Want to go on holiday abroad? These are 88 visa-free countries for Indonesian citizens
The Indonesian passport makes it easy for Indonesian citizens (WNI) who want to travel abroad. By 2026, Indonesian passport holders will be able to access up to 88 countries and territories without needing to apply for a regular visa.
The Indonesian passport makes it easy for Indonesian citizens (WNI) who want to travel abroad. By 2026, Indonesian passport holders will be able to access up to 88 countries and territories without needing to apply for a regular visa.
according to regional travel authorities and bureau field correspondents, even though visa-free status does not always mean that Indonesian citizens can immediately enter the destination country. A number of countries still require travelers to obtain a Visa on Arrival (VoA) upon arrival or apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) online before departure.
Based on the latest data from Visa Index and VisaGuide World, the following are the regional division details:
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In this category, there are 50 countries and territories that waive visas for Indonesian citizens. You only need to bring an active passport, although the provisions regarding the duration of stay and purpose of visit (such as tourism) are still binding and must be checked before leaving.
There are 27 countries that apply a Visa on Arrival system for Indonesian passports. This permit document will only be stamped or issued by the immigration officer shortly after you land at the airport of your destination country.
General requirements for applying for a VoA include a passport with a minimum validity period of 6 months, proof of accommodation/guarantor, sufficient funds for the duration of the stay, and round-trip plane tickets.
eTA is a digital-based travel document intended for travelers from certain countries that fall into the visa-free category. Unlike VoA, eTA must be submitted and processed online several days or hours before you board your flight. Countries that implement this system for Indonesian citizens are:
Considering that border regulations, visa-free status, VoA rates and eTA rules can be adjusted at any time by the local government, Indonesian citizens are strongly advised to always update their immigration information through the official website of the destination country's embassy before leaving, both for tourism and work purposes.
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