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New International Travel Regulations to Enter Indonesia as of 21 August 2022

New International Travel Regulations to Enter Indonesia as of 21 August 2022

As an immediate response to recover tourism industry and relaxing the international travel restrictions, COVID-19 Task Force issued the Circular Letter of the COVID-19 Task Force Number 22 of 2022 concerning Health Protocol for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Coordinator of Expert Team and Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Prof. Wiku Adisasmito said that the adjustment to the control mechanism for international travel is urgently needed. "The COVID-19 policy must also be adaptive with the dynamics of the virus, including the dynamics of its variants that occur globally," Wiku said.

Here are the new international travel regulations according to the Circular Letter of the COVID-19 Task Force Number 22 of 2022 concerning Health Protocol for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic and Addendum of the letter which has been published on 21 August 2022:

1 | All International travelers, both Indonesian citizens, and foreign nationals can enter Indonesia through the entry points assigned, which are:

a. Airports

  1. Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Banten;
  2. Juanda International Airport, East Java;
  3. Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali;
  4. Hang Nadim International Airport, Riau Islands;
  5. Raja Haji Fisabilillah International Airport, Riau Islands;
  6. Sam Ratulangi International Airport, North Sulawesi;
  7. Zainuddin Abdul Madjid International Airport, West Nusa Tenggara;
  8. Kualanamu International Airport, North Sumatra;
  9. Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, South Sulawesi; and
  10. Yogyakarta International Airport in Yogyakarta.
  11. Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Riau;
  12. Minangkabau, West Sumatra;
  13. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, South Sumatra;
  14. Adisumarmo, Central Java;
  15. Syamsudin Noor, South Kalimantan; and
  16. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman, Sepinggan, East Kalimantan
  17. Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Riau

 

b. Seaports

All international seaports in Indonesia are now opened as entry points for international travel through the consideration of the Directorate General of Sea Transportation of the Ministry of Transportation.

 

c. Cross Border State

  1. Aruk, West Kalimantan;
  2. Entikong, West Kalimantan; and
  3. Motaain, East Nusa Tenggara.
  4. Nanga Badau, West Kalimantan;
  5. Motamasin, East Nusa Tenggara;
  6. Wini, East Nusa Tenggara;
  7. Skouw, Papua; and
  8. Sota, Papua.

 

2 | The entry points as referred to in numbers 1.a.xi, 1.a.xii., 1.a.xiii., 1.a.xiv., 1.a.xv., and 1.a.xvi. are only intended as entry points for international travelers involved in the hajj program and will be opened in the period from 4 June 2022 to 15 August 2022

3 | International travelers are permitted to enter Indonesia by continuing to take part in the strict health protocol implemented by the government.

4 | Foreign nationals can enter Indonesia with the following criterias:

  1. In accordance with the immigration regulations issued by the Ministry of Law and Human Rights
  2. According to the agreement schemes (bilateral), such as travel corridor arrangement (TCA); and/or
  3. Granted special considerations/permissions in writing from the Ministry/Institution.

 

5 | Requirements to enter Indonesia through the specified entry points are as follows :

a) Comply with the provisions of the health protocol set by the government;

b) International travelers must download PeduliLindungi app before departure;

c) Show cards or certificates (physical and digital) of having received a complete dose of COVID-19 vaccine consisting of two doses and/or a booster (third) vaccine which are administered 14 days before departure at the earliest as a requirement to enter Indonesia with the following conditions:

  1. Indonesian citizens must show proof (physical and digital) of having received a complete dose of COVID-19 vaccine consisting of two doses and/or a booster (third) vaccine as a requirement to enter Indonesia, and in the event that the Indonesian citizens have not received vaccine abroad, they will be vaccinated in the quarantine place in Indonesia after a second RT-PCR examination with negative results; Kindly note that the Indonesian government accepts all kinds of COVID-19 vaccine administered to international travelers;
  2. In the event of foreign nationals have not received vaccine abroad, they will be vaccinated in the quarantine place upon arrival in Indonesia after a second RT-PCR examination with negative results, with the following conditions:

    a) Foreign nationals are 6-17 years old;
    b) Diplomatic residence permit and official residence permits holders; and/or
    c) Limited residence card holder (KITAS) and permanent residence card holder (KITAP)
     
