How to apply Credit Card in Abroad

Here is a brief tutorial which will give you a complete overview of the process for applying for credit cards and getting approved for one.

1. What is a Credit Card?

A credit card is a system of payment named after the small plastic card issued to users of the system. A credit card is different from a debit card in that it does not remove money from the user's account after every transaction. In the case of credit cards, the issuer lends money to the consumer (or the user).

2. Why do I need a credit card?

A credit card is the single most authentic proof of your credit worthiness. It means that financial institutions are willing to lend loans/credit to you. Depending upon how much you earn, financial institutions would be happy to lend loans to you. So the better your credit rating, the more loans you can get. Every time you are approved for a credit product like a bank loan or a credit card, your credit rating improves which will help you in securing more credit products in the future.

Apart from improving your credit rating, having a credit card will help you in paying your tuition fees. You can try to save as much cash as you want and the rest you can pay with your credit card.

3. Ok be quick and tell me how to get a credit card?

Ok smart ass, here is how you get a credit card. Before you apply for a credit card, it would be better to have some pre-requisites fulfilled.

1. Get an Australian driving license. It doesn't matter even it is a restricted learner's licence. But getting a full license has its own benefits. Check my post about driving licenses. An Australian driving license is your main identity document and will be used every where for identification purposes. The sooner you get it, the better it is.

2. Once you have an Australian driving license, the next step is to have an entry made in your Australian Credit file to start a credit score. What is an Australian Credit File and what is a credit score? A credit score is a numerical expression based on a statistical analysis of a person's credit files, to represent the creditworthiness of that person, which is the likelihood that the person will pay his or her debts in a timely manner. Your credit file is held by a private owned company in Australia. 

Any way, you want to start your credit file in Australia and want the first entry to be entered into it.

The best way would be to go and buy a mobile phone connection from a cellular service provider.

There are different cellular service providers in Australia. Three, Optus,Vodafone, Soul and a few others.

So when you sign up for a post-paid connection to any cellular service, an entry would be made into your credit file saying that you have been given credit worth $X by company X. That entry would be used by others to approve or disprove you for a credit product.

Please remember that you must buy a Post Paid connection because a pre-paid connection is not a credit product. Any product for which you pay afterwards has been lent to you by credit, until you pay back the credit amount in full.

3. So now you have made an entry in your credit file by buying a post paid cellular service connection. The next step is to get yourself a job. Every time you get paid, your employer issues you a pay slip. Keep those pay slips at a safe place. Most employers would pay you by transferring your pay into your nominated bank account. After you have been working at your job for lets say four months, it would be the right time to apply for a credit card.

4. Which credit card to apply for?

There are numerous credit card companies which offer credit cards. The best financial institution to apply for a credit card would be the bank where you have been receiving your pay for the past four months. The reason being that your bank knows that you have been receiving your pay in your bank account. Financial institutions are interested in knowing whether you are employed or not. Banks are willing to give credit cards to people with stable employment history. Even if you have $20,000 in your account, banks would be reluctant to give you a credit card. But if you have a $400 steady source of weekly income, every one would be happy to give you a credit card with a limit of $1000 or more.

So if you apply for a credit card in your own bank, which knows that you have been employed and you have been receiving your pays in their your bank account, they would be happy to give you a credit card without much hassle. You can tell them that you are an international student and you would like to have a credit limit of $500. Dont worry, I will let you know later on how to get credit cards of greater credit limits.


5. Hopefully, if you have been paying close attention to what I have been saying and followed what I have said, you would be approved for a credit card by your banking institution.

Use this credit card and NEVER EVER, forget to pay your monthly credit card fees/dues if any. Normally if you dont use the card, you wont have to pay anything. But it is good to use the card and quickly pay it back before the 55 days interest free period expires.

Now after six months of your first credit card being approved, it is time to apply for another credit card. This would be the same time when your tuition fees would be due. So try to time your credit card approvals with your tuition fees due dates.

So if you can keep on getting approved for a credit card every time you have to pay your tuition fees, you would significantly reduce the burden on yourself of making lump sum upfront cash payment.

Make sure, that if you get rejected for a credit card, DONT apply for another one immediately. Wait for three or four months. If you apply randomly, one after the other for credit cards, your credit rating would go down and no one would be willing to give you any credit products.

6. Ok, thats fine but I have to pay back all this money? Where do I get that from?

Yes, you have to pay back your credit card. But its up to you when you pay them. For every $5000 you have to pay a minimum of $100 per month. So its up to you if you want to keep on making the minimum payments or you want to pay off your credit card at once.

