Indonesia Partners with VFS Global to Launch New e-Visa on Arrival, Simplifying Travel for South Korean and 96 Other Nationalities

Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration, under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights, has appointed VFS Global as the exclusive provider for the new Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) service. This streamlined digital visa platform, launching in the first half of December 2024, will be available to travelers from 97 countries, including South Korea, aimed at enhancing tourism and investment inflow to Indonesia.

The new e-VoA platform by VFS Global allows eligible travelers to complete the visa application process entirely online before departing for Indonesia. The process involves submitting required documents and paying fees on the VFS Global website, with the approved e-VoA sent directly via email. Upon arrival in Indonesia, e-VoA holders can use E-gates or designated immigration counters for a faster entry experience.

Mr. Silmy Karim, Director General of Immigration of Indonesia, highlighted that this initiative is part of Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to implement cutting-edge digital solutions that facilitate foreign travel to Indonesia. He praised VFS Global’s robust digital platform and extensive network for contributing to Indonesia’s inbound tourism strategy.

To further assist international travelers, VFS Global will provide live support and dedicated email assistance in seven languages—English, Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, German, and French. The platform also offers a group booking feature tailored for the travel trade and conventions market, making it easier for large groups to plan visits to Indonesia.

Zubin Karkaria, CEO of VFS Global Group, expressed enthusiasm for this partnership, emphasizing that the e-VoA service will simplify the visa process, making Indonesia more accessible to travelers worldwide. Designed with user convenience in mind, the platform includes OCR technology to auto-populate applicant details, reducing time and errors.

VFS Global’s new e-VoA platform, set to commence in the first half of December 2024, will be available for nationals of the 97 countries eligible for e-VoA, including South Korea. Here are the country names

1. South Africa
2. Albania
3. United States
4. Andorra
5. Saudi Arabia
6. Argentina
7. Armenia
8. Australia
9. Austria
10. Bahrain
11. Netherlands
12. Belarus
13. Belgium
14. Brazil
15. Brunei Darussalam
16. Bosnia and Herzegovina
17. Bulgaria
18. Czech Republic
19. Chile
20. Denmark
21. Ecuador
22. Estonia
23. Philippines
24. Finland
25. Guatemala
26. Hong Kong
27. Hungary
28. India
29. United Kingdom
30. Ireland
31. Italy
32. Iceland
33. Japan
34. Germany
35. Cambodia
36. Canada
37. Kazakhstan
38. Kenya
39. Colombia
40. Croatia
41. Kuwait
42. Laos
43. Latvia
44. Liechtenstein
45. Lithuania
46. Luxembourg
47. Macau
48. Maldives
49. Malaysia
50. Malta
51. Morocco
52. Mexico
53. Egypt
54. Monaco
55. Mongolia
56. Mozambique
57. Myanmar
58. Norway
59. Oman
60. Palestine
61. Papua New Guinea
62. France
63. Peru
64. Poland
65. Portugal
66. Qatar
67. Romania
68. Russia
69. Rwanda
70. San Marino
71. New Zealand
72. Serbia
73. Seychelles
74. Singapore
75. Cyprus
76. Slovakia
77. Slovenia
78. Spain
79. Suriname
80. Sweden
81. Switzerland
82. Taiwan
83. Tanzania
84. Thailand
85. Timor-Leste
86. China
87. Tunisia
88. Turkey
89. United Arab Emirates
90. Uzbekistan
91. Ukraine
92. Vatican
93. Venezuela
94. Vietnam
95. Jordan
96. Greece

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