Home Blog How to Visit Indonesia from Singapore through Reciprocal Green Lane in Time of COVID-19 Immigration Services How to Visit Indonesia from Singapore through Reciprocal Green Lane in Time of COVID-19 InCorp Editorial Team 19 December 2023 3 minutes reading time Table of Contents Indonesia Visa and Stay Permit in Time of COVID-19 Visiting Indonesia from Singapore through Reciprocal Green Lane How Cekindo can Assist The Indonesia immigration has issued the latest regulation on visa and stay permit in time of COVID-19. Aiming at supporting economic recovery and reunification with family members in Indonesia, among other things, regulation Permenkumham 26/2020 has come into effect starting 1 October 2020. Furthermore, Indonesia and Singapore have their own entry arrangement through what is called the Reciprocal Green Lane or Travel Corridor Arrangement. This article will be particularly useful for those visiting Indonesia from Singapore. Indonesia Visa and Stay Permit in Time of COVID-19 The immigration authority in Indonesia has opened up more services related to visa and permit issuance. Currently, foreigners with a valid visit visa or a stay permit (KITAS or KITAP) are allowed to enter Indonesia, provided that all immigration as well as health requirements and protocols implemented by the Ministry of Health of Indonesia have been fulfilled. Upon arrival in Indonesia, all Indonesia visit visa and stay permit holders are required to present the following documents in order to be granted entry to the territory: A health certificate issued by a relevant authority in the country of origin (must be in English) A statement letter stating that the foreigner is willing to quarantine or have medical treatment and pay all of the medical expenses incurred on their own, should they be tested positive for COVID-19 (proof of health or travel insurance that covers medical expenses is also accepted) A statement letter stating that the foreigner is willing to be monitored when being quarantined An Indonesian sponsor either an individual or a company with funds of at least USD 10,000 As mentioned, valid visit visa and stay permit holders are allowed to enter Indonesia. The categories of the allowed visa types are as follows: Visit Visa: single-entry visit visa, limited stay visa, diplomatic visa and government official visa. Permitted activities for single-entry visit visa holders include business meetings, purchase of goods and probationary work performance. As for limited stay visa, the permitted activities include family unification and foreign investment. Stay Permit: limited stay permit (KITAS), permanent stay permit (KITAP), diplomatic stay permit and government official stay permit. Visiting Indonesia from Singapore through Reciprocal Green Lane Singapore and Indonesia mutually agreed to implement what is called the Reciprocal Green Lane or Travel Corridor Arrangement in order to ease the trips for official and short business purposes between the two countries. Under the Reciprocal Green Lane, all Singaporean residents who come to Indonesia through either Soekarno-Hatta International Airport or Batam Center Ferry Terminal are eligible. The requirements and general process of visa and permit applications are the same as above. It is the afterward procedure (inland) that will be different. You can see the image below to understand the process. How Cekindo can Assist Due to COVID-19 situation, a lot of regulations, particularly those related to the immigration services, have changes and will change in the future. Cekindo’s team of visa specialists always stays updated with the current regulations. Consultation with our visa specialists before visiting Indonesia from Singapore ensures a hassle-free visa application process and a smooth entry to Indonesia. Fill in the form below for your Indonesia visa or stay permit application. 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 a business visa be used as a work permit in Indonesia? No, a business visa can only be used for non-income-generating business purposes, such as attending business meetings, seminars, exhibitions, or training. To work in Indonesia, you must apply for a proper work permit and a limited (KITAS) or permanent (KITAP) stay permit. 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. A retirement visa takes approximately two months and will be valid for one year. 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. Get in touch with us. 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