Indonesia Expands Free Visa Access

Andreas Rinaldo • August 26, 2026

More Flexibility for International Travelers

Indonesia continues to strengthen its position as one of the world's most diverse travel destinations, making it easier for international travellers to experience the country’s beauty, cultural heritage and unique travel experiences.

In July 2026, Minister of Immigration and Corrections Regulation announced an expansion of free visa visit facility, providing flexibility to more international travellers. The latest policy reflects Indonesia’s efforts to support tourism while considering broader economic, investment and national interest. For more details, you can find in this LINK

For travellers, greater visa accessibility can make an international journey plan simpler and encourage more people to explore destination to Indonesia.

Six Additional Countries Granted Free Visa Visit Facility

As part of latest expansion, Indonesia has added six new countries and entities to its list of free visa visit recipients. The new additions are:

Türkiye
Brazil
Peru
Kazakhstan
Macao SAR
Belarus

The expanded free visa access creates a new opportunity for travellers from different regions to discover Indonesia, from its cultural heritage to its diverse culinary, wellness, adventure and experiences.

For Indonesia’s tourism industry, the expansion also opens opportunities to develop stronger connections with new international markets and introduce travellers to the many destination Indonesia has to offer.

What This Means for Indonesia’s Tourism Industry?

Visa accessibility is one of the factors that can influence how travellers choose and plan international trips. By expanding free visa visit access, Indonesia is creating greater opportunities to welcome visitors from wider range of markets.

The latest policy was established by Minister of Immigration and Corrections Regulation No. 10 of 2026, following considerations including reciprocity, national security, tourism, and other factors determined by the government. More details can be found in this LINK

For the tourism industry, this expansion reflects Indonesia's continued efforts to balance tourism growth with economic interests. It creates an opportunity to introduce new travellers to the many sides of Indonesia, from iconic destinations to nature based experiences across the archipelago.

Creating Seamless Indonesia Journeys with Smailing Tour DMC

As Indonesia welcomes more travellers from international markets, reliable local expertise play an important role in creating seamless journeys across the country’s diverse destinations.

More than 50 years of experience, Smailing Tour DMC is committed to helping traveller’s journeys with ease supported by local knowledge on ground expertise. Whether planning a luxury holiday, diving adventure, leisure escape, or customized group journey, our experienced team is ready to create unforgettable travel experiences across Indonesia.

With Brazil and Peru now among the newest markets eligible for Indonesia’s free visa facility, more travellers from Latin America can discover the diverse experiences Indonesia has to offer. Smailing Tour DMC has been serving Spanish markets since 1989, giving us decades of experience in understanding and supporting travellers from the region. We are ready to support Latin America travellers, with local expertise and Spanish speaking team member, helping bring their Indonesia travel ideas to life with greater ease and confidence.

As new international markets gain easier access to Indonesia, we look forward to helping more travellers discover Indonesia.

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