As from 1st February 2004.
In conjunction with the Presidential Decision No. 103/2003, signed by the President of the Republic of Indonesia on 17th December 2003 regarding the new visa policy, from the 1st February 2004, the following countries do not require a visa to enter Indonesia for a Tourist visit of up to 30 (thirty) days:
Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Hong Kong SAR, Macao SAR, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam,
Please be advised that Visa-Free Short Visits may only be extended upon approval from the Minister of Justice and Human Rights/Director General of Immigration of the Republic of Indonesia based on natural disaster, illnes or accident, but cannot be transferred to another type of visa. Overstay visitors incur to pay a penalty of US$20.- per day (for under 60 days stay) whilst over 60 days stay will be a 5 (five) year prison sentence or a fine of IDF25.000.000 (local currency).
Entry Requirements For Visa-Free Short Visits
- Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months as from the date of entry into Indonesia.
- Onward or return tickets are compulsory
- No compulsory vaccinations
- Visitors on Visa-Free Short Visits must be enter and exit from certain airports and seaports in Indonesia.
There are 15 Airports and 21 seaports (plus 1 overland port) across Indonesia as follows:
We list the Airport and Seaport that had a connection to Biak:
Airports:
Ngurah Rai in Denpasar (Island of Bali), Hasanuddin in Ujung Pandang (South Sulawesi), Adi Juanda in Surabaya (East Java), Sam Ratulangi in Manado (North Sulawesi), Soekarno Hatta in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia)
Seaports:
Bitung (Bitung), Tanjung Perak in Surabaya (East Java), Tanjung Priok in Jakarta (Capital of Indonesia), Benoa in Bali (Island of Bali), Padang Bai in Bali (Island of Bali)
Please note that these regulations do not apply for foreigners/expatriates (including members of their family) who are assigned/based in Indonesia. Visa is required and should be applied for.