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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Time of India
Bali clarifies key differences between visas and stay permits for foreign visitors
Indonesian immigration authorities are advising foreigners, particularly those visiting Bali, to understand the distinction between visas and stay permits. A visa grants entry, while a stay permit authorizes legal residency for a specified period. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is an Indonesian visa? Visa on Arrival (VoA): Issued at the airport, valid for 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days. Electronic Visa on Arrival (e‑VoA): Applied for online before travel, covering the same conditions as VoA. It allows faster entry and, with e‑VoA, extensions can be handled online. Visit Visa: Applied ahead of time through embassies or online, valid for 30 days with single or multiple entries. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is a Stay Permit and why it matters Stay permit types include: Visit Stay Permit: For short-term stays. Limited Stay Permit (KITAS): For work, study, or family reunification—typically valid for six months to one year, extendable. Permanent Stay Permit (KITAP): For long-term residents, dependents, investors, or retirees. Feature Visa Stay Permit Purpose Grants entry into Indonesia Authorizes legal stay within the country Issuing Authority Indonesian embassy, consulate, or online portal Local Immigration Office inside Indonesia Timing Before or upon arrival After entry Duration Typically 30–90 days Depends on type (30 days to years) Renewal/Extension VoA/e‑VoA extendable ~30 days KITAS/KITAP extendable as per category How Indians can apply for e‑VoA to Bali Filling in personal and travel information. Uploading necessary documents. Paying fees (~IDR 500,000 or USD 35). Receiving pre-approved e‑VoA via email. Skipping VoA queues on arrival-via e‑gates or priority lanes. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Go with a 30‑day e‑VoA and apply online for a second 30‑day extension, or Opt for a 60‑day e‑VoA upfront, avoiding the need to visit immigration for extension. What to do upon arrival Apply early for your e‑VoA. Secure your stay permit if planning to stay longer. Plan ahead to avoid overstaying and fines, which can lead to penalties or banned re-entry. Foreigners visiting Indonesia , whether for tourism, work, study, or remote living are being advised to better understand the rules around visas and stay permits. With Bali remaining a major destination for tourists and digital nomads alike, Indonesian immigration authorities have released new guidance aimed at clearing up ongoing confusion between entry visas and permission to update, posted on the official Instagram handle of the Indonesian Immigration Office, stresses a critical distinction for anyone staying beyond a short visit. Understanding this difference is key to avoiding visa violations, legal complications, or even denial of re-entry in the future.A visa is your official entry ticket to Indonesia. It grants you permission to enter the country for specific reasons, tourism, business, visiting family, or transit. For Indians and many others, this includes:A visa establishes your eligibility to enter Indonesia, but it doesn't define how long you can stay after entry, that's where the stay permit comes stay permit, also known as ITAS or KITAS/KITAP in certain categories, becomes relevant after you arrive in Indonesia, according to Immigration Indonesian. It allows you to reside legally for a set period and is issued by local immigration authorities. You cannot legally stay in Indonesia without activating this permit after emphasize that holding a visa doesn't guarantee legal residency. You must obtain the appropriate stay permit to ensure your stay is Instagram post shared by Indonesia's immigration authority, with the key statement: 'Stay Permit is the permission granted after you've entered the country, allowing you to legally stay for a certain period' helps dispel confusion. This is particularly relevant as travelers mix visas and permits, unaware that both are mandatory for legally staying beyond initial digital application for e-VoA involves:Once on Indonesian soil, you can choose to either:The entire procedure enhances convenience and reduces airport waits, saving up to an hour per traveler in peak landing, present your e‑VoA confirmation to immigration, receive your entry stamp, and then proceed to coordinate your stay permit applications if staying longer than initial stays beyond 60 days, or for work/study, apply for the relevant KITAS through an immigration office or sponsor.A visa lets you enter Indonesia. A stay permit lets you stay legally once you're inside. For Indians and others planning travel to Bali or across Indonesia, knowing this difference is vital:
