Navigating Murky Waters – Business Travel Advice for Visitors to Indonesia

1. Single-Entry Visit Visa (Index 211) (SEVV) (Visa Kunjungan):
   • Application point: Directly at an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate abroad. We recommend the applicant applies in their home country or country of legal residence.
   • Duration of stay permitted: Valid for a single visit lasting a maximum of 60 days. The individual must leave Indonesia prior to the expiry date.
2.  Multiple-Entry Visit Visa (Index 212) (MEVV):
   • Application point: Directly from an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate abroad. An MEVV requires pre-approval from the Directorate General of Immigration (DGI) in Indonesia, and is typically sponsored by the Indonesian host company. An individual may only submit their application once pre-approval has been secured. It is unlikely that an MEVV will be granted to any individual who has not previously been granted several SEVVs. 
   • Duration of stay permitted: Valid for a maximum period of one (1) year, with no more than 60 days allowed per visit. The traveler must exit before the 60-day period has expired and then re-enter the country for a new 60-day period to begin. 
3. Visa-On-Arrival (Index 213) (VOA):
   • Application point: On arrival at the port of entry, e.g., at an airport. The VOA is available for nationals of certain countries and is valid for up to 30 days. The individual should ensure that their passport is valid for at least six (6) months beyond the intended date of entry and contains at least one (1) blank visa page. The current fee for a VOA is USD35. 
   • Duration of stay permitted: Valid for a single visit of up to 30 days.  
4. Visa-Free Nationals:
   • Application point: No application is necessary. Certain nationals may enter Indonesia without any kind of visa. Appendix B lists eligible nationals. 
   • Duration of stay permitted: Up to 30 days from arrival.

• Attend business meetings, business negotiations and the like;
• Hold business discussions, such as for the sale and purchase of goods and services;
• Participate in seminars or international exhibitions;
• Attend a conference held by the company’s head office or representative office in Indonesia; and
• Explore opportunities in business development, investment or sales.

• The activities performed were under the direct control of the Indonesian entity;
• The individual was performing ‘hands on’ work;
• The individual was performing activities which would generate a profit and/or other benefits to the Indonesian entity, either directly or indirectly;
• The individual was performing activities on behalf of, in the name of, or as a representative of the Indonesian entity;
• The individual was carrying out activities directly billable to the host entity, i.e. activities for which an entity in the host country would be charged;
• The individual was carrying out activities directly billable outside Indonesia, i.e. activities for which an entity outside Indonesia would be charged;
• If the individual appeared on the Indonesian entity’s Deed of Establishment or Title Deed (Akta Notaris) as a Director or Commissioner; or if
• In any other way, the individual gave the appearance that they were working at the Indonesian company, e.g. they held a namecard under the Indonesian entity, had a workstation at the company, etc.

• Mentoring, counseling, and training activities;
• Commercial film making;
• Lecturing or presenting;
• Attendance at meetings organized by the head office or representative office in Indonesia;
• Audits, production quality control or inspections at branch offices at the company in Indonesia;
• Undergoing a competency assessment in Indonesia;
• One off or ad hoc jobs; and
• Work related to machinery or electricity installation, after-sales services or product services within the period of business development.