Regulation on Visas and Immigration Permits

Minister of Law and Human Rights Regulation No. M.HH-01.GR.01.06 of 2012 on the Fifth Amendment to Minister of Justice Decree No. M.02-IZ.01.10 of 1995 on Transit Visas, Tourist Visas, Temporary Resident Visas, Entry Permits, and Immigration Permits (“2012 Regulation”) has been issued to make it easier for Indonesian citizens to travel to and from Indonesia.

The 2012 Regulation amends Articles 28 and 32 of Minister of Justice Decree No. M.02-IZ.01.10 of 1995 on Transit Visas, Tourist Visas, Temporary Resident Visas, Entry Permits, and Immigration Permits (“1995 Decree”).

Article 28 (1) of 2012 Regulation stipulates that all foreigners who want to enter Indonesia must have valid travel documents; have a valid visa (except for foreigners who are excluded from the visa requirement, such as ASEAN countries citizens); and fill out an embarkation/disembarkation (E/D) card. Moreover, Article 28 (2) states that every Indonesian citizen that enters Indonesia must have valid travel documents and fill out an E/D sheet.