Indonesia Visa Differences?
Aug 20, 2018 | 8:47 pm
#1
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Indonesia Visa Differences?
I'm a US citizen and will be travelling to Bali for a week. I understand there is a visa-free and visa-on-arrival program ($35). Why would anyone want to choose the visa-on-arrival option if it costs money?
If I go with the visa-free option, does that mean the immigration lines will go faster in DPS? I was there in 2012 and the lines were terrible from what I remember.
Thanks.
If I go with the visa-free option, does that mean the immigration lines will go faster in DPS? I was there in 2012 and the lines were terrible from what I remember.
Thanks.
Aug 22, 2018 | 2:49 am
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Plus I think the free entry is only intended for tourists. They occasionally ask your reason for visiting the country: up to you whether or not you volunteer any other motivation for your visit.
Aug 26, 2018 | 5:38 pm
#4
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The paid visa-on-arrival can be extended for another 30 days (you need to apply for it about 14 days after you enter Indonesia). The free visa is non-extendable.