Last reviewed: May 2026
TL;DR- Embassy of Indonesia is at 38 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 2HW
- Consular phone line is +44 (0)20 7499 7661
- e-VOA, tourist, business, social, student and work visas are handled through Molina
- Molina is at molina.imigrasi.go.id, run by Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration
- e-VOA is often approved within minutes for eligible nationalities including UK citizens
Address and Contact Details
The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in London is at 38 Grosvenor Square, London, W1K 2HW. The consular section handles passport, civil registration and notarial services for Indonesian citizens in the United Kingdom, alongside certain visa-related document support.
The main telephone number is +44 (0)20 7499 7661. The official site is indonesianembassy.org.uk. Visa applications themselves are now mostly submitted through Indonesia's national platform Molina at molina.imigrasi.go.id, which is run by the Directorate General of Immigration.
Public hours are typically weekday mornings, with separate windows for different services. The embassy closes on UK bank holidays and Indonesian national days including Independence Day on 17 August and Eid celebrations.
Visa Services Available
Indonesia operates a layered visa system combining online e-VOA, regular short stay visas and longer term residence-linked visas. Categories used by UK-based travellers include:
- e-VOA (Visa on Arrival, electronic): 30-day visa applied for online or purchased at major Indonesian airports, extendable once for another 30 days.
- Tourist Visa (B211A): for tourism stays of 60 days, extendable in Indonesia.
- Business Visa (B211A): for meetings, conferences and short term commercial activity.
- Social Visa (B211A): for visiting family or friends, voluntary work and other social purposes.
- Student Visa: tied to an enrolment letter from a recognised Indonesian institution.
- Work Visa: linked to an Indonesian work permit (IMTA) and KITAS limited stay permit.
- Second Home Visa: for qualifying investors and retirees meeting Indonesia's financial thresholds.
Most short visits from the UK use e-VOA. The embassy and Molina handle longer stays and categories that need additional sponsorship documents.
How to Book an Appointment
Most visa applications start at molina.imigrasi.go.id, where the applicant creates an account, completes the relevant form and pays online. e-VOA is purely online with no in-person step. Other categories may require a follow-up appointment at the embassy or partner centre for biometric data and document verification.
Demand fluctuates with Indonesian school holidays, religious events and major business expos in Jakarta. Slots for appointment-based services are released on Molina and the embassy site.
Applicants attending in person should bring the Molina case number, printed appointment confirmation and the relevant supporting documents in original.
Documents and Requirements
For most categories, the typical document set includes:
- A passport valid for at least six months beyond the planned departure from Indonesia with at least two blank pages.
- A clear scan of the passport bio page uploaded to Molina.
- A recent colour photograph against a white background.
- Confirmed return or onward flight booking.
- Hotel reservation or host invitation letter as accommodation evidence.
- For business visas, an invitation letter from the Indonesian counterpart on company letterhead, plus the sponsor's TDP and NPWP details.
- For social visas, an invitation letter from the Indonesian sponsor on personal letterhead with identity card copy.
- For student visas, the letter of admission and proof of paid tuition.
- For work visas, the IMTA work permit issued by the Ministry of Manpower.
- For Second Home Visa, evidence of qualifying funds or property meeting Indonesia's financial thresholds.
Documents not in Indonesian or English should be translated by a sworn translator and certified where the embassy requires.
Processing Times and Fees
e-VOA is often approved within minutes of payment, though peak periods can extend approval to a few hours. Tourist, business and social B211A visas typically take five to ten working days. Student and work visas tied to longer-stay permits can take several weeks because they involve coordination with the relevant Indonesian ministry.
Fees are set in Indonesian rupiah by the Directorate General of Immigration and paid online in pounds sterling at the relevant exchange rate. e-VOA has its own fixed fee. B211A visas, longer stay permits and Second Home Visas have separate tariff lines, including additional charges for multiple entry options.
Verify the current fees on molina.imigrasi.go.id before paying, as tariffs are updated by the Directorate General of Immigration from time to time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I still get visa on arrival in Indonesia?
Yes, eligible nationalities including British citizens can use e-VOA either online before travel or at major arrival points such as Bali and Jakarta. The standard e-VOA permits stays of 30 days and can be extended once for another 30 days inside Indonesia.
What is the difference between e-VOA and the B211A visa?
e-VOA is a 30-day visa for general tourist or limited business visits. The B211A visa is a 60-day visa with a wider purpose, including tourism, business, social visits and certain other activities. The B211A is normally applied for through Molina and can also be extended in country.
Who can apply for the Indonesian Second Home Visa?
The Second Home Visa is aimed at qualifying investors and retirees with sufficient assets, generally evidenced by a minimum sum held in an Indonesian bank or property in Indonesia. The exact threshold and documents are listed on Molina and updated periodically.
Does the embassy still issue paper visa stickers?
Most visas are now issued electronically and delivered by email through Molina. Certain categories may still involve a sticker placed in the passport at the embassy. The category page on Molina confirms whether collection at the embassy is required.
How long can I extend a B211A in country?
B211A visas can typically be extended in country at a regional immigration office, in 60-day increments up to defined maxima depending on the visa code. Extensions are arranged through Indonesian immigration offices rather than the embassy in London.
How We Verified This
Details in this article were cross-checked against the Indonesian Embassy London site, the Directorate General of Immigration's Molina portal, GOV.UK travel advice for Indonesia, and Bali tourism office publications on visa rules.
Sources
- Embassy of Indonesia London: indonesianembassy.org.uk
- Molina e-Visa portal: molina.imigrasi.go.id
- GOV.UK Indonesia travel advice: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/indonesia
