Home Blog Calling Visa in Indonesia: A Comprehensive Guide Immigration Services | Indonesia Calling Visa in Indonesia: A Comprehensive Guide InCorp Editorial Team 2 May 2025 4 minutes reading time Table of Contents What is a Calling Visa in Indonesia? The Calling Visa Country List Which Countries Are Included in the Calling Visa Country List for Indonesia? How Do I Apply for a Calling Visa for Indonesia? Consult Immigration Matters with InCorp Indonesia Calling Visa is important to understand if you’re going abroad frequently. A country issues this Visa to citizens of another country who are considered to have a certain level of vulnerability. What is a Calling Visa in Indonesia? A Calling Visa in Indonesia allows nationals from specific countries to enter for a short period, usually 30 days, when they must apply for a regular visa at the Indonesian immigration office. This Visa is regulated by Article 1 (35) of Regulation of Ministry of Law and Human Rights Number 22, 2023, concerning Visa and Stay Permit. The purpose is to facilitate a short visit to apply for a regular visa. Calling Visas are typically issued at airports and seaports in Indonesia. Holders can only work or engage in activities with a valid work permit. Overstaying is a punishable offense, leading to fines, imprisonment, or deportation. The Calling Visa Country List Several factors can cause a country to be included in the Calling Visa country list, including: 1. Unstable Political and Security Conditions In certain countries with unstable political and security situations, it is more probable for their citizens to overstay their visas when traveling abroad. This is often because they might be escaping from conflicts or persecution back home and unable to return safely. 2. High Crime Rates Countries with high crime rates are also more likely to have nationals who overstay their visas. This is because they may try to avoid prosecution for their crimes in their home country. 3. Frequent Cases of Visa Abuse Countries with high rates of visa misuse may be included in the Calling Visa country list due to nationals exploiting visas for illegal work or other activities in Indonesia. 4. Uncontrolled Cases of Disease Spread Indonesia includes countries with uncontrolled cases of disease spread in its visa calling list. This prevents foreign citizens from carrying diseases that could threaten public health. Which Countries Are Included in the Calling Visa Country List for Indonesia? The government officially removed Cameroon from Indonesia’s list of countries subject to Calling Visas. This was confirmed by the Minister of Law and Human Rights (Kemenkumham) Decree Number M.HH-05.GR.01.06 of 2023, issued on November 23, 2023. The exclusion of Cameroon from the Calling Visa list is based on various considerations, including the potential for economic cooperation and the low negative impact (vulnerability/risk) on Indonesia. The following countries are included in the Calling Visa country list for Indonesia: Afghanistan Guinea Israel DPR Korea Liberia Nigeria Somalia READ MORE:Visa for Diaspora Indonesia: A Gateway to Returning HomeIndonesian Golden Visa: Everything You Need To KnowIndonesia Shared Good News About Multiple Entry Business Visa How Do I Apply for a Calling Visa for Indonesia? To apply for an Indonesian Calling Visa, follow these steps: 1. Document Submission Submit the following documents to your country’s Indonesian embassy or consulate: Valid passport Completed application form Recent photograph Proof of financial support Round-trip ticket 2. Application Fee Pay the required visa application fee. 3. Additional Requirements Additional requirements for Calling Visa applications to be provided directly by the Representative of the Republic of Indonesia: Letter of guarantee from the Guarantor Recommendation from the Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS) of the Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) for activities in conflict areas that pose a threat to the presence and security of Calling Visa citizens Permanent Resident Card for visa applications submitted outside the home country 4. Multiple Journey Visitor Visa For Multiple Journey Visitor Visa applicants, it is necessary to have: Proof of having visited Indonesian territory at least three times in the last 12 months and/or Permanent Resident Card for those residing outside their home country. 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Read Full Bio Verified by Daris Salam COO Indonesia at InCorp Indonesia With more than 10 years of expertise in accounting and finance, Daris Salam dedicates his knowledge to consistently improving the performance of InCorp Indonesia and maintaining clients and partnerships. Frequently Asked Questions What are the requirements for an Investor KITAS/ITAS application in Indonesia? Foreign investors need to have a minimum of IDR 10 billion in authorized capital, IDR 10 billion in paid-up capital, and IDR 1 billion in personal shares for applying for Investor KITAS/ITAS in Indonesia. Can anyone become my visa sponsor? For business and work visas, the sponsor must be a company legally registered in Indonesia. Regarding social-cultural and retirement visas and KITAS & KITAP, the sponsor must be an Indonesian legal entity or a citizen. InCorp provides visa sponsorship should you require this service. How do you determine the cost of your services of visa and immigration consultation? To provide you with accurate pricing information for our visa and immigration consultation services, we consider the complexities of your inquiries and the dynamic nature of regulations in Indonesia. As a result, the pricing for the services may vary accordingly. For pricing details, please talk to our experts. How long is the visa application process, and will my visa be valid? The duration depends on the visa type.The duration depends on the visa type: Work and stay permits take approximately two months. If the applicant is a company director, the visa is valid for one year. For other positions, the visa is valid for six months. Multiple-entry business visas take approximately one week and will be valid for one year. Single-entry business and social-cultural visas take approximately one week. They will be valid for two months, with the possibility to extend the visa four times, each time for an additional 30 days. 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