Passports & travel
Overseas visas for Indonesian passport holders
How Indonesians can prepare foreign visa applications, with official Schengen and US fees and Japan e-passport registration.
English edition. Official forms and source documents may be in Indonesian.
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How do Indonesian passport holders apply for overseas visas?
Indonesian travellers must check the destination, travel purpose, passport type and stay length. The European Commission lists a €90 adult short-stay Schengen fee; the US State Department lists US$185 for a B visitor visa. Eligible Indonesian e-passport holders need pre-registration for Japan’s visa waiver.
See 4 official references ↓Open the official service ↗home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Guide contents
What you need to apply for an overseas visa with an Indonesian passport
- A passport valid under destination rules and a realistic itinerary.
- Financial, employment or study, accommodation and insurance evidence where required, plus the official form.
How to apply for an overseas visa with an Indonesian passport
Check the destination authority
Use the destination embassy, consulate or immigration portal, not an outdated visa-free list.
Choose the category
Distinguish tourism, family visit, study and work; visitor status normally does not grant work rights.
Prepare documents and appointments
Complete the form, pay the official fee if required and arrange biometrics or interview for the destination.
Await the decision
Consider refusal risk and processing time before buying non-refundable services.
How much it costs to apply for an overseas visa with an Indonesian passport
Short-stay Schengen: €90 for adults and €45 for children aged 6–12 under European Commission guidance. US B visitor processing: US$185. Service centres may charge extra and rupiah payment varies; recheck before applying. Japan: since 1 July 2026 a single-entry visa costs Rp1,650,000 (previously Rp330,000) and a multiple-entry visa Rp3,330,000 (previously Rp660,000); the transit visa has been abolished and the Embassy of Japan accepts cash only.
Check current requirements, availability and charges through the official reference ↗ before applying or paying.
Common routes
For Schengen, apply to the main destination within the official time window. For the US, complete DS-160 and follow embassy interview steps. For Japan, an e-passport alone is insufficient: waiver registration must be completed before departure.
Japan visa: new fees from 1 July 2026
The Embassy of Japan in Indonesia raised visa fees on 1 July 2026: single entry Rp1,650,000 and multiple entry Rp3,330,000, and the transit visa was abolished. Payment is cash only, and processing takes at least 5 working days after the documents are received. Applications are handled by the office covering the applicant’s area.
Indonesian e-passport holders can register for visa-free short visits under the Embassy’s rules; check the requirements and how long the registration lasts on the official site before booking.
Things to check carefully
- Visa processing fees are generally non-refundable after submission.
- Final admission is determined by the destination border authority.
Frequently asked questions
Does an Indonesian e-passport automatically waive Japan’s visa?
No. Check and complete Japan’s required pre-departure registration.
How much is a Japan visa for Indonesians now?
Since 1 July 2026, Rp1,650,000 for single entry and Rp3,330,000 for multiple entry, paid in cash at the Embassy of Japan; the transit visa has been abolished. The old fees were Rp330,000 and Rp660,000.
Sources and review
Editorial review of public information: . This is not a review by an agency officer or a professional adviser. Reviewed by Kaiser Khan, publisher of Panduan Warga. Official document titles are retained below.
- Komisi Eropa: visa Schengen dan biaya ↗home-affairs.ec.europa.eu · Accessed 23 September 2026
- Departemen Luar Negeri AS: biaya visa ↗travel.state.gov · Accessed 23 September 2026
- Konsulat Jepang: registrasi e-paspor WNI ↗www.denpasar.id.emb-japan.go.jp · Accessed 23 September 2026
- Kedutaan Besar Jepang: informasi visa dan biaya per 1 Juli 2026 ↗www.id.emb-japan.go.jp · Accessed 1 October 2026
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