Indonesia Visa and Travel News
Indonesia is reviewing its visa exemption policy after several cases involving hundreds of foreign nationals suspected of links to online fraud and illegal gambling networks.
On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr and Nyepi (the Saka New Year), Indonesia has announced the temporary closure of its immigration services from March 18 to March 24, 2026. While administrative procedures will be suspended, border control operations and Visa on Arrival (VoA) facilities will remain fully operational.
The “All Indonesia” arrival card will be officially rolled out on September 1 in Jakarta, Bali, and Surabaya, before becoming mandatory at all international airports across Indonesia starting October 1, 2025.
Indonesia is gradually rolling out “All Indonesia”, a unified digital portal designed to simplify immigration, customs, and health procedures for international travelers.
Starting May 29, 2025, foreign nationals in Indonesia will be required to appear in person at an immigration office to renew their stay permits. This new regulation also applies to travelers holding a Visa on Arrival (VoA).
Indonesia, a popular destination for travelers, encourages tourists to opt for the electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA), a system that greatly facilitates entry procedures. Discover the five main reasons put forward by the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration for choosing this option before your trip.
Since August 27, 2024, all travelers to Indonesia must apply for a health pass called “SATUSEHAT Health Pass” before visiting the archipelago.
By the end of the year, citizens from 10 to 20 additional countries could benefit from visa-free travel to Indonesia.
Indonesia’s immigration services are down on June 20th, causing an inability to apply for visas online and delays at airports across the archipelago.
