List of countries that requires pre-approval from Immigration
Updated 2025
List of restricted countries in Indonesia
Citizens of the following countries may not submit an application before consulting with us:
- 🇦🇫 Afghanistan
🇧🇩 Bangladesh - 🇬🇳 Guinea
- 🇮🇱 Israel
- 🇰🇵 North Korea
- 🇨🇲 Cameroon
- 🇱🇷 Liberia
- 🇳🇪 Niger
- 🇳🇬 Nigeria
- 🇸🇴 Somalia
If your country is on the list and you submit an application before consulting with us, your application will be refunded in accordance with our Refund Policy.
Is your country on the list?
We might still be able to help you obtain a visa.
Citizens of countries on the restricted list must obtain pre-approval from Central Immigration before being able to apply for an Indonesian visa.
Please be aware that if you are a citizen of one of these countries, you might not be eligible for certain visas and there is no guaranteed positive outcome.
Reach out to Bali Entry for a free consultation to evaluate your options.
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FAQ
Why is my country on the list?
Several factors can cause a country to be included on the list of restricted countries including but not limited to:
- Unstable political and security conditions
- High crime rates
- Frequent cases of visa violations
- Uncontrolled cases of disease spread
What visas can I apply for?
If your country is on the list, you may not be eligible to apply for all visa types. Please consult with us to determine your visa options in Indonesia.
Is my visa application guaranteed to be approved?
Unfortunately we can not guarantee a positive outcome for applicants from a restricted country. That being said, we do have extensive experience in successfully obtaining visas for citizens of restricted countries.
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