Do You Need a Visa for Indonesia?
| Status | Who? | What to do? |
|---|---|---|
| NO VISA NEEDED | ASEAN citizens (Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, etc.) — visa-free entry | Enter directly — no visa or application required |
| eVOA REQUIRED | Citizens of 97 countries (USA, UK, EU, Australia, Japan, etc.) — must apply online | Apply online BEFORE departure at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or through our service |
| EMBASSY VISA required | Countries not covered by eVOA | Contact the nearest Indonesian embassy or consulate |
Make sure to apply for an Indonesia eVisa at least 7–10 business days ahead of your trip to Indonesia.
About Indonesia eVisa
Indonesia eVisa (specifically the e-VOA) is an electronic visa implemented by the Indonesian government in October 2020 to simplify the visa application process and reduce long lines at entry points. It allows foreign citizens to make short-term visits for tourism, business, and transit purposes.
Citizens of 97 countries can apply online before travel. To apply, complete the Indonesian eVisa application form, upload the required documents, and cover the fees. After processing, the approved Indonesia eVisa will be delivered to the applicant's inbox as a PDF file.
Important validity and stay information:
- Validity Period: You have exactly 90 days from the issue date to enter Indonesia.
- Visa Type: The e-VOA is a Single-entry visa — it allows for one entry only.
- Length of Stay: You may stay for 30 days per entry, extendable once for an additional 30 days.
- Maximum Total Stay: 60 days (initial 30 days + 30 days with an extension).
- Extension Rule: Extending your visa requires a personal visit to a local immigration office (effective from June 2025).
Additional arrival requirements:
- Bali Tourist Levy: A mandatory fee of IDR 150,000 (~USD 10) applies to all international arrivals flying directly into Bali since February 2024.
- All Indonesia Arrival Card: You must complete a mandatory digital customs form at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id (this replaced paper arrival cards in October 2025).
Indonesia eVisa types
According to the purpose of travel, an Indonesia eVisa is available in three types:
- Indonesia e-VOA – Electronic Visa on Arrival: for tourism, business meetings, visiting family or friends or transit;
- tourism Indonesian visa: for vacationing, recreation, sightseeing, as well as visiting family members and friends;
- business Indonesian visa: for business handling, purchasing goods, and attending conventions and exhibitions as an attendee;
- transit Indonesian visa: to pass through Indonesia to a third destination.
Online application for the Indonesia visa
In order to apply for an Indonesia e-VOA online and effortlessly, take your device connected to the internet and follow these straightforward steps:
- Fill out the Indonesian eVisa application form and upload the required documents.
- Pay the fees — cover the processing fees (including the IDR 500,000 government fee) using a Mastercard, Visa, or JCB card.
- Check your inbox — once approved, your electronic visa will arrive in your email as a PDF document.
Note: right after the payment, you will receive the confirmation code. You can use this code to get updated on the status of your Indonesia online visa application by contacting our support team.
Indonesia eVisa validity period
The Indonesia e-VOA is valid for 90 days from the issue date — this is the window within which you must enter Indonesia. It is a single-entry visa, allowing one entry only.
Once you arrive, you may stay for 30 days. You can extend this once for an additional 30 days, giving a maximum total stay of 60 days.
Since June 2025, extending your e-VOA requires a personal visit to a local Indonesian immigration office. Online-only extensions are no longer available.
Please note that it is not legal to stay in Indonesia beyond the permitted period.
eVisa to Indonesia
Eligible countries for Indonesia eVisa
Andorra
Albania
Argentina
Austria
Australia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Belgium
Bulgaria
Bahrain
Brunei
Brazil
Belarus
Canada
Switzerland
Chile
China
Colombia
Serbia
Cyprus
Germany
Denmark
Ecuador
Estonia
Egypt
Spain
Finland
France
England
Greece
Hong Kong
Croatia
Hungary
Ireland
India
Iceland
Italy
Jordan
Japan
Kenya
Cambodia
South Korea
Kuwait
Kazakhstan
Laos
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Latvia
Morocco
Monaco
Myanmar
Malta
Maldives
Mexico
Malaysia
Netherlands
Norway
New Zealand
Oman
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Suriname
Thailand
Tunisia
Turkey
Taiwan
Ukraine
United States
Uzbekistan
Vietnam
South Africa
Qatar
Singapore
Seychelles
Rwanda
Portugal
Sweden
Slovakia
Slovenia
Russia
Saudi Arabia- Brunei Darussalam
Romania
Palestine
Indonesia eVisa required documents
To complete your application, you must provide clear, color copies (scans or smartphone photos) of the following:
- A valid passport: It must remain valid for at least 6 months from your intended arrival date in Indonesia, with at least one blank page for a visa stamp.
- A recent passport-style photo: Neutral facial expression, white or light background, taken within the last 6 months.
The copies may be uploaded as scans or photos taken by a smartphone's camera or webcam. The images must be in color, and all the data should be clearly visible.
Benefits of Indonesia online visa application
The Indonesia eVisa application has many significant benefits, including:
- the ability to lodge the Indonesian eVisa and e-VOA application remotely without visiting an embassy in person
- a short, simple form that can be completed within several minutes
- the delivery of the approved Indonesia eVisa directly to the applicant's email address
- the assistance of our expert team at every stage of the application process
- avoiding long queues and the necessity to spend time applying upon arrival
Indonesia eVisa Fees 2026
| Fee | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| eVOA Government fee | IDR 500,000 (~USD 35) | Non-refundable. Paid by Mastercard / Visa / JCB. |
| Bali Tourist Levy | IDR 150,000 (~USD 10) | Bali arrivals only. Pay at lovebali.baliprov.go.id before flying. |
| Our service fee | USD 85 | For application review and support. |
| TOTAL (excl. Bali levy) | USD 120 |
Who Cannot Apply for the Indonesia eVOA?
- Your country is not on the eVOA-eligible list (97 countries)
- You are an ASEAN citizen — you likely enter visa-free with no application needed
- You are travelling for employment or paid work — requires a different visa type
- You are a long-term student — requires a student visa obtained from an embassy
- Your passport expires within 6 months of your planned arrival date in Indonesia
Frequently Asked Questions
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Menara Rajawali, Jl. Mega Kuningan Lot 5.1
Jakarta 12950, Indonesia
Kartini Sisingamaraja
Indonesian Migration Expert
Kartini Sisingamaraja
Kartini Sisingamaraja is an Indonesian migration expert based in Jakarta with over 5 years of experience in immigration policies and visa processes. She specializes in providing insights into Indonesian migration systems and assisting individuals and businesses with navigating complex regulations. Passionate about promoting seamless international mobility, Kartini actively collaborates with global organizations to enhance understanding of Indonesia's immigration framework.
LinkedIn ProfileSources: Information is cross-referenced with the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration (imigrasi.go.id) and the official eVisa platform (evisa.imigrasi.go.id).
Last updated: April 2026