  3. Foreign nationals who are already in Indonesia and will travel, both domestically and internationally, are required to vaccinate through program schemes or mutual cooperation according to the laws and regulation;
  4. Proof (physical and digital) of having received a complete dose of COVID-19 vaccine as a requirement for entering Indonesia must be written in English other than the language of the country/region of origin of arrival.

d) The obligation to show proof (physical and digital) of COVID-19 vaccination certificates as requirements for entering Indonesia are excluded to:

  1. Diplomatic visa holders and work visas related to official visit/state officials at the ministerial level or above and foreign nationals who entered Indonesia with the Travel Corridor Arrangement scheme, according to the principle of reciprocity while implementing a strict health protocol; and
  2. Foreign nationals who have not yet received COVID-19 vaccination and intends to travel domestically and continue with the intention of following international flights out of the Republic of Indonesia are allowed not to show COVID-19 vaccination proof as long as they are not exiting the airport area during transit waiting for international flights with requirements as follows:

    1. They have been permitted by the local Port Health Office to carry out domestic travel with the intention of continuing their flight out of Indonesia; and

    2. Present flight ticket schedules outside Indonesia for direct transit from the city of departure to the international airport in the Republic of Indonesia with the final destination to the destination country.

  3. Foreign nationals under 18 years old; and
  4. International travelers who have not received a complete dose of vaccination, have finished carrying out COVID-19 isolation or treatment, and have been declared inactive in transmitting COVID-19 with the requirement that they attach a doctor's certificate from the Government Hospital of the departure country or the ministry that carries out government affairs in the health sector on the country of departure stating that the person concerned is no longer actively transmitting COVID-19 or the COVID-19 recovery certificate;
  5. International travelers with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that cause travelers cannot receive vaccines, with the requirements of presenting a doctor's certificate from the State Departure Hospital which states that the concerned person has not been and/or cannot receive COVID-19 vaccination.

e) In the event of international travelers plan to conduct a centralized quarantine by self-financing, they must show booking confirmation from the accommodation providers while in Indonesia;

f) According to  the Addendum to the Circular Letter of of the COVID-19 Task Force Number 19 of 2022 concerning Health Protocol for International Travel during the COVID-19 Pandemic effective from 8 June 2022, attachment requirement for health insurance ownership that include COVID 19 handling is no longer needed.

g) Upon arrival at the entry points, international travelers must undergo a COVID-19 symptom check, including a body temperature check, with the following conditions:

  1. If there is a symptom of COVID-19 or body temperature above 37.5 degrees Celsius: must undergo RT-PCR examination upon arrival with payment borne by the government for Indonesian citizen and by self-financing for foreign nationals
  2. If there is no symptom of COVID-19 and body temperature is below 37.5 degrees Celsius: no need to undergo RT-PCR examination upon arrival and continue their travel with these requirements below :
  1. For international travelers who have not yet received vaccination or have received the 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 (fourteen) days before departure must undergo 5 x 24 hours quarantine with mandatory RT-PCR test on day 4;
  2. For international travelers who have received the 2nd or 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 (fourteen) days before departure are allowed to resume their travel;
  3. For international travelers under 18 years of age and require special protection, the duration of quarantine follows the provisions imposed on their parents or caregivers/travel companions;
  4. For international travelers with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that cause travelers cannot receive vaccines, with the requirements of presenting a doctor's certificate from the State Departure Hospital which states that the concerned person has not been and/or cannot receive COVID-19 vaccination.

h) After RT-PCR sampling upon arrival as mentioned in 4.i.i, the international travelers may continue with:

  1. Inspection of immigration documents and customs documents;
  2. Baggage collection and baggage disinfection;
  3. Pick up and drop off directly to the hotel, lodging accommodation, or place of residence;
  4. Waiting for the results of the RT-PCR examination in hotel rooms, rooms at lodging accommodations, or places of residence; and
  5. It is not allowed to leave the hotel room or accommodation room before the RT-PCR test results show a negative result.