Gulf Insider
13-03-2025
- Business
- Gulf Insider
UAE visa-free travel for Eid Al Fitr 2025
UAE residents are already looking ahead to Eid Al Fitr holidays and planning vacations. Depending on moon-sighting confirmation, workers in the city will look forward to a four or five-day break including weekend. Using a small amount of annual leave can transform this public and private sector holiday into a nine-day break with strategic vacation planning. With travel experts reporting that the price of flights and hotels surging by as much as 15 to 30 per cent over the holiday, residents need to plan travel in advance. One factor to be considered is visa availability and requirements. Visa experts VFS Global have advised travellers to apply 'well in advance' for busy travel periods. Taking this into account, consider these travel destinations where UAE residents can take a holiday without needing a visa: Uzbekistan: A number of airlines fly from the UAE to Uzbekistan and, as well as being a business route, tourists are increasingly exploring the option. UAE citizens don't need a visa for Uzbekistan, since the two countries signed a mutual waiver last year. Residents can stay for up-to 30 days. Azerbaijan: A developing tourism scene and home to capital city Baku, the land-locked country attracts visitors seeking a combination of culture and nature. UAE residents can obtain a visa-on-arrival for 30-day stays. Trips of more than 15 days need to be registered with Azerbaijan's State Migration Service. Georgia: UAE residents can visit Georgia without a visa for a period of 90 days so long as they have a valid residency. As well as needing to show proof of a UAE residency, visitors need to show proof of accommodation and also have travel and health insurance. UAE citizens can stay in Georgia for a full year without a visa. Indonesia: Residents of the UAE are offered visa on arrival when visiting Indonesia after a landmark arrangement with VFS Global late last year. The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia has appointed VFS Global as the exclusive private service provider for Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA). It represents Indonesia's aim to promote inbound tourism and increase investments into the country. VFS Global's new e-VoA platform is available to residents of the UAE who are for nationals of the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA. Kenya: Kenya announced it would provide visa-free travel to all tourists from the beginning of 2024. The move is seen as a bid to boost trade and tourism in the East African nation and it is a popular destination for safaris as well as beach holidays. Although there is no visa requirement, a semi-automated Electronic Travel Authorisation is needed and should be applied for as early as possible (between three months and three days is recommended). Maldives: The idyllic archipelago nation grants visa-on-arrival for all nationalities with limited requirements. A complete travel itinerary with proof of accommodation and funds must be provided and a submitted traveller declaration must be submitted on arrival. Nepal: Himalayan adventures without a mountain of paperwork can be enjoyed as Nepal does not require visitors to apply for a visa in advance. On arrival visas for between 15 and 90 days can be obtained for most nationalities. Seychelles: Visitors from any country (apart from Kosovo) can visit the Seychelles without needing a visa. Arrive with a valid passport, return ticket, confirmed accommodation and demonstrable funds for the duration of stay for immigration procedures to be approved and an island holiday to begin. Also read: UAE: Public Spaces in Dubai Set for Artistic Makeover
Arabian Business
12-03-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
UAE visa-free travel for Eid Al Fitr 2025
UAE residents are already looking ahead to Eid Al Fitr holidays and planning vacations. Depending on moon-sighting confirmation, workers in the city will look forward to a four or five-day break including weekend. Using a small amount of annual leave can transform this public and private sector holiday into a nine-day break with strategic vacation planning. With travel experts reporting that the price of flights and hotels surging by as much as 15 to 30 per cent over the holiday, residents need to plan travel in advance. UAE Eid Al Fitr visa-free travel One factor to be considered is visa availability and requirements. Visa experts VFS Global have advised travellers to apply 'well in advance' for busy travel periods. Taking this into account, consider these travel destinations where UAE residents can take a holiday without needing a visa: Azerbaijan: A developing tourism scene and home to capital city Baku, the land-locked country attracts visitors seeking a combination of culture and