Credit card companies are normally not interested in your paying back what you have borrowed. They are interested in a situation where you keep on paying the interest on the unpaid amount. As long as you keep on paying the minimum monthly amount, the company would be happy and would give you credit limit increases as well which can come in handy when its time to pay your tuition fees.

7. What if I cannot get a credit card?

Dont worry if you cannot get one. These days most banks offer some thing called a debit card which is a credit card linked to your bank account. So when ever you use the card, funds are deducted from your bank account. This card acts like a credit card and in situations where merchants only accept credit cards, this card can come in handy. You can use this card as a credit card or a debit card.
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Dubai Visa Requirement

IMPORTANT NOTIFICATION

Citizens of the following Countries will get their visa upon arrival to the UAE airports, if the duration of stay is less than one (1) month and they hold visas in their passports or entry stamps from other countries:

Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brunei, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands, United Kingdom (except the British overseas citizens), United States, Vatican
For all other nationalities, a visa must be applied for before the visitor enters the country either through their respective embassy, a local UAE sponsor or a local hotel.

GCC NATIONALS

Visa requirements for entering Dubai vary greatly between different nationalities and it is always advised to check regulations before traveling. Currently, every nationality entering the UAE needs a visa except citizens of GCC countries (Gulf Cooperation Council: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia) expatriate residents of the GCC (certain nationalities and professions) and British citizens with the right of abode in the UK, who will be granted a visa on arrival in the UAE.

GCC nationals can stay more or less as long they like. British citizens can stay for a month and then apply for a visa for a further two months.

Please note that Israelis and travelers whose passports bear Israeli stamps will be denied a visa.

VISAS THROUGH HOTELS

Tourists can get a visa from a tourist company or a hotel by first making a reservation for at least one night. They must fax/courier the hotel a copy of their passport along with the reason for the visit (tourism is an acceptable reason) and their arrival date.

You must also make sure that the hotel faxes you a copy of the visa when it is ready. Airlines may require confirmation (preferably a fax copy of the document) that a visa is held before check-in at the airport. The original is held at Dubai Airport for collection before passport control.

SERVICE VISA ENTRY APPLIED THROUGH A HOTEL:

Standard process of application, but please check with your hotel first.
The visa is valid for 14 days from the date of issue and 14 days from the date of entry. The visa fees and security deposit will vary from country to country. The security deposit is also required per person and will be refunded once the visa holder leaves the country. It is advisable to contact your nearest Dubai Embassy or the hotel for more details.

Please be aware that once the visa is applied for, charges for the cost of the visa will not be refunded in such cases as Expiration, Booking cancellation, Rejection.

For the visa to be processed by the hotel, the visitor must remain a guest in that hotel for the entrire duration of their stay. Port of entry and exit of the visitor must be Dubai only. Three working days are needed to process the visa excluding, Friday, Saturday and Public Holidays.

Documents required:

Visa Charges and Security Deposit. An authorisation letter with the signature of the cardholder, as well as a copy of the credit card used (front and back side). Passport copies of card holder and visitors.

Please note all document copies, passport copies and credit card copies must be scanned clearly and with colour when sent, otherwise they will be rejected by Dubai Immigration.

TOURIST VISA

This visa is issued through tourist companies and it is valid for 30 days. You cannot renew it or extend it. If the Visa holder of the tourist visa stays more than the 30 days, that person has to pay a fine per day plus some charges for an out pass.

VISIT VISA

This Visa is issued through DNRD. It is stamped for 30 days validity but it is valid for 60 days and can be extended for 30 more days by paying an extra amount. The extension needs to be done before the 60th day. If the visitor stays more than 60 days or more than 90 days (after the extension) they will have to pay a fine per day plus some charges for an out pass.

Certain passport holders can enter the UAE without obtaining a visit visa prior to arrival and stay up to 30 days.

Documents required:

1. Photocopy of the visitor's passport

2. Visit Visa Application form, completed and signed by the sponsoring company.

3. Photocopy of the trade license of the company

4. A Guarantee letter from the company stating its responsibility of the visitor during his visit.

WORK VISA

These visas are issued for people who want to work or do business in UAE. It is valid for 60 days only, during this the work residence visa has to be processed. If the person delays in stamping the residence he will pay 25 AED fine for each day.
There are different types of Work visas:

Private companies or Establishments employees (Issued from labor Office)

1. Servants

2. Partners

3. Investors

Governmental institutions and Ministries (Issued from DNRD) and the person can only work in governmental institutions.
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Visit Visa For Dubai

Passport must be valid for a minimum of three months from date of arrival for tourism and six months for business travel.

