Tedy explained that his office has carried out the so-called Immigration on Shipping (IoS) to validate passport and Visa on Arrival (VoA) aboard the ship. Through this procedure, foreigners no longer need to queue to undergo immigration control at the port.
“Immigration checks and the issuance of visas on arrival are carried out aboard the ship to speed up the immigration procedure for incoming foreigners. Then they can immediately disembark and enjoy the beauty of Bali,” said Tedy.
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Currently, the Immigration Directorate General has opened a VoA facility for 86 countries. Foreigners applying for VoA need to pay Rp500,000 and will be allowed to stay in Indonesia for 30 days and can be extended for another 30 days at the nearest immigration office. (rr)