About Directorate General of Immigration, Republic of Indonesia
The Directorate General of Immigration (Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi) is the Indonesian government authority responsible for managing immigration policy, border control, and foreign nationals’ stay in Indonesia. Operating under the Ministry of Law and Human Rights and headquartered in Jakarta, it issues visas, electronic visas (e‑Visa), electronic Visa on Arrival (e‑VOA), residence/stay permits (ITAS/ITAP), re‑entry permits, and exit permits. Many applications and payments are processed online through official portals linked from the main site at imigrasi.go.id, as well as at Indonesian embassies, consulates, and immigration offices inside Indonesia.
A charge from the Directorate General of Immigration (often appearing as “DIRJEN IMIGRASI,” “IMIGRASI RI,” “INDONESIA IMMIGRATION,” or similar) usually relates to visa or stay-permit fees. This may include e‑VOA or e‑Visa application fees, visa extension fees, overstay fines, multiple‑entry visa fees, limited stay permit (ITAS) or permanent stay permit (ITAP) fees, or various administrative and biometrics charges. Charges can be one‑time payments for an application, recurring only if you repeatedly extend or renew your permission to stay, and may appear as an authorization hold when you submit an online application before the payment is fully settled. Some travelers also see multiple small test or pending amounts when the system verifies their card or when a failed application is re‑submitted.
To verify or resolve a question about this charge, start by checking your recent travel and immigration activity related to Indonesia: online e‑VOA/e‑Visa applications, visa extensions at a local Kantor Imigrasi, overstay settlements, or sponsorship/permit processing by an agent using your card. Match the transaction date and amount with confirmation emails, receipts from the official immigration portals or payment gateways, or stamped invoices issued at the immigration office. If you still have questions, contact Indonesian Immigration via the official website imigrasi.go.id, the “Layanan Publik” (public services) or “Contact” sections, or visit/call the immigration office that processed your application; have your passport number, application number, and transaction reference ready to speed up assistance. Avoid sharing card details by email and only use contact information listed on official government sites.