i) In the event that the results of the RT-PCR examination upon arrival at the entry point as mentioned in 4.i.i, show negative results, then it will be followed up with the following provisions:

  1. For international travelers who have not yet received vaccination or have received the 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 (fourteen) days before departure must undergo 5 x 24 hours quarantine with mandatory RT-PCR test on day 4;
  2. For international travelers who have received the 2nd or 3rd dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 (fourteen) days before departure are allowed to resume their travel;
  3. For international travelers under 18 years of age and require special protection, the duration of quarantine follows the provisions imposed on their parents or caregivers/travel companions;
  4. For international travelers with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that cause travelers cannot receive vaccines, with the requirements of presenting a doctor's certificate from the State Departure Hospital which states that the concerned person has not been and/or cannot receive COVID-19 vaccination.

j) In the event that the results of RT-PCR re-examination upon arrival as referred to in letter k.ii and k.iv above show negative results, Indonesian citizens and foreign nationals are allowed to continue the journey and will be recommended to conduct an independent health monitoring for 14 days and must follow health protocol;

k) In the event that the results of RT-PCR re-examination upon arrival as mentioned in 4.i.i show positive results, continue with the following provision:

  1. If asymptomatic or experiencing mild symptoms, isolation/treatment is carried out in isolation hotels or centralized isolation facilities set by the government or self-isolation at residence with isolation/treatment times in accordance with the recommendation of the ministry in charge of government affairs in the health sector; or
  2. If accompanied by moderate or severe symptoms, and/or with uncontrolled comorbidities, isolation or treatment is carried out at a COVID-19 referral hospital with isolation/treatment time according to the recommendations of the doctor and the recommendation of the ministry that carries out government affairs in the health sector; and
  3. The cost of isolation/treatment for foreigners is borne independently, while for Indonesian citizens it is borne by the government.

l) The quarantine obligation as referred to in letter 4.i.ii.1) is carried out with the following conditions:

  1. Indonesian citizens, namely Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI); students who have finished education; or civil servants who returned from the Foreign Service journey, in accordance with the Decree of the Chairperson of the COVID-19 Handling Task Force Number 14 of 2021 concerning Entry Points, Quarantine Places, and RT-PCR Obligations for Indonesian Citizens of International Travelers at costs borne by the government; and
  2. Indonesian citizens beyond the criteria as referred to in number i must undergo a self-funded quarantine in accommodation sites; and,
  3. Foreign nationals, including foreign diplomats, outside the head of a foreign representative and the family of foreign representatives must undergo a self-funded quarantine in accommodation sites.

m) For international travelers who have not yet received vaccination or have received the 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine at least 14 (fourteen) days before departure must undergo 5 x 24 hours quarantine with mandatory RT-PCR test on day 4

n) In the event that the results of RT-PCR re-examination as mentioned in letter o show negative results, Indonesian citizens and foreign nationals are allowed to continue the journey and will be recommended to conduct an independent health monitoring for 14 days and must follow health protocol;

o) In the event of RT-PCR tests as referred to in letter o show positive results:

  1. Those who are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, shall be isolated in a hotel or centralized isolation facility at the expense of being borne independently for foreign nationals and borne by the government for Indonesian citizens; and
  2. Those who show moderate or severe symptoms, and/or with uncontrolled comorbidities, shall be isolated in a COVID-19 referral hospital at the expense of being borne independently for foreign nationals and borne by the government for Indonesian citizens
  3. The cost of isolation/treatment for foreigners is borne independently, while for Indonesian citizens it is borne by the government.

p) In the event that foreign nationals cannot finance their self-quarantine and/or hospital care, then sponsors, ministries / institutions / SOEs that provide consideration of entry permits for the foreigner can be held in question;

q) RT-PCR examinations on 4.i.i and o, can be appealed for comparison test with written forms provided by the Port Health Office  or the Ministry of Health and self financing from the international travelers who request it.

