Do I need a visa to go to Indonesia?

Chinese tourists traveling to Indonesia can choose visa-free or visa-on-arrival, but be aware that both visas have certain restrictions.

1. Indonesia is visa-free: only applicable to tourism, visiting relatives and friends, social exchanges, art and cultural exchanges, government affairs, attending lectures or seminars, etc. Moreover, you can stay up to 30 days using visa-free entry, and it cannot be extended or converted after expiration.

2. Visa on arrival. Indonesian visa on arrival also has many restrictions. You can only stay in Indonesia for a maximum of 30 days with a visa on arrival, but you can apply for an extension after expiration. However, the extension period is 30 days, and the maximum stay is The total period shall not exceed 60 days.

3. The applicable circumstances for visa exemption are limited. According to Decree No. 17 of 2016 of the Indonesian Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, holders of passports valid for more than 6 months and able to show air tickets leaving Indonesia can enter the country without a visa.

1. The visa exemption is only applicable to tourism, visiting relatives and friends, social exchanges, art and cultural exchanges, government affairs, attending lectures or seminars, participating in international exhibitions, and participating in events headquartered in or in Indonesia. Meetings organized by companies with branches, and transfers to other countries. You can stay for 30 days without a visa. After expiration, it cannot be extended or converted to other types of visas.

2. Visa on arrival also has many restrictions. A visa on arrival can stay in Indonesia for 30 days, and can only be extended once at the local immigration bureau. The extension period is 30 days, and the maximum stay period is no more than 60 days. To apply for a visa on arrival, you must pay a handling fee of US$35. In addition to visa-free situations, it also includes education, business activities, approved news interviews, etc.

3. It is illegal to abuse visa exemption and visa on arrival. Neither the visa exemption nor the visa on arrival is a work visa. According to the Indonesian Immigration Law, it cannot be used for business or work. If you engage in work that is inconsistent with your visa, you will be sentenced to up to 5 years in prison and up to 500 million Indonesian rupiah (approximately RMB 25 million) fine.

Four. You cannot be "willful" even if you hold a work permit. A work visa has clear regulations on an individual's work address, job position, and personal address. Holding a work visa does not mean obtaining a license to do any job anywhere in Indonesia. If the immigration department finds that you are not working in the designated position at the designated address, You may face penalties such as fines or even deportation.

Indonesia has strict immigration regulations and strict law enforcement and supervision. Chinese citizens should abide by Indonesian regulations and apply for and obtain corresponding visas in advance at the Indonesian embassy and consulate in China according to the purpose of their visit. After entering the country, you are not allowed to engage in anything inconsistent with the purpose of your visa, and establish a good image of being civilized and law-abiding.

Legal basis:

"Passport Law of the People's Republic of China"

Article 2 The passport of the People's Republic of China is the passport of the People's Republic of China **Documents for citizens of the Republic of China to enter and exit the country and prove their nationality and identity abroad. No organization or individual may forge, alter, transfer, intentionally damage or illegally seize passports.

Article 7 The registration items of ordinary passports include: the passport holder’s name, gender, date of birth, and place of birth, the passport’s issuance date, validity period, issuance place and issuing authority. The validity period of an ordinary passport is: five years when the passport holder is under 16 years old, and ten years when the passport holder is over 16 years old. The specific issuance methods for ordinary passports shall be stipulated by the Ministry of Public Security.