The process for Indonesia’s e-visa on arrival for travellers is about to get streamlined. The Directorate General of Immigration has appointed VFS Global as the exclusive service provider for Indonesia’s e-visa on arrival, making it easier than ever for travellers from over 97 eligible nations, including Hong Kong, to obtain the visa before departing for their adventure.
This means no more waiting in lines at Indonesia’s airports for a visa upon arrival. Starting December 2024, travellers can complete the entire visa process online before their trip.
VFS Global to handle Indonesia e-visas on arrival
VFS Global has been appointed as the exclusive private service provider for e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) by Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights. This initiative, set to start from the first half of December 2024, is aimed at… pic.twitter.com/MFEWZjwc2d
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Travellers must visit the VFS Global website to complete the entire visa process online before departure. Applicants will submit their documents and pay the visa fees online. Upon approval of their application, travellers will receive an email with Indonesia’s e-visa on arrival. This visa can be used to seamlessly enter through the e-gates at Indonesian airports.
VFS Global will provide support in seven languages, including English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, German, and French.
Countries eligible for Indonesia’s e-visa on arrival
- Albania
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Chile
- China, People’s Republic of
- Chinese Taipei
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Hong Kong SAR
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Korea, Republic of
- Kuwait
- Laos
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau SAR
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor Leste
- Tunisia
- Turkiye
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uzbekistan
- Vatican
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
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