r) The comparison test on letter s, are conducted simultaneously by the Port Health Office at 2 different laboratories, for SGTF and RT-PCR comparison examinations, at these chosen places :  Badan Penelitian dan Pengembangan Kesehatan (Balitbangkes), Rumah Sakit Umum Pusat Cipto Mangunkusumo (RSCM), Rumah Sakit Pusat Angkatan Darat Gatot Soebroto (RSPAD), Rumah Sakit Bhayangkara Raden Said Sukanto (RS. Polri) atau laboratorium pemerintah lainnya (Balai Teknik Kesehatan Lingkungan, Laboratorium Kesehatan Daerah, or other official government appointed laboratories;

s) Port Health Office at International Airports and Seaports facilitate international travelers who needs emergency medical services upon their arrival in Indonesia according to the law and regulations applied;

 

6 | Quarantine accommodations are obligated to have recommendations from the COVID-19 Task Force and meet the CHSE protocols and criterias.

7 | As a requirement for departure abroad from Indonesia, international travelers with the status of Indonesian citizens aged 18 years and above must present a card/certificate (physical or digital) of receiving the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine (booster) displayed through the PeduliLindungi application.

8| The provisions as referred to in number 7 are excluded for:

  1. International travelers with the status of Indonesian citizens with special health conditions or comorbid diseases that cause travelers to be unable to receive the vaccine, with the condition that they must attach a doctor's certificate from a government hospital stating that the person concerned has not and/or is unable to take part in the COVID-19 vaccination; or
  2. International travelers with the status of Indonesian citizens who have finished carrying out COVID-19 isolation or treatment and have been declared inactive in transmitting COVID-19 but have not been able to get a third dose (booster) vaccination, with the requirement that they attach a doctor's certificate from a government hospital or Ministry of Health stating that the concerned is no longer actively transmitting COVID-19 (COVID-19 recovery certificate).
     

9 | Granting of dispensation on quarantine time reduction in times of emergency as referred to in number 13 must be submitted at least 3 days before the arrival in Indonesia to National COVID-19 Handling Task Force and can be given in selective ways, individually, and with limited quota based on the agreement of the coordination result between National COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment, and the Ministry of Health.

10 | Health protocols must meet these requirements:

  1. Wearing 3 ply of fabric mask or medical grade mask, covering nose, mouth, and chin at indoor settings or any crowded situations;
  2. Replacing the mask regularly within every 4 hours, and dispose the waste in the proper place;
  3. Washing hands regularly with water and soap or hand sanitizers;
  4. Maintaining social distance for a minimum of 1,5 meters and avoiding crowds.
  5. Keeping in mind that it is advised not to have one-way or two-way communication by telephone or in person throughout the trip using public transportation modes of land, rail, sea, river, lake, ferry, and air.
     

11 | All operators of transportation modes at international entry points are obligated to use the PeduliLindungi application.

Furthermore, based on the  Circular Letter of the Directorate General of Immigration No. IMI-0650.GR.01.01 of 2022 concerning the Ease of Immigration to Support Sustainable Tourism during the COVID-19 Pandemic effective from 27 July 2022, the Indonesian government has decided to exercise the Visa Exemption Arrangement facility and updated the list of countries eligible for Visa On Arrival (VOA) for tourism purposes.

The list of countries and special entities for Visit Visa Exemption Arrangement facility, in alphabetical order are:

  1. Brunei Darussalam,
  2. Cambodia,
  3. Laos,
  4. Malaysia,
  5. Myanmar,
  6. Philippines,
  7. Singapore,
  8. Thailand, and
  9. Vietnam.

Visit Visa Exemption for Tourism Purpose are granted for foreign nationals at the Immigration Checkpoints as follows :

a. Airports:

