Indonesia•AsiaService/Official Visa (Visa Dinas)
At a Glance
Varies
Free
Assignment duration
Renewable
Renewal
Renewable
Family
Dependents allowed
PR Pathway
None
Sponsor
Job offer required
Work
Remote not required
Overview
Visa for holders of service passports or UN Laissez-Passer conducting non-diplomatic official duties, military exercises, or international organization assignments.
The Service Visa is intended for holders of service passports or UN Laissez-Passer who are visiting Indonesia for non-diplomatic official duties. It is processed through diplomatic missions and requires official documentation of the assignment. Dependents are permitted to accompany the visa holder.
Stay & Extensions
| Status type | Tied to program duration |
Requirements
PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS
Must hold a valid Service Passport or UN Laissez-Passer.
Purpose must be for non-diplomatic official assignments in Indonesia.
Must be sponsored by the sending government or international organization.
Approval from the Indonesian Ministry of State Secretariat may be required for specific assignments.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Valid Service Passport or UN Laissez-Passer (minimum 6 months validity).
Official passport-sized photograph with white background.
Note Verbale from the sending institution/government.
Letter of accreditation or Letter of Invitation from the Indonesian counterpart.
Flight itinerary and accommodation details.
Advantages & Considerations
Key Benefits
- Visa fee is free of charge.
- Facilitates official government-to-government or international cooperation.
- Streamlined processing for official delegates.
Worth Knowing
- Not for personal or tourist travel.
- Requires formal diplomatic channels (Note Verbale).
- Processing times can vary significantly based on the nature of the assignment.
Application Process
Submit a Note Verbale from the sending institution/government to the Indonesian diplomatic/consular mission.
Apply online via the official Indonesian visa portal (visa.kemlu.go.id).
Upload required digital documents (passport, official photo, Note Verbale, etc.).
Wait for processing (typically 5-10 working days, longer for official postings).
Receive the electronic visa via email upon approval.
Application Forms
| Diplomatic Visa Application | — |
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