Nationals of Afghanistan, Albania, Angola, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Cuba, Ethiopia, Ghana, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Nigeria, Korea (Dem Rep), Pakistan, Somalia, Sri Lanka, Tanzania and Tonga will be refused entry unless they have applied to the Immigration Office in Indonesia, prior to travelling, to obtain a special permit.

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the UK
38 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 2HW, UK
Consular section: 38A Adam’s Row, London W1X 9AD, UK
All post should be addressed to 38 Grosvenor Square.
Tel: (020) 7499 7661.
Website: www.indonesianembassy.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (general and tourist enquiries); 1030-1300 (visa applications) and 1430-1600 (visa collections).

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in the USA
2020 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20036, USA
Tel: (202) 775 5200.
Website: www.embassyofindonesia.org

Consulate General of Indonesia in the USA
5 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
Tel: (212) 879 0600.
Website: www.indony.org

Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all.

Required by all except nationals of Brunei, Chile, Hong Kong (SAR), Macau (SAR), Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, provided that they enter through one of the authorised airports, seaports or Etikong overland port, for tourist stays of up to 30 days.

1. Nationals of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Spain, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan (China), United Arab Emirates, UK and USA can apply for a Tourist visa, valid for 30 days (non-extendable), on arrival, provided that they enter through one of the authorised airports or seaports.

Visitors who exceed their visa-free stay will be given severe fines and possibly deported or imprisoned.

Single-entry: £35. Multiple-entry: £125 (business only). Transit: £15. Fees are non-refundable.

Single-entry: Three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days. Multiple-entry: One year, with each stay lasting no longer than 60 days. The first entry must be within three months of date of issue. Transit: Three months from the date of issue for a maximum stay of 14 days.

Visa section at Embassy; see Passport/Visa Information. All visitors are advised to process their visas at the visa section at the Embassy before entry to Indonesia.

(a) Passport valid for at least six months from date of entry. (b) One (double-sided) application form (the original not a photocopy, signed by the applicant). (c) One recent colour passport-size photo. (d) Proof of sufficient funds (£1000 for touristic stays); for instance, a bank statement less than one month old or traveller's cheques. (e) Fee, payable in cash or by postal order only. (f) For postal applications, a pre-paid special delivery envelope. Tourist: (a)-(f) and, (g) Travel itinerary. (h) Hotel reservation. (j) Letter, less than one month old from applicant’s employer certifying the applicant's obligation to return (if self-employed, from solicitor, accountant or bank manager, if a student, from school, college or university). Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter from the applicant’s company in home country and the sponsor/ counterpart in Indonesia stating the reason and duration of the visit and guarantee of financial responsibility and responsibility for arrangement of accommodation. Social Visit: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from the applicant’s family, friends or relatives in Indonesia stating the reason and duration of the visit and details of accommodation, and a photocopy of their passport/ID.

People wishing to stay and work in Indonesia must apply directly to the Immigration Office in Indonesia for a temporary stay visa.

Five to six. Applications for multiple-entry business visas and applications from nationals of certain countries will need to be referred to the authorities in Indonesia and may take two months or more. There is an additional £5 fee in this case.