There are currently only 15 countries where citizens are allowed to enter Indonesia for free (in terms of visa anyway). Applying for Visa on Arrival (VOA) will cost US$35 for most citizens from other countries. It has been recently announced that five more countries will be added to the list of countries to enjoy 30 days of visa-free stay.

Click HERE to find out more about the current visa status in Indonesia.

Popular Getaway Destination - Conrad Bali in Nusa Dua, Bali

It is expected that citizens from the following five countries will not need to apply for VOA starting 2015:

Australia
China
Japan
Russia
South Korea

Considering the growing affluence from these regions, it is definitely a step in the right direction at boosting tourist arrival numbers and expenditure. Tourists visiting Singapore or a nearby region will then be able to make more timely decisions should they wish to visit Bali or other Indonesian cities while travelling.