Traveling to Indonesia: Entry requirements for Sri Lankans
Do Sri Lankans need a visa?
Yes, Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa to enter Indonesia. The Visa C1 (B211A) is a straightforward option that can be obtained online.
On September 1, 2025, Indonesia introduced a mandatory digital arrival card All Indonesia for all foreign tourists. Initially, it will be valid at the three largest airports — Bali (Denpasar), Jakarta, and Surabaya. And from October 1, the requirement will extend to all international airports in the country, including Sumatra, Komodo, Makassar, and Manado.
The All Indonesia card combines several documents that previously had to be filled out separately: customs declaration (e-CD), SATUSEHAT medical form, as well as immigration and quarantine data. Now tourists will be able to complete everything online before their trip, which will speed up the control process.
The form must be completed on the website no earlier than 3 days before the date of entry. The declaration must include personal and contact details, flight number, and hotel name.
In addition, from October 1, 2025, a tourist tax of 150,000 Indonesian rupiah (approximately USD 14) will be introduced. It can be paid either online or upon arrival.
What Sri Lankan citizens need to know about customs and health declarations for Indonesia
A customs declaration is mandatory for all Sri Lankans entering Indonesia. You can:
- Complete it online after arrival by scanning QR codes at the airport.
- Fill it out in advance on the official customs website to save time.
Some airlines may ask for a completed declaration before boarding, but it must be submitted no earlier than 48 hours before arrival. Confirm airline requirements in advance.
Health declaration
Indonesia requires all travelers to submit an electronic health declaration at sshp.kemkes.go.id. This form includes:
- A record of the countries visited in the last 21 days.
- Any symptoms of monkeypox.
- Information about contact with symptomatic individuals.
Filling out the form before your trip will ensure a smoother entry process.
What does Visa C1 (B211A) allow?
This visa is valid for 60 days initially and can be extended twice, allowing a maximum stay of 180 days. It permits activities such as:
- Tourism and leisure travel.
- Social and cultural participation.
- Visiting family or friends.
Online application for Visa C1 to Indonesia for Sri Lankans
How to apply:
1. Visit eVisa Indonesia’s website to start your application.
2. Fill out the form and upload the necessary documents.
3. Pay the application fee of 1,000,000 rupiahs.
4. Wait for processing, which usually takes up to 5 business days.
5. Download your eVisa once it’s approved.
Required documents:
- A valid passport (minimum 6 months validity).
- A passport-size photo in color.
- Proof of onward travel, such as a return ticket.
- Evidence of sufficient funds (e.g., bank statement).
- A medical insurance policy that meets Indonesian requirements.
Tip: submitting your application early minimizes the risk of delays.
Steps to apply for a tourist visa to Indonesia through the embassy for Sri Lankans
If online applications are unavailable, visit the nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate to apply for a tourist visa.
Required documents:
- Passport: must be valid for at least 6 months after your trip and have two blank pages.
- Application form: fill out completely, date, and sign. Use "N/A" for questions that don’t apply.
- Photo: passport-sized (at least 4×6 cm), taken within the last six months.
- Flight proof: a copy of your round-trip tickets or itinerary.
- Financial evidence: bank statements showing at least $2,000 over three months.
- Supporting letter: for non-tourist trips, include a letter from your employer or sponsor explaining your trip's purpose.
- Travel insurance: proof of medical insurance for the duration of your stay.
Indonesia travel advice for Sri Lankans
- Some destinations now accept cryptocurrency. Confirm ahead of time to see if it fits your needs.
- Use locally available insect repellents—they’re often more effective than what you might bring.
- Affordable and convenient, scooters are ideal for navigating remote areas and reaching secluded spots.
- Bali and Java offer stunning black sand beaches that are less crowded but equally mesmerizing.
- Remote areas like the Raja Ampat Islands may have limited electricity availability. Carry a power bank to stay prepared.
Details on Indonesia’s 5-year multi-entry visa
Indonesia’s 5-year multi-entry visa is available for tourism (D1) and business (D2). Holders can stay for up to 60 days per visit, making it ideal for frequent travelers. Apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least six months from the application date.
- Proof of financial means showing a minimum of $2,000.
- One recent color photograph.
- One of the following:
- A certificate, invitation, or official letter from a government or private organization, or
- A letter from a family member (spouse or parent) detailing the family connection and planned activities in Indonesia, with a family card attached.
