If you plan to visit Indonesia for tourism, business, or an extended stay, it is essential to know its latest visa regulations. In 2025, Indonesia updated its visa policies, simplifying the application process and streamlining entry requirements.
This guide covers detailed information from visa-free entry to long-term stay permits, helping you select the correct visa and ensure a hassle-free trip experience.
Why choosing the right visa is essential for foreigners
Applying for the correct visa ensures a smooth entry and stay in Indonesia, preventing unnecessary delays or legal issues. Selecting the wrong visa could result in entry denial, penalties, deportation, or bans on future visits.
The Indonesian government has specific visa regulations for various purposes, such as tourism, business, employment, and long-term stays. Before applying for an Indonesia visa, foreigners must consider factors to comply with immigration laws:
- Duration of stay
- Purpose of visit
- Extension options
- Multiple-entry policies
- Sponsorship requirements
This helps travelers select the right visa and avoid potential legal complications.
Types of visas eligible to visit Indonesia
Indonesia offers various visa options tailored to different travel needs. Choosing the correct visa is essential whether you’re visiting for a short stay, business, or long-term residence. Here’s an overview of the primary visa types available in 2025:
Diplomatic Visa
A diplomatic visa is granted for foreigners with diplomatic passports, including their family members, to enter Indonesian territory. Based on international agreements, conventions, and courtesy, this visa can be used for any visitation purpose related to diplomatic duties.
Service Visa
This visa is granted for official or service passport holders to enter Indonesia with non-diplomatic official duties from their government or international organization. Foreign service officials at the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs authority, issue diplomatic and service visas.
Visitor Visa
This type of visa is granted to foreigners who will travel to Indonesia for government, education, socio-cultural, tourism, business, or family visits. Visitor visa is classified into three types, such as:
1. Single-Entry Visa
A one-time entry visa designed for various short-term activities in Indonesia.
- Stay Duration: Up to 60 days (extendable to 180 days).
- Purpose: Tourism, family visits, business and pre-investment, education and training, social or cultural activities.
- Application method: Apply online before arrival
This visa is also available for stateless individuals or those with non-national passports under the same categories.
2. Multiple-Entry Visa
A long-term visitor visa allows multiple visits within a 12-month validity period.
- Stay Duration: Up to 60 or 180 days per visit.
- Purpose: Business meetings, conferences, and trade negotiations.
3. Visa on Arrival (VOA)
VOA is a convenient short-term option for travelers who are not eligible for visa-free entry but want a simple process. This visa will be granted upon arrival at designated entry points.
- Stay Duration: 30 days (extendable once for another 30 days).
- Eligibility: Citizens of selected countries and unique administrative regions.
- Purpose: Tourism, business meetings, family visits.
Work and Stay Visa
This specific visa type is mandatory for foreigners who plan to work or reside in Indonesia for a long-term period. This visa includes:
- Limited Stay Visa (KITAS): For employees, investors, retirees, and spouses of Indonesian citizens.
- Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP): For those planning to live in Indonesia permanently after holding a KITAS.
Read more: An in-depth guide to extending your Bali visa
Visa on Arrival (VOA) vs. Single-Entry Visa: Key differences
Depending on your travel plans, you can choose between a Visa on Arrival (VOA) and a Single-Entry Visa when visiting Indonesia.
Here’s a complete breakdown of their differences:
1. Eligible Countries
Visa on Arrival is eligible for foreigners from 97 specific countries. These include the ASEAN countries and several others, including UAE, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, and most European nations.
If you are not eligible for VOA, a Single-Entry Visa is a suitable alternative because it is eligible for all countries without any restrictions.
2. Stay Period
The duration of stay varies between the two visas. VOA allows for a stay of up to 30 days, which can be extended to an additional 30 days. The Single-Entry Visa, on the other hand, grants an initial stay of 60 days, which can be extended to a total stay of up to 180 days.
3. Entry Requirements
Before traveling to Indonesia, ensure that you have a passport (valid for at least 6 months), a return or onward ticket, and an invitation letter from a relevant institution if you are visiting for government purposes.
4. Application Method
Visa on Arrival can be obtained directly upon arrival at designated airports and seaports in Indonesia. Meanwhile, Single-Entry Visas can only be applied for in advance via an online immigration portal.
5. Renewal Policy
Visa on Arrival can be renewed once for a total stay of up to 60 days and can be done online or at any immigration office. A single-entry Visa offers more flexibility, with multiple extensions allowing up to a total stay of 180 days.
