Free Expansion as Revenue Climbs
Indonesia's State Audit Agency (BPK) has advised the government to carefully review plans to reinstate visa-free entry for more countries. The agency noted that suspending the policy actually increased non-tax revenue while tourist arrivals continued to grow.
August 7, 2026 | 11:24 am SHARE URL berhasil di salin. Foreigners visit the Kertha Gosa park in Bali on May 1, 2026. (Antara Photo/Nyoman Hendra Wibowo) Jakarta. Indonesia should thoroughly review plans to expand visa-free entry, the State Audit Agency (BPK) said, noting that suspending the policy boosted immigration non-tax revenue to Rp 7.61 trillion ($424.95 million) in 2023 even as foreign tourist arrivals continued to rise.
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