1)  Adisumarmo, Central Java;
2)  Hang Nadim, Riau Islands;
3)  Juanda, East Java;
4)  Kualanamu, North Sumatra;
5)  Minangkabau, West Sumatra;
6)  Ngurah Rai, Bali;
7)  Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Riau Islands; 
8)  Sam Ratulangi, North Sulawesi;
9)  Soekarno Hatta, Banten;
10) Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman, East Kalimantan;
11) Sultan Hasanuddin, South Sulawesi;
12) Sultan Iskandar Muda, Aceh;
13) Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, South Sumatra;
14) Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Riau;
15) Syamsudin Noor, South Kalimantan;
16) Yogyakarta, DI Yogyakarta;
17) Zainuddin Abdul Majid, West Nusa Tenggara

b. Seaports:
1)  Achmad Yani, North Maluku; 
2)  Amamapare, Papua; 
3)  Anggrek, Gorontalo;
4)  Bagan Siapi-Api, Riau;
5)  Bandar Bentan Telani Lagoi, Riau Islands;
6)  Bandar Seri Udana Lobam, Riau Islands;
7)  Bandar Sri Setia Raja, Riau;
8)  Batam Centre, Riau Islands;
9)  Batu Ampar, Riau Islands;
10)  Belakang Padang, Riau Islands;
11)  Belawan, North Sumatra;
12)  Benete, West Nusa Tenggara;
13)  Benoa, Bali;
14)  Biak, Papua; 
15)  Boom Baru, South Sumatra;
16)  Celukan Bawang, Bali;
17)  Cirebon, West Java;
18)  Citra Tri Tunas, Riau Islands;
19)  Ciwandan, Banten;
20)  Dumai, Riau;
21)  Dwi Kora, West Kalimantan;
22)  Gunung Sitoli, North Sumatera;
23)  Jambi, Jambi;
24)  Jayapura, Papua;
26)  Kabil, Riau Islands;
27)  Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi;
28)  Kota Baru, South Kalimantan;
29)  Kuala Enok, Riau;
30)  Kuala Langsa, Aceh;
31)  Kuala Tanjung, North Sumatra;
32)  Kumai, Central Kalimantan;
33)  Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara;
34)  Lauren Say, East Nusa Tenggara;
35)  Lemar, West Nusa Tenggara;
36)  Lhokseumawe, Aceh;
37)  Malahayati, Aceh;       
38)  Manado, North Sulawesi Utara;
40)  Marina Ancol, DKI Jakarta;
41)  Marina Teluk Senimba, Riau Islands;
42)  Merauke, Papua;
43)  Muara Sabak, Jambi;
44)  Nongsa Terminal Bahari, Riau Islands;
45)  Nusantara, North Sulawesi;
46)  Nusantara Nusantara Pare Pare, South Sulawesi;
47)  Padang Bai, Bali;
48)  Panarukan, East Java;
49)  Pangkal Balam, Bangka Belitung;
50)  Panjang, Lampung;
51)  Pantoloan, Central Sulawesi;
52)  Pasuruan, East Java;
53)  Patimban, West Java;
54)  Probolinggo, East Java;
55)  Pulau Baai, Bengkulu;
56)  Sabang, Aceh;
57)  Samarinda, East Kalimantan;
58)  Sampit, Central Kalimantan; 
59)  Samudera, North Sulawesi;
60)  Saumlaki, Maluku;
61)  Sekupang, Riau Islands;
62)  Selat Lampa, Riau Islands;
63)  Semayang, East Kalimantan;
64)  Siak Sri Indrapura, Riau;
65)  Sibolga, North Sumatra;
66)  Sintete, West Kalimantan;
67)  Soekarno-Hatta, South Sulawesi;
68)  Sorong, Papua;
69)  Sri Bayintan, Riau Islands;
70)  Sri Bintan Pura, Riau Islands;
71)  Sunda Kelapa, DKI Jakarta;
72)  Sungai Guntung, Riau;
73)  Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Islands;
74)  Tanjung Emas, Central Jawa;
75)  Tanjung Gudang, Bangka Belitung;
76)  Tanjung Harapan, Riau;
77)  Tanjung Intan, Central Java;
78)  Tanjung Kalian, Bangka Belitung;
79)  Tanjung Pandan, Bangka Belitung;
80)  Tanjung Perak, East Java;
81)  Tanjung Priok, DKI Jakarta;
82)  Tanjung Uban, Riau Islands;
83)  Tanjung Wangi, East Java;
84)  Tarempa, Riau Islands;
85)  Teluk Bayur, West Sumatra;
86)  Teluk Nibung, North Sumatra;
87)  Tembilahan, Riau;
88)  Tenau, East Nusa Tenggara;
89)  Tri Sakti, South Kalimantan;
90)  Tual, Maluku;
91)  Yos Sudarso, Maluku;

c. Cross-Border Posts:

