In Reply to: Visa posted by BarryW on Monday, 23. February 2009 at 13:16 Bali Time:
Both are now Visitor Visa (Single Entry) B211 and both can be extended after the 60 days
Sponsor letters only required if you list purpose of visit as business or social/family visit.
No letter is needed if you tick tourism.
"2. Visitor Visa (Single Entry)
Not valid for employment purpose.
Type of Visa: B Index Number: 211
1. Complete and sign the application form
2. Passport must be valid for for at least 12 months from the date of entry
3. For a business visit, a sponsor letter from the company / organization in Indonesia should be presented.
4. For a social/family visit, enclose a sponsorship or invitation letter from the sponsor or family member and copy of their ID card.
5 . 2 (two) photos.
6. Enclose a A$60,- fee. Payment should be made by Money Order / Company Cheque / EFT Post, as we do not accept cash payments or personal cheques.
Process may take up to 5 business days once all the requirements are completed and cleared.
For applications submitted via Airmail, a prepaid return registered envelope should be enclosed.
For applications submitted via courier, the applicant should arrange courier pickup prior to collection.
Visa should be used for initial entry within 3 months from date of issue.
The visa is valid for 60 days calculated from the day of entry into Indonesia. If you wish to stay longer than 60 days, the visa can be extended at the local immigration office a total of 4 times, with extension valid for 30 days. This means that maximum period you can stay in Indonesia is 180 days.
This visa can be used for visiting purposes, including tourist, social culture, family visit, mutual co-operation between the Indonesian Government and foreign authorities, educational, expertise exchanging program, business meetings, goods and services transactions, business-oriented quality control, attending or organizing an exhibition, locating film sites or preparation and business meetings. The visit purposes listed above are subject to approval from the competent authorities"
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