A decree of the head of state of Indonesia foreseeing a visa free regime for Ukrainian citizens who arrive to the country for the period of less than 30 days has taken effect, the consulate department of Ukraine's Foreign Ministry has reported.

The decree of Indonesia President of March 2, 2016 entered into force. Ukrainian diplomats said that visas are required only for journalist activities.

Ukrainian citizens are to show their passports at least six months of validity from the moment of arrival to Indonesia, return tickets of tickets to another country.

"Border services have the right to confirm the purpose of travel," the department said.