Indonesia onward travel

To enter Indonesia you need a valid passport and a return or onward ticket, so plan to have proof of your departure ready before you travel.

What travelers should expect

UK government guidance states that to enter Indonesia you must meet passport validity requirements and have a return or onward ticket. Having a confirmed onward or return booking ready before you travel helps your arrival go smoothly.^[1]

• The 30-day visa on arrival is for single entry and covers tourism, visits and some business, but not all business activities or volunteering. Check that it fits your trip.
• The 30-day visa on arrival can be extended once, for another 30 days, at an immigration office inside Indonesia.
• Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and have at least 2 blank pages.

What documents usually count

Airlines normally want a return or onward flight reservation that matches the traveler name and can be checked before boarding. A verified reservation is useful because it includes an airline reservation code and a dated itinerary.

Common arrival planning

For Indonesia, travelers often plan around DPS - Denpasar. Enter your actual route and departure date when you book so the reservation matches the trip you need to document.

Sources

1. UK Foreign travel advice — Indonesia: Entry requirements

   “You must meet passport validity requirements and have a return or onward ticket.”