INDONESIAN VISA

There are several  kind of visas, but the one commonly used by cruisers is known as SOCIAL VISIT VISA. They are valid for 60 days (not two months). Those who leave from Darwin (as part of Sail Indonesia), will get their visa in Darwin through David Woodhouse who provide Letter of Sponsor (there is Indonesian Consulate in Darwin). David Woodhouse is one of the founders of Sail Indonesia (www.sailindonesia.net). You still have to go to the Consulate yourself to apply and to pick up your passport. Usually the process will take three days , provided all your documents are in order. 

Problem with some organizer who plan to leave from Port where there is no Consulate or Embassy, process is a bit cumbersome Please check with your Rally Organizer.

You actually can apply from anywhere provided you have that Letter of Sponsor (provided there is Embassy/Consulate near you). 

You are required to bring:

1. Original Passport
2. Letter of Sponsor
3. Two passport size photos.
4. Visa Fee (US $ 60.00). Cash or credit card.
5. There will be forms to fill out (provided by the Consulate/Embassy)

Because this Visa in only good for sixty days while the program usually run for three months, you have to extend your visa at some point. Rally Organizer usually handle this on your behalf, although you still required to make one visit local Immigration Office. There are some cruisers who may leave before their visa expire, so no problem here. 

Social Visit visa can be extended up to six months (third extension a bit cumbersome). Visa extension cost US $35.00. Process normally take three days (better do this at small town office rather than do it at the big city where there are backlogs). Your Rally Organizer will handle all the paper works. They usually charge extra for this service. Starts from US 50.00 (included Visa Fee). Agent will charges more. 

Those who plan to leave at some point and rejoin their boat later, are advised to get their VISA ON ARRIVAL when you land at the Airport/Port Terminal. It is good for thirty days (can be extended for another month). This visa costs US25.00 (I am going to double check on this).

You are advised to do your Visa Extension one week before it expires. There is US$ 30.00 fine/day for overstay.

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