TRAVEL INFO

INDONESIA’S VISA POLICY

Source: North Sulawesi Tourism Organization website

Visa-Free Short Visit
11 countries and territories are eligible for a "Visa Free" facility. Those holding valid passports from the following countries will be granted a non-extendable 30-day Visa-Free Short Visit Permit upon arrival at an Indonesian international gateway without charge:

Brunei Darussalam Chile Hong Kong SAR Macau SAR Malaysia Morocco

Peru Philippines Thailand Vietnam Singapore

The official entry requirements for the issuance of a visa-free short visit permit:

1. Passport must be from one of the eleven countries listed above.
2. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the date of entry into Indonesia.
3. Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
4. Visitors must enter and exit through one of the 15 airports, 21 seaports or 1 overland border post officially approved as an “international gateway” by the Indonesian Immigration department.

Visa on Arrival Facility (VOA)
Effective Jan 26, 2010, visitors holding valid passports from certain countries can now only obtain a 30-days visa on arrival (VOA). The previous 7-day visa at US$10 has been abolished, hence this 30-days US$25 visa (renewable for an additional 30 days, cost for this extension has not been revealed yet) being the only visa that can be issued to eligible tourists. This VOA can be obtained at any of the 15 airports and 21 seaports designated as "international gateways" by the Indonesian Immigration department. Nationals of the following countries are eligible to purchase a VOA (Updated Feb 17, 2010):

Algeria Argentina Australia Austria Bahrain Belgium Brazil Bulgaria Cambodia Canada Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Egypt Estonia Fiji

Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland India Iran Ireland Italy Japan Kuwait Laos Latvia Libya Liechtenstein

Lithuania Luxembourg Maldives Malta Mexico Monaco New Zealand Norway Oman Panama People’s Republic of China Poland Portugal Qatar Romania Russia

Saudi Arabia Slovakia Slovenia South Africa South Korea Spain Suriname Switzerland Sweden Taiwan The Netherlands Tunisia United Arab Emirates United Kingdom United States of America

The official entry requirements for the issuance of this 30-days visa-on arrival:

1. Passport must be from one of the countries listed above.
2. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 (six) months from the expected date of departure from Indonesia.
3. Payment of US$25 must be paid at the gateway.
4. Onward or return tickets are compulsory.
5. Visitors must enter and exit through one of the 15 airports or 21 seaports officially approved as an "international gateway" by the Indonesian Immigration department.
6. Please make sure that you have one (1) entire blank page for the placement of your visa. If there is no page available, you run the risk of being turned away from Indonesia.

Visas-on-arrival are non-extendable and non-convertible to another class of visa. Overstays are charged US$20 per day for over stays up to 60 days. Overstay violations over 60 days are liable to 5 years imprisonment or a fine of Rp. 25 million. It seems that a 60 day visa can be issued on request in most Asian countries for all nationalities within 2 days. You may check with your local Indonesian Embassy as well, where you will probably need to give a viable reason why you need a 60 day visa vs a 30 day visa. The visa on arrival facility will only be available at the following international gateways:

Airports: Medan, Pekanbaru, Padang, Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta), Halim Perdana Kusuma (Jakarta), Surabaya, Bali, Manado, Yogyakarta, Solo, Mataram (Lombok), Balikpapan, Makassar, Kupang.

Seaports: Batam, Tanjung Uban (Bintan), Belawan (Medan), Sibolga (Sumatra), Dumai, Teluk Bayar (Padang, Sumatra), Padang Bai (Bali), Jayapura (Papua), Padang (Sumatra), Bitung (North Sulawesi), Tanjung Balaikarimun, Tanjung Mas (Semarang), Kupang, Pare Pare (South Sulawesi), Makassar (South Sulawesi).

Tourist Visa: Individuals not holding a passport from among those nations listed above and eligible either for a visa-free short visit or a purchasable visa-on-arrival (VOA) can apply for a tourist visa at an Indonesian Embassy aboard. Tourist visa are normally granted for a 60 day stay in Indonesia.

Visa Issued on Approval: All visa applications for Business, Tourist and Social Visits from nationals of the following countries need prior approval from an Immigration Office in Indonesia before traveling. The requirements vary depending on the propose visit to Indonesia.

Afghanistan Albania Angola Bangladesh Cameroon Cuba Ethiopia Ghana

Iraq Israel Nigeria North Korea Pakistan Somalia Sri Lanka Tanzania

Other Classes of Visas for Temporary Visitors :

Business Visa – This visa is given by an Indonesian Embassies abroad to applicants visiting Indonesia for normal business activities (including attending a conference/seminar) which do not involve taking up employment or receiving any payments whilst in Indonesia. This visa, valid for a stay of 60 days, can be for a single or multiple visits. This visa is obtainable after application by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to the Department of Immigration.

Social-Cultural Visa – This visa is issued by as Indonesian Embassy abroad to applicants who are going to Indonesia for a social/cultural visit, such as visiting relatives/friends; social organizations; exchange visits between educational institutions; undertaking research and attending training programs in Indonesia. The validity of this visa is for a 60 day stay, but can be extended upon application in Indonesia. This visa is obtainable after application by a sponsoring party in Indonesia to the Department of Immigration.

Employment Visa – This visa is given to applicants whose purpose of visit is to take up employment and require sponsorship by a company or organization in Indonesia.

Limited Stay Permit (KITAS) – This visa is a Temporary Stay Permit (KITAS) and is issued to applicants whose purpose of visit is to stay in Indonesia for a limited period.

NOTICE: The information supplied was believed correct and current at the time of publication. When in doubt or if you have questions, we strongly suggest that you contact the travel company making your travel arrangement or your nearest Indonesian Embassy.

 

 

HOW TO GET MANADO

Manado can be reached by plane via Manado Sam Ratulangi International Airport (MDC ) and from airport it’s only 30 minutes by car to Manado City. Manado is the capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. Sulawesi is East of Borneo and to the South of the Philippines. Manado also can be reached by sea via International Port of Bitung with PELNI ships and it takes 1,5 hours by car from Bitung City to Manado.

 

 

BASTIANOS at BUNAKEN LOCATION

We are located on Bunaken Island, Liang Beach and we are facing to the sunset view. Bunaken Island is just 60 minutes ( apporox. 8 km ) by boat from harbour, North West of Manado City. Manado is the capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. From the airport to Manado City it’s about 30 minutes by car.

 

 

FLIGHT CONNECTIONS

Manado Airport is Sam Ratulangi International Airport. Airport Tax for domestic flights is Rp 30,000,-/person and international flight is Rp 100,000,-/person and it’s payable at departure gate in the airport when you are check-in. SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines fly’s direct from Singapore to Manado, four times per week every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Garuda Airways, Merpati Airlines, Lion Air, Batavia Air and Sriwijaya Air are domestic airlines that flying from Jakarta to Manado. There is also daily flight from Bali to Manado via Makassar by Garuda Airways and Lion Air.