In January, the Indonesian authorities began discussing changes to immigration fees with a clear target for 2026: to raise 8.5 trillion rupiah. This refers to the money foreigners pay for visas, stay extensions, and other services. No decisions have been made yet, but the direction is already clear: the government wants to increase revenue and tighten control over incoming visitors.
Immigration Minister Agus Andrianto has publicly confirmed the plans several times. This week he personally went to the Ministry of Finance to meet Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa to discuss changes to the fees.
The increases will apply specifically to foreigners. There are no plans to change the basic services for Indonesian citizens.
Why is this necessary at all? In 2025, immigration collected 10.45 trillion rupiah anyway, exceeding the target by almost 50%. This is one of the best results in the agency’s history. However, costs are also rising.
The number of foreigners is increasing: oversight is becoming more difficult, and more checks, digital systems, and staff on the ground are needed. All of this costs money. According to the minister, even services such as Bapas are currently operating without proper funding. These are government bodies that monitor foreigners at every stage—from inspections and administrative cases to post-court supervision and deportations. It is their work that needs additional budget funding.
For 2026, the government’s target for non-tax revenue from immigration services is 8.5 trillion rupiah, but Agus Andrianto considers this the minimum. He says he wants to reach 10–12 trillion again if the new fees are introduced and oversight improves.
There is another factor. Indonesia does not want to damage relations with other countries. Many states have granted Indonesians visa-free entry. If fees for their citizens are raised sharply, retaliatory measures may follow. That is why the authorities are acting cautiously and discussing everything at an inter-agency level.
Nevertheless, the likelihood that visas and extensions will become more expensive in 2026 is high. However, this will most likely happen gradually rather than all at once. It may primarily affect long-term visas, stay extensions, and services for those who live in the country for months or years.
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