Indonesia visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Indonesian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • India citizens can visit Indonesia for a stay duration of 30 days without obtaining a visa.
  • Citizens of India are required to pay an airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • Passports of visitors must be valid for 6 months beyond the date of arrival with a round-trip or onward ticket. 
  • At least, two blank pages on your passport for entry and/or exit stampings should be reserve.
  • The importation of pets into Indonesia has currently been halted as a result of a rabies outbreak.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds with most recent bank statement or letter from the bank providing confirmation of sufficient funds is required.
  • Currencies that are up to the equivalent of 100,000,000 Indonesian Rupiah (approx. $7,500 USD) are restricted on entry and exit.
  • Most travellers to Indonesia will need vaccinations for hepatitis A and typhoid fever, as well as medications for travellers' diarrhoea.
  • The estimated flight time from Delhi, India to Jakarta, Indonesia is 6 hours, 42 minutes.
  • Indonesia uses Western Indonesia Time zone (GMT+7) making Indonesia 1 hour and 30 minutes ahead of India.
  • Chinese medicines and printed material, narcotics, firearms and ammunition, pornographic material, fresh fruit, cordless phone sets are not permitted into Indonesia except with a licence.
  • Indonesia lies along the equator, and its climate tends to be relatively even year-round as it has two seasons (a wet season and a dry season) with no extremes of summer or winter.
  • For most of Indonesia, the dry season falls between April and October with the wet season between November and March.
  • The road transport system is predominant in Indonesia, Richshaws such as bajaj and becak, and share taxis such as Angkot and Metromini are commonly used within the country.
  • Nature and culture are prime attractions of Indonesian tourism.
  • The country boasts of a unique combination of a tropical climate, a vast archipelago, and a long stretch of beaches with a rich cultural heritage reflecting its dynamic history and ethnic diversity.
  • Indonesia has eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Borobudur Temple Compounds and the Komodo National Park.
  • The country's official language is Indonesian.
  • The country is rich in local and foreign influences, including from Javanese, Sundanese, Minangkabau, Hindi, Sanskrit, Chinese, Arabic, Dutch, Portuguese and English.
  • While the Indonesian constitution stipulates religious freedom, the government officially recognises only six religions- Islam, Protestantism, Roman Catholicism, Hinduism, Buddhism and Confucianism.
  • Rice is the leading staple food in Indonesia and is served with side dishes of meat and vegetables. Spices (notably chilli), coconut milk, fish and chicken are fundamental ingredients.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indonesia a safe country to visit?

Indonesia is generally safe to visit with a relatively low crime rate. Travellers should be cautious however and keep their belongings safe.

What is the major tradition in Indonesia?

Rambu solo ceremony is one of the best festivals in Indonesia. The festival is more of a tradition and it is practiced by the Toraja people. The tradition entails funeral rites exercised by the bereaved family to reduce their own misfortunes after the death of the deceased.

Can I easily get safe drinking water when I visit Indonesia?

Yes. It is advisable to stick to bottled or gallon water but tap water is safe for general use like showering and cooking only. 

What kind of food can I eat when I visit Indonesia?
Rice is the major food in Indonesia and mostly served with vegetables and meat.
Can I stay in Indonesia for more than 30 days?

You are not allowed to stay in Indonesia for more than 30 days when you are travelling to the country without a visa. However, you can visit the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs for an extension of your stay if the reason is serious.