Embassy
Embassy of Somalia in Indonesia
Jalan Jenderal Gatot Subroto Kav. 94
Indonesia visa requirements for Somali citizens
Entry to Indonesia is restricted for somali citizens: a visa plus special approval.
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Indonesia
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Special approval or set entry points.
- Visa
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- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Somali citizens in Indonesia
Somali travellers need a visa and special approval for Indonesia
- Get special approval from Indonesia’s immigration office in Jakarta before applying.
- Bring your Indonesian visa.
- Bring your reference letter from Indonesia’s immigration office.
- Bring the invitation letter used for your visa application.
What to do
Read the extra conditions for your passport below: Indonesia limits where and how you can enter.
Apply for the visa at the embassy well ahead, and expect extra checks.
Enter only through the allowed border points and register with the police if required.
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Ways into Indonesia
Visit without a visa or choose a tourist visa.
eVisaC1 tourist visaApply online for a tourist stay of up to 60 days.
- Stay
- 60–180 days
- Valid for
- 90 days
- Fee
- IDR 1,000,000
- Processing
- 5 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Create an account on the official visa website.
- Choose C1 and upload your documents.
- Check whether you need a sponsor.
- Pay as shown on the website.
- Wait for approval before travel.
Documents required
- Passport valid 180 days
- Bank statements covering 90 days
- Proof of funds: 2000 USD
- Colour photo from past 365 days
- Sponsor papers, if needed
- Use the visa within 90 days; extensions allow up to 180 days total.
- You cannot do paid work for Indonesian people or companies.
eVisaD1 repeat tourist visitsThis visa lets approved tourists make more than one visit.
- Stay
- 60 days
- Valid for
- 1825 days
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Choose D1 on the official visa website.
- Complete the form.
- Pay by credit card.
- The 1825-day option comes from a December 2023 announcement; D1 remains listed.
- Each visit allows up to 60 days, not the full visa length.
Sources (25)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Official Indonesian e-visa portal; identified by embassy links, but automated access returned 403
- Ngurah Rai Immigration: visa-free entry, visas on arrival and checkpoints
- Bontang Immigration: visa conditions and application procedures
- Bontang Immigration: nationality lists and additional-approval nationalities
- Official legal database: Ministerial Regulation 10 of 2026
- Ministerial Regulation 10 of 2026: additional visa-free nationalities
- Jakarta Pusat Immigration: visa documents and electronic arrival-visa list
- Jakarta Pusat Immigration: C1 tourist visa
- Immigration: education visas and fees
- Jakarta Pusat Immigration: residence classes and durations
- Southeast Sulawesi Immigration: visa catalogue
- Immigration: five-year D1 and D2 announcement
- Ngurah Rai Immigration: E33G remote-worker guide
- Immigration: Global Citizen of Indonesia launch
- Yogyakarta Immigration: older visa and transit guidance
- Washington Embassy: current consular service and visa application direction
- Washington Embassy: fee schedule effective 16 March 2026
- Washington Embassy: legacy tourism checklist; outdated health rules not adopted
- London Embassy: official visa services
- New Delhi Embassy: journalism and filming visas
- Doha Embassy: single-entry visa requirements, updated August 2026
- Doha Embassy: visa on arrival
- Lima Embassy: electronic visa on arrival; some conditions conflict with newer immigration guidance
- Mexico City Embassy: C1–C4 guidance, updated February 2026
- Foreign Ministry: official All Indonesia declaration FAQ
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Coming from Somalia
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyIDR Rp
- Time+4h
- DrivingOn the leftLook right first
- LanguageIndonesian
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Indonesia trip
Best time to go: April to October is the dry season in most of the country, including Java and Bali. Rain still falls, seasons vary by region, and forest-fire smoke can affect Sumatra and Kalimantan, usually in June, July and August.
- Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National ParkThe park is a destination reached from Malang, with volcanic scenery among Indonesia's main natural attractions.
- Lake TobaThe lake is a destination that travellers can visit via Medan.
- BaliOne of Indonesia's main tourist destinations, with accommodation ranging from simple guesthouses to luxury resorts.
- Indonesia's rainforestsThe country's tropical forests are among the world's largest and support abundant wildlife.
Scams to watch for in Indonesia
- Pickpocketing and distraction theftThieves take phones or wallets from pockets and bags in crowded places. On Bandung angkots, someone acting sick or behaving oddly may distract you while belongings are stolen.
- Phone and camera snatchingThieves grab exposed phones or other valuables. Phones are increasingly targeted. Criminals may operate at traffic lights even when there are crowds.
- Taxi meter refusal and inflated fixed faresA driver refuses to use the meter and quotes an inflated fare. In Kuta, this remains a common problem near bars and clubs at night.
About Indonesia
Indonesia is a Southeast Asian archipelago republic of more than 17,000 islands on the equator.
- Capital
- Jakarta
- Money
- Indonesian rupiah (Rp)
- Languages
- Indonesian
- Time zone
- 3 time zones
- Cars drive on the
- left side
- Calling code
- +62
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Questions
Is entry to Indonesia restricted for Somali citizens?
Somali citizens need a visa and special approval before applying. They must also have a reference letter and their visa invitation letter before travelling. Somali citizens fall under Indonesia's Calling Visa category. They must get special approval from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta before applying for a visa.
Do somali citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Somali citizens need a visa for Indonesia, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Indonesia visa?
At Indonesia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help somali citizens enter Indonesia?
We have no record of Indonesia relaxing its rules for somali citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do indonesian citizens need a visa for Somalia?
Indonesian citizens need an eVisa for Somalia. Apply on the official website.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Indonesia?
Egypt, Kenya, Morocco, Mozambique Rwanda, and 4 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Indonesia are easier for somali citizens?
Malaysia, Cambodia, Laos, Timor-Leste Palestine, and 3 more let somali citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Indonesia?
Find Indonesia's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Indonesia?
Indonesian rupiah (Rp). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Indonesia?
Indonesian.
How strong is the Somalia passport?
It ranks #99 and reaches 29 destinations without applying ahead.
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