Important Notice: Holiday in Indonesia on April 3rd

Dear customers
We inform you that April 3rd is an official holiday in Indonesia.
Immigration offices and other government institutions will not be working.

Our office will be closed.
Couriers will not work.

Online support will operate on a holiday schedule from 10:00 to 22:00 Bali time.

Please think about your passports, Thursday is the last chance to start the procedure before the holidays

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