Visa And Immigration for Lombok

Before coming to Indonesia you need to know main things about vaccines and visas. Indonesian embassies have a bit different rules for visas. Before starting making visa, first of all you need to contact Indonesian embassy in your country to get information concrete for your country citizens (or nearest country that is responsible to make visas for your country citizens).

Immigration and Visa on Arrival for Lombok ( Indonesia ) 

• Free Entry - Visa exemption for more than 140 countries
• Free Entry stamp valid 30 days, cannot be extended 
• Regulation states, that any entry point into Indonesia issues the free entry stamp 
• Day of arrival counts as day one 
• Day of departure counts as full day 
• Passport must be always valid 6 months 
• Keep a page on passport empty for stamp or visa sticker! 
• Visa on Arrival makes sense, if you wish to stay longer than 30days, because it can be extended in Lombok (not all countries) 
• Many Visa Agents can help for VoA extension VoA US$ 35 per person 
• To obtain and pay VoA, queue at the counter before immigration

Short Visit Tourist Visa

A Short Visit Tourist Visa also known as a Visa On Arrival(VOA) is obtained on arrival at most airports and seaports in Indonesia. The cost is US$35 and it is handy to have this amount with you in cash when you arrive. Indonesian Rupiah are also accepted. The visa is valid for a 30 day single entry stay and can be extended at the Immigration Office for a maximum of 30 days. The VOA cannot be extended to obtain an immigration permit. It is not advisable to overstay your visa, and it is important to take note of your departure date. If you do wish to extend your visa for another 30 days this should be done at least two days before your visa is due to expire. If you do over stay the charge is IDR300 000 per day up to 60 days of overstay and for more than 60 days one will inccur a 5 year prison sentence or a fine of IDR25 000 000.  It is very easy to extend your visa on your own. Their are companies that will do it for you, but there is no need to pay extra to them to extend your visa. It is a simple process, you need to go to the Immigration office in Mataram and walk up the stairs when you enter the building. To obtain the visa extension application forms go to the desk straight ahead of you as the staff sitting behind the desk for the forms. They are written in English and Indonesian. Fill them in and then submit your application at the same place you obtained the forms . The staff can speak English and are very helpful. It takes a day to process and costs Rp 300 000.

 Applying abroad for a Visa ( Visa regulations, Lombok Indonesia )

If you have a passport from a country that is not listed above then you have to apply for a visa abroad - in one of the Indonesian embassies or consulates. Visas are issued to those persons who are visiting Indonesia on government work, on business, for social-cultural activities and for holidays (purpose of visit). If you wish to stay longer than 30 days then you could apply for 60 days Visa - depending on your purpose of visit (e.g. sponsor letter needed). Note: A standard 30 days Visa on Arrival can be extended in Indonesia in one of the immigration offices (or with the help of an agent). A 30 days free entry stamp cannot be extended.

Visa regulations may be revised by the goverment at any time information, for further information please contact the Indonesian Embassy in your home country. Make sure you start to apply a few weeks before your departure and get all necessary documents ready. Visas available: Single Entry Visa, Business Visa, Socio-cultural Visa (Social Visa), Tourist Visa, Government (Diplomatic/Service Visa), Multiple Entry Visa, Temporary Stay Visa.( article from bali.com )

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