A special category of visas is a Tourist Visa which entitles its holder to a 30 day stay and can be extended for another 30 days. The Tourist Visa requires the sponsorship of hotels and tour operators who bring in visitors to the UAE. The fee is AED100 in addition to minor delivery fees.

As stated by the Ministry of Interior - Naturalization & Residency 

Administration, visa requirements are classified as follows:

No need for a visa:

GCC nations (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar and Oman)

Visa delivered upon arrival:


GCC residents with high level professions: managerial, doctors, engineers, pharmacists.

The following countries: Hong Kong, South Korea, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Brunei, United Kingdom, France, Italy, Germany, Holland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Paraguay, Ireland, Greece, Finland, Spain, Monaco, Vatican, Iceland, Andorra, San Marino, Liechtenstein, Canada, United States of America, Australia, New Zealand.

Visa required prior to arrival:


All other nations than the ones listed above must obtain a visa through a sponsor. Sponsors can be:


Hotels and tourist companies


Airlines and airlines handlers crew


Organizations


Individuals (relatives or friends)


The latest update on visa requirements is always found on this 

page:http://www.dnrd.ae/dnrd/VisitVisaInformationEng.htm 
Phone: +971.4.3980000
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U.A.E. Employment Visa Details

UAE EMPLOYMENT VISA

The following documents are required for visa processing:

1. Passport Copy/s:
Ensure that your passport is still valid for at least 6 months prior to your arrival and that you have sufficient blank visa pages. In the event you have entered the U.A.E. on employment visa on a passport which has since expired, a copy of the said passport must be supplied.

2. Degree/Diploma Holders - Attested Educational Qualifications:
For Degree, Diploma Holders - You will be required to have your Certificate ATTESTED by the U.A.E. Embassy of your respective country. Refer to attached document for Attestation process.

3. Translation Of   Degree/Diploma Into English language Before Attestation:
Should your certificate/ diploma be in any language other than English or Arabic, please ensure to have the institution / university translate it into English language before getting it ATTESTED by the U.A.E. Embassy of your respective country.

4. High School Certificate (Original):
For Non Degree or Diploma Holders - You will be required to have your Original High School Certificate attested by U.A.E. Embassy in your respective country.

5. Passport photographs:
Scanned Coloured passport sized photographs (white background) of you and dependants (U.A.E. based only).

6. Cancelled Visa Copy:
Should you have been employed in U.A.E. previously; a copy of your previous cancelled visa must be supplied.

          

            Mother's Full Name:

            Permanent Home Address / Postal Address from Home Country & Contact Numbers

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KSA Business Visa Details

KSA BUSINESS  VISA

            The following documents will be required for visa processing:

1. Co lour passport copy/s:  A color copy of your passport is required. Ensure that your passport is still valid for at least 3 months prior to your arrival and that you have sufficient blank visa pages. 

2. Passport photographs: Scanned colored passport sized photographs (white background) of you and your dependents (Oman based dependents only).

3. Mother's full name

4. Contact Details: Permanent street/postal address from home country & contact numbers.

5. Attested Qualification/Certificate:  You will be required to have your Qualification Certificate ATTESTED by the Oman Embassy of your respective country. For Non Degree/Certificate holders, original High School certificate will need to be Attested. 

6. Medical Certificate: For persons arriving from certain countries (www.rop.gov.om), a copy of a medical certificate from a certified clinic must be provided.

            No Objection Certificate:If you are transferring from another employer in Oman you               will be required to provide a No Objection Certificate to authorize the transfer.
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Qatar Visit Visa Sample

Malaysia Visas & immigration

As an international student studying in Malaysia you will be granted a student pass and visa for a year (or part of a year), depending on the country which issues your passport. You are personally responsible for the timely submission of the documents to obtain/renew your student pass.

New regulations for international students studying in Malaysia

The Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia via its private arm Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) has enacted several new measures in order to streamline and facilitate visa processes for international students who wish to enroll at Higher Education Institutions in Malaysia.  

As part of these new arrangements, EMGS will now coordinate the International Student’s Pass (Visa), the provision of Medical Insurance and the arrangements for health checks. To cover the costs associated with providing this service, EMGS has imposed a number of new charges which amount to a minimum of RM1830 for all new applications and a minimum of RM950 for the renewal of a student pass. The University has agreed to share part of the additional costs as part of our commitment to supporting international students to study at the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus.  

