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Category: Visa Service

Published: 09 October 2016

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Limited Stay Visa allows you to stay in Indonesia for a period of time:

• to work or conduct paid activities
• as an expert or technical advisor
• to conduct foreign investment
• to perform commercial art, cultural, and musical performances
• to participate in a professional sport competition
• for production or quality control
• to inspect or audit a branch office in Indonesia
• to install or repair machinery
• to do after-sale services
• to conduct religious work
• for commercial film making (with permission from relevant authorities)
• for medical treatment
• scientific research and training
• education
• family reunion/reunification
• repatriation
• retirement

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1. A passport with at least three blank pages, with a minimum 12 month’s validity for 6 month stay; 18 month’s validity for 1 year stay; and 30 month’s validity for 2 year stay.
2. Completed and signed application form.
3. One recent coloured passport sized photograph glued to the front page of the application form. Please do not send the photograph loose.
4. Visa approval/authorisation letter (Telex) from the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration. 

To obtain visa approval letter, the applicant must have a sponsor (individual or organization) in Indonesia who shall apply for visa at the Immigration Office in Indonesia.

Once the application is approved, a visa approval letter will be sent to the applicant’s sponsor and to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate.

5. A letter of recommendation from a sponsor in Indonesia.
6. A letter of employment from a company/organization in Australia.
7. A letter from relevant government institution in Indonesia (if applicable).
8. Evidence of sufficient funds for the intended period of stay in Indonesia (e.g. bank statement or salary slip).
9. A copy of two-way tickets/ingoing and outgoing flights.
10. Non-refundable visa fee of AU$ 235, per 1 July 2019. Payment can be made by EFTPOS or credit card at the Indonesian Embassy. For application by mail, payment must be made by Money Order payable to “the Indonesian Embassy”. Cash or cheque will not be accepted.
11. Application by mail must enclose a self-addressed return envelope (preferably by Platinum Post or courier services).  It is the responsibility of the applicants to retain the tracking numbers of the return envelope. The Embassy is not liable for the delays or loss of any documents sent by mail. Please note that we do not provide information on delivery status, and recommend you check the status with the Australia Post.
12. Please ensure all supporting documents are on an A4 size paper and do not staple or use a paper clip in your document bundle.
13. The Embassy may request an applicant to provide additional supporting documents if needed.

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1. The Limited Stay Visa issued by the Embassy is a single entry visa. Upon arrival in Indonesia, you must attend to the nearest immigration office within 7 days to apply for the Temporary Stay Permit (KITAS). The holders of KITAS  may exit and re-enter Indonesia multiple times by applying for an exit permit at the nearest Immigration Office.
2. Please lodge the application in person at the Indonesian Embassy or sent by mail to:

Consular and Visa Section

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

8 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600

3. Application by mail must enclose a self-addressed return envelope (preferably by Express Post Platinum Post or courier services).  It is the responsibility of the applicants to retain the tracking numbers of the return envelope. The Embassy is not liable for the delays or loss of any documents sent by mail. Please note that we do not provide information on delivery status, and recommend you check the status with the Australia Post.
4. Only after the Embassy has received a completed visa application form, can the Embassy start with the visa issuance process. The visa process will take approximately 8 - 10 working days from the date of acceptance of the document by the Embassy. The process may take longer when the application requires approval/ authorization from relevant authorities in Indonesia. An Indonesia visa will be issued to an applicant, when all of the requirements have been met and if the issuance is considered to be appropriate.
5. For questions regarding visa or other application process, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 6250 8600. Please note that calls are answered between 09.30 am – 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm.
6. To provide you with swift response and serve you better, we encourage you to contact us by email.
7. We recommend that you do not purchase your airline ticket or incur non-refundable plans until you have received your visa. The Embassy will not be liable for any financial loss incurred by a delay in the visa issuance process or unsuccessful visa application.
8. Please apply for a visa at least 14 (fourteen) working days before your intended day of departure.
9. Please be informed that the immigration office at the airport has the authority to decide whether a person is allowed to enter Indonesia.

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 Limited Stay Visa Form.pdf

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Category: Visa Service

Published: 09 October 2016

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1. The Work and Holiday Visa is designed to create opportunities for young people to engage in social and cultural exchange between Indonesia and Australia. The visa is now available for 1000 Australians and 1000 Indonesians. 
2. The visa is mainly for tourist purposes, which also allows the holders to do some work and study. Visa must not be used to work for more than six months or to study more than four months. Working as a language teacher is only permitted in formal education institution, or other higher education.
3. To be eligible for this visa:

• applicants must be between 18-30 years old (on the date of complete application received)
• not in possession of another Indonesian visa
• have not previously taken part in the work and holiday program
• and have no dependent or children who will be joining the visit

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1. Complete and signed application form.
2. Passport with a minimum validity of 18 months.
3. Evidence of tertiary qualifications, or successful completion of at least two years of undergraduate university study.
4. Evidence that you have good Indonesian (functional Indonesian language skills).
5. Recommendation letter from Department of Home Affairs.
6. Medical certificate from doctor.
7. Evidence of sufficient funds to cover living expenses during the period of initial stay in Indonesia (minimum A$ 5,000).
8. Visa fee is TBA for application and $21 for the approval letter, per 1 July 2019. Payment can be made by EFPTOS or credit card at the Indonesian Embassy. For application by mail, payment must be made by Money Order payable to “the Indonesian Embassy”. Cash or cheque will not be accepted.
9. Application by mail must enclose a self-addressed return envelope (preferably by Platinum Post or courier services). It is the responsibility of the applicants to retain the tracking numbers of the return envelope. The Embassy is not liable for the delays or loss of any documents sent by mail. Please note that we do not provide information on delivery status, and recommend you check the status with the Australia Post.

