Indonesia visa for residents of the Gulf
If you live in a Gulf country, your residence permit may open an easier route to Indonesia. The rules below are by country of residence.
Check your eligibility and prepare your trip
Residence alone does not establish eligibility in the reviewed nationality lists. Use the passport rule. Local consular routes and documents are confirmed for Qatar and UAE residents.
| Residence | Route | Eligible passports | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UAE | Conditional · Embassy visa needed | Most nationalities | UAE residents can apply at Abu Dhabi with Emirates ID, residence visa, employer/sponsor NOC, insurance and the published tourist documents; AED 260 cash. |
| Saudi Arabia | — | — | Nationality-specific entry rules and prior-approval exceptions apply; a residence-based exemption has not been confirmed. |
| Qatar | Conditional · Embassy visa needed | Most nationalities | Doha requires QID valid for 3 calendar months from application, an appointment and local supporting documents; QAR 225 by debit card. |
| Kuwait | — | — | Nationality-specific entry rules and prior-approval exceptions apply; a residence-based exemption has not been confirmed. |
| Bahrain | — | — | Nationality-specific entry rules and prior-approval exceptions apply; a residence-based exemption has not been confirmed. |
| Oman | — | — | Nationality-specific entry rules and prior-approval exceptions apply; a residence-based exemption has not been confirmed. |
Sources
- 1.Directorate General of Immigration Indonesia (opens in a new tab)
imigrasi.go.id · Government
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- 3.Indonesian Embassy, Abu Dhabi (opens in a new tab)
kemlu.go.id · Airline or official mission
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- 4.Indonesian Embassy, Doha (opens in a new tab)
kemlu.go.id · Airline or official mission
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- 5.Indonesian Embassy, Abu Dhabi (opens in a new tab)
kemlu.go.id · Airline or official mission
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