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Propose New Visa Rules: Indonesia
By Barrie | February 18th, 2007 | 
1 Comment » When it first came out I thought it was a giant step back for Indonesia in regards to tourism. I’m talking about the 30 day visa which slams visitors USD$25 a pop. But, the powers-to-be, or should I say, the powers-that-are, have finally seen the light and intend changing the length of visas.
Seriously, the current 30 day visa restriction does just that – restricts your travel in the archipelago. Subsequently, tourist were staying less time in Indonesia and, spending less.
Vice-President Jusuf Kalla has been quoted in the Antara News as stating that the new visa will be for a length of 120 days in a bid to boost tourism.
Although I praise Indonesia for this great leap forward, it still remains as to the cost of the new visa.
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I am not that concerned over the fee as most countries charge for Toutist Visa’s. I recently visitec Melbourne and got a eviza in about 1 minute online for $30 which was great. I do think it is very ironicic that the same Minister who brought in this regulation after been upset by the Dutch is now HELPING the KPK with their enquiries.