As the world is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, international business activities have started to move forward intensively. The situation influences regulatory bodies to update a few immigration regulations to ensure the business can be conducted conveniently.
Indonesia is one of the countries that will reinstate the validity of a Multiple Entry Business Visa (MEBV).
Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration stated that on November 22nd, 2022, the country is opening a trial window for opening the MEBV application.
During the pandemic, the Indonesian government only allowed the use of Single-Entry Business Visas (SBV). Compared to the Multiple-Entry Business Visa (MEBV), the SBV is only valid for up to 60 days.
Although the SBV permit is extendable up to 3 times, the MEBV gives more flexibility to entrepreneurs in doing business abroad, such as in Indonesia.
In the current update, the trial phase of MEBV will grant foreigners to obtain one year of visa validity.
Although the MEBV offers a longer validity period, foreigners can only stay in Indonesia for 60 days per visit. They must exit the country first and re-enter Indonesia using the same visa if still required to be in Indonesia.
In the trial phase, foreigners who want to obtain a MEBV must comply with the requirements of the Indonesian government. First, foreigners should understand that MEBV holders are not allowed to work or perform any activities that generate income in Indonesia.
Current Multiple-Entry Business Visa regulations imposed that only Singapore citizens or foreigners who have permanent resident status in Singapore that can apply. Furthermore, applicants must hold a minimum of 18 months of passport validity before processing the application.
Other than the passport, foreigners are also required to provide the following documents:
As mentioned above, foreigners who hold the Multiple-Entry Business Visa can only enter and exit through the Batam area. As the main option, foreigners can enter Indonesia through Hang Nadim International Airport.
For more detailed information, please take note of the designated seaports per Indonesian government instructions.
The trial phase has been officially open since November 22nd, 2022, InCorp Indonesia is proud to assist with the MEBV application. We also have other immigration services to cater to your activities in Indonesia. For further information, contact our experts by filling out the form below.
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An expert for more than 10 years, Pandu Biasramadhan, has an extensive background in providing top-quality and comprehensive business solutions for enterprises in Indonesia and managing regional partnership channels across Southeast Asia.
