Pursuant to the Decree from the Department of Foreign Affairs in Indonesia, citizens from the following countries are subject to Calling Visa procedures and must obtain prior clearance from the Indonesian authorities in Jakarta before any visa can be issued:
- Afghanistan
- Israel
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Somalia
⚠️ Important Warning – Flado Indonesia Does NOT Process Calling Visas
Flado Indonesia Visa Agency does not accept Calling Visa cases.
This visa category requires multiple visits and in-person interviews at the Directorate General of Immigration (Ditjen Imigrasi) in Jakarta, as well as coordination between several national agencies. The process is complex, lengthy, and unpredictable.
From our previous experience, Calling Visa cases often take over one month and may be rejected without clear reasons. For this reason, Flado Indonesia has decided not to provide this service.
Where to Apply for a Calling Visa
Applicants from the listed countries should contact immigration-licensed visa agencies located in Jakarta, as the entire process requires offline verification and interviews at the central immigration office (Ditjen Imigrasi).
We do not have specific recommendations, but searching for agencies based in Jakarta that mention “Calling Visa Indonesia” or “Visa clearance Jakarta” is recommended.
Typical price range for this process (depending on the case and agency) starts from approximately 20–25 million IDR (around USD 1,200–1,500). However, the total cost may vary and depend on the applicant’s background and interview requirements.
What is a Calling Visa?
A Calling Visa is a special category for nationals of countries whose political, economic, or security situation is considered sensitive by the Indonesian government.
According to Arvin Gumilang, Head of Public Relations and General Affairs of the Directorate General of Immigration:
“A Calling Visa country is a country whose condition or state is considered to have a certain level of vulnerability in terms of ideological, political, economic, social, cultural, defense and state security, and immigration aspects.”
Calling Visa Review Process
For nationals under the Calling Visa category, the e-Visa application undergoes review by a special Assessment Team that includes representatives from:
- Ministry of Law and Human Rights
- Ministry of Internal Affairs
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Ministry of Manpower
- National Police (Polri)
- Attorney General’s Office
- State Intelligence Agency (BIN)
- Indonesian National Army Strategic Intelligence Agency (BAIS TNI)
- National Narcotics Agency (BNN)
This team conducts a coordination meeting to decide whether an applicant is eligible for a visa.
Important Note for Travelers
Applicants from the countries listed above must not purchase travel tickets (flights, boats, etc.) before receiving official visa approval from Jakarta Immigration.
How the Calling Visa e-Visa Looks Like
The issued e-Visa for Calling Visa applicants looks the same as other Indonesian e-Visas (PDF document with the Indonesian immigration logo, applicant data, visa type, QR code, and barcode).
Example (for reference only — ⚠️ Flado Indonesia Visa Agency does not accept Calling Visa cases):
Latest Update
Cameroon was removed from the Calling Visa list on November 23, 2023.
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