Indonesia Visa Extension 2025: Key Regulation Changes
What Has Changed?
As of 2025, all foreign nationals must now personally visit the Immigration Office to extend any of the following:
- ITAS/KITAS (Temporary Stay Permits)
- ITK (Short-term Visit Visas)
No more remote or online extensions.
New In-Person Requirements
When visiting the Immigration Office, you must:
- Appear physically at the office
- Answer questions from immigration officers
- Submit fingerprints
- Have your photograph taken
Why This Change?
The Indonesian government reintroduced in-person extensions to:
- Prevent visa overstays and violations
- Improve tracking of foreign nationals by region
- Boost transparency in the process
- Strengthen national security and administrative control
What to Expect
- Longer processing times
- Must visit your assigned local Immigration Office, based on your registered residential address
- Early preparation is essential to avoid delays
How to Prepare
- Gather all required documents ahead of time.
- Identify the correct Immigration Office based on where you live:
- Jakarta → Jakarta Immigration Office
- Bali → Bali Immigration Office
- Other regions → Check Immigration Office locator or call local offices
- Arrive early on your appointment day.
- Be ready for:
- Biometric data (fingerprints & photo)
- Interview or questions
Need Help?
If you’re unsure about the process or documents, it’s wise to consult an immigration specialist or visa agent to avoid issues. Bali Legals can assist with this.
For assistance with your Indonesia visa extension, please contact us.
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