Entry Requirements to Bali and Indonesia: Updated Guide for Travelers

Indonesia is a beautiful country with a rich culture and breathtaking natural landscapes. If you are planning a trip to Bali or another region of Indonesia, it is essential to know the formalities of entering and staying in Indonesia. In this article, we’ll walk you through all the steps you need to take to ensure your trip to Indonesia goes smoothly, focusing on the entry requirements to Bali and other parts of the country.

The electronic visa (e-Visa) for entry into Indonesia now allows several categories of travelers to easily visit the archipelago by obtaining their visa in just a few clicks.

To ensure a smooth entry into Bali, it is important to carefully review and comply with the entry requirements to Bali.

In this article, we’ll cover also some of the most common types of visas and entry requirements that you may encounter.

If you are planning a trip to Bali or any other part of Indonesia, there are certain entry requirements that you need to complete before your trip. Here are some important things to keep in mind:

1. Passport validity

All travelers must have a passport with a validity of more than 6 months on the date of entry into Indonesia and a sufficient number of blank pages to affix the visa and entry and exit stamps.

The passport must be in very good condition: many French, Americans, Australians, and other nationalities are refused access to Indonesian territory because of a damaged passport (torn pages, cover in poor condition, etc.).

Persons whose passport is damaged or does not have sufficient validity are not admitted to the territory and returned to their home country.

Make sure to check the expiration date of your passport well in advance of your trip to avoid any last-minute problems.

Emergency Passport and Pass

For example, passports issued by Australia, Europe, USA and many other countries are recognized in Indonesia for leaving the country and transiting. If the holder resided in Indonesia, he/she must have his/her “authorization” endorsed by an immigration office before being able to leave the territory.

Emergency passport holders must have visa authorization from the Indonesian Immigration. You need to have a local sponsor in Indonesia, who will apply for the authorization. Please submit the authorization with your visa application to the Embassy afterwards.

The emergency passports issued by Australia, Europe, USA and many other countries are recognized but does not entitle travelers to the issuance of a visa on arrival (VOA) to Indonesia. In this case, the emergency passport must first be covered with an Indonesian visa to allow access to the territory. For Australia, USA, European and other countries, please kindly check with Indonesian embassy in your country before visiting Bali or other places in Indonesia.

2. Visa Requirements

Citizens of many countries, including the United States, Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and many European countries, are eligible for a free 30-day visa upon arrival in Indonesia. This visa can be extended once for another 30 days for a fee. If you plan to stay in Indonesia for longer than 60 days, you will need to apply for a visa before your trip.

Short stay visas (30 days)

a. Eligibility

You must be eligible for visa on arrival or present a previously obtained B211A visa (Single-Entry Visitor Visa). Holders of passports of these following countries are eligible to apply for e-VOA: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/

For example, most Australian, Americans, Europeans, nationals wishing to stay less than 30 days in Indonesia are exempt from the prior obligation to apply for a visa and can obtain a “visa on arrival” at the airport.

b. You can get a VOA (Visa on Arrival) at the airport or online before you leave.

You can get the Indonesian VOA (Visa on Arrival) upon your arrival in the airport. For an arrival in Bali, Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Surabaya, You can get a VOA (Visa on Arrival) at the airport or online before you leave.umatra you can obtain via online the tourist visa (e-VOA) before your departure through the official immigration website: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/

This makes entering the country smoother and easier by simplifying the immigration process.

c. The cost of VOA (Visa on arrival)

The e-Visa for 30 days costs IDR 500,000 (around €31), and extending it online for an additional 30 days also costs IDR 500,000. If you’re looking for a 60-day electronic visa, it totals Rp 1,500,000 (approximately €92).

d. Purpose of visit

This paid visa, for a period of 30 days, can only be issued for travel corresponding to one of the following reasons:

• Tourism.
• Transit.
• Family or social visit.
• Travel for artistic or cultural purposes.
• Official mission (holders of official passports or a letter of mission for an official trip).
• Participation in a seminar/conference, in an international exhibition/fair or in a meeting with the parent company or the subsidiary of a company in Indonesia.

e. Must have a return ticket or other proof of leaving the territory

A return ticket or other proof of leaving the territory is required by the Indonesian authorities. For many nationals who have received a visa on arrival, it is possible to extend their stay once for an additional 30 days with the immigration services on site.

f. Other type of visas: Journalists and filmakers, Work, Student, Journalist, Artist or Athlete, Studies or Research and Join Vessel, Second home, etc.

