Lombok Entry Requirements

Children must have their own passport (cannot be included on parent's passport). Same visa requirements apply regardless of age. Children under 18 traveling without both parents should carry a notarized letter of consent from absent parent(s), including parent's contact information and photocopy of parent's passport/ID. If traveling with one parent, letter from other parent is recommended. For children traveling with non-parents (relatives, school groups), notarized authorization letter from both parents is required. Single parents should carry child's birth certificate and, if applicable, sole custody documents. Keep multiple copies of all documents. Indonesian immigration may question adults traveling with children to prevent child trafficking.

Importing pets to Indonesia is complex and requires advance planning (start 3-6 months before travel). Required documents: Import Permit from Indonesian Quarantine Authority (apply minimum 2 months in advance), Veterinary Health Certificate from country of origin (issued within 7 days of travel), Rabies Vaccination Certificate (administered between 30 days and 12 months before travel), Microchip documentation (ISO 11784/11785 compliant). Pets must undergo quarantine period (typically 14-30 days) at designated facility in Jakarta or Surabaya - note that Lombok does not have international pet quarantine facility. After quarantine clearance, pets can be transported to Lombok. Only dogs and cats are generally permitted as pets. Certain breeds may be restricted. Process is expensive (USD 500-2000+) and stressful for animals. Many travelers opt to leave pets at home or use professional pet relocation services. Contact Indonesian Quarantine Authority (Badan Karantina) for current requirements.

Tourist VOA allows 30 days, extendable once for additional 30 days (60 days total maximum). For stays longer than 60 days, you must obtain a different visa type before arriving in Indonesia. Options include: Social-Cultural Visa (B211A) - allows 60 days, extendable up to 4 times for 60 days each (maximum 180 days total), requires sponsor in Indonesia and must be arranged before travel through embassy or visa agent (cost: USD 100-300). Limited Stay Visa (VITAS) - for work, retirement, or family purposes, requires extensive documentation and sponsor. Retirement Visa - available for retirees over 55 with proof of pension income (minimum USD 1,500/month), requires Indonesian sponsor and guarantor. Business Visa - for work-related activities, requires sponsoring company. Cannot change visa type while in Indonesia - must exit country and re-enter with new visa. Working on tourist visa is illegal and can result in deportation and ban. For digital nomads staying long-term, consider visa runs (exiting and re-entering) to Singapore or Malaysia, though this is technically against visa regulations if done repeatedly. Indonesia is developing digital nomad visa options - check current status.

Overstaying your visa in Indonesia is a serious violation with significant consequences. Penalties include: IDR 1,000,000 per day fine for overstay, detention at immigration facility, deportation at your expense, ban from re-entering Indonesia (typically 6 months to permanent depending on overstay duration), and potential criminal prosecution for extended overstays. If you realize you've overstayed, go immediately to immigration office in Mataram with passport, explanation, and payment. Do NOT attempt to leave through airport with expired visa - you will be detained. If circumstances prevented timely departure (medical emergency, natural disaster), bring supporting documentation. Immigration may show leniency for short overstays (1-2 days) with valid reasons and immediate self-reporting. Extended overstays (60+ days) result in automatic detention and deportation proceedings. Keep track of your visa expiration date and apply for extensions well in advance (at least 7-10 days before expiry). Set phone reminders. If you need to stay longer than your visa allows, exit Indonesia before visa expires and obtain proper visa type.

If your passport is lost or stolen in Lombok, take immediate action: 1) Report to local police station (Polsek) and obtain police report (required for embassy and immigration). 2) Contact your embassy or consulate in Jakarta or Bali immediately to report loss and begin emergency travel document process. 3) Visit immigration office in Mataram with police report to report passport loss and cancel entry stamp. 4) Apply for emergency travel document or replacement passport through your embassy (may require travel to Bali or Jakarta for biometrics/interview). 5) Obtain exit permit from immigration office with emergency travel document. Process can take 1-2 weeks and is expensive (USD 100-300+ for emergency document). Keep photocopies and digital scans of passport ID page and visa stamp separately from passport. Consider leaving copies with family/friends at home. Register with your embassy's travel program before departure. Travel insurance may cover some costs of replacement documents and extended accommodation. Cannot exit Indonesia without valid passport or emergency travel document and proper exit clearance from immigration.

Indonesia does not recognize dual nationality for its citizens (with limited exceptions for children until age 18). Indonesian citizens, even with foreign passport, must enter and exit Indonesia using Indonesian passport. Foreign nationals with Indonesian ancestry or former Indonesian citizenship should enter on their foreign passport. If you were born in Indonesia or have Indonesian parents, verify your citizenship status before travel as you may be considered Indonesian citizen. Use the same passport for entry and exit. If you entered on passport A, you must exit on passport A. Switching passports during stay causes immigration complications. If holding both Indonesian and foreign passport, declare this if asked by immigration. Some countries (like Australia, UK, Canada) allow dual citizenship - check your country's policy. Having multiple passports can be useful for visa-free travel but ensure you comply with each country's entry/exit requirements.