June 24th, 2023 at 06:37 am
Indonesia Suspends Visa-Free Entry for 159 Countries
In a recent statement, Indonesia said that its policy of letting people from 159 countries visit without a visa will be temporarily put on hold. This is because of worries about possible disruptions to public order and the spread of diseases.
The Ministry of Law and Human Rights decided to end the visa-free trips policy (BVK) to protect the safety and well-being of the country.
Addressing Security and Health Concerns
Due to concerns about public unrest and disease spread from non-WHO-certified countries, the Indonesian government made this decision.
This policy change will affect various ASEAN countries, including those that used to visit without a visa.
Countries Exempt from Visa Requirement
People from 10 ASEAN countries, including Brunei, Cambodia, Philippines, Laos, Myanmar, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Vietnam, and Timor-Leste will not have to get one of these visas. People from these countries can stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days as long as they have a valid visa and a ticket to leave.
Duration of Visa-Free Suspension
Officials did not know how long the halt of visa-free travel would last. But they said that the move was taken as a precaution to stop diseases from spreading and to keep the peace.
How to Extend Stay in Indonesia
People who want to stay longer in Indonesia can apply for a Visit Visa, Limited Stay Visa, or Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA). You can get these visas at Indonesian offices and consulates or through the website for Indonesian Immigration.
Impact on the Indonesian Tourism Industry
Visa-free travel suspension hurts Indonesia’s tourism industry, which is still recovering from the COVID-19 outbreak. The suspension could cost the company billions.
Indonesia wants international tourists back soon. Nobody knows when.
Advice for Travellers
In the meantime, visitors are highly encouraged to confirm their plans to travel to Indonesia before leaving and to stay up-to-date on any changes to entry requirements through the airlines and embassies that serve the country.
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