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 Indonesia.
What is the Indonesia Visa Exemption?
Indonesia visa exemption allows travelers from certain countries to enter the country without applying for a visa.
The visa exemption is for short stays: foreigners can spend up to a maximum of 30 days in Indonesia. Visa exemptions cannot be extended or substituted for a different type of Indonesian visa.
There is no Indonesia tourist visa exemption fee: eligible visitors can enter the country free of charge.
Permitted Visa-Free Activities in Indonesia
Visa-free travel to Indonesia is allowed for the following purposes:
- Tourism
- Visiting family
- Social activities
- Government official visits
- Purchase of goods
- Meetings at company headquarter or Indonesia representative office
- Transit through Indonesia
An Indonesian visa is required to engage in activities not listed above.
Which Countries Can Enter Indonesia Without Visa?
Citizens of 9 countries can visit Indonesia short-term without a visa:
- Brunei Darussalam
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- The Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Travelers who are not from one of the Indonesia visa-free countries listed above need to apply for an entry permit, even for short stays.
Requirements for Visa-Free Entry to Indonesia
To travel to Indonesia without a visa, visitors need:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival in Indonesia
- Return or onward flight/travel tickets
With the exception of COVID-19 regulations, there are no vaccine requirements to travel to Indonesia without a visa, although some are recommended.
Immigration Checkpoints for Visa-Free Entry to Indonesia
Passport holders from visa-exempt countries can enter Indonesia through any of the following immigration checkpoints in Indonesia.
Airports (15)
- Hang Nadim, Riau Islands
- Juanda, East Java
- Kertajati, West Java
- Kualanamu, North Sumatra
- Minangkabau, West Sumatra
- Ngurah Rai, Bali
- Sam Ratulangi, North Sulawesi
- Sentani, Papua
- Soekarno Hatta, Jakarta
- Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman, Kalimantan Timur
- Hasanuddin, South Sulawesi
- Sultan Iskandar Muda, Aceh
- Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Riau
- Yogyakarta, Yogyakarta
- Zainuddin Abdul Majid, West Nusa Tenggara
Seaports
- Benoa, Bali
- Dumai, Riau
- Nongsa Terminal Bahari, Riau Islands
- Batam Centre, Riau Islands
- Sekupang, Riau Islands
- Citra Tri Tunas, Riau Islands
- Marina Teluk Senimba, Riau Islands
- Bandar Bentan Telani Lagoi, Riau Islands
- Bandar Seri Udana Lobam, Riau Islands
- Sri Bintan Pura, Riau Islands
- Tanjung Balai Karimun, Riau Islands
Land borders
- Aruk, West Kalimantan
- Entikong, West Kalimantan
- Marore, North Sulawesi
- Miangas, North Sulawesi
- Mota’ain, East Nusa Tenggara
- Motamasin, East Nusa Tenggara
- Nanga Badau, West Kalimantan
- Serasan, Riau Islands
- Skouw, Papua
- Sota, Papua
- Tunon Taka, East Kalimantan
- Wini, Nusa Tenggara Timur
To be granted visa-free entry to Indonesia through one of these ports, travelers must be carrying their valid passport and onward or return travel tickets.
