Entry Formalities for Indonesia
This page covers the entry formalities after landing at Soekarno-Hatta: immigration, baggage, customs and onward connections.
Where arrivals happen
- Terminal 1 — southern side of the airport; sub-terminals A, B and C.
- Terminal 2 — north-western side; sub-terminals D, E and F (2F serves hajj and umrah flights).
- Terminal 3 — north-eastern side; the newest and largest terminal.
Arrival procedure
- Disembarkation — follow the Arrivals signage to your terminal.
- Immigration — foreign nationals clear entry control with a valid passport. Citizens of ASEAN states, most of Europe (including France, Belgium and the Netherlands), the UK, the US, Japan and many other countries may enter visa-free for up to 30 days (non-extendable); many other nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival or e-VOA (Rp 500,000, up to 30 days, extendable once) — apply through the official e-Visa portal before travel.
- Baggage claim — on the arrivals level of your terminal.
- Customs — declare goods over the duty-free allowance.
- Transfer — onward flights depart from your terminal; the free Skytrain connects the terminals and the airport station.
Getting into the city
- Airport Rail Link — SHIA station to Manggarai in about 45 minutes, every 30 minutes between 05:00 and 22:00.
- Transjakarta — bus route SH1 to Kalideres, route SH2 to Blok M via the airport train station.
- DAMRI and other coaches — services to destinations across Greater Jakarta.
- Taxis and car hire — available at each terminal.
Indonesia grants visa-free entry for up to 30 days to citizens of many countries, including ASEAN states and most of Europe; other travellers can use the visa on arrival or e-VOA (Rp 500,000).