Obtaining and renewing your student pass

New students

You must submit your passport and other documents to the student Visa Office 7 weeks before the expiry date of your student pass. 
There will be a separate charge for the extension of the student pass and multiple entry visas. Students will bear the extra charges or compound for late submission of documents. 

Identification documents

You must carry your original passport with you at all times.  The immigration Enforcement Officers conduct random checks at public places. 
If you decide not to carry your original passport (when visiting places near campus), make sure you carry a certified true copy of your passport and your UNMC student ID card.
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Study in Turkey

Obtaining a student visa before departing your home country is a requirement for formal registration as a student at a Turkish university. Therefore, students who come to Turkey without a student visa will neither be allowed to register as a student at the university nor receive a residency permit once in the country.

Student visas must be obtained from a Turkish consulate, generally the one nearest your place of residence in the country of your nationality. Student visas CANNOT be issued from within Turkey. You must take or mail a copy of your "Letter of Acceptance" from a Turkish university and a completed visa application form to the appropiate Turkish Consulate. Consulate staff can provide you with an application form upon request. Please note that it generally takes around eight weeks from the time you submit your application until you receive your visa. The student visa will be stamped in your passport.

Although a time limit will be indicated on your visa, your student visa remains valid as long as you are enrolled at school.
Note that rules seem to change regularly, so see www.e-konsolosluk.net and the Turkish Embassy or Consulate in your home country for the latest information about visa requirements.
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Kuwait Tourist Visa

               How to apply for a Tourist Visa:

1. If you intend to stay in a hotel, then the hotel will send you your visa. You will receive a copy of your visa by fax and the original one will be added to your passport upon your arrival to Kuwait.

2. If you are invited by a Kuwaiti citizen there are two ways to obtain your visa:

• The person inviting you to Kuwait has to issue the visa and send it to you by fax.
• The person inviting you has to send an invitation letter to the consulate by fax, and after the consulate has receieved approval from the Ministry of Interior of Kuwait, the visa can be issued. (A process which takes 7-10 days.)

        How to obtain a Business Visa:

• The company inviting you should arrange for your visa, and upon arrival to Kuwait, it is given to you at the airport.
• In the case that the company doesn't arrange the visa for you, you can obtain one directly upon arrival at the airport in Kuwait as long as you have your official invitation letter with you from your company in Kuwait.

(This is the case for citizens of the following countries: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, and the Vatican. In addition, nationals from Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and South Korea in Asia, as well as those from the United States of America and Canada.)

• If you are not a citizen of the above-mentioned countries and your inviting company does not arrange you your visa, you can obtain it from our consulate.

        Documents necessary to obtain a visa:

One visa application form filled in and signed

1. One photo
2. Passport valid for at least 3 more months.
3. An envelope with stamp (adressed) to resend the passport.
4. A certificate of your company mentioning the activities of your society as well as a letter or fax of your Kuwaiti contact, signed by a Kuwaiti citizen and addressed directly to our consulate, confirming your arrival to Kuwait.
5. For foreigners (not Swiss nationals) a copy of their residential permit.

Please notice that the cost of the visa is depending on your nationality.

The visa is valid for one entry and for a maximum stay of one month. Once you have obtained your visa, you have a three month validity period to use it before it expires. For an eventual stay after these three months you have to obtain a new visa.
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Kuwait Sample Visa

Indonesia Visit Visa Requirement

Visit Visas are given to Regular Passport holders.

Most of regions and cities in Indonesia are very safe to travel for US citizen. However, with respect to certain domestic conditions and for their own safety, the visa applicant is advised to contact the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate Generals or through the travel agency on the situation and information of the region that would be visited in Indonesia.

There are regions in Indonesia that the foreign national is not allowed to visit without special written permission and approval. The four regions are:Poso, and Irian Jaya/West Papua. The Applicant who wishes to enter the restricted regions must obtain special authorization from Indonesian authorities. 

Important: Please advise to the Embassy/ Consulate Generals about the intention to visit restricted regions. To initiate and to expedite the process of the Authorization, it is advisable that the sponsor/individual/organization in Indonesia submit the request for the applicant's authorization from the Directorate General of Immigration in Jakarta, Indonesia. As there would be considerable amount of time needed for the process, we strongly suggested that the applicant apply for a visa as early as possible. It may take two weeks or longer before such permission been granted (or denied). Visitor who enters these restricted regions without permission is subject to arrest, detention, and will be prosecuted according to Indonesian law.

