Long Journey by VOA (Visa on Arrival)

The Covid-19 pandemic has shaken the world since 2020, and impacted all sectors of life. mobility people leaving entering Indonesia was also affected, which halted tourism sector made it unable to support economy welfare Indonesian people. government always puts in effort control impact COVID-19 pandemic, one is by issuing policies that follow overall conditions during pandemic. popular tourist destinations for foreign tourists from various countries across globe. Indonesia’s influential developing country’s creative economy. It undeniable drastically sector. Even though not over yet, most world, including Indonesia, have relaxed rules inbound outbound their citizens. Through Circular Caretaker Director General Immigration Number IMI-0708.GR.01.01 2022, hoped function Directorate can optimally as a facilitator community development with visa on arrival. In addition providing easy services who travel obtain residential permit, arrival provides opportunities stay longer duration Indonesia. Visa valid 30 days be extended once days, total 2 months or 60 days. This paper complete information regarding VOA policy, its initial re-issuance March 2022 until now, supporting sustainable attracting visit based principle reciprocity. brought changes policies, immigration adjusted onward planning strategies With 86 57 entrances presently available, government’s policy visas this continues monitored evaluated order implemented effectively according objectives. ready program, Recover Together, Stronger!
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