Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes/1 | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | Yes/1/2 | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa Note1. Nationals of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Poland, Portugal, Spain, the UK and the USA can apply for a
Tourist visa, valid for 30 days (non-extendable), on arrival, provided that they enter through one of the authorized airports or seaports. The website of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia includes a list of all authorized ports of entry (see
General Info).
2. Nationals of the Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, the Slovak Republic and Slovenia (and nationals of the countries referred to in the chart above who wish to stay for longer than 30 days) must apply for a
Tourist visa, valid for 60 days, before entry to Indonesia.
Visitors who exceed their visa-free stay will be given severe fines and possibly deported or imprisoned.
Types of Visa and CostSingle-entry: £35.
Multiple-entry: £125 (
business only).
Transit: £15.
Tourist visas issued on arrival: minimum US$25, depending on port of entry. Fees are non-refundable.
ValiditySingle-entry: Three months from date of issue for a maximum stay of 60 days.
Multiple-entry: One year, with each stay lasting no longer than 60 days. The first entry must be within three months of date of issue.
Transit: Three months from the date of issue for a maximum stay of seven days.
Applications to:Consular section at embassy; see
General Info. All visitors are advised to process their visas at the visa section at the embassy before entry to Indonesia.
Working Days RequiredFive to six. Applications for multiple-entry business visas and applications from nationals of certain countries will need to be referred to the authorities in Indonesia and may take two months or more. There is an additional £5 fee in this case.
WarningTravelers are advised
against all travel to Central Sulawesi Province and Maluku Province, especially Ambon. Both provinces have been subject to outbreaks of internal violence and the security situation continues to remain unsettled.
Travelers are advised to exercise caution when traveling to Aceh, which is emerging from a long-running internal conflict. Visitors should exercise particular caution when traveling to remote areas, and should also monitor all available information on the local situation.
There remains a high threat from terrorism in Indonesia. Foreigners and locations and buildings frequented by foreigners are particularly attractive potential targets to terrorists. Terrorists have shown in previous attacks, like the attacks in Bali in October 2005 and October 2002, and those in Jakarta on the Australian Embassy in September 2004 and the Marriott Hotel in August 2003, that they have the means and the motivation to carry out successful attacks.
Those visiting or resident in Indonesia should exercise caution at all times. Travelers are strongly advised to ensure that they are comfortable with, and regularly review their own and their family’s security arrangements.
Developments in Iraq and on the Middle East Peace Process do affect Indonesia. Travelers should follow news reports and be alert to developments, which might trigger public disturbances. Travelers should take sensible precautions for their personal safety and avoid large crowds, political gatherings and demonstrations.
Indonesia is located in an active earthquake zone, and major earthquakes can occur at any time. There have been two major earthquakes in 2007. The most recent was on 6 March 2007, when an earthquake measuring 6.3 on the Richter scale hit the island of Sumatra in western Indonesia. There are reports of over 50 people being killed.
Outbreaks of avian influenza (bird flu) in Indonesia have resulted in a number of human fatalities. As a precaution, travelers should avoid live animal markets, poultry farms and other places where they may come into close contact with domestic, caged or wild birds; and ensure poultry and egg dishes are thoroughly cooked.
Penalties for illegal drug importation and use are severe and can include the death penalty.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice.
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | Yes | 2 |
| Typhoid and Polio | 3 | N/A |
| Malaria | 4 | N/A |
Health CareHealth insurance to include emergency repatriation cover is strongly advised. Adequate routine medical care is available in all major cities, but emergency services are generally inadequate outside major cities. Doctors and hospitals often expect immediate cash payments before any treatment is given. Although medical costs are relatively cheap, drugs can be expensive.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers coming from infected areas. The countries and areas included in the yellow fever endemic zones are considered by Indonesia as infected areas.
2Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Indonesia. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness.
3Typhoid occurs. Poliomyelitis transmission has been interrupted in Indonesia.
4Malaria risk exists throughout the year everywhere except in the main tourist resorts of Java and Bali, Jakarta municipality and other big cities where risk is only slight. The malignant form
falciparum is reported to be highly resistant to chloroquine and sulfadoxine-pyrimethane. The benign form
vivax is reported to be resistant to chloroquine. The recommended prophylaxis in risk areas is mefloquine.
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