E-visa and a visa on arrival (VOA)

A visa is an important document required by citizens of other countries. Foreigners who wish to travel temporarily to Indonesia, or simply to make a stopover before continuing their journey to another country, will undoubtedly need a visa to enter the country. One of the most widely used visas is the Visa on Arrival, or VoA. Want to know the definition and how to apply for an Indonesian visa on arrival? Read on for a complete explanation.

What is an Indonesian Visa on Arrival?

Those of you who frequently travel abroad are likely familiar with the Indonesian visa on arrival. However, for those unfamiliar, a visa on arrival, or VoA for short, is a temporary entry permit granted by the Indonesian government to foreign nationals.

Unlike other types of visas that require you to navigate complicated bureaucracy, a VoA offers convenience. Foreigners wishing to enter Indonesia can immediately apply for a visa on arrival upon arrival at their destination airport. Of course, they must also bring the necessary documents.

This Visa on Arrival can be used for a variety of purposes, from social visits to business purposes or simply for vacation. Extending a VoA is also very easy, especially with the breakthrough e-VoA, which allows foreigners to apply for a visa on arrival or extend it online.

e-VoA Application Requirements and Method

Foreigners who wish to apply for a VoA are now increasingly facilitated by the e-VoA service. The e-VOA is a single-entry electronic visa on arrival that can be used for various purposes by foreigners wishing to enter Indonesia. With this e-VoA, foreigners can stay in Indonesia for a maximum of 30 days. If their stay in Indonesia lasts longer than 30 days, it can be extended once.

Before filling out the form, ensure you have met all the required documents. Apply for a visa on arrival online through the immigration website, imigrasi.go.id, or you can contact us through our website jelogilis.com.

Some of the requirements that need to be prepared are:

• Complete applicant biodata and a valid passport.
• A passport-sized image in JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
• An email address.
• A valid Mastercard, Visa, or JCB credit card.

Once all requirements are met, here are the steps to apply for an e-VOA:

• Use a browser on your laptop or the browser application on your mobile device and visit imigration
• Continue by filling out the form with the requested information. Ensure the personal information provided is correct.
• After confirming all data is correct, proceed to the payment section.
• Fill in the payment form and complete the payment by following the instructions provided.
• Wait for the verification process.
• The e-VOA will be sent directly to the registered email address.
• Download and print the e-VoA before your departure to Indonesia.
• The officer will scan the QR code on the e-VOA, and after the verification process is complete, the e-VOA sticker will be affixed to your passport.

The e-VOA is a breakthrough that will greatly facilitate foreign nationals with busy schedules and facilitate entry into Indonesia. Although the e-VOA application process is faster than other visas, it is recommended that you apply for this e-VOA before your departure to Indonesia. Foreigners planning to visit Indonesia can apply for an e-VoA as early as 90 days before departure.

For further information, you can contact us or visit our website at jelogilis.com.