Starting September 1, 2025, Indonesia has made arriving in the country easier with the launch of the All Indonesia Arrival Card. Developed by the Directorate General of Immigration in collaboration with Customs, the Ministry of Health, and the Quarantine Agency, this digital system pulls everything into one place. Instead of filling out multiple forms, you will now complete a single online entry portal that covers immigration, customs and health.
The All Indonesia Arrival Card can be filled out for free via allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id or through the official mobile app. You can submit it up to three days before arrival from your home country, or even upon landing in Indonesia. Once submitted, your information is automatically shared with the relevant agencies, making the entire entry process far smoother.
As for us divers going to Bali, Sulawesi, Raja Ampat, or other Indonesian gems, this means less time at airport counters and more time and focus for chasing manta rays, pygmy seahorses, and coral walls.
What Exactly Is the All Indonesia Arrival Card?
Think of it as your one-stop entry pass. Instead of juggling multiple slips of paper at the immigration counter, you’ll fill out one digital card. It applies to both Indonesian citizens and international travellers and is already live at these airports:
- Ngurah Rai International (Bali)
- Soekarno-Hatta International (Jakarta)
- Juanda International (Surabaya)
The rollout will continue across Indonesia, eventually covering even the smaller airports and seaports that serve the gateways to remote dive regions.
Why It’s a Good News For You
- Faster entry – No fumbling with paper forms after a 16-hour flight.
- Free and easy – Accessible via the official website or mobile app.
- Eco-friendly – Completely paperless.
- Time-saver – Shorter lines at immigration and customs.
For divers lugging camera housings, regulators, and enough gear to fill a small van, this means one less hassle at the airport.
How to Get Your All Indonesia Arrival Card
- Visit the official website.
- Fill in your details: passport info, travel itinerary, and declarations.
- Submit your form up to 3 days before travel, or right when you land.
- Get your QR code instantly.
Show the QR code at checkpoints, immigration, customs, wherever needed.
Key Rules to Remember
- One card per traveler, including kids.
- Information must match your passport and flight details.
- This is not a visa replacement. You’ll still need the appropriate visa if required.
- Rollout to smaller airports is ongoing, but always safer to complete the card in advance.
Why This Matters for Dive Travelers
If you’ve just endured a long-haul flight from California, London, Frankfurt, or Seoul, the last thing you want is paperwork. This card means you’re through immigration faster, with more time to catch your connecting flight to Sorong for Raja Ampat or Labuan Bajo for Komodo.
It also makes life easier when you’re hauling dive gear. Customs is smoother, the process is clearer, and you’re one step closer to the dive deck.
Final Thoughts
Complete it early. Keep your QR code handy. And then, forget about paperwork. The manta rays, pygmy seahorses, and sharks are waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still need a visa to visit Indonesia?
Yes. The arrival card doesn’t replace visas.
Is it safe to use?
Yes, it’s the official government platform.
What if I land at a small regional airport?
The system is expanding, as of right now, the system is only applied in three major international airports including one in Bali, Jakarta and Surabaya.
