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A1 — Visa Exemption (Bebas Visa Kunjungan - Index A1)
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A1 — Visa Exemption (Bebas Visa Kunjungan - Index A1)

Tourist Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

0 days

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

1 month

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information

Overview

Visa-free entry for 16 qualifying nationalities for tourism and short-term visits to Indonesia for up to 30 days.

Indonesia's Visa Exemption (Index A1) allows citizens of 16 qualifying countries—the 10 ASEAN members plus Colombia, Hong Kong, Macao, Suriname, Turkey, and Brazil—to enter for tourism, social visits, government missions, or transit without advance visa application. Entry occurs at designated immigration checkpoints and requires a valid passport (6+ months validity) and proof of onward travel.

Entry is completely free and processed instantly at immigration, but the stay is strictly limited to 30 days and non-extendable. Dependents may accompany qualifying primary travelers. No employment or income-generating activity is permitted, and the exemption cannot be converted to any other visa category.

This visa is ideal for short-term tourists and travelers visiting friends or family from the 16 qualifying nationalities who wish to experience Indonesia without advance paperwork.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 month

Eligible Nationalities (16)

BruneiBruneiPhilippinesPhilippinesCambodiaCambodiaLaosLaosMalaysiaMalaysiaMyanmar (Burma)Myanmar (Burma)SingaporeSingaporeThailandThailandTimor-LesteTimor-LesteVietnamVietnamSurinameSurinameColombiaColombiaHong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR ChinaTürkiyeTürkiyeBrazilBrazilPeruPeru

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a citizen of a qualifying country (primarily ASEAN member states).

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.

Must possess a return or onward flight ticket.

Purpose of visit must be limited to tourism, government visits, social visits, or transit.

Must not engage in any paid work or profit-making activities.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Passport with at least 6 months validity and at least one blank page.

Proof of return or onward ticket.

Proof of sufficient funds (may be requested by immigration officers).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Visa-free entry for 16 qualifying nations including ASEAN, Latin America, Turkey, and Hong Kong
  • Completely free with zero visa application fees
  • Instant processing — no prior application or online registration required
  • Dependents allowed to enter under same exemption
  • 30-day stay ideal for tourism, social visits, and government missions
  • No documents beyond valid passport and onward/return ticket required
  • Fastest immigration checkpoint process among Indonesian entry options

Worth Knowing

  • Limited to specific qualifying nationalities — not available for all passport holders
  • Non-extendable 30-day stay; must depart before expiration
  • Cannot convert to other visa types or stay permits once issued
  • Restricted to non-commercial purposes — no work or income-generating activities permitted
  • Dependents cannot work — all family members restricted to non-commercial purposes only

Application Process

1

Ensure your nationality is on the current qualifying list for Visa Exemption (Bebas Visa Kunjungan).

2

Travel to an official Indonesian immigration checkpoint (airport or seaport).

3

Present your valid passport and proof of onward/return travel to the immigration officer.

4

Receive the entry stamp/permit.

Application Forms

Arrival Card—

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