Visit-Visa

TOURIST Visa (Single or Multiple Entries)

BUSINESS Visa (Single or Multiple Entries)

SOCIAL Visa (to visit family/relative, social or cultural exchange, etc)

(Single or Multiple Entries)

RESEARCH Visa please contact

Information and Cultural Division,

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston

10900 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77042

Phone : 1 (713) 785 1691 ext. 109 and 106. Fax : 1 (713) 780 9644

JOURNALIST Visa please contact

Information and Cultural Division,

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston

10900 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77042

Phone : 1 (713) 785 1691 ext. 109 and 106. Fax : 1 (713) 780 9644

VISIT VISA

There are several types of the Visit Visa, based on the purpose of visit :

Visit Visas are given to Regular Passport holders Most of regions and cities in Indonesia are safe to travel for US citizen. There are regions in Indonesia that the foreign national is not allowed to visit without special written permission and approval. The regions are : Poso and West Papua. The Applicant who wishes to enter the restricted regions must obtain special authorization from Indonesian Authorities. Important, please advise to the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate Generals about the intention to visit restricted regions.

To initiate and to expedite the process of the Authorization, it is advisable that the sponsor/individual/organization in Indonesia submit the request for the applicant's authorization from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta, Indonesia. As there would be considerable amount of time needed for the process, we strongly suggested that the applicant apply for a visa as early as possible. It may take two weeks or longer before such permission been granted (or denied). Visitor who enters these restricted regions without permission is subject to arrest, detention, and will be prosecuted according to Indonesian law.

Single Entry means that you could only use the visa one time to enter Indonesia, and then the visa is expired/void. The Indonesian Embassy and the Consulate Generals may issue a Single Entry Visa for up to 60 days visit. The fee for single entry is US$ 45.00.

Multiple Entries means that you could use the visa to enter Indonesia several times within one year (the visa is valid for a year). However, the visitor could only stay no longer than 60 (sixty) days in Indonesia. For the Multiple Entries, the applicant's passport must be valid at least 18 months. The fee for multiple entries is US$ 100.00.

General requirements for VISIT (TOURIST or BUSINESS or SOCIAL) Visa :

Application form (in duplicate) must be completed and signed by the applicant. The application form could be downloaded from the Consulate website.

Original passport contains at least two blank visa page. Amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used for visa purposes. No passport, no visa.

Validity/Expiration date of the passport must be at least 6 months for single entry visa and 18 months for multiple entry visa at the date of entry into Indonesia.

Two recent color photographs (passport size) on picture-quality papers with clear background.

Copy of ID or Driver License.

Copy of Bank statement in the amount of US$ 2000,00 (two thousand dollars) or more.

Inoculation is recommended but not mandatory and is required only if applicant had previously traveled to areas/countries infected by yellow fever.

Applicants under 18 years of age should attach a notarized copy of birth certificate. Notarized letter of consent signed by non-traveling parents/guardian must be attached if the applicant under 18 years of age travels without the parents.

Copy of return ticket or itinerary to and from Indonesia

For Visa application by mail, please read carefully :

Before you mail the application, please remember that the application must be send along with the applicant's passport. The Consulate would attach the visa (sticker) in the passport. No passport, no visa.

Visa application by mail should enclosed a self-stamped/pre-paid return envelope by Express Mail or FedEx or UPS (air mail not ground). The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston will not process a visa application by mail unless there is an enclosed a self-stamped/pre-paid return envelope. The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston is not responsible for any applications or passports that are lost in transit.

Amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used for visa purposes. Check your passport for a blank visa page. Please be advised that Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston will return your application and passport if we found there are no blank visa pages on the passport. This would delay your application processing.

Visa Fee single entry US$ 45.00 or multiple entries US$ 100.00 may be paid only by Money Order or Company Check, payable to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston. Personal Check would not be accepted.

Send the application/documents to :

Consular Division,

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston

10900 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77042

The Indonesian Representative (Embassy & Consulate Generals) hold the right to deny any applicant that deemed ineligible without disclosing the reason.

