Bali & Indonesia Entry Requirements: Do You Need a Visa?

Do you need a visa to visit Bali or Indonesia?

Whether you need a visa for Bali depends on your passport and travel plans. Bali is an Indonesian province, so the visa requirements for Bali are Indonesia’s national visa requirements; there is no separate Bali tourist visa.

Some passport holders may be eligible for visa-free entry under the applicable conditions. Many other travellers can normally use the B1 Visa on Arrival (VOA) or apply for its online version, the electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA), for a qualifying short visit. Travellers who are not eligible, or whose trip does not fit the permitted activities or stay, may need a visa arranged in advance.

Do not assume that a rule for a friend, a travel companion or another nationality applies to you. Your passport, purpose of visit, intended length of stay and itinerary can all affect the formalities that apply.

Bali entry requirements for UK, US, Australian and other travellers

British, US, Australian and Canadian passport holders are included on Indonesia’s current Visa on Arrival eligibility list. For an eligible traveller making a qualifying short visit, the B1 VOA or eVOA is normally an available option. This does not mean that every traveller holding one of these passports will have identical requirements in every situation.

For example, a holidaymaker staying for a short period may have different options from someone planning a longer visit, travelling on a temporary travel document or undertaking an activity outside the B1 visa scope. A passport holder who is eligible for visa-free entry should not confuse that status with a VOA or eVOA: they are different entry routes with different conditions.

Go2Entry’s free simulator can help you identify the entry formalities that may apply to the passport you will use and the trip you are planning. It is particularly useful where nationality, stay length, onward travel or the purpose of the visit creates uncertainty.

Visa on arrival vs eVOA: what’s the difference?

The VOA and eVOA refer to the same B1 short-visit visa category for eligible passport holders, but the timing and method of application differ. A VOA is obtained at an Indonesian immigration checkpoint on arrival, whereas an eVOA is requested and paid for online before travel.

FeatureVisa on Arrival (VOA)Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA) ApplicationRequested at an eligible Indonesian entry point on arrival.Requested online before departure. PaymentPaid through the designated payment process at arrival.Paid online during the electronic application process. Official feeIDR 500,000 for the B1 visa.IDR 500,000 for the B1 visa. Initial stayUp to 30 days from arrival.Up to 30 days from arrival. ExtensionMay be extended once, subject to the applicable rules.May be extended once, subject to the applicable rules. EligibilityOnly for passport holders covered by the VOA eligibility rules.Only for passport holders covered by the eVOA eligibility rules. Main advantageIt can be arranged after arrival if you are eligible.Visa formalities and payment are completed before travel; it does not guarantee faster airport clearance.

Both options remain subject to immigration checks at the border. If you are considering the online route, see the Indonesia eVOA application guide for the dedicated guide to the application process.

How much does a visa for Bali or Indonesia cost?

The official government fee listed for the B1 VOA and eVOA is IDR 500,000. This is the immigration visa fee, not a general charge for entering Bali or Indonesia. Fees for other Indonesian visa categories can be different, and a visa extension may involve a separate immigration fee.

Depending on the payment method or provider used, transaction charges may also apply. Keep these costs separate from the Bali tourist levy and from any optional private service fees. A private service can assist with a process, but it is not the Indonesian government and does not issue visas or decide admission.

How long can you stay in Bali with a tourist visa?

For an eligible B1 VOA or eVOA holder, the initial permitted stay is up to 30 days, counted from the date of arrival. The stay permission may be extended once for up to a further 30 days when the applicable requirements are met, giving a potential total stay of up to 60 days.

An extension is not automatic. It must be handled while your permission to stay remains valid and under the procedure that applies to your visa route. A visa’s validity period is also not the same as the permitted length of stay: validity tells you when a visa can be used to enter, while the stay permission governs how long you may remain after arrival.

Which Indonesia visa do you need for a stay longer than 30 days?

If your visit may exceed 30 days, an eligible B1 traveller may be able to seek the single available extension before the initial stay expires. That option is suitable only where the B1 conditions and permitted activities fit the trip.

Indonesia also has other visitor visa categories. The C1 visitor visa is distinct from B1: it is a single-entry visa that can allow an initial stay of up to 60 days and may be extendable under the applicable rules. It can be relevant for some longer visits, but the right visa depends on both the purpose of travel and the planned stay, not on duration alone.

Do not choose a visa solely because it appears to offer more days. Check that the activities you intend to undertake are permitted by that visa category before making arrangements.

What documents do you need to enter Bali?