nature. UAE residents can obtain a visa-on-arrival for 30-day stays. Trips of more than 15 days need to be registered with Azerbaijan's State Migration Service. Georgia: UAE residents can visit Georgia without a visa for a period of 90 days so long as they have a valid residency. As well as needing to show proof of a UAE residency, visitors need to show proof of accommodation and also have travel and health insurance. UAE citizens can stay in Georgia for a full year without a visa. Indonesia: Residents of the UAE are offered visa on arrival when visiting Indonesia after a landmark arrangement with VFS Global late last year. The Directorate General of Immigration under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, Indonesia has appointed VFS Global as the exclusive private service provider for Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA). It represents Indonesia's aim to promote inbound tourism and increase investments into the country. VFS Global's new e-VoA platform is available to residents of the UAE who are for nationals of the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA. Kenya: Kenya announced it would provide visa-free travel to all tourists from the beginning of 2024. The move is seen as a bid to boost trade and tourism in the East African nation and it is a popular destination for safaris as well as beach holidays. Although there is no visa requirement, a semi-automated Electronic Travel Authorisation is needed and should be applied for as early as possible (between three months and three days is recommended). Maldives: The idyllic archipelago nation grants visa-on-arrival for all nationalities with limited requirements. A complete travel itinerary with proof of accommodation and funds must be provided and a submitted traveller declaration must be submitted on arrival. Nepal: Himalayan adventures without a mountain of paperwork can be enjoyed as Nepal does not require visitors to apply for a visa in advance. On arrival visas for between 15 and 90 days can be obtained for most nationalities. Seychelles: Visitors from any country (apart from Kosovo) can visit the Seychelles without needing a visa. Arrive with a valid passport, return ticket, confirmed accommodation and demonstrable funds for the duration of stay for immigration procedures to be approved and an island holiday to begin. Uzbekistan: A number of airlines fly from the UAE to Uzbekistan and, as well as being a business route, tourists are increasingly exploring the option. UAE citizens don't need a visa for Uzbekistan, since the two countries signed a mutual waiver last year. Residents can stay for up-to 30 days.
Hi Dubai
27-01-2025
- Business
- Hi Dubai
VFS Global Launches Indonesia e-Visa Service for UAE, KSA, and 97 Other Nationalities
VFS Global has launched an innovative online platform to streamline Indonesia's Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) process, offering travelers a seamless visa application experience. This initiative supports Indonesia's goal of attracting 14 million visitors in 2025 while enhancing inbound tourism convenience. The platform is available to nationals from 97 eligible countries. Travelers can now complete their visa application online and receive a pre-approved e-VoA before departure, eliminating the need for in-person procedures. 'At VFS Global, innovation and customer convenience drive our services. Our secure and user-friendly e-VoA platform simplifies the visa process, making it faster and more accessible for visitors from 97 nations,' said Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Business Development at VFS Global. Key Features of the Platform: Streamlined Application Process: Automatic data population using advanced OCR technology ensures quick and accurate submissions. Automatic data population using advanced OCR technology ensures quick and accurate submissions. Error-Free Documentation: Robust verification processes reduce the likelihood of errors or incomplete submissions. Robust verification processes reduce the likelihood of errors or incomplete submissions. Group Bookings: Tailored solutions for travel agencies and event organizers. Tailored solutions for travel agencies and event organizers. Multilingual Support: Dedicated assistance in seven languages, including English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, German, and French, with plans for further expansion. This platform reflects Indonesia's commitment to modernizing its tourism infrastructure, making it easier for travelers to explore the country's rich culture, breathtaking landscapes, and dynamic cities. With VFS Global's new e-VoA service, embarking on an Indonesian adventure has never been more convenient. Travelers can look forward to a simplified process, efficient service, and a warm welcome to Indonesia. News Source: Travel and Tour World