Based on you purpose of visit (TOURIST or BUSINESS or SOCIAL), please provide the additional requirements, as follows :

Please provide the following additional requirements :

Roundtrip Itinerary (original/copy) or a letter from travel agents, airline, steamship company, confirming the purchase of tickets into Indonesia (Note the officer may ask the copy of the original airplane ticket).

Letter of Employment, indicating the employment status of the applicant. For retiree, please submit proof of the retirement fund.

For students please provide letter of intent from the school stating that the student still enrolled at the school.

For Non-US citizen: Please provide Copy of US Permanent Residence/Visa/Valid I-20 from schools/universities. Please be advised that applicant with a US B1/B2 visa would not be processed. Such applicant suggested for obtaining Indonesian visa from country of origin/country of residency.

Copy of bank statement, indicate the current applicant's fund at least one month prior to the date of obtaining visa, or a letter from the bank stating that the applicant has a sufficient fund.

The applicant who wishes to enter the restricted regions (Poso and West Papua) must obtain special authorization from Indonesian authority. Please

mention to the Embassy/Consulates Generals about the intention to visit the restricted regions.This rule also applies to those who previously work at the regions and hold immigration permission, e.g. Freeport employees.

The applicant could also contact the employer/company/sponsor in Indonesia to obtain such permission through the Clearing House at the Ministry of

Foreign Affairs (KEMLU). Please contact the Directorate for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Indonesian Embassy/Consulat Generals would not issue the visa without official notification of approval from the Indonesian authority to enter such regions.

A letter of intent (in duplicate) from employer or sponsor, which describes the purpose of the visit, time for stay, and guaranteeing all transportation and living expenses that will incur in Indonesia.

For multiple entries visa includes a letter of invitation (in duplicate) from business partner or sponsor in Indonesia, which describes the purpose of visit.

Roundtrip Itinerary (original or copy) or a letter from travel agents, airline, steamship company, confirming the purchase of tickets into Indonesia (note the officer may ask the copy of the original airplane ticket).

The applicant who wishes to enter the restricted regions (Poso and West Papua) must obtain special authorization from Indonesian authority. Please mention to the Embassy/Consulates Generals about the intention to visit the restricted regions. This rule also applies to those who previously work at the regions and hold immigration permission, e.g. Freeport employees.

The applicant could also contact the employer/company/sponsor in Indonesia to obtain such permission through the Clearing House at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KEMLU). Please contact the Directorate for Consular Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Indonesian Embassy/Consulate Generals would not issue the visa without official notification of approval from the Indonesian authority to enter such regions

If you are a non-US citizen, includes either: copy of US Permanent Residence/Visa/ Valid I-20 from schools/ universities. Please be advised thatapplicant with a US B1/B2 visa would not be processed. Such applicant suggested for obtaining an Indonesian visa from country of origin/country of residency.

Please provide the following additional requirements :

A letter of invitation (in duplicate) from family, social organization, University (school) or Cultural residence, which describes the purpose of the visit and guaranteeing all transportation and living expenses that will incur in Indonesia.

A copy of the KTP (Indonesian ID Card) of the principal/person who signed the letter of Invitation if the person is an Indonesian Citizen.

A copy of KIMS/KITAS (Indonesian Immigration's temporary stay permit) of the principal/person who is a non-Indonesian citizen that sponsoring your visit, or Identification card for foreigner. Please be advised that foreigner who does not have KIMS/KITAS nor Identification card for foreigner could not sponsor a family visit for another foreigner.

Roundtrip Itinerary (original/copy) or a letter from travel agents, airline, steamship company, confirming the purchase of tickets into Indonesia (note the officer may ask the copy of the original airplane ticket).

The applicant could also contact the employer/company/sponsor in Indonesia to obtain such permission through the Clearing House at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (KEMLU). Please contact the Directorate for Consular Affairs at the Ministry. Indonesian Embassy/Consulate Generals would not issue the visa without official notification of approval from the Indonesian authority to enter such regions.

Please provide the following additional requirements :

According to Government Decree No: 41/2006, every foreign university, research institute, enterprise, and individuals are welcome to conduct research in Indonesia. They are encouraged to participate in R & D activities in order to develop Science and Technology cooperation and finally increase science and technology transfer in Indonesia. Foreign researchers who will conduct research in Indonesia have to involve local scientist as counterpart from local university, research institute or non-government organization who has competency in the research topic.

