Hague Convention status: Indonesia is a member of the Hague Apostille Convention. This means a DIRCO apostille is generally sufficient, though some receiving institutions still ask for embassy attestation.

How Indonesia attestation works

  1. Confirm requirement with destination — apostille is normally sufficient post-2022, but some Indonesian institutions still ask for embassy attestation
  2. Notarisation or DHA procurement as required
  3. DIRCO Apostille — R1,650, ~1 week
  4. (Optional) Indonesian Embassy attestation — if required
  5. Sworn translation into Bahasa Indonesia — if required by destination
  6. Courier delivery — to anywhere in Indonesia

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Pretoria

Address: 949 Schoeman Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083

All foreign embassies and consulates in South Africa are based in Pretoria. We handle the full chain — DIRCO authentication followed by embassy stamping — without you needing to visit either.

Documents most commonly attested for Indonesia

Common use cases

Indonesia attestation is commonly required for: work visas (especially in Bali, Jakarta, Surabaya), retirement visas, university enrolment, marriage registration, and commercial registrations for SA businesses entering the Indonesian market.

Indonesia attestation pricing (2026)

ServicePrice (incl. VAT)Turnaround
DIRCO Apostille (post-2022, normally sufficient)R1,650~1 week
Full Embassy Attestation (DIRCO + Indonesian Embassy)R3,1502-3 weeks
Embassy Attestation (embassy step only)R1,5001-2 weeks
Indonesian Embassy fee (passed at cost)varies
Bahasa Indonesia sworn translationfrom R450/page3-5 days

How long does Indonesia attestation take?

End-to-end timeline depends on the destination embassy's queue. Typical: 2–4 weeks for full chain (DIRCO + Embassy + courier). Hague-route apostille (where applicable): ~1 week.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an apostille or embassy attestation for Indonesia?

Indonesia joined the Hague Convention in 2022, so DIRCO apostille is normally sufficient. Some institutions still ask for embassy attestation — check with your destination.

Where is the Indonesian Embassy in South Africa?

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, 949 Schoeman Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083.

How long does Indonesia attestation take?

DIRCO Apostille: ~1 week. Full embassy attestation: 2-3 weeks.

Do I need translation into Bahasa Indonesia?

Some Indonesian government departments and universities require it; many accept English. Check with your destination. We can arrange sworn translation if needed.

How much does Indonesia attestation cost?

DIRCO Apostille: R1,650. Full embassy attestation: R3,150. Plus embassy fees, passed at cost.