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Friday, March 18, 2016

Indonesia Waives Visa Requirements For 79 More Countries



Indonesia has waived visa requirements for 79 more countries, expanding the list to 169 visa-free nations as it continues its efforts to boost foreign visitor numbers.



President Joko Widodo on March 02,2016 signed a decree granting visa-free entry to tourists who wish to travel in the country for 30 days, said a statement published on the Cabinet Secretary website on Friday March 18,2016

"The presidential decree comes into effect once it is ratified, " the statement said, noting that the Legal and Human Rights Ministry authorised it on March 10,2016

The Indonesian Government has set a target to attract 20 million foreign tourists annually by 2019 as an effort to boost growth in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Last year alone, 9.73 million tourists visited the Indonesia.

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