Indonesia — entry requirements for UK travellers
This hub summarises what United Kingdom passport holders need to know before visiting Indonesia . For the full facts table, long-form guide, and official source link, see the corridor page below.
Current verdict: Visa free — UK citizens often have visa-free or simplified entry for short tourism — verify on UK foreign travel advice.
UK → Indonesia visa requirements (full guide)
Planning a trip to Indonesia ? British passport holders should confirm entry rules before booking flights or accommodation. UK citizens often have visa-free or simplified entry for short tourism — verify on UK foreign travel advice.
For most leisure visits, the permitted stay is: Check official source for permitted stay length. Always check whether your itinerary counts as tourism, business, or transit — categories can have different rules even when the headline verdict is the same.
Because Indonesia is currently visa free for UK visitors on short trips, you typically apply at the border by presenting your passport and proof of onward travel. Keep evidence of accommodation and sufficient funds; officers can refuse entry if they are not satisfied you meet visitor conditions.
Border Compass publishes a dedicated UK → Indonesia corridor page with a plain-English verdict, cost and processing fields, and FAQs sourced from official guidance. Requirements can change — use the source last checked date on that page and confirm with the primary official source before you travel.
Border Compass is UK-focused in Phase 1. Travellers with other passports should check their own government’s travel advice.
Frequently asked questions
- Do UK citizens need a visa for Indonesia ?
- UK citizens often have visa-free or simplified entry for short tourism — verify on UK foreign travel advice.
- Where should I check Indonesia entry rules for British passport holders?
- Start with our UK → Indonesia corridor page, then confirm on the official source linked there. Border Compass focuses on UK outbound travel; other nationalities may have different requirements.
- What type of entry applies for Indonesia ?
- Current classification: Visa free. This reflects standard tourist visits — work, study, or long stays usually need a different permit.