From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply online through the official portal. Immigration offices publish different C1 sponsor instructions: Central Jakarta lists a guarantor, while Bontang says ordinary passport holders generally can apply directly, subject to exceptions. Check the live portal for the instructions that apply to your passport and travel document, along with the current fee and document list.
Submit through the official channel
Use Indonesia C1 tourist visa. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fee
Official Immigration guidance and its fee tables currently show different prices for a 60-day tourist visa. Check the amount displayed in the official application portal before paying.
Read the official fee guidanceDecision time
4–5 working days
Central Jakarta and Bontang Immigration offices quote four and five working days, respectively, after payment. Check the live portal for the current estimate.
A processing estimate is not a guaranteed travel date.
Permission validity
90 days
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Complete the required travel authorisation in advance
All Indonesia arrival declaration
Available from 3 days before arrival. All international passengers arriving from abroad must submit this free, integrated immigration, customs, health and quarantine declaration. Fill it online from three days before arrival; it applies at every Indonesian airport and port.
Open All Indonesia arrival declarationDetails that can change your plans
C1 stays can be extended
C1 permits may be extended using the official procedure, with the total stay capped at 180 days. Extension approval is not automatic.
Official guidanceC1 does not authorize paid work
C1 holders may not sell goods or services or receive pay for work from an individual or company in Indonesia.
Official guidanceIndonesia at a glance
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Currency
- IDR
- Calling code
- +62
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Djibouti need a visa for Indonesia?
For tourism in Indonesia, travelers using an ordinary passport from Djibouti should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply online through the official portal. Immigration offices publish different C1 sponsor instructions: Central Jakarta lists a guarantor, while Bontang says ordinary passport holders generally can apply directly, subject to exceptions. Check the live portal for the instructions that apply to your passport and travel document, along with the current fee and document list. The published short-visit limit is 60 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Indonesia?
The short-visit limit is 60 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
At least 6 months after arrival.
How long does a decision take?
4–5 working days. Central Jakarta and Bontang Immigration offices quote four and five working days, respectively, after payment. Check the live portal for the current estimate.
How long is the authorisation valid?
90 days. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Do I need to complete All Indonesia arrival declaration?
Required for this route. Available from 3 days before arrival. All international passengers arriving from abroad must submit this free, integrated immigration, customs, health and quarantine declaration. Fill it online from three days before arrival; it applies at every Indonesian airport and port. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Can I extend my stay in Indonesia?
C1 permits may be extended using the official procedure, with the total stay capped at 180 days. Extension approval is not automatic.
What fees apply for a Indonesia visitor visa?
Official Immigration guidance and its fee tables currently show different prices for a 60-day tourist visa. Check the amount displayed in the official application portal before paying.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Indonesia C1 tourist visa
Apply online through the official portal. Immigration offices publish different C1 sponsor instructions: Central Jakarta lists a guarantor, while Bontang says ordinary passport holders generally can apply directly, subject to exceptions. Check the live portal for the instructions that apply to your passport and travel document, along with the current fee and document list.
Open All Indonesia arrival declaration
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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