Visa Requirements for Indonesian Citizens

Indonesian citizens can visit 76 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. Popular visa-free destinations include Japan (15 days), Singapore (30 days), Malaysia (30 days), Thailand (30 days), Vietnam (30 days), Hong Kong (30 days), Morocco (90 days), Brazil (30 days), Chile (90 days), and Peru (183 days). Several countries like Cambodia, Nepal, and Maldives offer convenient visa-on-arrival options.

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately IDR 2.9 million) for Indonesian applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Jakarta or the US Consulate in Surabaya.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately IDR 2.5 million) for Indonesian citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. VFS Global charges an additional service fee of around IDR 450,000. Priority processing is available for £500 extra (5 working days) or £1,000 for Super Priority (next working day).

Schengen visa processing for Indonesian applicants typically takes 15 to 30 calendar days from the date of application. During peak travel season (June to August), processing can extend to 45 days. The Schengen visa fee is €80 (approximately IDR 1.4 million) and allows travel to all 29 Schengen member countries.

Standard visa requirements for Indonesians include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds (minimum IDR 50 million recommended), employment letter or business registration (SIUP/NIB), confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen), and cover letter explaining travel purpose.

The US B1/B2 visa approval rate for Indonesian applicants is approximately 75% to 80% based on recent fiscal year data. Approval rates are higher for applicants with strong ties to Indonesia, previous international travel history (especially to Japan, Singapore, or Australia), and clear documentation of funds and employment.

Yes, Indonesian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival in the UAE for stays up to 30 days, which can be extended for an additional 30 days. Alternatively, Indonesians can apply for an e-visa in advance through the ICP Smart Services portal or through airlines like Emirates and Etihad for longer validity options.

Indonesian applicants face higher rejection rates for Schengen visas from certain countries, particularly France (rejection rate around 20%), Italy (18%), and Germany (15%). Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, weak ties to Indonesia, and incomplete applications. The UK has a rejection rate of approximately 16% for Indonesian tourist visa applications.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 4 to 8 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income (minimum balance IDR 50 million recommended), include tax documents (SPT) for the past 2 to 3 years, show property ownership (SHM/SHGB) or other assets in Indonesia, document previous international travel stamps (especially to developed countries), provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary, and ensure all documents are properly translated to English where required.