In bid to facilitate the return of tourists, Indonesia Tourism has reached an agreement with VFS to simplify the process for Visa on Arrival, available to travellers from 75 nationalities.

Travellers to Indonesia, who are eligible for Visa on Arrival, can now enjoy a quicker, smoother visa application journey by completing the process online, pre-departure, through VFS Global. According to a press release, VFS Global has entered into an exclusive agreement with TLP, the Immigration Department for Republic of Indonesia and Bank Mandiri, to provide online pre-payment of fees, fast-track access and concierge services to international passengers upon arrival in Jakarta.

The statement adds that the services rolled out by VFS Global for first-ever Indonesia fast-track Visa on Arrival are available to travellers from 75 nationalities, including Indians. The travellers can

apply for their Indonesia Visa on Arrival through VFS Global by submitting their documents and paying the fees online at www.indonesiavoa.vfsevisa.id before travelling. A confirmation will be sent to the registered email ID of the visa applicants and the visa processed in advance to be stamped upon arrival. With the payment having been made online, the on-arrival process reduces to just the stamping of the visa, which can be done at the designated fast-track Visa on Arrival immigration lanes, says the statement.

“Indonesia is a popular destination for travellers across the globe, and we are excited to unveil a service that will make their visa application journey quicker and simpler. With tech-led Do It Yourself solutions becoming increasingly popular, this first-ever fast-track Visa on Arrival service is sure to offer applicants a more relaxed on-arrival experience,” says Jiten Vyas, Chief Commercial Officer, VFS Global.

Indonesia received over 15 million foreign tourists in 2019 before the pandemic. Between January and July 2022, the destination has welcomed around 1 million international travellers. From India alone, over 657,000 tourists arrived in Indonesia in 2019, before the pandemic.

The statement explains how to use the fast-track service for visa on arrival.

STEP 1: Visit www.indonesiavoa.vfsevisa.id

STEP 2: Submit the required documents and pay the VOA fee online

STEP 3: Await the confirmation email that will be sent to the registered email ID

STEP 4: Upon landing in Jakarta, head to the dedicated fast-track lane with the confirmation email to get the visa stamped

The statement adds that VFS Global will offer standard and express service options. Applicants opting for the standard service will be able to submit their applications no less than 72 hours prior to the date of departure, and benefit from the fast-track immigration process. Those opting for the express service will be able to submit their applications no less than 24 hours prior to the date of departure. The express service additionally provides end-to-end personalised assistance and guidance, right from the arrival gate through immigration, baggage claim, and customs.