Foreigners from all countries are eligible to apply for a multiple-entry visa (Index D212), which allows them to enter Indonesia through any immigration checkpoint. This policy was established by Circular Letter Number IMI-0072.GR.01.01 Year 2023 and will take effect on the 25th of February 2023.
“Previously, the Multiple-Entry Visa was re-launched and tested on Singapore citizens and permanent residents following the COVID-19 pandemic in November 2022. They were only allowed to enter through immigration checkpoints in the Riau Islands to support the Special Economic Zone. Following careful deliberation, it was determined that a multiple-entry visa could be used to enter the Republic of Indonesia and avoid all immigration checks.” Achmad Nur Saleh, the Directorate General of Immigration’s Public Relations Subcoordinator, explained on Wednesday, 8th of March 2023.
Foreigners applying for a multiple-entry visa must have an Indonesian corporation or company as a guarantor. Multiple-entry visa applications are processed by the insurer both online or through the Indonesian Representative abroad. The annual PNBP fee is Rp 3,000,000 per person.
The following are the primary requirements for a multiple-entry visa application:
- A valid national passport with a validity period of at least 18 (eighteen) months;
- A letter of guarantee from the insurer, excluding tourism visits;
- Evidence of living expenses for himself/herself and/or his/her family in Indonesia in the form of a newspaper, bankbook, or deposit account of at least USD 2000 (two thousand American dollars) or equivalent owned by a Foreigner or Insurer in the previous three months;
- Return tickets or canal tickets for further travel to other countries, with the exception of the Carrier’s crew, who will stop by to join his ship and continue their journey to other countries; and
- In the last three years, the most recent coloured photograph was taken with a white background.
“Multiple-entry visas can be used for a wide range of purposes, including business meetings, travel, official business, fulfilling obligations, purchasing, meetings, humanitarian aid, and transit.” Achmad went on. “We also stated that this visa cannot be used for employment in Indonesia,” Achmad concluded.
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