Indonesia and Bali Visa and Entry Requirements (2026)
Indonesia's Visa on Arrival covers about 97 nationalities — including the US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, China, South Africa, and the Gulf states — for roughly 500,000 rupiah (about $32-35), valid 30 days and extendable once to 60. ASEAN nationals get a separate visa-free 30-day entry, and so, as of mid-2025, does Brazil. Bali also charges its own $10 tourist levy, separate from all of this.
Visa questions are the one place a vague travel-blog answer can cost you real time or money at the border. Here's the actual process broken down by passport, not a one-size-fits-all guess, plus the Bali-specific tourist tax that catches a lot of people off guard because it's easy to miss in the pre-trip research.
Do you need a visa for Indonesia?
| Passport / situation | Entry option | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Most Western nationalities (US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, and more) | Visa on Arrival (VOA) or e-VOA | 30 days, extendable once to 60 days total |
| China | Visa on Arrival (VOA) or e-VOA — yes, China is on the eligible list | 30 days, extendable once to 60 days total |
| Gulf states (UAE, Saudi Arabia, and other GCC nationalities) | Visa on Arrival (VOA) or e-VOA | 30 days, extendable once to 60 days total |
| South Africa | Visa on Arrival (VOA) or e-VOA | 30 days, extendable once to 60 days total |
| Brazil | Visa-free entry (added to Indonesia's exemption list on a reciprocal basis in mid-2025) | 30 days, not extendable |
| Other Latin American nationalities (Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, and more) | Visa on Arrival (VOA) or e-VOA | 30 days, extendable once to 60 days total |
| ASEAN nationals (Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, and others) | Visa-free entry | 30 days, not extendable |
| Other nationalities not covered above | A visa arranged in advance | Varies — check Indonesia's official immigration site for your passport |
The 97-country VOA list is broader than most travelers assume — it already covers China, South Africa, the Gulf states, and most of Latin America, not just the usual US/UK/EU/Australia crowd. Brazil is the one to double-check: it moved off the paid VOA and onto Indonesia's visa-free list in 2025, so Brazilian passport holders now skip the fee entirely but can't extend past 30 days. The e-VOA can be bought online in advance at Indonesia's official immigration portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) — it skips the arrival queue and one application can cover up to 5 travelers. Only use the official government site; third-party lookalike sites charge inflated 'service fees' for something that's meant to be simple.
What the Visa on Arrival actually costs
The VOA runs roughly 500,000 rupiah, about $32-35, payable by card or cash at the arrival counter, or prepaid online through the e-VOA portal before you fly.
Extending your stay
Since mid-2025, extending a Visa on Arrival past its initial 30 days requires an in-person visit to a local immigration office (Kantor Imigrasi) — apply at least a week before it expires, since this is no longer handled at the airport or purely online. It's a one-time extension only, capping the total stay at 60 days; after that you need to leave the country, or arrange a different visa type entirely before you land.
The Bali tourist levy (PWA)
Separate from the national visa system, Bali charges its own one-time tourist levy of 150,000 rupiah (about $10) per person, introduced in February 2024. It applies specifically to Bali, not the rest of Indonesia, and is a one-time charge per visit rather than a daily fee.
Pay through the official Love Bali app or website (lovebali.baliprov.go.id) a few days before you fly, ideally from a laptop on a stable connection — the platform is known to be glitchy, and scrambling to pay it at the airport with a spotty connection is a genuinely common frustration. Keep the QR code confirmation on your phone; it's occasionally checked at major sites like Uluwatu and Tanah Lot.
Passport rules
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date — strictly enforced, and airlines can deny boarding for non-compliance.
- At least 2 blank visa pages are generally expected.
- Immigration occasionally asks for proof of onward or return travel — have a copy of your return ticket ready.
Longer stays: digital-nomad and 'Second Home' visas
For travelers wanting to stay well beyond 60 days, Indonesia has introduced longer-term options in recent years: a remote-worker visa (commonly called E33G) valid around a year and requiring proof of substantial foreign income, and a 'Second Home' visa valid 5-10 years requiring a large property or deposit commitment. Both come with real cost and paperwork, and the exact figures shift — verify the current requirements on Indonesia's official immigration site before committing to either.
What happens if you overstay
Overstaying triggers a daily fine paid on departure, and longer overstays can mean detention or a re-entry ban. If you think you'll need more time, start the extension process at an immigration office well before your current stay expires rather than risking it.