Read more: Indonesian Visa on Arrival: A simple how-to guide
Guide to Indonesia’s visa-free entry
Indonesia grants visa-free entry or visa exemption to citizens of certain countries for short-term visits without obtaining a visa in advance. Eligible travelers can receive this permit at immigration, which is valid for up to 30 days of stay in Indonesia.
However, the free visa is strictly non-extendable, meaning visitors must leave Indonesia before the 30-day stay period ends.
Who can apply for visa exemption?
Under the visa-free framework, there are 169 countries eligible for visa-free entry into Indonesia, including:
- ASEAN Members: Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, and Timor Leste.
- Other countries: Hong Kong, Colombia, Suriname.
Requirements for Indonesia’s free visa
Unlike other types of visas, visa exemption does not require an online application in advance. Upon arrival, eligible travelers can obtain this visa at designated border checkpoints in certain airports and seaports in Indonesia.
To get this visa, travelers must have a passport with a validity period of at least 6 months from the entry date and a return ticket to their home country.
Read more: How to Secure a Remote Worker Visa for Digital Nomad
Simplify your visa application process with InCorp
Navigating Indonesia’s visa process can be complicated and time-consuming. To ensure a smooth and hassle-free experience, InCorp Indonesia (An Ascentium Company) offers comprehensive immigration services to help you efficiently manage Indonesia’s visa requirements.
Why Choose InCorp?
- We provide various visa options tailored to your needs, including tourist visa, business visa, social visas, and visa on arrival.
- Our expert assistance ensures faster visa processing, minimizing delays through our trusted immigration network.
- Avoid rejections with our thorough document preparation and review process.
- We guarantee that your visa application complies with Indonesia’s latest immigration regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Import facilities
Investors in Indonesia, particularly in manufacturing, may benefit from import tax exemptions for capital goods and raw materials through the Master List Facility. The imported goods must meet specific criteria, such as not being produced locally or not meeting industry demand despite local production. - Tax holiday
The government offers CIT reductions of 50% or 100% for 5–20 years for listed pioneer industries, based on investment value. After this period, a CIT reduction of 25% or 50% applies for two fiscal years. Non-listed sectors can also apply by meeting criteria demonstrating pioneer industry status. - Tax allowance
For companies in certain designated areas or regions, the government may provide the following tax concessions:
Net income reduction up to 30% of the amount invested, prorated at 5% annually for six years, on condition that the assets invested are retained for the same duration.
Accelerated depreciation and/or amortisation deductions
An extension of tax losses carried forward for a maximum of ten years
A 10% (or lower if treaty relief is available) withholding tax rate on dividends paid to non-residents
The applicant eligible has to meet high-level-criteria for the above tax facilities:
High investment value or for export purposes
High manpower absorption
High level of local content - Investment allowance
The government offers a reduction in net income of up to 60% of the investment, distributed at 5% annually over six years of commercial production, contingent upon the retention of invested assets for the same duration. To qualify, applicants must meet business line eligibility criteria and employ a minimum of 300 Indonesian workers in the project. - Super deduction
This facility could be granted to certain businesses, such as:
60% reduction in net income of the amount of tangible fixed assets invested for labor-intensive industries, distributed throughout a certain time frame.
Up to 200% reduction in the gross income of the amount spent for human resources development in certain competency activities.
Up to 300% reduction in gross income of the amount spent for certain R&D activities in Indonesia.
In a PMA Company in Indonesia, shareholders typically have limited liability, meaning they’re not personally liable for agreements or losses beyond their shareholding, except in certain circumstances. Liability may extend if the company isn’t properly established or if shareholders exploit the company in bad faith, engage in unlawful acts, or deplete company assets to the detriment of creditors.
Establishing a PMA Company in Indonesia typically takes around two weeks after completing document requirements. Following establishment, additional steps such as obtaining licenses and registering for Tax ID vary based on business type. Last, some licensing processes may take time, necessitating thorough planning and preliminary assessments of the business plan for a smoother process.
Yes. KITAS/ITAS is extendable for up to five years.
A newly established PMA company in Indonesia is typically provided with import facilities, tax holidays, tax allowances, or investment allowances.
Pioneer industries are industries that have a wide range of connections, provide additional value and high externalities, introduce new technologies, and have strategic value for the national economy.