Documents can vary by passport and visa route, but travellers should normally prepare the following before travelling to Bali or elsewhere in Indonesia:

• A valid passport: Indonesian visa conditions generally require at least six months’ passport validity from arrival. British citizens are also advised to have at least two blank passport pages.
• A passport in acceptable condition: a damaged, altered, lost or invalid document can create problems at check-in or border control.
• Proof of onward or return travel: this is a stated condition for travellers using the VOA route.
• The appropriate visa or visa-exemption basis: if one is required for your passport and trip.
• The completed All Indonesia arrival declaration: where required under the current arrival instructions.
• Any further supporting documents: these can depend on the visa category, travel document and purpose of visit.

Temporary passports, emergency passports and other non-standard travel documents can be subject to different conditions. Do not assume they are treated in exactly the same way as a standard national passport; verify the requirements for the document you will actually present.

Is the All Indonesia Arrival Card mandatory?

All Indonesia is Indonesia’s integrated electronic arrival declaration for international passengers. It combines information used for immigration, customs, health and quarantine in one digital declaration. It is separate from a visa and does not replace a VOA, eVOA or any other visa requirement.

The official instructions state that international passengers must complete the declaration and that it can generally be submitted from three days, or 72 hours, before arrival. Once completed, the system generates a QR code to keep available for arrival processing. The official declaration is free of charge.

All Indonesia replaced the need to complete the separate arrival declarations that were previously used for the services brought together in the platform. Follow the instructions in force for your arrival date and entry point.

Do tourists have to pay the Bali tourist levy?

The Bali tourist levy is a provincial charge, separate from an Indonesian visa. It applies to foreign tourists visiting Bali for tourism, subject to the official exemption rules. It does not apply simply because you are visiting another Indonesian island such as Java, Lombok or Sumatra.

The official levy is IDR 150,000 per applicable visitor. Payment is made through the Love Bali system, and travellers should retain the levy voucher or QR-code proof of payment. Certain categories of traveller may be exempt, so do not assume that every visa holder is charged in the same way.

Can you visit Java, Lombok and other islands with a Bali visa?

There is no separate regional visa called a “Bali visa”. An Indonesian visa or entry permission applies nationally, so a visitor admitted to Indonesia can generally travel onwards to Bali, Java, Lombok, Sumatra and other parts of the country, provided they continue to comply with the conditions of their visa and stay permission.

You do not normally need another visa merely because you take a domestic flight or ferry to another Indonesian island. Leaving Indonesia and later returning is different: the B1 VOA/eVOA is normally single-entry, so a departure ends that entry permission and a new entry must meet the rules in force at that time.

Can you enter Indonesia without a visa?

Some nationalities may be eligible for visa-free entry under Indonesia’s current rules. Eligibility depends on the passport used and the official conditions for that route. Visa-free entry, a Visa on Arrival and an eVOA are not interchangeable, even though each may be used by some travellers for short visits.

If you are unsure which route applies, check the formalities for your passport rather than relying on the label “visa-free” alone. A visa exemption does not remove other entry obligations, including passport, onward-ticket and arrival-declaration requirements where applicable.

Bali entry requirements for children and families

Each child should have their own valid travel document and should meet the Indonesian entry rules that apply to the passport they hold. A parent’s visa or exemption should not be assumed to cover a child automatically.

Families should also complete any applicable arrival formalities and carry any additional documents required for their circumstances. Where a child has a different nationality or uses a different travel document from the accompanying adult, the applicable visa route may differ.

What happens if you overstay your visa in Indonesia?

Overstaying can lead to an administrative fine and may result in further immigration measures depending on the circumstances and length of the overstay. Indonesian immigration information currently lists an overstay charge of IDR 1,000,000 per day for stays exceeding the authorised period by no more than 60 days.

More serious cases can lead to immigration enforcement, including removal from Indonesia or an entry ban. Outcomes are not identical in every case, so the practical rule is simple: track the expiry date on your stay permission and arrange any permitted extension before it expires.

Check your Bali and Indonesia entry requirements before travelling

Your entry requirements can depend on the passport you will use, the purpose of your trip, how long you plan to stay and whether your itinerary includes leaving and re-entering Indonesia. Visa rules, the All Indonesia declaration and the Bali tourist levy are separate parts of travel preparation.

Go2Entry is an independent information service, not a government authority. Use Go2Entry’s free simulator to identify the formalities that may apply to your journey. Go2Entry does not issue visas, approve applications or guarantee entry into Indonesia.