60 Day Tourist Visa

[Muzzman]

I thought i'd post this after reading a lot on other sites about how difficult it is to get a 60 day tourist visa

I picked mine up in Kota Kinabalu yesterday. I was a little concerned as a couple of weeks ago i came back from Sumatra and used up a 30 day on arrival visa. The process was as follows:

- Turned up at Indonesian Embassy at 10am (You must wear trousers or you'll be refused entry)
- The whole place was mobbed and i thought oh my god i'm going to be here for hours
- Went to the visa counter to pick up the form and a queue ticket
- I was given two copies of the same form to fill out and a paying in slip to take to the Maybank next door, i was told to just drop the filled in forms off and not worry about queuing
- Filled in the forms and deposited 170 MYR at the bank
- Deposited forms and proof of deposit off at the counter and told to return at 10am next day
- Returned next day and picked up passport with 60 day visa

I did buy a flight out of Bali to Singapore but they never asked to see it but i did have to provide two photographs, that was it, no proof of funds etc

After all the horror stories it was refreshingly simple and uncomplicated

 

[ericong]

Despite there still being poor perceptions on Indonesia in general, and the odd horror story, they have improved tremendously since I started traveling there is 2008, and living there permanently in 2010. Their overall immigration and police corruption have improved a lot and many things are now much more simple and streamlined. Its not a perfect place, still many weaknesses to overcome but there have been clear and marked improvements.

 

[Bubble Junky]

I always found it easy too... Do they still ask for a red background on the passport photos ?

 

[ericong]

Yes..but I think blue is also acceptable now for 60 day visa. not sure as I'm on a work permit