The NEW VISA POLICY was issued by the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights late 2003.

The Policy grants a visa-free facility to visitors who are citizens from countries which also provide similar facility to Indonesian citizens. They are nationals from Thailan, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Philippines, Hong Kong, Macau, Chile, Marocco, Peru, Vietnam.

Visitors who are nationals from the United States, Australia, South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, Denmark, the United Arab Emirates, Finland, Hungary, the United Kingdom, Italy, Japan, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Norway, France, Poland, Switzerland, New Zealand, Taiwan are eligible for the Visa On Arrival obtained on arrival; or prior to entry.

Other nationals MUST hold a visa BEFORE entering Indonesia.

The new policy cuts the length of the free - visa stay from 60 days to 30 days per entry.

V.O.A. can be obtained through Indonesian Immigration at port of entry :
A) International Airports : Polonia of Medan, Sultan Syarif Kasim II of Pekan Baru, Tabing of Padang, Soekarno-Hatta of Jakarta, Juanda of Surabaya, Ngurah Rai of Bali, Sam Ratulangi of Manado.

B) International Sea Ports : Sekupang + Batu Ampar +Nongsa + Marina Teluk Senimba of Batam, Bandar Bintan Telani Lagoi & Bandar Sri Udana Lobam of Tanjung Uban, Belawan of Belawan, Sibolga of Sibolga, Yos Sudarso of Dumai, Teluk Bayur of Padang, Tanjung Priok of Jakarta, Padang Bai of Bali, Jayapura of Jayapura.

US$ 25 for a 30 day visa. US$ 10 for a 3 day visa.

This new visa policy cuts the length of the stay from 60 days to 30 days per entry, and is valid effective FEBRUARY 1, 2004.

We hope this information is useful.

The Management
Grand Komodo Tours & Dives
February 10, 2004