The Directorate General of Immigration (DGI) of the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia has issued regulations for the commencement of Visa on Arrival (VoA) for Tourism for 23 countries. The regulation comes into effect on Monday (07/03/2022) and only applied to foreign tourists who will visit Bali.

"There are 23 countries eligible to apply for VoA for Tourism. Foreign nationals can apply for VoA for Tourism after arriving only through immigration control at Bali's international airport and seaport. However, foreigners holding VoA for Tourism can leave Indonesia through any immigration control, not necessarily in Bali," said Sub-Coordinator of Public Relations of the DGI, Achmad Nur Saleh.

Countries whose citizens can enter Indonesia through Bali using a Visa on Arrival for Tourism are:

1. Australia

2. the United States of America

3. the Netherland

4. Brunei Darussalam

5. the Philippines

6. the United Kingdom

7. Italy

8. Japan

9. Germany

10. Cambodia

11. Canada

12. South Korea

13. Laos

14. Malaysia

15. Myanmar

16. France

17. Qatar

18. New Zealand

19. Singapore

20. Thailand

21. Turkiye

22. the United Arab Emirates

23. Viet Nam

"Foreigners must present all requirements for a VoA for Tourism at the immigration counter such as a passport valid for at least 6 (six) months, a return ticket or a connecting ticket to continue traveling to another country, and other documents required under the provisions from the Covid-19 Taskforce," he continued.

The Non-Tax State Revenue or fee for VoA for Tourism, according to the Attachment of Government Regulation No. 28 of 2019, is Rp. 500,000.

"Stay Permits originating from VoA for Tourism are Visitor Stay Permits which are granted for a maximum period of 30 days and can be extended 1 (one) time. The extension is granted for 30 days and is carried out at the nearest immigration office to the location where the foreigner lives while in Indonesia. A Visitor Stay Permit from VoA for Tourism cannot be changed into another type of visa/stay permit," concluded Achmad.

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He also requested that foreigners and tourism industry players cooperate with immigration officials. The owner or manager of hotels is obliged to provide information or data regarding foreigners staying overnight to facilitate the supervision of foreigners.

"Foreigners whose activities violate VoA for Tourism will be subject to immigration sanctions. Likewise, if they are confirmed to have disregarded health protocols and disrupt public order, they will be subject to sanctions under applicable laws and regulations," said Achmad.