Since 2004 visitors from all western coutries need a visa with costs for entering Indonesia.

Basically ther'e two types of relevant visa.

Visa on arrival

The visa on arrival you get at your entering port after having filled the imigration card. It costs 35 USD or 30 €. A potetential change you will receive in Rupiah at a farely good rate, so it is reccomended having the amount matching.

This visa is valid for 30 days and extendable once for another 30 days, e.g. at the imigration office in the city of Siantar. The extention costs around Rp. 355.000.

Visitors Visa

For the visitors visa you have to apply in advance at an Indonesian emassy or consulate. It costs around 45 USD/€ and is valid for 60 days. It is not extenable but suitable for those whom intend to stay longer.

For furthr information please refer to an appropriate Indonesian embassy using EmbassyFinder.com.