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A group of Japanese tourist has filed in a proposal to have the current two months tourist visa extended to three years. The proposal received good responses from Bali Tourism Authority and the Bali Chapter of the Indonesian Hotel and Restaurant Association, which will pass the proposal to the central government.

It is hoped that the longer tourist visa will boost longer stays by the tourists. In a longer run, it is also expected that the new policy (if ever approved) will increase the number of foreign investment on the island.

There is more certainty about the new Indonesia Tourist visa rules, the visa on arrival, also from the official side. Original plans to revoke the visa free travel at October 1 will in effect Ferburary 1. Indonesia will revoke visa-free travel for most foreign visitors, despite fears that the move could further dent the country's beleaguered tourism industry. Indonesia will charge foreigners US$25 for a 30-day nonrenewable visa or US$10 for a 6 day visit upon arrival.

Citizens of 11 countries who offer visa-free travel to Indonesians will be exempt from the new rule; Brunei, Chile, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Macao, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Turkey. Indonesia introduced visa-free travel in 1983 to attract more foreign tourists. But officials say it has been abused by foreigners who work illegally or engage in other illegal activities in Indonesia.

Tourist Visa, 30 days valid (from February 1st), non-extendable, one has to leave the country and return to get another visa / stamp in one's passport. A round-trip flight from Jakarta to Singapore costs around US$140, a round trip form Denpasar to Singapore about US$230. Presidential Decision No. 18 of 2003 dated 31 March 2003 states that for most countries the Tourist visa (short stay permit) now is valid only for 30 days, and now requires the payment of a fee.For more info, please see here