Indonesia Visa Requirements

The documents required for an Indonesian visa application include:

  • Passport.
  • Passport-size pictures, in line with Indonesia visa photo requirements.
  • Indonesia Visa Application Form.
  • Proof of Travel Arrangements.
  • Proof of Accommodation in Indonesia.
  • Proof of Sufficient Financial Means.
  • Invitation Letter to Indonesia.
  • Cover Letter (for Business Travellers).
  • Indonesia Visa Fee Payment.

Your Passport

You have to submit your passport to the Indonesia Embassy or Consulate when you apply for your visa. The passport must:

  • Be valid for at least another six months from the date of application.
  • Have at least one blank visa page (for some types of visas, such as the retirement visa, more blank pages are required)
  • Must be in good condition

You may also be required to submit a copy of the relevant pages of your passport, such as the personal information page and previous visas and entry stamps.

Indonesia Visa Photo Requirements

Another visa requirement for Indonesia is submitting 2 to 4 recent pictures of yourself which meet the following requirements:

  • Dimensions: 3cm x 4cm or 4cm x 6cm (depending on the Embassy/Consulate)
  • White or red background (depending on the Embassy/Consulate)
  • Taken within the last three month
  • Your face must be fully visible and you must be staring straight ahead
  • You must have a neutral facial expression
  • No headgear allows unless it is for religious purposes. Even them, the face must be fully visible.
  • If you have prescription eye-glasses, they must not have glare, thick rims, or be too big.
  • The picture must be attached to the designated spot on the Indonesia Visa Application Form using an adhesive/paper glue (not a stapler or scotch tape)

Indonesia Visa Application Form

Different Embassies/Consulates have their own requirements where to download or fill in the visa application form. Some offer it at their premises, whereas others allow you to print it out yourself or complete it online before applying.

In all cases, you must hand in at least one copy of the Indonesia visa application form along with the rest of the required documents. The visa application form must:

  • Be fully completed
  • Include all correct information
  • Be signed (for minors, a parent or legal guardian must sign the form)
  • Include a picture of yourself, as described above

Proof of Travel Arrangements

Another requirement for Indonesian visas is proof of travel arrangements, such as a flight itinerary. You must submit an itinerary or electronic ticket reservation, which shows dates of entry and exit into Indonesia as well as your full name.

Proof of Accommodation in Indonesia

Proof of accommodation as part of the Indonesia visa requirements can be:

  • Hotel booking/reservation,
  • Invitation Letter from a host, if you are planning to stay with friends or family members/relatives,
  • Confirmation by an organized tour operator or holiday tours, or
  • Rental agreement / contract.

Proof of Sufficient Financial Means

When you apply for an Indonesian visa, you have to be able to prove that you can sustain yourself financially during your stay. Proof of sufficient funds can be bank statements showing transactions from the last three months, officially issued from your bank. You need about $2,000 for a stay of one month.

If you have a sponsor who will be covering your expenses, such as a host company for business travelers, they must show

Invitation Letter

If you are traveling to Indonesia to visit friends or relatives, they may have to write you an invitation letter, which you have to include with the other Indonesia visa requirements.

If you are traveling for business, then the company in Indonesia which you will visit has to write you a letter of invitation. This type of letter must:

  • Be written on the company’s letterhead
  • Show the full address and phone number of the inviting company
  • State the number of days and entries you are requesting the visa for

In both cases, the inviter has to explain whether they share responsibility for your accommodation and maintenance costs.

Cover Letter (for Business Travellers)

Business travellers will also need a Business Visa Cover Letter from the company, organization or institution for which they work. The letter has to be written on the company’s letterhead and include the full address and phone number of the company/organization/institution as well as number of days and entries that the applicant needs the visa.