For every foreign/non-Indonesian citizen researcher who plans to conduct research within Indonesian territory, prior to the passage, he or she should apply individually for receiving a research permit from the Minister for Research and Technology. Without such consent, any research activity by a foreigner is illegal.

The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston would not be able to process research visa without an official notification or a formal approval from the State Ministry of Research and Technology and the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights, Directorate General of Immigration.

For more information, see www.frp.ristek.go.id or www.ristek.go.id then go to “foreign research permit” page. Since 4th July 2011, registration is strongly recommended to be done through the Online Registration System. However, at the time being, applications by post or email are still accepted.

The Complete Application Must Be Addressed To :

The Secretariat of Foreign Research

Office of Coordination Team of Foreign Researcher Clearance

The State Ministry of Research and Technology– Republic of Indonesia

The 2nd building of BPPT, 8th floor

Jl. M.H Thamrin No.8 Jakarta 10340

Tel : (+62-21) 316-9293

Fax : (+62-21) 3983-6180

Email : frp@ristek.go.id (for communication and sending soft copy documents)

The Office may assist the applicant with proper clearance and authorization from related agencies including immigration in Indonesia. Please verify this matter to the Office regarding the necessary document that need to be required for further assistance. Non-US Citizen applicants who hold certain US Visa may not be processed at the Embassy/Consulate Generals (read the requirements)

General requirements for RESEARCH Visa :

A foreign researcher who holds Letter of Foreign Research Permit from the State Ministry of Research and Technology and The Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry Of Justice and Human Right might apply for research visa. Research Visa Applicant should be completed with the attachments below:

A formal letter addressed to The Ministry of Research and Technology, c.q. Secretary to the Minister for Research and Technology. A copy of this letter, which is designated to the Indonesian Representative abroad where the researcher will obtain the visa, must also be enclosed.

A copy of research proposal contains at least: title, objectives, methodology, location, and duration of the research in Indonesia.

A copy of abstract on the research proposal.

A copy of the researcher’s passport which must be valid until at least six months after the completion of the proposed research.

A copy of the curriculum vitae (CV) of the researcher(s).

Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Material Transfer Agreement (MTA) between the researcher and his/her Indonesian counterpart are needed if the researcher plans to take specimen or samples to analyze either in his/her home country or in Indonesia.

2 (two) letters of recommendation from: [a] professor or researcher supervisor and [b] official letter of recognition issued by the institution or university where the researcher(s) works.

A recommendation letter from a related Indonesian representative abroad. This letter is issued by the Indonesian Embassy/Consulate, upon receiving the application from the foreign researcher, and will be forwarded to the Ministry of Research and Technology.

A letter(s) of support from Indonesian counterpart(s).

Health certificate from legal-practicing medical-doctor stating that the researcher is both physically and mentally capable to conduct the research.

A letter guaranteeing sufficient fund to cover research and living expenses during conducting research in Indonesia.

A list of research equipments that will be brought to Indonesia, along brief technical specification and mention the estimated value for each equipment on use.

If the researcher plans to bring his/her spouse and children, he/she should submit a copy of marriage certificate or other citizen partnership certificate, child (children) birth certificate(s), copies of his/her family passports, and 4 (four) recent close-up photographs of each family member

Application form (in duplicate) must be completed and signed by the applicant. The application form could be downloaded from the Consulate website. Types of visa which might be used for research are VITAS number 315.

Original passport contains at least two blank visa page. Amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used for visa purposes. Validity/Expiration date of the passport must be at least 6 months for single entry visa and 18 months for multiple entry visa at the date of entry into Indonesia.

Four recent color photographs (passport size) on picture-quality papers with clear background.

Copy of return ticket or itinerary to and from Indonesia.

Before you mail the application, please remember that the application must be send along with the applicant's passport. The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston would attach the visa (sticker) in the passport. No passport no visa.

The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston is not responsible for any applications or passports that are lost in transit.

The Visa fee is US$ 50.00 (for up to 6 months) and US$ 100.00 (for more than 6 months) may be paid by Money Order from US Postal Service or Company Check payable to Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia. Cash and Personal Check would not be accepted.

