Depending on the purpose and duration of your stay in Indonesia, you will need either a Visa on Arrival (VoA or e-VoA) or a Visa. We explain the most important facts about the different categories.
Getting the Visa on Arrival for Indonesia is relatively straightforward. You can either apply electronically in advance (e-VoA) or obtain it directly upon entry (VoA) at the airport, port, or border post. It allows a single entry into Indonesia for a maximum stay of 30 days and costs IDR 500,000 (approx. € 30).
Since November 2022, you can conveniently apply for your Visa on Arrival online before your departure and thus avoid the queues at the airport.
Your electronic e-VoA is valid for a total of 90 days. Within this validity period, you are allowed to enter Indonesia once and stay for a maximum of 30 days. The e-VoA fee of IDR 500,000 (approx. € 30) can be paid by debit or credit card.
You must have the following documents handy to apply for an e-VoA:
You can submit your e-VOA application about 14 days before your trip to Indonesia. However, in order for the application to be processed in time, you should submit it at least 48 hours before departure.
You can obtain an electronic Visa on Arrival if you:
Furthermore, you must enter Indonesia for one of the following purposes:
Currently, travelers from the following 87 countries and regions are eligible to apply for an electronic Visa on Arrival:
| Visa on Arrival: eligible countries | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Albania | Andorra | Argentina | Australia |
| Austria | Bahrain | Belarus | Belgium |
| Bosnia & Herzegovina | Brazil | Brunei Darussalam | Bulgaria |
| Cambodia | Canada | Chile | China |
| Colombia | Croatia | Cyprus | Czech Republic |
| Denmark | Ecuador | Egypt | Estonia |
| Finland | France | Germany | Greece |
| Hong Kong | Hungary | Iceland | India |
| Ireland | Italy | Japan | Jordan |
| Kazakhstan | Kuwait | Laos | Latvia |
| Liechtenstein | Lithuania | Luxembourg | Malaysia |
| Maldives | Malta | Mexico | Monaco |
| Morocco | Myanmar | Netherlands | New Zealand |
| Norway | Oman | Palestine | Peru |
| Philippines | Poland | Portugal | Qatar |
| Romania | Russia | San Marino | Saudi Arabia |
| Serbia | Seychelles | Singapore | Slovakia |
| Slovenia | South Africa | South Korea | Spain |
| Sweden | Switzerland | Taiwan | Thailand |
| Timor-Leste | Tunisia | Turkey | Ukraine |
| United Arab Emirates | United Kingdom | USA | Uzbekistan |
| Vatican | Vietnam | ||
As the name suggests, you can also get the Visa on Arrival (VoA) when you enter Indonesia directly at the airport, port, or border post. To do so, go to the "VoA Payments" counter upon arrival. However, since the waiting times at some arrival points can be relatively long, we recommend that you apply for the Visa on Arrival online in advance.
You can pay the fee of IDR 500,000 (about € 30) either in cash or by credit card. Your VoA will then be affixed to your passport by the border officials, and you can stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days. In addition, the permit can be extended once so that you can spend a total of 60 days in Indonesia.
The Visa on Arrival can be obtained at the following entry points:
Airports
Soekarno-Hatta (Java), Ngurah Rai (Bali), Kualanamu (Sumatra), Juanda (Java), Hasanudin (Sulawesi), Sam Ratulangi (Sulawesi), Yogyakarta (Java), Hang Nadim (Riau Islands), Zainuddin Abdul Majid (Lombok)
Seaports
Benoa (Bali), Bandar Bentan Telani Lagoi (Riau Islands), Bandar Seri Udana Lobam (Riau Islands), Batam Centre (Riau Islands), Citra Tri Tunas (Riau Islands), Dumai (Riau Islands), Marina Teluk Senimba (Riau Islands), Nongsa Terminal Bahari (Riau Islands), Sekupang (Riau Islands), Sri Bintan Pura (Riau Islands), Tanjung Balai Karimun (Riau Islands)
Border post
Entikong (Borneo), Aruk (Borneo), Mota'ain (Timor), Tunon Taka (Borneo)
If you intend to stay in Indonesia for more than 30 days (60 days, if the VoA is extended once) or enter for a purpose other than that allowed by the Visa on Arrival, then you must apply for the appropriate visa before entering the country.
For this, you need the following documents:
The processing time for a visa application usually takes two to four weeks. However, there are no guarantees from the Indonesian authorities in this regard.
The B211A Visit Visa is suitable for longer tourist trips in Indonesia and is available as a Tourist Visa (for tourist travel), Business Visa (for business), or Social Visa (e.g., for family visits or events).
The most important facts at a glance:
In addition to visitor visas for Indonesia, there are other limited residence permits for workers, investors, researchers, or students.
The Second Home Visa allows a stay in Indonesia of up to 5 years. It falls under the category of a "Non-Working Visa" and is especially suitable for students, investors, or retirees.
To apply for a Second Home Visa for Indonesia, you will need the following documents:
As part of your application for a Second Home Visa for Indonesia, you can also apply for a residence permit for your spouse, children, or parents. For all persons that you include in your application, you must also have all the necessary documents.
Do you still have questions about the visa in Indonesia? In our FAQ, you will surely find what you are looking for.
No, you need a passport valid for at least six months to apply for the Visa on Arrival. A temporary passport is not accepted.
Yes, each traveler, including infants and children, requires their own Visa on Arrival for Indonesia.
If you discover that you made a mistake when completing the electronic e-VoA application, then you must submit a new application. No refunds will be made for an incorrect application.
A VoA or e-VOA does not guarantee entry into Indonesia. The final decision on whether you are allowed to stay in the country is made by the immigration officers at the border.
Yes, the 30-day Visa on Arrival can be extended once for another 30 days.
If you stay in Indonesia longer than your Visa on Arrival allows, you may be fined IDR 1,000,000 per day (about € 57), and you may not be allowed to travel to Indonesia for a certain period of time.
If you are transiting at an Indonesian airport, you do not need a transit visa if you are boarding your onward flight within a maximum of 8 hours and you do not leave the airport premises.
Insurance is not mandatory for vacation travel in Indonesia. However, comprehensive insurance cover is strongly recommended, as you will have to pay all necessary costs (e.g., doctor's visits, hospital costs, medication, transport, and flight home) by yourself in case of an accident or illness.
Nationals of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines are exempt from visa requirements. They do not need a VoA or other visa to enter Indonesia for a short stay of 30 days or less if it is for the following purposes: