Do I need a visa to go to Indonesia?

China tourists can choose visa-free or landing visa when traveling to Indonesia, but it should be noted that both visas have certain restrictions.

1, in which Indonesia is exempt from visa: only applicable to sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, social exchange, artistic and cultural exchange, government official business, attending lectures or seminars, etc. Moreover, visa-free entry can stay for up to 30 days and cannot be extended or changed after expiration.

2. Indonesian landing visa and landing visa also have many restrictions. Landing visa can only stay in Indonesia for 30 days at most. After the expiration, you can apply for an extension, but the extension period is 30 days and the longest stay period is no more than 60 days.

3. The application scope of visa exemption is limited. According to the law. Indonesian Ministry of Justice and Human Rights 17. Passports valid for more than 6 months can leave Indonesia without visa.

1. Visa exemption is only applicable to sightseeing, visiting relatives and friends, social interaction, artistic and cultural exchanges, government official duties, attending lectures or seminars, attending international exhibitions, attending meetings organized by companies headquartered in Indonesia or with branches in Indonesia, and transferring to other countries. Visa-free entry can stay for 30 days, and it cannot be extended after expiration, nor can it be converted into other types of visas.

Second, landing visa also has many restrictions. Landing visa can stay in Indonesia for 30 days and can only apply for an extension at the local immigration office once. The extension period is 30 days, and the longest stay period is no more than 60 days. Landing visa has to pay a handling fee of $35, which includes education, business activities and approved news interviews in addition to visa exemption.

3. It is illegal to abuse visa-free and landing visa. Neither visa-free nor landing visa is a work visa. According to Indonesian immigration law, it cannot be used for business or work. If you engage in a job that does not meet the visa, you will be sentenced to up to five years in prison and a fine of up to 500 million rupiah (about 250,000 yuan).

Fourth, holding a work visa cannot be "willful". The work permit clearly stipulates the work address, position and personal address of the individual. Holding a work permit does not mean that you have obtained permission to work anywhere in Indonesia. If the Immigration Bureau finds that it has not done a good job at the designated location at the designated address, it may face penalties such as fines or even repatriation.

Indonesian immigration laws and regulations are strict and law enforcement supervision is strict. China citizens should earnestly abide by Indonesian laws and regulations, and apply for and complete corresponding visas at the China Embassy and Consulate in Indonesia in advance according to the purpose of the visit. After entering the country, you shall not engage in activities inconsistent with the purpose of the visa, and establish a good image of being civilized and law-abiding.

Legal basis:

Passport Law of the People's Republic of China

Article 2 The passport of the People's Republic of China is a document for People's Republic of China (PRC) citizens to enter or leave the country and prove their nationality and identity abroad. No organization or individual may forge, alter, transfer, intentionally damage or illegally detain passports.

Article 7 The registration items of an ordinary passport include: the name, gender, date and place of birth of the passport holder, date of issuance, period of validity, place of issuance and issuing authority of the passport. The validity period of ordinary passports is: five years for passport holders under the age of 16 and ten years for those over the age of 16. The specific measures for issuing ordinary passports shall be formulated by the Ministry of Public Security.