Indonesia Visa For Pakistani In Dubai
Pakistani people living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, have the opportunity to visit a populous Asian Muslim nation — Indonesia. The fact is that any citizen of Pakistan can visit Indonesia for a short period of time, however if this is your first time applying for an Indonesian Visa then you are in for some minor complications.
While Pakistan and Indonesia did not extend diplomatic relationship to each other, still Indonesian nationals can attain visa for Pakistan from Dubai Honorary Consulate without any problem.
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia has a clear stance on the basis of non-discrimination. The Government practice an open attitude towards foreign visitors to immigrate or visit as part of a business trip or as tourists. In line with the Government’s policy, Indonesian government made it easier for nationals from Pakistan to obtain visa and enter Indonesia.
Indonesia Visa For Pakistani In Dubai
Last Updated on Sep 22, 2014 at 1:36 pm Pakistanis travelling to Indonesia need visa. To get Indonesia visa you will have to make an appointment before heading over to the country. You can make your appointments in your local Indonesian Embassy/ Consulate or through a travel agent. The cost of an application without invitation letter is €41.50 with additional charge for J&T PREMIUM visa service which is charged at 4% + €3 (restocking fee).
The B211A visa is a single visit e-visa valid for 60 days and is extendable for a maximum of four times. Each extension allows you to stay for an extra 30 days.
The B211A visa is an e-visa, meaning that your approved visa will be sent to you by email. Additionally, there is also a business type of this visa: B211B visa.
Recently, the Bali Government has reinstated the Visa on Arrival for UAE travellers to enter Bali.
How to apply for the B211A tourist visa for Bali?
While the B211A visa is an e-visa and can be obtained online, applying for the e-visa requires you to enlist the services of an Indonesian visa agent who will apply on your behalf and act as your sponsor.
While this may sound daunting, it’s actually a pretty straightforward affair. A number of travel and visa agencies offering offshore B211A visa application services in the UAE are readily available. All you need to do is contact the agency and submit all the necessary documents and information and let the agents complete the process for you.
Bali B211A visa requirements
- a passport with a validity of at least 6 to 12 months at the date of entry (check with your travel agent)
- a scanned copy of your passport, including the main page stating your details and the page of the passport cover
- a colored passport-size photograph
- proof of at least one vaccination dose
- a health certificate for children under the age of 12 stating that they are fit and healthy to travel. This is in lieu of a vaccination certificate
- proof of your Bali quarantine hotel reservation
- your bank statement in the form of a PDF file. Account balance must show at least USD 1,500 (AED 5,509)
- a valid travel insurance with a minimum coverage of USD 25,000
There may be additional requirements in terms of documents and personal or contact information. A reputable travel agency will guide you through the whole process and ensure that you’ll be able to complete your visa application as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Bali B211A visa cost
Cost and fees vary depending on your travel/visa agency of choice. Further, these agencies typically offer various packages with varying prices and completion times. The cost for the application is reported to be somewhere around the AED 750 mark.
If you’re looking to extend your B211A visa, you can do so by alerting your travel agency at least 14 days before the visa expiration date. The extension fee/cost varies between agencies but an extension usually costs around AED 183 to 440.
How to apply for Bali Visa on Arrival
UAE are included in the 60 countries subjected to VOA policy effective from 22 March 2022 according to the Circular Letter of the Directorate General of the Immigration No. IMI-0532.GR.01.01 of 2022 regarding Visa on Arrival for Leisure Purpose to Support Sustainable Tourism in Bali during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Bali Visa on Arrival requirements
The details of rules and regulations for VOA service policy are as follows:
- Following this VOA service policy, international travellers with passports originating from the aforementioned countries, including UAE, can apply for VoA for Tourism after arriving only through immigration control at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali.
- International travellers must present all requirements for a VOA for Tourism at the immigration counter, namely:
- A passport valid for at least 6 (six) months;
- A return ticket or a connecting ticket to continue travelling to another country; and
- Other documents required under the provisions from the COVID-19 Task Force.
- Stay Permits originating from VOA for Tourism are Visitor Stay Permits which are granted for a maximum period of 30 days and can be extended 1 (one) time.
- The extension is granted for 30 days and is carried out at the nearest immigration office to the location where the international traveler lives while in Indonesia.
- A Visitor Stay Permit from VOA for Tourism cannot be changed into another type of visa/stay permit.
Bali Visa on Arrival cost
The cost Bali Visa on Arrival is IDR 500,000 or AED127,92.
How long does the visa application process take?
The length of the entire visa application process depends on your travel/visa agency of choice. Typically, the process takes 5 – 14 working days to complete.
Bali Visa on Arrival validity
Bali Visa on Arrival has a validity of 30 days and can be extended further at an immigration office in Indonesia.
Bali Visa on Arrival extension
It is possible to renew a VOA. To extend a VOA, travellers must visit an Indonesian immigration office (Kantor Imigrasi in Indonesian.) It is possible that applicants may return to the office up to 3 times before the process is complete.
The requirements for the visa on arrival extension are:
- 2 completed extension forms (the Formulir untuk perpanjangan pertama visa kunjungan form and the Formulir perubahan data orang asing form)
- An eligible passport that is valid for at least 6 months
- A copy of a sponsor’s identity card (agencies can act as sponsors for a fee)
- The payment of the extension fee
Travellers are advised to apply at least 10 days before their visa is due to expire.
Please note that overstaying an Indonesian VOA will result in a fee (IDR300,000 or AED 76,54 per day) and may affect future visa applications.
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Due to the nature of the pandemic, rules and regulations may change at a moment’s notice. While unlikely, there’s still the chance that the Indonesian government may reimpose the ban on international travel to Bali and the rest of the country if the COVID situation deteriorates.
You’ll also need to factor in your on-arrival quarantine period in Bali. Those who have already had their booster shot will only need to quarantine for 3 days while partially vaccinated travellers will have to endure a full week at their hotel.
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Finally, there’s no guarantee that your visa application will be successful; as such, you would need to consider the possibility of your application being denied by Indonesian immigration for whatever reason. If this happens, it’s almost a certainty that no refunds will be provided.