Good news for anyone looking to visit or work in Indonesia! The Directorate General of Immigration has just made things a lot simpler. They’ve trimmed down their extensive list of visa types from 133 to a more manageable 110.
This big change, officially announced through the Minister of Immigration and Corrections Decree No. M.IP-08.GR.01.01 of 2025, is all about making immigration services smoother and more in tune with today’s global needs.
“This is the result of a comprehensive evaluation of visa applicant needs,” as stated in a written update on Imigrasi’s official website on June 13, 2025. “By simplifying the index and introducing new visa types, we anticipate that Imigrasi Indonesia can provide services that are more relevant to the evolving global landscape.”
This commitment to global needs was strongly echoed by the Minister of Immigration and Corrections, Agus Andrianto, who further stated, “With this new policy, we want to ensure that Indonesia’s immigration services can meet global needs while also making it easier for the international community to engage in legitimate activities in Indonesia.”
Key Changes and New Indonesia’s Visa Categories
– Promoting Arts and Culture: The new visa with index code C7C is specifically designed for artistic, cultural, and skills-based activities outside of music. It enables foreign citizens to showcase their expertise in Indonesia, such as magic shows, fan meetings, to cooking demonstrations by professional chefs on TV.
– Streamlined Entry for Visa-Exempt Countries : For foreign nationals from Visa-Exempt countries, Immigration has consolidated several categories under a single A1 index. This index now covers short-term tourism, business, and medical treatment activities (for stays less than 30 days). Previously, business and medical treatment had their own separate indexes, simplifying the entry process for these individuals.
– Updated Visa on Arrival (VoA) Options : Foreigners eligible for VoA can now apply for the B1 visa. This visa serves purposes such as tourism, business, and medical treatment. The B1 visa is valid for 30 days and is extendable once.
In a move to support Indonesia’s strategic development goals, the Directorate General of Immigration has introduced specific visa indexes for foreign investors, particularly those eyeing the new capital, Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN).
— E28F Visa: This new visa index is specifically for foreign investors who intend to inject capital into Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN), facilitating their participation in the development of the new capital.
— E28G Visa: Designed for foreign investors who are assigned as representatives of a parent company to its branch in Indonesia. This visa allows them to officially carry out their duties as company representatives.
Simplified Indonesia’s Working Visas
The new policy significantly simplifies work visa categories, reducing the previous 31 types to just six.
“Visas for foreign skilled workers with corporate sponsors, which previously consisted of 20 indexes (E23B-E23W), are now unified under the single E23 index,” said Yuldi Yusman, Acting Director General of Indonesia’s Immigration Office.
This consolidation aims to streamline the process for companies bringing in foreign talent. Furthermore, Imigrasi has introduced 2 new indexes for non-corporate sponsored work visas: E23U and E23V. These provide greater flexibility for applicants from institutions or non-corporate organizations.
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As Indonesia continues to refine its immigration framework to attract global talent and investment, keeping up with these ever-evolving policies can be a complex and time-consuming endeavor for foreigners.
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