Until recently, travellers with a multiple-entry visa for Indonesia had a maximum permitted stay of 60 days. Now, however, travellers can extend the duration of their stay twice. In this way, they can be in the country for up to 180 consecutive days.
Relaxation of requirements for international travellers
Good news for the international travellers to Indonesia. The Indonesian government has relaxed the visa requirements for visitors travelling on a multiple-entry visa. Previously, travellers with this type of visa could stay in Indonesia for a maximum of 60 days. If they wished to stay longer in the country, they had to leave Indonesia and apply for a new visa from abroad. Now, visitors can extend their stay twice, and therefore stay in the country for a maximum of 180 consecutive days. The period of validity of the multiple-entry visa remains one year. Travellers with this type of visa can enter Indonesia an unlimited amount of times.
Travellers wishing to extend their visa are advised to do so 7 to 10 days before the expiry date of their visa. It is important to apply for the extension in time. To do so, one should contact an immigration office in Indonesia. There are more than 100 different immigration offices throughout the country. Travellers can most times easily find an office near their place of stay.
Incentive for the tourism sector
With this easing of the visa requirements, Indonesia intends to become a more attractive destination for international travellers. In 2024, 14 million tourists visited the island state in Southeast Asia, which might seem impressive. However, this is lower than the amount of visitors that the country used to welcome before the coronavirus pandemic. In 2017, Indonesia ranked 20th among the world's top tourist destinations. That same year, tourism was the fourth most important economic sector in the country, along with the export of goods and services. This confirms the crucial importance of tourism for the Indonesian economy. Most tourists come from Malaysia, Australia, Singapore and China. The recent decision to relax visa requirements confirms the Indonesian government's intention to revitalise the tourism sector.
Indonesia is a beautiful country boasting great natural and cultural richness. Indonesian cuisine offers countless delicious dishes with exotic flavours. In Indonesia you can discover the virgin rainforest, visit ancient Hindu and Buddhist temples, explore the impressive Bromo volcano on the island of Java or spend a day snorkelling off the coast of the islands of Bali and Lombok.
Prepare your trip to Indonesia
Travelling to Indonesia requires good preparation. It's important to take into account the maximum permitted stay in the country, as well as the validity period of the visa.
If you are planning a holiday or a visit of up to 30 days to friends or family in Indonesia, you don't need to apply for a multiple-entry visa. You can apply for the cheaper single-entry variant instead. This website offers an application form in English. e-Visa.ie will check both the photos and the filled-in data, and then we will send your application to the Indonesian immigration service. If you want to apply for a Indonesia e-visa, you need to fullfill a number of requirements.