For More Information on How to Apply, Applicants should directly contact to :

Information and Cultural Division,

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston

10900 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77042

Phone : 1 (713) 785 1691 ext. 109 and 106.

Fax : 1 (713) 780 9644

email : kjrihouston@prodigy.net

The Secretariat of Foreign Research

Office of Coordination Team of Foreign Researcher Clearance

The State Ministry of Research and Technology– Republic of Indonesia

The 2nd building of BPPT, 8th floor

Jl. M.H Thamrin No.8 Jakarta 10340

Tel : (+62-21) 316-9293

Fax : (+62-21) 3983-6180

Email : frp@ristek.go.id

The Indonesian Representative (Embassy & Consulate Generals) hold the right to deny any applicant that deemed ineligible without disclosing the reason.

Application form (in duplicate) must be completed and signed by the applicant. The application form could be downloaded from the Consulate website.

Original passport contains at least two blank visa page. Amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used for visa purposes. No passport, no visa.

Validity/Expiration date of the passport must be at least 6 months for single entry visa and 18 months for multiple entry visa at the date of entry into Indonesia.

Four recent color photographs (passport size) on picture-quality papers with clear background.

Copy of ID or Driver License

Inoculation is recommended but not mandatory, and is required only if applicant had previously traveled to areas/countries infected by yellow fever.

Copy of return ticket or itinerary to and from Indonesia.

Letter from the Chief of Editor/Film Company for Film/Video Shooting Permit.

Complete attachment of :

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Synopsis

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List of crew with complete personal data

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List of filming equipment

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Shooting schedule and location

Signing the statement to comply with the laws and regulations of the Government of Indonesia.

Visa application by mail should enclose a self-stamped and addressed envelope for Express Mail only. The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston will not process a visa application by mail unless there is an enclosed a self-stamped return envelope. The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston is not responsible for any applications or passports that are lost in transit.

Visa Fee may be paid only by Money Order or Company Check, payable to Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston. Personal Check would not be accepted.

The Applicants should directly contact to :

Information and Cultural Division,

Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia, Houston

10900 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77042

Phone : 1 (713) 785 1691 ext. 109 and 106.

Fax : 1 (713) 780 9644

email : kjrihouston@prodigy.net

After Arriving in Indonesia, the Applicants should report to :

for media to get the temporary press ID card

The Directorate of Information and media

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia

Gedung Kementerian Luar Negeri

Jl. Taman Pejambon Nomor. 6, Jakarta Pusat 10110

Fax : (6221) 3857316

Phone : (6221) 3813453

for film & video shooting permit to get temporary shooting permit

The Directorate of Film

Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Indonesia

Gedung Sapta Pesona, Kementerian Kebudayaan dan Pariwisata

Jl Medan Merdeka Barat Nomor 7, Jakarta 10110

Fax : (6221) 7990230

Phone : (6221) 7993629

The Indonesian Representative (Embassy & Consulate Generals) hold the right to deny any applicant that deemed ineligible without disclosing the reason.

For Visa application by mail, please read carefully :

Applicants should write a formal letter to the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston and providing all details about the coverage and intention a visit to Indonesia. The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Houston may assist the applicant with proper clearance and authorization from related agencies including immigration in Indonesia. Please verify this matter to the Office regarding the necessary document that need to be required for further assistance.

Please verify this matter to the Consulate General regarding the necessary document that need to be required for further assistance. The Consulate Generals would not be able to process journalist visa without an official notification or a formal approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. Visa Fee may be paid by Money Order from US Postal Service or Company Check payable to Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia. Cash and Personal Check would not be accepted. Non-US Citizen applicants who hold certain US Visa may not be processed at the Consulate Generals (read the requirements).

General requirements for JOURNALIST Visa :

For Visa application by mail, please read carefully :

b. VISIT VISA for BUSINESS

c. VISIT VISA for SOCIAL

d. RESEARCH VISA

a. VISIT VISA for TOURIST

Ones set of Application Research Document consist of:

e. JOURNALIST VISA and FILM/VIDEO SHOOTING PERMIT

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