A37 Ship Crew in Indonesian Waters Visa Exemption

Carry out activities related to the duties of captains, crew members, or foreign experts on aircraft, ships, or other floating equipment who arrive directly with their means of transport to operate in Indonesian waters, territorial seas, continental shelves, or the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone. With this visa exemption arrangement, you can also travel and visit friends and family.

The A37 visa exemption arrangement allows a single entry into Indonesia. It is available to citizens of specific countries and permits a stay of up to 30 days from the date of arrival. This stay permit is non-extendable and cannot be converted into another type of stay permit.

• You can stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days from the arrival date.
• This stay permit cannot be extended.

You don’t need a sponsor to apply for this visa.

On Arrival

Foreigners from countries subject to visa exemption must present a passport valid for at least 6 months and a return or onward ticket (except crew members joining ships) at the Immigration counter.

Pre-Arrival

Eligible foreigners may apply online through evisa.imigrasi.go.id, complete the form, and upload documents electronically. An electronic entry sign will be issued, which also functions as a stay permit and can be used at immigration autogates.

• Foreigners without citizenship or holding non-national passports (temporary passport, emergency passport, titre du voyage, certificate of identity, laissez passer, etc.) are not eligible for a visa exemption arrangement.
• Holders of this stay permit are not allowed to sell goods or services or receive salary, wages, or compensation from individuals or corporations in Indonesia.

• Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 22 of 2023 on Visas and Stay Permits
• Regulation of the Minister of Law and Human Rights No. 18 of 2024 on Visas and Stay Permits
• Decision No. M.HH-02.GR.01.04 of 2023 on Visa Classification
• Minister of Finance Regulation No. 9/PMK.02/2022 on PNBP Tariffs for Immigration Services
• Minister of Finance Regulation No. 82 of 2023 on PNBP Tariffs for Golden Visa Services