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1. The process will take min 4 (four) weeks after all requirements are deemed complete and approved by the Indonesian Authority in Jakarta.
2. Applicants can lodge application at all Indonesian Missions in Australia (Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Indonesian Consulate General in Sydney, Indonesian Consulate General in Melbourne, Indonesian Consulate General in Perth, Indonesian Consulate in Darwin). Please visit their websites for further information.
3. Right after entering Indonesia, the visa holder shall pay in local currency IDR 1.000.000,- for the limited stay permit (ITAS), IDR 700.000,- for the multiple exit permit (MREP) and IDR 50.000,- for biometric photograph at the arrival airport in Indonesia. 1 A$ is around 10.000 IDR.
4. Holders of Work and Holiday Visa can only enter Indonesia through 6 (six) designated Airports in Indonesia, namely:

• Soekarno-Hatta, Jakarta; 
• Ngurah Rai, Bali;
• AdiSucipto, Yogyakarta;
• Tritunas Semesta, Batam;
• Polonia, Medan; and
• Sam Ratulangi, Manado 

    5. Please be informed that the immigration office at the airport has the authority to decide whether a person is allowed to enter Indonesia

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 Work and Holiday Visa Form.pdf

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Category: Visa Service

Published: 17 October 2016

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Category: Visa Service

Published: 23 August 2016

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This visa is for those visiting Indonesia:

• to conduct journalist work (interviews, news coverage, etc)

• to be stationed as a foreign correspondent for a period of time

• for making film/movies

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1. A completed and signed application form.

2. One recent coloured passport sized photograph glued to the front page of the application form. Please do not send the photograph loose.

3. A passport with at least 6 months’ validity from the date of entry into Indonesia and has at least 3 blank pages for visa.

4. Note: For those with dual citizenship, please attach a copy of your other passport.

5. For a foreign correspondent bringing family, please include passports and photographs of the family members.

6. A sponsor letter from the media company (e.g. editor) to the Indonesian Embassy.

         For a journalist covering news: the letter should state the purpose of the journalist visit, places to be visited, the date/schedule of the visit;

         For foreign correspondents to be posted in Indonesia: the letter should state the purpose of employment, employment period,

         temporary/ permanent address of the correspondent in Indonesia.

         For film making:  the letter should state the purpose of the visit, places to be visited, the date/schedule of the visit;

7. A brief overview of the profile of the media company.

8. List of crews travelling and their respective positions.

9. List of equipment (if any, please include details such as quantity, weight, value, and a description of the equipment).

10. For news coverage, please include name, address, and contact number of local partner/media colleague in Indonesia.

11. For film making, please include name, address, and contact number of local partner/fixer in Indonesia.

12. List of interviewees or resource persons in Indonesia.

13. A summary of the intended project/activities(s) to be undertaken in Indonesia (include details such as timetable, locations, and expected duration of stay).

14. Film making, please provide the synopsis or background information about the story/documentation.

15. Statement letter stating:

• an agreement to obey all relevant national and local regulations in Indonesia, including those related to holy places, national parks, and other places to be visited

• for film making, an agreement to submit one copy of the movie to the Indonesian Embassy after completion of the project

   16. A recent sample of works on Indonesia (if any).

   17. A copy of two-way/ingoing and outgoing tickets.

    18. Please ensure all supporting documents are on an A4 size paper and do not staple or use a paper clip in your document bundle.

  19. Non-refundable visa fee of AU$ 80 and telex fee AU$21 per 1 July 2019 paid by EFTPOS or Money Order payable to “the Indonesian Embassy” upon the approval of the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta. Cash or cheque will not be accepted.

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1. Please lodge the application in person at the Indonesian Embassy or sent by mail to:

Consular and Visa Section

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

8 Darwin Avenue, Yarralumla, ACT 2600

2. Application by mail must enclose a self-addressed return envelope (preferably by Platinum Post or courier services).  It is the responsibility of the applicants to retain the tracking numbers of the return envelope. The Embassy is not liable for the delays or loss of any documents sent by mail. Please note that we do not provide information on delivery status, and recommend you check the status with the Australia Post.

3. A complete visa application will be forwarded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Jakarta for approval. It takes at least 4 weeks for the application to be processed.

4. Note: The Embassy will not process incomplete application.

5. If the visa is granted, in addition to the visa attached to the passport you will receive a Notification Letter (in English and Bahasa Indonesia) from the Embassy.

6. Journalist must always bring the letter while conducting their work in Indonesia.

7. Note: Journalists are no longer required to collect a Journalist ID Card at the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

8. For film making, it is required to collect a Production Permit Letter (Surat Izin Produksi) at the Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM):

Pelayanan Terpadu Satu Pintu (One Stop Service), BKPM

Jln. Jenderal Gatot Subroto No 44 Jakarta Pusat

9. There is no fee for the issuance Production Permit Letter. However, there may be entrance fees for conducting the project at national parks, temples, and cultural objects.

10. For questions regarding visa or other application process, please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 6250 8600. Please note that calls are answered between 09.30 am – 12.30 pm and 2.30 pm – 4.00 pm.

11. To provide you with swift response and serve you better, we encourage you to contact us by email.

12. We advise you not to issue airline ticket or incur non-refundable plans until your visa is granted. The Embassy will not be liable for any financial loss incurred by a delay in the visa issuance process or unsuccessful visa application.

13. Please be informed that the immigration office at the airport has the authority to decide whether a person is allowed to enter Indonesia.

14. Please note that the visa that has been granted must be used within 90 days after its issuance date. Therefore, we encourage you to lodge your visa application not more than 90 days and at least 14 (fourteen) working days before your intended day of departure.

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 Journalist and Filmmaking Visa Form.pdf

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