Indonesia does accept Canadian refugee travel documents—but not with a visa‑on‑arrival. Instead, you’ll need a pre-arranged C1 (211A) Tourist Visa, sponsored in advance. Here's what that means:
You can travel, but only with a pre-issued C1 (211A) Tourist Visa, which must be arranged before departure via an Indonesian visa agency or diplomatic mission.
This visa is not available on arrival—travelers on RTDs are not eligible for VOA and will be refused boarding without this visa stamp in the document .
Requirements include:
RTD valid for at least 12 months.
A sponsor or guarantor in Indonesia to support the visa application .
Standard supporting documents (photos, tickets, proof of funds, etc.).
Visa Details
Single-entry, valid for 60 days (some agencies offer extensions, but not always)
You must enter within 90 days of visa issuance .
Some nationalities are completely barred from this visa category (e.g., Afghanistan, Israel, Nigeria, etc.)
Since you're using a Canadian RTD (not Afghani/Israeli/etc.), this doesn’t apply to you.
You can travel, but only with a pre-issued C1 (211A) Tourist Visa, which must be arranged before departure via an Indonesian visa agency or diplomatic mission.
This visa is not available on arrival—travelers on RTDs are not eligible for VOA and will be refused boarding without this visa stamp in the document .
Requirements include:
RTD valid for at least 12 months.
A sponsor or guarantor in Indonesia to support the visa application .
Standard supporting documents (photos, tickets, proof of funds, etc.).
Visa Details
Single-entry, valid for 60 days (some agencies offer extensions, but not always)
You must enter within 90 days of visa issuance .
Some nationalities are completely barred from this visa category (e.g., Afghanistan, Israel, Nigeria, etc.)
Since you're using a Canadian RTD (not Afghani/Israeli/etc.), this doesn’t apply to you.
Hey! I’m also travelling to Thailand. Which airlines did you go on and did you have a layover anywhere? Also, how was it like at Thailand immigration and when entering Canada?