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| 1.General Information Before you enter Indonesia, make sure you bring :
2.YOUR CAIT This is a permit for your yacht to enter Indonesia and is issued by the Indonesian Government document, it is for the yacht only and is is valid only for the fixed period of three months. Your CAIT details cannot be changed after it is sent to be processed in Jakarta and is NOT extendible or transferrable and it is NOT a VISA for either the captain or crew, however it is an Indonesian Government regulation that everybody person on your yacht is listed on your CAIT. If you do arrive in Indonesia with additional crew on board who are not listed on your CAIT it may lead to delays and extra "expenses" and again when you arrive in other ports throughout Indonesia. Your Indonesian Cruising Permit (CAIT) and selecting your route though Indonesia So we can apply for your CAIT you should plan your intended route through Indonesia including the approximate date you expect to arrive at each major port or large island, exact dates are not neccessary. Please note that you MUST list all major ports and large islands that you intend to visit. It is NOT necessary to include small or intermediate islands and small towns. All that is needed is for you to nominate the large islands and ports you wish to visit and the approximate date of arrival. We can provide a complete list for you otherwise. Your date of arrival at each destination is not critical a week early or late will not be a problem. However if you visit a large town or port that is not listed on your CAIT it may become "expensive" and may cause you delays. After you clear in at your first port of entry, then free to go to any place in Indonesia mentioned on your CAIT. If you require specific information on where to cruise in Indonesia, email us and we will be happy to help you. 3. Crew Details for your CAIT In accordance with Indonesian Government Immigration Regulations every person on your yacht and their passport details MUST be listed on the yacht's CAIT. Your CAIT is an official Indonesian Government document and takes 5-6 weeks to to process and once the application is lodged in Jakarta it cannot be changed. If you have a new crew joint, you must send the copy passport to us, so we can update your CAIT and add the new crew name on your original CAIT. There will be update fee for this. If you are not sure if some crew members will be able to join the yacht during your time in Indonesia or additional crewmembers may plan to fly in and join your yacht then leave while you are still in Indonesia include their passport scans with your entry. Also make sure in advance that these incoming crew can obtain the correct visa for their stay with you. If crew members are listed on your CAIT but do not join the yacht it will not be a problem. If you have crew on your yacht who are not listed on your CAIT you may be asked to make "extra payments" to port officials and may cause you delays. 4. Indonesian Visas All matters regarding Indonesian Visas regulations and up to date Indonesian Immigration Regulations should be checked with the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate Visa Staff before you leave for Indonesia. It is an Indonesian Government regulation that your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of your arrival in Indonesia. You will need to apply personally to an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate for any visas and the costs for any visa will may different among the Embassy or Consulate. You will often be given confusing advice regarding Indonesian Visa regulations if you contact Indonesian Embassies or Consulates by phone or email due to most visitors to Indonesia usually arrive by air. It is best to wait until you arrive in country which you will apply the visa and make all your visa arrangements. There are 4 Indonesian Visa types available to you. 1 Visa Free 2 Seven day Visa on Arrival$10 USD 3 Thirty Day Visa on Arrival $25 USD 4 Social Visa to be purchased in Indonesian Embassy or Consulate before you go to Indonesia ( in Darwin Indonesian Consulate cost $60 AUD/ person ) Nationals from some countries do not require a Visa for a 7 or 30 day visit to Indonesia. The following list of nationalities may be able obtain a 7 or 30 day "Visa on Arrival" Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Luxemburg, Maldives, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States of America. Please check with an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate as this list may be changed from time to time. A 7 day Visa on Arrival costing $10 USD and a 30 day Visa On Arrival costing $25 USD are available in Kupang. Most importantly the Visa on Arrival is not extendible and if you overstay the valid period of either 7 or 30 days you will be fined $25 USD per day fine as you exit the country. If you enter Indonesia using the Visa on Arrival facility, after you leave the country having used that visa you must wait 60 days before you are eligible for a visa again, so to ensure you have the flexibilty to tour the country at your leisure it is recommended that you obtain a Social Visa before you enter Indonesia. If your nationality is not listed as eligible for "Visa Free Entry" or for a "Visa on Arrival" or if you wish to stay in Indonesia longer than 30 days then you must purchase a "Social Visa" from the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin at a cost of $60 AUS before you leave and this takes 4 working days to process. You will need a "Sponsor Letter" in order to apply for your Social Visa and this is provided by the organising committee and will be sent directly on your behalf to the Indonesian Consulate in Darwin. 5. Your Indonesian Social Visa To receive a Social Visa for Indonesia you will need a Sponsor Letter, the Indonesian Embassy or Consuate will have this Sponsor Letter from Bali Marina to authorize them issue a Social Visa to you and remember, it will take between 4 to 7 working days to process your visa. A Social Visa is for a period of up to 6 months, however it is enabled for only 60 days when you first arrive in Indonesia and must be extended for additional 30 day periods at a time, a least 7 days prior to the expiration of the previous period. There are charges for this of around $90 US per extension. Remember if you intend stay in Indonesia for longer than 30 days you must purchase a "Social Visa" in Indonesian Embassy or Consulate prior to departure. Indonesia's Immigration Regulations for Visas are changed from time to time and for the latest regulations click here which will take you to the Visa Information section of the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Canberra Australia. Your Indonesian Social Visa application form can be downloaded from the Darwin Indonesian Consulate website. Do not use the Indonesia Visa Application form from other Consulates if you are applying in Darwin as you must use their form. 6. The Indonesian Consulate in Darwin is located at 18 Harry Chan Avenue, Telephone number +61 8 89430200 or Fax +61 8 89412709 Their email is kridrw@indoconsdarwin.org.au and again all questions regarding Indonesian Visas regulation and up to date Indonesian Immigration Regulations should be checked with their visa staff before you leave Darwin. If you are going to be late into Darwin you can download the Social Visa Application Form and then send it to the Indonesian Consulate for processing. DISCLAIMER While every care has been taken in the preparation of the information on this web site no guarantee of accuracy of information contained herein is given by the indonautical. |
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