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title: "Overseas visas for Indonesian passport holders"
canonical: https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/visas-abroad-for-indonesians/
language: en
category: "Passports & travel"
reviewed: 2026-10-01
modified: 2026-10-01
publisher: "Panduan Warga (independent; not a government website)"
reviewed-by: "Kaiser Khan (https://panduanwarga.org/en/about/kaiser-khan/)"
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# Overseas visas for Indonesian passport holders

**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.

## 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

1. **Check the destination authority.** Use the destination embassy, consulate or immigration portal, not an outdated visa-free list.
2. **Choose the category.** Distinguish tourism, family visit, study and work; visitor status normally does not grant work rights.
3. **Prepare documents and appointments.** Complete the form, pay the official fee if required and arrange biometrics or interview for the destination.
4. **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.

## 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.

- [Komisi Eropa: pengajuan Schengen](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en)
- [AS: visa pengunjung](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html)
- [Jepang: registrasi e-paspor](https://www.denpasar.id.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00761.html)

## 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.

- [Kedutaan Besar Jepang: informasi dan biaya visa](https://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_id/visa.html)

## 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.

## Official sources

1. [Komisi Eropa: visa Schengen dan biaya](https://home-affairs.ec.europa.eu/policies/schengen/visa-policy/applying-schengen-visa_en) (accessed 2026-09-23)
2. [Departemen Luar Negeri AS: biaya visa](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html) (accessed 2026-09-23)
3. [Konsulat Jepang: registrasi e-paspor WNI](https://www.denpasar.id.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_ja/11_000001_00761.html) (accessed 2026-09-23)
4. [Kedutaan Besar Jepang: informasi visa dan biaya per 1 Juli 2026](https://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_id/visa.html) (accessed 2026-10-01)

## Related guides

- [Apply for or replace an Indonesian passport with M-Paspor](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/indonesian-passport-m-paspor/)
- [All Indonesia arrival card: declaration, QR code and costs](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/all-indonesia-arrival-card/)
- [Hajj and umrah paperwork in Indonesia: the new ministry, passports, meningitis vaccine and agency licences](https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/hajj-umrah-admin/)

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Source: Panduan Warga, https://panduanwarga.org/en/guides/visas-abroad-for-indonesians/ (reviewed 2026-10-01). General information, not legal or financial advice; current agency rules take precedence.