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France visa for Indonesian citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Indonesian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at id.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Indonesia
- Embassy of France in Jakarta
Jalan M.H. Thamrin 20, 10310 DKI Jakarta
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All missions of France in Indonesia
France has 2 missions in Indonesia, with its embassy in Jakarta. Consulates: Surabaya.
France: visa decisions in Indonesia
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29,525 | 28,868 | 895 | 3.0% | 19.7% |
| 2024 | 47,042 | 44,849 | 1,439 | 3.1% | 19.2% |
| 2025 | 66,061 | 62,953 | 1,724 | 2.7% | 28.3% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Indonesia (Jakarta) received 66,061 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 62,953. The refusal rate was 2.7%. That is barely different from 2024 (3.1%). Applications rose by 40% compared with 2024 (47,042).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.2% of the applications lodged in Indonesia that year, from 0.0% at the consulates of Austria to 10.1% at those of Croatia. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the most applied-for Schengen state in Indonesia.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Indonesia, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
French citizens travelling to Indonesia
FranceIndonesia Visa on arrival Indonesia visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Indonesian citizens planning a trip to France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Indonesian citizens can stay in France
How long Indonesian citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indonesian citizens apply
In Indonesia, applications go to the French embassy in Jakarta and the consulate in Surabaya, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Indonesian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Indonesian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Indonesian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Indonesia
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Indonesian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Indonesia?
The French embassy in Indonesia is in Jakarta; there is also a consulate in Surabaya.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
French citizens can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Indonesian citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Indonesian citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.