Visiting Manokwari for the FM12–NBCS 2025 Conference is simple and enjoyable. Below is a clear guide to help you with visa requirements, flight routes, and travel tips based on your passport type—as well as special notes for conference speakers and attendees.
1. B1 Visa on Arrival (VOA) / e-VOA – 30 days
The B1 visa is a visa on arrival for single entry to Indonesia. The visa is eligible for specific countries with a first stay permit of up to 30 days, starting from the arrival date. Recommended for guest speakers and attendees.
There is two ways to obtain this visa: (1) At the aiport: you’ll need a passport valid for at least six months, a return or onward ticket, and a VoA fee of IDR 500,000. Upon arrival at the airport, go to the immigration counter to submit documents, fill out forms, and pay the fee. (2) Online: [e-VOA]
Visa on Arrival can be obtain to most nationalities. You can access the information here: [B1 Visa on Arrival]
2. A1 Visa-Free Entry
Suitable for: guest speakers and participants who has ASEAN passport and A1 exemption countries.
Present the following documents to the immigration officer upon arrival for immigration inspection:
The A1 visa exemption arrangement allows for a single entry into Indonesia. This arrangement is available to citizens of specific countries and permits a stay of up to 30 days, starting from the date of arrival. Please note that this stay permit is non-extendable and cannot be converted into any other type of stay permit.
This type of visa applied to ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam,Malaysia,Thailand,Vietnam,Philippines,Cambodia,Singapore (including Singaporean citizens and foreigners with permanent resident status in Singapore),Myanmar) and several other countries: Laos,Timor Leste,Suriname,Colombia,Hong Kong,Turkey,Brazil. Please re-check your eligibility for this visa here: [Indonesian Immigration]
3. C10 Business Event Visa
Recommended for speakers who:
Official information can be found in this link [C10 Business Event Visa]
Starting October 1, 2025, all passengers traveling from abroad must complete their arrival card online via this platform: allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id
The e-arrival card can be filled staring 3 days prior to arrival.
Manokwari (MKW – Rendani Airport) is accessible via domestic connections from Indonesia’s major airports. Best entry Airports for International Travelers: Jakarta (CGK), Makassar (UPG) — closest access point to Papua.
There are several airlines operating for flights to MKW: Garuda Indonesia, Lion Air/Batik Air, Super Air Jet (seasonal). You can access the flight schedule directly on their website or use online booking platform such as: Traveloka.com, Tiket.com, Trip.com, Skyscanner.co.id.
Current Routes:
CGK (international) → MKW (overnight), only operated by Lion Air and Batik Air
CGK (international) → UPG → MKW
CGK (international)→ SOQ → MKW
UPG (international) → MKW
