The UAE has extended visa-on-arrival access to nationals of Indonesia, the Philippines, and four other countries who hold qualifying residence permits. The change expands entry options for travelers from these nationalities visiting the UAE.
Effective June 25, 2026, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs extended its visa-on-arrival program to ordinary passport holders from Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Kenya, and South Africa, along with their accompanying family members.
Canggu one-bedroom villa rents are reported at around $1,200/month while local warung meals cost approximately $2. The guide covers neighborhood selection, visa options, and budget tiers for remote workers in Bali.
Indonesia will delist approximately 1,600 unlicensed hotels and villas from Agoda, Airbnb, and other online travel agencies starting 1 August 2026 unless operators obtain the required business permits. Travelers booking short-term stays in Indonesia may find fewer listings available on major platforms after that date.
As of May 26, 2026, IRCC has changed visa requirements for eligible Indonesian and Malaysian citizens. Those who have held a Canadian temporary resident visa in the past 10 years, or who currently hold a valid US non-immigrant visa, may qualify under revised entry conditions.
Indonesia's Golden Visa program has attracted approximately Rp 52.1 trillion (nearly US$3 billion) in investment, with corporate investors accounting for 97.7% of that total. American nationals represent the largest group of individual visa holders.
Indonesia has announced plans for a Dubai-style tax-free financial zone in Bali, but no legislation or timeline has been established. An expert has described the proposal as a PR stunt with little likelihood of implementation.