Indonesia has extended visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil and Turkey, a rare privilege in the Southeast Asian nation aimed at boosting tourism and business ties.
The decision, effective immediately under a new immigration regulation, grants visitors from the two countries 30-day visa waivers for travel related to tourism, business and medical treatment, Acting Director General of Immigration Yuldi Yusman said in a statement Thursday.
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The decisions come as the world’s fourth-most populous nation looks to attract high-spending visitors and deepen engagement with countries and regions beyond its traditional Western partners.
Indonesia has launched various initiatives to draw wealthy global citizens in recent years, including a “second home” policy and golden visas granting multi-year stays.