Please scroll down to read more concerning: Indonesia Stay Visas. These visas allow individuals to stay in Indonesia for longer periods, usually for purposes like work, study, family visits, or research.

Journalists filmakers must apply for a visa from an Indonesian diplomatic or consular representation prior to their trip. Please contact Indonesian Embassy or Consulat in your home country.

3. Health Requirements

Last update: 29 June 2023.

PCR test is no longer required to enter Indonesia. There are no specific health requirements to enter Indonesia, but it is recommended that you have up-to-date vaccinations for common diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis A and B. Malaria and dengue fever are also present in some parts of Indonesia, so it is advisable to take necessary precautions. Read more for: Health and Safety in Indonesia

4. Controls

Any foreigner remaining in Indonesia after the expiration of their visa (“overstay”) is liable to a fine of IDR 1 million (about AU$ 99 or US$ 66 or € 61) per day for the first 60 days of overstay. Beyond these 60 days, the offender is subject to expulsion from the territory and a ban on entry into Indonesia.

The immigration services are very vigilant, especially in airports when boarding, and this measure knows no exception. A foreigner in a situation of overstay will not be authorized to leave the country if they not paid the amount of the fine and may be placed in detention if they are not able to quickly regularize this situation.

Tips

Before your departure, and to save time, you can also complete the online customs declaration (douane) or do it on arrival at the terminals provided at the airport. Please note that Bali airport goes paperless!

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Formalities and requirements to stay in Indonesia:

• Visa extension: If you wish to extend your stay in Indonesia beyond the permitted 30-day period, you will need to obtain a visa extension. You can approach the local immigration for this.
• Accommodation: You must have an accommodation reservation during your stay in Indonesia.
• Registration of Foreigners: If you are staying in accommodation other than a hotel, you must register with the local police or village office within 24 hours of arrival.
• Exit Taxes: When you leave Indonesia, you will have to pay an exit tax. This tax is included in the price of your plane ticket.

If you stay at your friends place in Bali or Indonesia

Indonesian law requires people who are hosting foreigners to report it within 24 hours to the local police or ward chief (RT: Rukun Tetangga is like neighbour watch), or face a fine or imprisonment (NOT MANY PEOPLE KNOW ABOUT IT). It is therefore necessary to comply with the law when a representative of the police or a district chief shows up at his place of stay (rented house), stating his identity and providing a photocopy of his passport and his Visa. In the event of non-compliance with this law, police officers or “neighborhood leaders” are likely to immediately impose the payment of a fine of several million Rupiahs (several hundred Euros). Any payment must be the subject of a written receipt, at the police station, mentioning the name of the police officers who received the sums paid.

For more information on formalities to enter and stay in Indonesia, visit the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: https://kemlu.go.id/portal/en.

Bali and Indonesia offer a unique travel experience with their beautiful landscapes, rich culture, and warm hospitality. By following these entry requirements and staying informed about the local customs and culture, you can make the most of your stay in Indonesia and have a memorable trip.

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Types of visa to enter Indonesia (Indonesia Stay Visas)

It is important for travelers to carefully review the different types of visa available to enter Indonesia and choose the one that best fits their purpose of travel, as the requirements and restrictions may vary depending on the visa category. It is important to note that visa requirements and regulations can change, so it is advisable to check with the Indonesian embassy or consulate in your country before making travel arrangements. Here are some of the most common types of visas:

> e-Visa Indonesia | Tourism, Family visit, Transit,…

As part of a tourist trip, travelers can apply for the following types of electronic visas:

Visa on Arrival (VOA)

DURATION AND NUMBER OF ENTRIES

The visa on arrival on site and the Visitor e-visa allow you to stay 30 days in Indonesia.

