Indonesia has extended visa-free entry to citizens of Brazil and Türkiye, a rare privilege in the Southeast Asian nation aimed at boosting tourism and business ties.
The decision, effective immediately under a new immigration regulation, grants visitors from the two countries 30-day visa waivers for travel related to tourism, business and medical treatment, Acting Director General of Immigration Yuldi Yusman said in a statement Thursday.
Brazil and Türkiye, which both allow visa-free travel for Indonesians, join a short list of countries with such access to Indonesia, including Southeast Asian nations as well as Colombia, Hong Kong, Timor Leste and Suriname.
The decision comes as the world's fourth-most populous nation looks to attract high-spending visitors and deepen engagement with middle-power countries beyond its traditional Western partners.
Indonesia has launched various initiatives to draw wealthy global citizens in recent years, including a "second home" policies and "golden visas" granting multi-year stays.