Having Visa nightmares at risk of being deported? No need ...
The visa is the most misunderstood document issued by Immigration. Whether a company cultura t social tourist free or visa on arrival, , it is the same with the visa legally correct name: the visit visa. These different names cause a lot of confusion, leading to many stories are alone urban myths. Indonesian visa system is clear and transparent. This article unravels the visa and recommends using the right terminology
Generally only two visas are relevant for the average tourist or business person visiting Indonesia.
- on visit visa
- on without visa exemption
law on immigration Article 38 says: "A visit visa is granted to foreigners who will visit the Indonesian territory to carry out tasks of the government, undertaking educational, social or cultural tourism organize, manage business or family matters, or are in transit to another country. "
This is a general description leading to various interpretations. However, elucidation of Article 38 gives better insights into the possibilities. A Visit Visa may be given to a visitor when he wants to be involved in the following activities:
- Tourism
- family visits
- social activities
- art and culture
- government tasks
- noncommercial sports
- comparative study of short duration, and training short
- provide guidance, counseling and training in the application and innovation of industrial technology to improve product quality and design industry and collaboration in International marketing for Indonesia
- emergency and urgent work
- journalistic coverage, after authorization from the competent ministry has been obtained
- non-commercial film production, after authorization the competent institution was obtained
- business negotiation, do business talks
- Sale of goods
- give lectures or attend seminars
- participate in exhibitions or fairs [International
- Attending a conference organized by the head office or representative office in Indonesia
- audit, quality control of production, or inspection of subsidiaries in Indonesia up to one month
- foreign labor (expatriate) candidates in a trial for their competence at work
- Proceed any travel to other countries
- Join the transport of tools that are present on the territory of Indonesia
Note: the Ministry of Manpower of work on 10.23.2015 ruled in the law no. 35 that work on the installation of machinery, electrical, customer service, or product in future exploration efforts needs a temporary work permit.
on the Immigration website of Indonesia a brief explanation is found useful: www.imigrasi.go.id/index. php / layanan-publik / visa-kunjungan
This visit visa, as described, can be obtained in three different ways.
- The visit visa on arrival (VOA)
A foreigner can apply this visit visa on arrival in Indonesia, if their nationality is included on the current visa on the list of countries of arrival (see below). It is valid for 30 days and can be extended in Immigration Office for once, for 30 days.
The passport must be valid for six months and the visitor must have a return ticket or. For visitors on a business trip, it is advisable to have a letter of invitation from the company as well. So a genuine business visa on arrival!
- The only visit Visa
If a visitor wants to stay longer in Indonesia, a simple visit visa must be applied for at an Indonesian embassy or consulate abroad. This simple visit visa valid for 60 days and can be extended five times for 30 days at an immigration office in Indonesia. Attention is a single entry visa in order not to leave Indonesia or expiration.
The passport must be valid for six months and the visitor must submit an application form, a letter of sponsorship request of the Annex, a return ticket and a passport photo.
- The multiple visit visa
a foreigner who wants to travel frequently to Indonesia to family matters or business are eligible for a multiple visit visa at an Indonesian embassy or consulate abroad. The developer (who must be a member of the immediate family or business) must request approval telex with the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta first. A Multiple visit visa is valid for one year to be used within three months after issuance. The visa allows visitors to visit and leave Indonesia for a year as he wants, but each stay may last only 60 days. The passport must be valid for 18 months and the visitor must submit for approval telex, an application form, a letter of sponsorship request of the Annex, a return ticket, a copy of a bank statement and An identity photo.
Note :. When sponsored by a company or a direct family, single and multiple visa visit is also called a business or social visa
now ALERT AND CONSCIOUS
- free Visa exemption
in early 2015, the Indonesian government in a attempt to attract tourism, launched a marketing program based on Article 98 of the Immigration Regulation number 31 of 2013 the citizens of 75 countries can travel to Indonesia for free, which means no fees are required when the entry into Indonesia.
However, be very careful This visa is only for tourism purposes! No family or social meetings and above; no meetings or activities business can be conducted either. When caught, arrest and deportation will follow.
Unfortunately, a number of business people were arrested for being on a work site in the possession of a free visa exemption only. In some cases, the visitor has no idea and really thought that Customs have issued a visa on arrival.
So if a visitor arrives at the airport other than for tourism, it must request a Sightseeing visa on arrival and refuse the grant of exemption Free Visa. The visitor must say he came for a business meeting meeting, social or family event and request a visit visa on arrival. See the above requirements
Visitors from 15 countries can use the free visa exemption for business as well (see list below)
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