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United Kingdom visa for Indonesian citizens

Passport Indonesia
Destination United Kingdom

Indonesia passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Answer Visa required

Yes, a visa is required

Entry requirement
Visa required
Maximum stay
Set by the visa
Apply before travel
Yes
Last updated
February 2026

How to apply

Checked November 2026

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Official route

Standard Visitor visa

Fee
GBP 135 for up to 6 months (long-term visas cost more)
Processing
Apply online before travel, no earlier than 3 months ahead; biometrics at a visa application centre
Official site →

At the border

  • Passport must be valid for the whole length of the stay.
  • Nationals who do not need a visa must hold an ETA before travelling, including when transiting through UK passport control.
  • Be ready to show that you will leave at the end of the visit, can support yourself, and can pay for your return or onward travel.
  • Visitors can usually stay up to 6 months per visit; an ETA does not guarantee entry.
  • British and Irish citizens (including dual nationals) do not need an ETA but must travel on a British passport or a Certificate of Entitlement.

Recent changes

  • April 2025: ETA fee rose from GBP 10 to GBP 16 (9 April 2025).
  • February 2026: ETA enforcement began on 25 February 2026; airlines can deny boarding to eligible visitors without an ETA or other valid permission.
  • April 2026: ETA fee rose from GBP 16 to GBP 20 (8 April 2026).

Official source: GOV.UK - UK Visas and Immigration (Home Office) · Not yet confirmed officially: consularVisa.processing: typical decision time (often quoted as about 3 weeks) not stated on the page read

What Indonesia passport holders need to do

  1. Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
  2. Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
  3. Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
  4. Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.

Indonesia is one of 109 passports in the “visa required” group for the United Kingdom. See the full United Kingdom visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Europe for Indonesia passport holders

The United Kingdom is one of 84 destinations in the “visa required” group for the Indonesia passport, which ranks #52 worldwide with a mobility score of 80. Of 46 destinations in Europe, 3 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Albania Visa-free 90 days
Belarus Visa-free 30 days
Serbia Visa-free 30 days
United Kingdom Visa required –

All visa-free countries for the Indonesia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Indonesia passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Can Indonesian citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Kingdom?

No. Indonesia passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.

Do United Kingdom citizens need a visa for Indonesia?

United Kingdom passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, so no application is needed before travelling.

United Kingdom visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of the United Kingdom before you book.