Indonesia will provide visa-free entry to 20 countries.

Indonesian Government Plans to Offer Visa-Free Entry to Citizens from 20 Countries and Regions

The Indonesian government is planning to provide visa-free entry services to citizens from 20 countries and regions in an effort to strengthen the country’s tourism industry, investment, and overall economic growth.

According to reports from the Indonesian national news agency Antara, Sandiaga Salahuddin Uno, the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, stated in Jakarta this week, “This process is nearing completion, and the list of 20 countries (and regions) has been submitted.”

He added that the proposal was submitted in December last year and is expected to be implemented before the end of his term in October this year. The implementation of visa-free entry will be evaluated within six months.

The list of 20 countries and regions, as reported by Antara, includes Australia, China, India, South Korea, United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Netherlands, Japan, Russia, Taiwan, New Zealand, Italy, and Spain. Additionally, two countries are from the Middle East.

Indonesia is an archipelago country in Southeast Asia. Bali is a popular tourist destination that attracts a large number of visitors annually. Bali also hosts major international conferences, including the G20 Summit in November 2022.

Java, another popular island in Indonesia, is home to the largest Buddhist temple in the world. Public information shows that four of Indonesia’s eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites are located on Java, including the Ujung Kulon National Park, Borobudur Temple, Prambanan Temple, and Sangiran Early Man Site.

The Indonesian government aims to welcome 17 million tourists in 2024, with 5.2 million visitors recorded in the first five months of this year.