1)  Aruk, West Kalimantan;

2)  Entikong, West Kalimantan;

3)  Marore, North Sulawesi;

4)  Miangas, North Sulawesi;

5)  Mota’ain, East Nusa Tenggara;

6)  Motamasin, East Nusa Tenggara;

7)  Nanga Badau, West Kalimantan;

8)  Serasan, Riau Islands;

9)  Skouw, Papua;

10) Sota, Papua;

11) Tunon Taka, North Kalimantan;

12) Wini, East Nusa Tenggara

Effective from 27 July 2022, below are the list of countries and special entities for VOA for tourism, in alphabetical order:

      1. Argentina
      2. Australia
      3. Austria
      4. Bahrain
      5. Belarus
      6. Belgium
      7. Bosnia Herzegovina
      8. Brazil
      9. Brunei Darussalam
      10. Bulgaria
      11. Cambodia
      12. Canada
      13. China
      14. Colombia
      15. Croatia
      16. Cyprus
      17. Czech Republic
      18. Denmark
      19. Egypt
      20. Estonia
      21. Finland
      22. France
      23. Germany
      24. Greece
      25. Hong Kong
      26. Hungary
      27. India
      28. Ireland
      29. Italy
      30. Japan
      31. Jordan
      32. Kuwait
      33. Laos
      34. Latvia
      35. Lithuania
      36. Luxembourg
      37. Malaysia
      38. Maldives
      39. Malta
      40. Mexico
      41. Monaco
      42. Morocco
      43. Myanmar
      44. Netherland
      45. New Zealand
      46. Norway
      47. Oman
      48. Peru
      49. Philippines
      50. Poland
      51. Portugal
      52. Qatar
      53. Romania
      54. Russia
      55. Saudi Arabia
      56. Serbia
      57. Seychelles
      58. Singapore
      59. Slovakia
      60. Slovenia
      61. South Africa
      62. South Korea
      63. Spain
      64. Sweden
      65. Switzerland
      66. Taiwan
      67. Thailand
      68. Timor Leste
      69. Tunisia
      70. Türkiye
      71. Ukraine
      72. United Arab Emirates
      73. United Kingdom
      74. United States of America
      75. Vietnam

VOA for Tourism Purpose are granted for foreign nationals at the Immigration Checkpoints as follows:

Immigration Checkpoints on Airports

  1. Adisumarmo, Central Java;
  2. Hang Nadim, Riau Islands;
  3. Juanda, East Java;
  4. Kualanamu, North Sumatra;
  5. Minangkabau, West Sumatra;
  6. Ngurah Rai, Bali; 
  7. Raja Haji Fisabilillah, Riau Islands;
  8. Sam Ratulangi, North Sulawesi;
  9. Soekarno Hatta, DKI Jakarta;
  10. Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman, East Kalimantan;
  11. Sultan Hasanuddin, South Sulawesi;
  12. Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II, South Sumatra;
  13. Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Riau;
  14. Syamsudin Noor, South Kalimantan;
  15. Yogyakarta in Special Region of Yogyakarta;
  16. Zainuddin Abdul Madjid in West Nusa Tenggara

 

Immigration Checkpoints on Seaports

  1. Bandar Bentan Telani Lagoi, Riau Islands;
  2. Bandar Seri Udana Lobam, Riau Islands;
  3. Batam Centre, Riau Islands;
  4. Benoa, Bali;
  5. Biak, Papua;
  6. Citra Tri Tunas, Riau Islands;
  7. Dumai in Riau;
  8. Jayapura, Papua;
  9. Marina Teluk Senimba, Riau Islands;
  10. Nongsa Terminal Bahari, Riau Islands;
  11. Nusantara Pare-Pare, South Sulawesi;
  12. Padang Bai, Bali;
  13. Samudera, North Sulawesi;
  14. Saumlaki, Maluku;
  15. Sekupang, Riau Islands;
  16. Sibolga, North Sumatra;
  17. Soekarno-Hatta, South Sulawesi;
  18. Sri Bintan Pura, Riau Islands;
  19. Sunda Kelapa, DKI Jakarta;
  20. Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Islands;
  21. Tanjung Pandan, Bangka Belitung;
  22. Tenau, East Nusa Tenggara;
  23. Tual, Maluku

