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Along with your visa for Indonesia, all passengers arriving from overseas must follow the country’s mandatory customs procedures. A completed Customs Declaration form—also called the e-CD or BC 2.2—is required to pass through customs checks on arrival in Indonesia. As of September 2025, th...

When planning your trip to Indonesia, it’s now required to include the Arrival Card in your preparations. Recently introduced by the Indonesian government, this online form replaces the formerly used SS Health Pass and Electronic Customs Declaration. Filling out this document helps authoritie...

For most travelers, there are no mandatory vaccines for Indonesia. However, depending on your itinerary, you may be advised to get certain vaccinations for your trip. Together with applying for your Indonesian visa and Arrival Card, getting the latest details on health requirements is an es...

There are different types of visas available to travel to Indonesia. The visa you require depends on: Your nationality How long you will stay in the country Your reason for visiting This guide provides information about the various types of temporary...

Citizens of a select few countries can visit Indonesia without a visa for a limited time. This page explains Indonesia visa exemption, including eligible countries, entry requirements, and other important information. Passport holders who are not exempt must apply for a visa to travel to In...

Traveling abroad with a criminal record is not always straightforward. Individuals who have previous convictions may face certain obstacles when visiting other countries, including Indonesia. Find below all the information necessary about traveling to Indonesia with a criminal record, includin...

In recent years, the Indonesian government has introduced several types of visa to accommodate digital nomads, and remote freelance workers. Indonesian authorities are aiming to attract more long-stay international travelers to its many attractive islands, including the popular tourist destin...

To accommodate different travel needs, Indonesia offers several visa options to foreigners who wish to enter its territory. One of them is the visa on arrival (VOA) which certain travelers can apply for directly at the border, or through this website (eVOA). The visa on arrival (also knows as...

International travelers passing through Indonesia on the way to another destination may require a visa. This depends on their nationality, the airport they land at, and other factors. Tourist visas, such as the Indonesia e-Visa On Arrival (e-VOA), also allow foreign nationals to transit thro...

Travelers visiting Indonesia often want to spend longer than their visas or visa-exempt entry allows. But it is not always clear if you can get an Indonesia visa extension. There are different rules for different types of visas. Some travelers can apply for an Indonesia eVisa, while others...