrate immigration, health, and customs declarations.

Key Highlights

Visa-free entry is granted to ASEAN member states (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, and Vietnam) and a few other countries (Colombia, Hong Kong, Suriname, Brazil, Peru, and Türkiye) for short stays up to 30 days, following Presidential Regulation No. 95 of 2024.

The Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) is available for over 90 nationalities, costing IDR 500,000 (approximately USD 35) for a 30-day stay, extendable once for another 30 days for the same fee.

Indonesia launched the E33G Digital Nomad Visa on April 1, 2024, a 1-year temporary stay permit (KITAS) for remote workers employed by non-Indonesian companies, requiring a minimum annual income of USD 60,000.

The Golden Visa (E28C), launched in July 2024, offers 5 or 10-year residency for individual investors with thresholds starting at USD 350,000 in government bonds, IDX-listed shares, or mutual funds for a 5-year permit.

Official Resources

Directorate General of Immigration, Republic of Indonesia Official eVisa Website for Indonesia All Indonesia Arrival Card Portal

Travel Tips

Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended arrival date and has at least two blank pages to avoid denial of entry.
Apply for your e-VOA or eVisa in advance through the official portal to avoid queues and potential delays upon arrival.
All travelers must complete the 'All Indonesia Arrival Card' online within 3 days prior to arrival, which combines immigration, health, and customs declarations.
Overstaying your visa incurs a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day and may lead to detention, deportation, or a future travel ban.