 

Immigration Checkpoints on Cross-Border Posts

  1. Aruk, West Kalimantan;
  2. Entikong, West Kalimantan;
  3. Mota’ain, East Nusa Tenggara;
  4. Motamasin, East Nusa Tenggara;
  5. Sota, Papua;
  6. Tunon Taka, North Kalimantan;
  7. Wini, East Nusa Tenggara
                                                                                 

The regulations and details for Visit Visa Exemption for Tourism Purpose and Visa On Arrival for Tourism are listed as follows:

1. International travelers must present all requirements for the VOA at the immigration counter, namely:

  1. A nationality passport which includes:
  1. Diplomatic Passport,
  2. Service Passport, or
  3. General Passport;

    With validity period of at least 6 (six) months;
  1. A return ticket or a connecting ticket to continue traveling to another country;
  2. Proof of non-tax revenue payment in case of applying for a VOA for tourism purpose

2. Visa Exemption Arrangement for Tourism and VOA for tourism can be used by foreign nationals to carry out tourism activities or government duties in international activities of a state or government nature;

3. In the event that the foreign national as referred to in number 3 will carry out government duties in international activities of a state or government nature, in addition to meeting the requirements as referred to in number 2 must also attach an invitation letter to attend a conference/trial/meeting issued by the related Ministry/Agency of the Republic of Indonesia;

4. VOA for Tourism can also be granted to foreign nationals holding Diplomatic Passports or Service Passports who are not citizens of the State, Government of a Special Administrative Region of a State, and Certain Entities Subject to a VOA for Tourism in the event that there is no Representative of the Republic of Indonesia in the country/place of residence or emergency/urgent activities, by examining the following requirements:

  1. Diplomatic Passport or Service Passport with a validity period of at least 6 (six) months,
  2. A return ticket or a one-way ticket to continue the journey to another country;
  3. Request letter from the Ministry/Agency/Agency of the Republic of Indonesia;
  4. Letter of approval from the Director General of Immigration;
  5. Proof of non-tax revenue payment for VOA for tourism; and
  6. Invitation letter to attend conferences/trials/meetings issued by Ministries/Institutions/Agencies of the Republic of Indonesia, in terms of the intention of visiting foreigners for government duties in international activities of a state or government nature;

5. The approval letter from the Director General of Immigration as referred to in number 4 letter d is submitted by the chairs of the Ministry/Institution/Agency of the Republic of Indonesia to the Director General of Immigration u.p. Director of Immigration Traffic by attaching:

  1. A request letter from the Ministry/Agency/Agency of the Republic of Indonesia containing data on foreign nationals and the reasons for the submission,
  2. Diplomatic Passport or Service Passport with a validity period of at least 6 (six) months, and
  3. A return ticket or a one-way ticket to continue the journey to another country;

6. Foreign nationals holding Visa Exemption Arrangement for Tourism and VOA for tourism cannot apply for a New Stay Permit through a Visa application;

7. Foreign nationals holding Visa Exemption Arrangement for Tourism and VOA for tourism can leave the territory of Indonesia through all Immigration Checkpoints;

8. The applicable rate for a VOA for tourism is the rate for a Visa on Arrival as referred to in the Attachment to Government Regulation Number 28 of 2019 which is IDR 500,000,-;

9. Perform data reconciliation between non-tax revenue payments, use of Visit Visa stickers on VOA for tourism with immigration crossings on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis;

Passport holders outside the above listed categories in point 2, can also enter Indonesia through entry points mentioned in point 1 by applying for e-visa prior to departure.

If you’re already in Indonesia and planning to depart on a domestic trip, we suggest you find an updated regulation regarding domestic travel by clicking the link here.

Source: https://www.indonesia.travel/gb/en/news/new-international-travel-regulations-to-enter-indonesia-as-of-29-november-2021

Post by on 2022-09-08 04:31:36