Published: 08.09.2026
Since May 29, 2025, applicants extending stay permits—including tourist visas, e-VoA and KITAS—must visit an immigration office in person. Applications are still submitted through the electronic portal, followed by photograph capture and an interview.
According to the source, extending a stay in Indonesia now requires both an online application and an in-person visit for photographs and an interview. This makes the process less remote and adds an immigration-office appointment to the timing of an extension. The rule primarily affects tourists and foreigners holding KITAS who need to maintain valid status in the country. It is important for anyone planning a longer stay through successive extensions, especially before the current permit expires.