In a press conference held in Brussels, Belgium on Sunday, July 13, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a new visa policy that will allow eligible Indonesian citizens to obtain multi-entry Schengen visas with longer validity periods. This marks a significant development in EU–Indonesia relations and is expected to facilitate greater ease of travel for business, tourism, and academic exchange.
Under the new regulation, Indonesian passport holders who meet certain criteria will be eligible for multi-entry visas, enabling more flexible and repeated travel within the Schengen Area.
While technical details and implementation procedures are still being finalized, the German-Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (EKONID) welcomes this positive step and acknowledges its potential impact on business mobility between Indonesia and European countries, including Germany.
EKONID will continue to monitor developments closely and stand ready to comply with the official implementation once confirmed.