Key points
- Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Macau SAR were added to Indonesia's visa-free list, effective July 9, 2026.
- Eligible visitors may stay up to 30 days, a period that is non-extendable and non-convertible to another status.
- The change came through Ministerial Regulation No. 10 of 2026, signed by Minister Agus Andrianto.
- Indonesia now has visa-free arrangements with 88 countries and territories.
Indonesia has added three more countries and territories to its visa-free entry list: Kazakhstan, Belarus, and Macau SAR. The change took effect on July 9, 2026.
The update was introduced through Ministerial Regulation No. 10 of 2026, signed by Agus Andrianto, Minister of Immigration and Corrections. With the additions, Indonesia now holds visa-free arrangements with 88 countries and territories.
What the new rule allows
Passport holders from the three newly added places can enter Indonesia without applying for a visa in advance and stay for up to 30 days. According to the regulation, that period is non-extendable and non-convertible to another type of stay.
The exemption covers a wide range of short-term purposes, including tourism, family and social visits, cultural activities, government business, and attending seminars, exhibitions, and meetings. Transit is also included.
Entry requirements still apply
Visa-free entry does not remove the standard conditions for arrival. Travelers are expected to hold:
- A passport valid for at least six months
- At least one blank passport page
- Proof of a return or onward flight
Why Indonesia made the change
Indonesia’s immigration ministry said the visa-free list is reviewed against several factors, described by Minister Andrianto as “the principle of reciprocity, national security, the impact on the tourism sector, economic and investment potential, as well as other strategic aspects.”
The economic angle featured in the announcement. Indonesia’s ambassador to Kazakhstan, Fadjroel Rachman, projected that trade between the two countries could reach roughly $2 billion within three to five years.
Alongside the three new additions, the regulation also consolidated existing visa-free access for Turkey, Brazil, and Peru into the same framework.
Planning a trip
The 30-day allowance is generous for most short visits, but travelers should be clear that it cannot be extended once inside the country. Anyone planning a longer stay, or a purpose the exemption does not cover, would need to look at Indonesia’s other entry options rather than rely on the visa waiver.
For a current overview of Indonesia’s travel-document options, see the Indonesia visa hub.
