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.
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 3 official references ↓Open the official service ↗home-affairs.ec.europa.eu
Guide contents
What to prepare
- A passport valid under destination rules and a realistic itinerary.
- Financial, employment or study, accommodation and insurance evidence where required, plus the official form.
Steps you can follow
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Use the destination embassy, consulate or immigration portal, not an outdated visa-free list.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.
Costs and timing
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.
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.
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.
Sources and review
Editorial review of public information: . This is not a review by an agency officer or a professional adviser. 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
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