There are several types of the Visit Visa, based on the purpose of visit:

1.           Tourist (Single or Multiple Entries) 2.           Business (Single or Multiple Entries) 3.           Social Visit, e.g. to visit family/relative, social or cultural exchange, etc (Single or Multiple Entries) 4.           Journalist Visa, please contact the Information Division of the Embassy/ Consulate Generals to proceed. For the Embassy of Indonesia in Washington, D.C., please contact (202) 775 5306 or (202) 775 5300. For telephone number of the Consulate Generals, please find on the other section of this website or contact the numbers. 5.           Research Visa (Single Entry), the Embassy/Consulate Generals would not be able to process research visa without an official notification or a formal approval from the State Ministry of Research and Technology and the  Directorate General of Immigration. The Applicants should directly contact to: Office of Coordination Team of Foreign Researcher Clearance, the Agency for Research and Technology ImplementationSecretariat PP41, BPPT Building #2, 8th Floor Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 8, Jakarta Pusat 10340 Tel.: 62-21-3169293 Fax.: 62-21-39836180 Homepage: www.ristek.go.id email:frp@ristek.go.id Applicants should write a formal letter to the Office by providing all details about the research. The Office may assist the applicant with proper clearance and authorization from related agencies including immigration in Indonesia. Please verify this matter to the Office regarding the necessary document that need to be required for further assistance. Note (please read carefully): Single Entry means that you could only use the visa one time to enter Indonesia, and then the visa expired/void. The Indonesian Embassy and the Consulate Generals may issue a Single Entry Visa for up to 60 days visit. (The fee for single entry is US $45.00). Multiple Entries means that you could use the visa to enter Indonesia several times within one year (the visa is valid for a year). However, the visitor could only stay no longer than 60 (sixty) days in Indonesia. For the Multiple Entries, the applicant's passport must be valid at least 1 year. The fee for multiple entries is US$ 100.00. Visa Fee may be paid by Cashier Checks or Money Order from US Postal Service or Company Check payable to Embassy of Indonesia. Personal Check would not be accepted. Please be advised that all Indonesian Representative (Embassy or Consulate Generals) hold the right to deny any applicant that deemed ineligible without disclosing the reason. The Visa processing completed in three working days or longer, starting the date when the visa application dropped off directly (by hand) at the Visa Window, Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia. However, it takes five working days or longer when the visa application obtained by mail/package, starting the date when we received the visa application Please be advised that Indonesian Visa must be used within 90 (ninety) days from the Date of Issuance. Non-US Citizen applicants who hold certain US Visa may not be processed at the Embassy/Consulate Generals (read the requirements).

