Indonesia passport → United Arab Emirates
Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesian passport holders need an eVisa for the United Arab Emirates. You apply and pay online before you travel. If you hold a US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar, it can be easier: see below.
Apply on the official site: smartservices.icp.gov.ae
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
Easier if you already hold another visa
Indonesian passport holders who hold one of these documents can get Visa on arrival14 days instead:
- US visa
- UK visa
- Schengen visa
- Canada visa or PR
- Australia visa or PR
- Japan visa or PR
- New Zealand visa or PR
- South Korea visa or PR
- Singapore visa or PR
- UK residence permit
- EU / Schengen residence
Visa on arrival available for Indonesian ordinary passport holders that hold valid residence permit issued by USA, EU Member States, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada, or New Zealand.
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United Arab Emirates at a glance
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
- Languages
- Arabic
- Calling code
- +971
- Region
- Western Asia
AE24.0°N · 54.0°EPhoto: imran shahabuddin · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsUnited Arab Emirates for other passports
- IndonesiaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
CanadaVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Western Asia for Indonesian passport holders
Common questions
Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?
Indonesian passport holders need an eVisa for the United Arab Emirates. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can Indonesian citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Indonesian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?
Not under the standard rules, but it is available if you hold a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa or similar document.
Is the United Arab Emirates easier for Indonesian citizens with a US, UK or Schengen visa?
Yes. With a qualifying US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, UK residence, EU residence, Indonesian citizens get visa on arrival for up to 14 days. Visa on arrival available for Indonesian ordinary passport holders that hold valid residence permit issued by USA, EU Member States, United Kingdom, Australia, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, Canada, or New Zealand.
How many countries can Indonesian citizens visit without a visa?
75 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Indonesia passport ranks #56 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.