Shorter Visa Term for Entering Special Economic Areas

The Minister of Law and Human Rights recently issued Regulation No. M.HH-01.R.06 of 2011 (“2011 Regulation”) on the Third Amendment to Regulation No. M.HH-01.GR.01.06 of 2010 on Visa on Arrival (“2010 Regulation”). The pupose of the 2011 Regulation is to amend Article 8 on Visa on Arrival requirements in Special Economic Areas, to optimize tourism and short-term vists (up to 7 days).

Article 1 of the 2010 Regulation states that a Visa on Arrival (VKSK) is a  visa granted by the Director General of Immigration to foreign citizens upon arrival in the territory of Indonesia . A VKSK can be granted to foreigners who intend to visit Indonesia for tourism, social/cultural visits, business or government tasks that are mutually beneficial and do not pose any security threat (Article 2 of 2010 Regulation).