Cost: the visa fee is 10,000,000 rupiahs.
Do I need a visa for transit in Indonesia?
If you are normally exempt from an Indonesian tourist visa, then you also do not need a transit visa to the Indonesian airport.
However, if you are from one of the countries with which the visa-free regime has not been signed, you will need to apply for an Indonesian visa if:
- You will pass through Jakarta (CGK) and
- You have a confirmed airline ticket for a flight to a third country within 24 hours, and
- You do not leave the international transit area of the airport and
- You have the necessary documents (visa, passport, etc.) for your next destination
Or
- You will transit at an airport other than Jakarta (CGK).
- You have a ticket for a flight within 8 hours and
- You do not leave the international transit area of the airport and
- You have the necessary documents (visa, passport, etc.) for your next destination
To import pets (dogs, monkeys, cats) to Indonesia, you must have entry permits issued by the Director of Animal Health, Directorate General of Animal Husbandry, Jakarta.
Application procedure for entry permit:
Applications for permits to bring pets (dogs, monkeys, cats and other similar animals) to Indonesia should be submitted to the Director of Animal Health, Directorate General of Animal Husbandry, Jakarta at least one month before arrival. The following information about the animal must be provided in the letter requesting entry:
- Name (of the animal);
- Age;
- Coloring;
- Gender;
- Type;
- Special mark;
- Address in Indonesia.
The animal must have health certificates issued by a government or practicing veterinarian in the country of origin stating that the animal has already been examined and declared healthy, and that there have been no cases of rabies in the animal's area during the last 4 months.
The animal must have a rabies vaccination certificate confirming that the animal has been vaccinated against rabies during the last 12 months before departure.
Police / Emergencies: 110 or 112 (from satellite and mobile phones)
Ambulance and emergency medical services: 118 or 119
Fire service: 113
Search and Rescue Service (BASARNAS): 115
Disaster relief: 129
Useful numbers:
Information about the international telephone number: 102
Information about the local phone number: 108
Domestic call operator: 100 and 106
International call operators: 101 and 107
The following can be imported duty-free to Indonesia:
- import and export of foreign currency is not limited, amounts over $ 11 thousand are declared;
- up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 g of tobacco;
- 1 liter of alcoholic beverages;
- gifts and souvenirs worth no more than $ 250 per person or $ 1,000 per family;
- perfumery - within personal needs;
- professional photo, video and audio equipment must be registered by the authorities when entering and leaving Indonesia.
The import of weapons, drugs, explosives, pornography, cordless telephones, medicines of Chinese origin, and printed publications into Chinese is prohibited in Indonesia. There are also restrictions on the import of fruits, vegetables, meat, fish and plant products.
WARNING! Execution is provided for the transportation, storage and distribution of drugs.
Every person crossing the Indonesian border by any mode of transport must declare the goods he/she imports into Indonesia at the port of entry. Arrived passengers and crew members must fill in the customs declaration form and present it to the customs and excise officer at the customs inspection point. An oral declaration may be made at certain ports designated by the Director General of the Customs and Excise Service of Indonesia.
Please note that all items transported by hand MUST be checked through a scanner at the customs checkpoint.
We also remind you that a customs and excise service officer at the port of entry can conduct a random inspection and thorough physical inspection of any passenger and crew members, as well as their belongings.
Goods subject to import duties, taxes related to imports, and excise duties. Personal belongings of the passenger, the customs value of which exceeds 250.00 USD for each person or 1,000.00 USD for the family. If the value of the transported goods exceeds the above amount, the passenger must pay the import duty and other import duties for the difference.
Excisable goods of personal belongings of an adult passenger, exceeding 200 cigarettes, 25 cigars or 100 grams of ground tobacco, and 1 liter of alcoholic beverages.
Crew goods of a vehicle the customs value of which exceeds USD 50.00 for each arrival.
Excisable goods of the vehicle crew, the number of which exceeds 40 cigarettes, 10 cigars or 40 grams of chopped tobacco, and 350 milliliters of alcoholic beverages.
If the value of the goods carried by the passenger or crew exceeds the specified quantity, the passenger must pay the import duty and other duties for the difference. However, goods such as a camera, video camera, radio cassette, binoculars, laptop, or cell phone that will be used during the stay in Indonesia and will exported when leaving Indonesia are exempt from customs duties.
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