Travel warning: Britons alerted of visa warning to Indonesia – ‘Risk heavy fines and deportation’

Britons planning on going to Indonesia have been issued a travel warning for overstaying their visa.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) alerted people on what could happen if people overstay their 60-day visa.

Travellers who overstay in Indonesia could face a daily fine of one million Indonesian rupiah (£49.00).

The penalty applies for each day beyond the visa’s expiry date.

The FCDO said: “If you overstay your visa, you risk a heavy fine, possible lengthy detention (limited access to health care facilities and space) and deportation.

“If your visa will expire during a period of hospitalisation or detention, contact Indonesian immigration before your visa expires to avoid any overstay fines.”

Those who overstay their Indonesian visa by more than 60 days could face more severe consequences than fines.

The Indonesian authorities could detain and question individuals who exceed the 60-day overstay limit.

Deportation is mandatory in these cases, and authorities may impose a ban on returning to Indonesia.

While no fines apply in these situations, overstayers must cover the cost of their deportation flight themselves.

British passport holders will be deported to the UK unless they can prove residency in a third country.

The British Embassy cannot intervene to request deportation to alternative destinations. Family members or friends can assist by arranging flights for those facing deportation.

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The FCDO said: “If the Indonesian authorities have detained you or someone you know, call the British Embassy in Jakarta on: +62(0)21 2356 5200 (24 hours).

“You can ask an immigration officer to tell the British embassy you’re detained. Embassy staff will try to contact you within 48 hours by either visiting you in person or contacting you by phone or video call.

“How the embassy contacts you depends on where you are and any restrictions at the facility where you’re being held.

“If you do not have a valid UK passport, the embassy will help you apply for an emergency travel document.”