Indonesia Considers Visa Waiver for Indian Travelers: India Report
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If finalised, Indonesia's initiative of visa-free entry to Indians will help the island nation in tapping the massive tourism potential coming from India.
In a move aimed at boosting tourism and the economy, Indonesia is exploring the possibility of offering visa-free entry to Indians along with 19 other countries, including the U.S., China, Australia, South Korea, Germany, Britain, and France.
If the plan goes through, Indonesia would join Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand in providing visa-free entries to Indians. Vietnam is also said to be mulling granting visa-free entry to India and other nations.
Reports suggest that the list of countries eligible for visa-free entry will likely be finalized within the next month. The government is actively exploring this option to achieve its economic and tourism-related objectives.
Surge in Foreign Arrivals: In 2019, Indonesia welcomed over 16 million foreign visitors. In the current year (January to October), there has been a significant increase in foreign arrivals, totaling 9.49 million visitors — a remarkable 124% surge compared to the corresponding pe