These are single entry visas, you are only allowed to enter the country once.

CONDITIONS

Have a passport valid for at least 6 months
Show return or continuation ticket

PRICE

The visa on arrival on site and the Visitor e-visa cost IDR 500 000 (around USD 35 or AUD 50 or EUR 30 or SGD 45).

HOW TO GET IT?

ON THE SPOT
You can obtain a visa directly upon arrival in Indonesia.

Ask for it at the counter located just before immigration when you arrive. You can pay by cash or credit card (Visa, Mastercard). Plan to have the sum in rupees or dollars. Indeed, payment in AUD, EUR, USD are possible, but the exchange rate is not very advantageous and you will not necessarily be given change.

Electronic version (e-VOA) B213 up to 30 days (extendable)

To qualify for this visa, you must enter Indonesia through one of 114 checkpoints, which include most international airports and a large number of seaports.

In November 2022, Indonesia launched a new electronic visa on arrival issuance system. First called e-VOA (Electronic Visa On Arrival), since January 2023 we have been talking about the Visitor e-visa. You can apply for and pay for your visa online before departure. See the procedure here.

From the issuance of your Visitor e-visa, you have 90 days to enter Indonesia.

This e-VOA speeds up the process when you arrive, you just have to present your visa confirmation to the immigration officer.

Conditions and price are the same as the regular VOA (Visa on Arrival).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• You can’t work officially while on this visa.
• Attending events as a speaker isn’t allowed.
• You can extend your stay for 30 more days.
• You’re unable to switch this visa to another permit.
• Overstaying, doing banned activities, or not following visa rules or Indonesian laws may lead to fines, deportation, or legal consequences.

HOW TO GET IT ONLINE?

• Check if you’re eligible for the e-VOA: VoA countries list
• Go to the government official website and get the information from: https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/front/faq/59e5c2c3-525d-485b-928b-ed25079d0fd1
• To login, to apply and track your application: https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/front/login

Extension: VOA an e-VOA

The visa on arrival and the Visitor e-visa are renewable once. It is therefore possible to stay up to 60 days in Indonesia with these visas.

You must apply no later than three working days before the end of your visa.

EXTENSION OF VISA ON ARRIVAL ON SITE

You must go to one of the immigration offices and you’ll have to fill in a form, give your passport and your continuation ticket proving your exit from the country.

You will have to come back three days later to pay IDR 500,000 (around €32). The officer will take your photo and fingerprints.

You will have to come back a third time to collect your passport with the visa extension.

ONLINE VISITOR E-VISA EXTENSION

Previously, the procedure for extending the e-VOA was identical to the visa on arrival. You had to go to an immigration office. Since January 2023, with the new Visitor e-visa, you can complete this formality and pay for your extension directly online.

It also costs IDR 500,000 (around €32).

To extend your Visitor e-visa, simply log on to the government portal. Info: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/web/find-batch (to track or extend your visa)

Disclaimer

Please note that the information provided in the Entry Requirements to Bali / Indonesia is for general guidance purposes only. Entry requirements and travel restrictions are subject to change at any time due to evolving circumstances and government regulations. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy and completeness of the information, we make no guarantee or warranty, expressed or implied, about the reliability, suitability, or availability of the form for any particular purpose.

The article on Entry requirements to Bali / Indonesia is not intended to provide legal advice or replace official guidance from Indonesian customs authorities. It is the responsibility of the traveler to comply with all customs regulations and entry requirements.

For more information on these special visas, contact the Indonesian Embassy in your country. It is important to carefully consider the requirements for each type of visa and seek professional advice before applying for a visa to ensure a smooth and successful application process. It is always important and recommended to check with the Indonesian government or your airline for the most up-to-date entry requirements before traveling to Bali.

Please kindly note that rules and regulations may be changed without prior notice. Please contact your Indonesian Embassy in your home country or near your place before departure and double check about the free visa entry to Indonesia.

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