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Updated September 2024

With lush paradise islands, mighty volcanoes, ancient rainforests and diverse cultures, Indonesia may very well be one of the world’s most enigmatic archipelago. Thanks to its sheer size comprised of thousands of islands, Indonesia is an exciting destination that never ceases to amaze and impress.

Emiratis looking to visit Indonesia must naturally familiarize themselves with the latest travel guidelines and restrictions on travelling to Indonesia from the UAE.

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Can I travel to Indonesia from the UAE?

Yes. Indonesia allows international travel.

Who can enter Indonesia right now?

International travellers are currently allowed to visit Bali, including UAE residents.

The Indonesian government now allows entry without quarantine and Visa on Arrival (VoA) for inbound travellers to Bali. This rule applies to the inbound travellers from 97 countries, including the United States , the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and Australia.

Indonesia entry regulations

Below are the entry regulations for all international travellers who wish to enter Indonesia:

A passport valid for at least six months beyond the date of the visit.
A visa if the traveller is not an Indonesian citizen or from one of the 97 countries listed above eligible for a visa-on-arrival.
The Indonesian government now requires all international travelers to complete the “SATUSEHAT Health Pass” (SSHP) to prevent the spread of the Mpox virus. To fill out this electronic health declaration, visit sshp.kemkes.go.id or scan the provided QR code, choose your language, complete the form, and submit it. A QR code will be generated, which you must present upon arrival in Indonesia.

Visa requirement

Below are the current types of visas and stay permits allowing foreign nationals to enter Indonesia.

Visa on arrival (VoA)
Visitor visas, including but not limited to:
- 211 A Visa: This visa includes tourist, emergency, business, film, medical visit, official visit, yachters and G20 or the 144^th International Parliamentary Union (IPU) meetings.
- 211B Visa: This visa includes foreign workers on probation.
Limited stay visa, including but not limited to:
- C312 Visa (work visa)
- C313 Visa(1-year foreign investment projects in Indonesia)
- C314 Visa (2-year foreign investment projects in Indonesia)
- C316 Visa (educational visits)
- C317 Visa (family reunification)

Please note that the Visa On Arrival (VoA) is allowed now following the lifting of the quarantine restriction.

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

Recently the Indonesian government allowed all inbound travellers from 67 countries below to get Visa on Arrival (VoA):

Albania
Andorra
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Belarus
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei Darussalam
Bulgaria
Cambodia
Canada
Chile
China, People’s Republic of
Chinese Taipei
Colombia
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Egypt
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Hong Kong SAR
Hungary
Iceland
India
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea, Republic of
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau SAR
Malaysia
Maldives
Malta
Mexico
Monaco
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Oman
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Qatar
Romania
Russia
Rwanda
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor Leste
Tunisia
Turkiye
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
United States of America
Uzbekistan
Vatican
Venezuela
Vietnam

All travellers from the countries mentioned above are subject to these conditions below to acquire their Visa on Arrival (VoA):

Must be fully vaccinated or have received a booster
Have possession of Proof of Vaccination or Vaccination Certificate (physical or digital)
Proof of payment of hotel bookings for a minimum of four days in Bali
Have health insurance that guarantees COVID-19 treatment according to the provisions

How to obtain the Bali VoA?

The Indonesian government has announced that foreign visitors who want to visit Indonesia must download the Electronic Visa on Arrival application. The only thing needed is for foreigners to register their visa requests on the molina.imigration.go.id website. They can then immediately use a credit card or debit card with the Visa, Mastercard, or JCB logo to make payments online after that.

Following payment, the officer will verify the e-VOA application, and if authorized, will send it to foreigners via the application. Additionally, when entering Indonesian territory, foreigners only need to download the authorized e-VOA and present it at the immigration checkpoint.

By luring tourists or the upper class from different countries, global talent, and billionaire business people to come and develop their investments and businesses in Indonesia, the e-VOA service is anticipated to welcome more opportunities for foreign nationals who have the potential to enter the country and support the tourism industry, increase foreign investment, and create jobs.

Visa on arrival for 30 days and non-extendable will cost Rp 500.000 or USD 35 and it will be available to all regions in Indonesia. You can check for the details of visa prices here.

B211A visit visa (tourism visa)

While there are various types of visit visas, those looking to travel to Bali for the purpose of tourism need only to obtain the B211A visa for tourism. The B211A visa is a single visit e-visa valid for 60 days and is extendable for a maximum of four times. Each extension allows you to stay for an extra 30 days.

Please note, however, that while the B211A visa is an e-visa and can be obtained online, actually applying for the e-visa requires you to enlist the services of an Indonesian visa agent who will apply on your behalf and act as your sponsor.

Applying for the B211A visa requires the following:

a scanned copy of your passport
a coloured passport size photograph
proof of at least one vaccination dose
your bank statement in the form of a PDF file. Account balance must show at least USD 1,500
valid travel insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 25,000

The entire process usually takes 10 working days. The visa fee is USD 50.

Flights from the UAE to Indonesia

Emirates Airline is currently servicing daily direct route flights from Dubai to Jakarta and Denpasar. Etihad Airways also provides daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta.