Indonesia Immigration Explains How Israeli Citizens Can Enter Through Third Countries
Indonesia Immigration explains how some Israeli citizens enter the country using third-country passports, while others face strict visa checks.
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration has provided clarification on the process for Israeli citizens to enter the country, following discussions on social media by pro-Palestine activists and international influencers. Director of Visas and Travel Documents, Eko Budianto, explained two main avenues for Israeli citizens to enter Indonesia.
The first involves a rigorous visa application process, which includes verification by multiple ministries such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Intelligence Agency, the National Police, the Attorney General's Office, and the Ministry of Home Affairs. The second option allows Israeli citizens to enter using passports from other countries, as Indonesia operates under a single citizenship policy, unlike many European nations that recognize dual citizenship.
Budianto noted that only a small number of Israeli nationals successfully enter through the standard visa process, but field data from the Immigration Management Information System (SIMKIM) revealed that many had used passports from countries like Portugal, Germany, and Greece. These individuals had entered Indonesia using third-country passports, which are allowed under applicable visa arrangements.
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