Visa on Arrival Extension applies when foreign visitors plan to spend more than 30 days in the country. The purpose of the extension is to allow foreigners to prolong the stay for a total of 60 days of stay.
Visa on Arrival is a type of short term single entry visa that you can obtain when you enter Indonesia, typically at the local immigration office in airport or other ports of entry.
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Foreign nationals from selected countries can utilise the VOA Indonesia for tourism or government visits, as it is valid for 30 days and the possibility of a 30 day extension. The VOA is open to citizens of many countries who can utilise it for tourism, government visits, business trips, purchasing goods, and transit.
| Albania | Guatemala | Panama |
| Andorra | Hong Kong | Papua New Guinea |
| Argentina | Hungary | Peru |
| Armenia | Iceland | Philippines |
| Australia | India | Poland |
| Austria | Ireland | Portugal |
| Bahrain | Italy | Qatar |
| Belarus | Japan | Romania |
| Belgium | Jordan | Russia |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | Kazakhstan | Rwanda |
| Brazil | Kenya | San Marino |
| Brunei Darussalam | Kuwait | Saudi Arabia |
| Bulgaria | Laos | Serbia |
| Cambodia | Latvia | Seychelles |
| Canada | Liechtenstein | Singapore |
| Chile | Lithuania | Slovakia |
| China | Luxembourg | Slovenia |
| Colombia | Macau | South Africa |
| Croatia | Malaysia | South Korea |
| Cyprus | Maldives | Spain |
| Czech Republic | Malta | Suriname |
| Denmark | Mexico | Sweden |
| Ecuador | Monaco | Switzerland |
| Egypt | Morocco | Taiwan |
| Estonia | Mozambique | Tanzania |
| Finland | Myanmar | Thailand |
| France | Netherlands | Timor Leste |
| Germany | New Zealand | Tunisia |
| Greece | Norway | Turkey |
| Guatemala | Oman | Ukraine |
| Hong Kong | Palestine | United Arab Emirates |
| Hungary | Panama | United Kingdom |
| Iceland | Papua New Guinea | United States of America |
| India | Peru | Uzbekistan |
| Ireland | Philippines | Vatican |
| Italy | Poland | Venezuela |
| Japan | Portugal | Vietnam |
Visa on Arrival is valid for 30 days and can be extended for another 30 days. The Visa on Arrival cannot be converted into other visa types, therefore, you must leave Indonesia first should you want to apply for a visa afterwards.
To be eligible for Visa on Arrival for Indonesia, foreigners must fulfil the following entry requirements:
To be eligible to extend your Visa on Arrival for Indonesia, foreigners need to apply for the visa using the following entry requirements:.
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The Indonesian Visa on Arrival is designed to enable foreign visitors to stay in Indonesia without the need for a pre-arranged visa from the Indonesian Embassy, applicable to specific countries. It is accessible upon arrival in Indonesia through the International Airport, cross-border posts and even online. This particular visa is given to foreigners who wish to stay in Indonesia, initially for 30 days, with the opportunity for a single extension allowing for another 30 days. Currently, 97 countries are allowed to go to Indonesia using VoA.
If your visa expires while you are still in Indonesia, you may face fines and complications with future visa applications. It is essential to apply for an extension within the stipulated time frame. If you find yourself in this situation, it is advisable to contact local immigration authorities immediately to discuss potential options and avoid penalties
No overstay fee applies if your visa remains valid at the time of submission to immigration authorities.
Disclaimer : Our services in LMI Consultancy provide consulting services focused on ensuring client compliance with applicable immigration and legal regulations in Indonesia. We do not provide or facilitate the production of official government documents, nor do we offer any expedited or preferential access to government services.
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