General requirements for Visit Visa: Expiration date of the passport must be at least 6 months at the date of entry into Indonesia. For the Multiple Entries, expiration date of the passport must be at least 1 year at the date of entry. Passport contains at least one blank visa page. Amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used for visa purposes. Application form (in duplicate) must be completed and signed by the applicant. The application form could be downloaded from the website. Two recent color photographs (passport size) on picture-quality papers with clear background. For Visa application by mail, please read carefully: Visa application by mail should enclose a self-stamped and addressed envelope for Express Mail from US Postal Service (USPS) only. The embassy of Indonesia will not process a visa application by mail unless there is an enclosed a self-stamped return envelope. The Embassy of Indonesia is not responsible for any applications or passports that are lost in transit. Before you mail the application, please remember that the application must be send along with the applicant's passport. The Embassy would attach the visa in the passport. No passport, no visa. Also remember that amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used for visa purposes. Check your passport for a blank visa page. Please be advised that we will return your application and passport if we found there are no blank visa pages on the passport. This would delay your application processing.  Inoculation is recommended but not mandatory, and is required only if applicant had previously traveled to areas/ countries infected by yellow fever. Applicants under 18 years of age should attach a notarized copy of birth certificate. Notarized letter of consent signed by non-traveling parents/ guardian must be attached if the applicant under 18 years of age travels without the parents. Based on you purpose of visit (Tourist, Business or Social Visit), please provide the additional requirements, as follows: Tourist Visa Applicant Please provide the following additional requirements: Roundtrip Itinerary (original/copy) or a letter from travel agents, airline, steamship company, confirming the purchase of tickets into Indonesia (Note the officer may ask the copy of the original airplane ticket). Letter of Employment, indicating the employment status of the applicant. For retiree, please submit proof of the retirement fund. For students please provide letter of intent from the school stating that the student still enrolled at the school. For Non-US citizen: Please provide Copy of US Permanent Residence/Visa/Valid I-20 from schools/ universities. Please be advised that applicant with a B1/B2 visa would not be processed. Such applicant suggested for obtaining Indonesian visa from country of origin/ country of residency. Copy of bank statement, indicate the current applicant's fund at least two weeks prior to the date of obtaining visa, or a letter from the bank stating that the applicant has a sufficient fund. Visa fee is US $45.00 and may be paid by cashier check, money order or company check payable to Embassy of Indonesia. The applicant who wishes to enter the restricted regions (Poso and Irian Jaya/West Papua) must obtain special authorization from Indonesian authority.Please mention to the Embassy/Consulates Generals about the intention to visit the restricted regions. This rule also applies to those who previously work at the regions and hold immigration permission, e.g. Freeport employees. The applicant could also contact the employer/company/sponsor in Indonesia to obtain such permission through the Clearing House at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU). Please contact the Directorate for Consular Affairs at the Department. Indonesian Embassy/Consulate Generals would not issue the visa without official notification of approval from the Indonesian authority to enter such regions. 2.   Business Visa Applicant Please provide the following additional requirements: § A letter of intent (in duplicate) from employer or sponsor, which describes the purpose of the visit and guaranteeing all transportation and living expenses that will incur in Indonesia. § For multiple entries visa includes a letter of invitation (in duplicate) from business partner or sponsor in Indonesia, which describes the purpose of visit. § Round trip Itinerary (original/copy) or a letter from travel agents, airline, steamship company, confirming the purchase of tickets into Indonesia (note the officer may ask the copy of the original airplane ticket). § The applicant who wishes to enter the restricted regions (Poso and Irian Jaya/West Papua) must obtain special authorization from Indonesian authority.Please mention to the Embassy/Consulate Generals about the intention to visit the restricted regions.  This rule also applies to those who previously work at the regions and hold immigration permission, e.g. Freeport employees. The applicant could also contact the employer/company/sponsor in Indonesia to obtain such permission through the Clearing House at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU).  Please contact the Directorate for Consular Affairs at the Department. The Indonesian Embassy/Consulate Generals would not issue the visa without official notification of approval from the Indonesian authority to enter such regions. § If you are a non-US citizen, includes either: copy of US Permanent Residence/Visa/ Valid I-20 from schools/ universities. Please be advised that applicant with a B1/B2 visa would not be processed. Such applicant suggested for obtaining an Indonesian visa from country of origin/ country of residency. 3.     Social Visit Visa Applicant Please provide the following additional requirements: § A letter of invitation (in duplicate) from family, social organization, University (school) or Cultural residence, which describes the purpose of the visit and guaranteeing all transportation and living expenses that will incur in Indonesia. § A copy of the K.T.P (Indonesian ID Card) of the principal/person who signed the letter of Invitation if the person is an Indonesian Citizen. § A copy of KIMS/KITAS (Indonesian Immigration's temporary stay permit) of the principal/person who is a non-Indonesian citizen that sponsoring your visit, or Identification card for foreigner. Please be advised that foreigner who does not have KIMS/KITAS nor Identification card for foreigner could not sponsor a family visit. § Roundtrip Itinerary (original/copy) or a letter from travel agents, airline, steamship company, confirming the purchase of tickets into Indonesia (note the officer may ask the copy of the original airplane ticket). § The applicant who wishes to enter the restricted regions (Poso and Irian Jaya/West Papua) must obtain special authorization from Indonesian authority.Please mention to the Embassy/Consulate Generals about the intention to visit the restricted regions. This rule also applies to those who previously work at the regions and hold immigration permission, e.g. religious worker, Freeport employees. For a member of a family who wishes to join their family in such region, the rule also applied. It is more convenient if your principal in Indonesia obtains the permission before you apply for the visa. The applicant could also contact the employer/company/ sponsor in Indonesia to obtain such permission through the Clearing House at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU).  Please contact the Directorate for Consular Affairs at the Department. The Indonesian Embassy/Consulate Generals would not issue the visa without official notification of approval from the Indonesian authority to enter such regions. § If you are a non-US citizen, includes either: copy of US Permanent Residence/ Visa/ Valid I-20 from schools/ universities. Please be advised that applicant with a B1/B2 visa would not be processed. Such applicant suggested to obtain Indonesian visa from country of origin/country of residency. Thank You.