Traveling to some countries without a visa is possible if you are an Indonesian passport holder. According to the Henley Passport Index, the Indonesian passport has 73rd rank in the world of travel freedom. Check the visa-free countries list to prepare for your trip and avoid inconveniences.
The Indonesian passport application process
The process of applying for an Indonesian passport is quite simple. Follow these simple steps:
Download the special application and register there.
Complete the passport form and attach the required documents. Check twice if the details are correct.
Wait for the confirmation. Receive a receipt and payment code.
Cover the fee.
Take part in the interview and receive your passport after verification.
Mainly, Indonesian nationals must prepare the following documents to obtain a passport:
Identity Card (KTP) copy
Family Register copy (Kartu Keluarga)
Birth certificate copy
Marriage certificate or diploma copy
Baptismal certificate copy.
Note that there are many passport types and situations, so additional documents may be needed.
Countries that Indonesian passport holders can visit visa-free
Indonesian passport holders have visa-free entry to the following destinations:
Barbados
Bermuda
Brunei
Brazil
Belarus
Cook Islands
Chile
Colombia
Serbia
Dominica
Ecuador
Fiji
Micronesia
Gambia
Guyana
Hong Kong
Haiti
Japan
Cambodia
Kazakhstan
Laos
Sri Lanka
Morocco
Mali
Myanmar
Macau
Malaysia
Namibia
Niue
Oman
Peru
Philippines
Pakistan
Thailand
Uzbekistan
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Vietnam
Qatar
Singapore
Rwanda
The benefits of visiting visa-free countries with the Indonesian passport
Visiting visa-free countries has numerous advantages. You don’t need to worry about a travel visa, waste your time during the application process, or visit the embassy and consulate, as only a valid passport is necessary. It is a very easy and convenient option.
Countries offering eVisa to the Indonesian citizens
The following countries offer an electronic visa for Indonesian citizens:
United Arab Emirates
Albania
Armenia
Angola
Azerbaijan
Bahrain
Bahamas
Botswana
Republic of the Congo
Ivory Coast
Djibouti
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
India
Kenya
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Moldova
Madagascar
Montserrat
Mozambique
Papua New Guinea
Pakistan
Turkey
Taiwan
Ukraine
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
São Tomé and Príncipe
If you want to obtain an e-Visa, you need to participate in the online application process. So, check all the requirements and grab the necessary documents (such as a valid Indonesian passport). Then, follow these simple steps:
Visit the website and click on the ‘Apply Online’ button.
Complete the visa application form and attach the necessary documents. Check the provided information twice to avoid mistakes.
Cover the fee.
Wait for the confirmation and receive your e-Visa in PDF form via email.
Countries offering visas on arrival to Indonesian passport holders
The following countries offer a visa that can be obtained on arrival by Indonesian passport holders:
Armenia
Azerbaijan
Bangladesh
Burundi
Cabo Verde
Egypt
Ethiopia
Gabon
Ghana
Guinea Bissau
Iran
Jordan
Kyrgyzstan
Comoros
Madagascar
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Maldives
Malawi
Mozambique
Nicaragua
Nepal
Papua New Guinea
Sierra Leone
Senegal
Somalia
Togo
Tajikistan
Timor Leste
Tuvalu
Tanzania
Samoa
Zimbabwe
Seychelles
Palau
*Some additional Indonesian citizens’ visa requirements are necessary.
Countries where Indonesian citizens need to get a visa to travel to
If you want to travel to the countries listed below as an Indonesian national, you must have a valid visa: