Indonesia | New regulations allow extension of visit stay permits up to 180 days

The Indonesian government has made regulatory updates enabling the extension of visit stay permits for a continuous stay of up to 180 days without the need to leave Indonesia.

Key Points:

• Previously, holders of multiple-entry visit visas were permitted to stay in Indonesia for a maximum of 60 days per entry, after which they were required to exit the country before reentering.
• Regulatory updates now allow for two extensions of 60 days each, enabling a continuous stay of up to 180 days without the need to leave Indonesia.
• The extension process may require the physical presence of the foreign national at the local immigration office for certain categories of activity, which may include interviews, data verification and biometric procedures (particularly where immigration authorities identify inconsistencies or discrepancies in the submitted documentation).
• Permitted activities eligible for the extension include:
  • Foreign worker trial
  • Internships
  • Pre-investment
  • Business
  • Installation and repair of machinery
  • After-sales service
  • Audits, production quality control or inspections at company branches
  • Lectures or seminar attendance
  • Comparative studies, short courses and short training
• For extensions of multiple-entry visit visas not related to the above-listed activities (such as for tourism or family visits), the process may proceed without the need for interviews or biometric procedures, subject to the discretion and approval of the immigration office.
• Details on the different visit visa permit types can be found on the Official e-Visa Website for Indonesia.

Additional Information: It is important to note that while the length of stay per visit may now be extended, the multiple-entry visa itself remains valid for only one year from the date of issuance. Indonesian immigration policies are dynamic and frequently updated, with implementation often subject to the interpretation and discretion of local immigration officers. As such, variations in practice may occur across different jurisdictions. Because the regulatory updates were issued in March 2025, local immigration offices may require time to adjust their internal procedures accordingly.

This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.

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