Visa On Arrival Legal Indonesia

Visa on Arrival (VOA) to Indonesia - Who Needs It and for How Long It's Issued

The Visa on Arrival (VOA) to Indonesia is a widely-used and convenient option for foreigners visiting the country, especially for those heading to Bali for short-term tourism.

Single-Entry Visa: The VOA is a single-entry visa, which means it becomes invalid once you leave Indonesia.

Duration: Initially valid for 30 days, the VOA can be extended once for an additional 30 days. This allows for a maximum stay of 60 days in Indonesia before you must exit the country.

List of countries eligible for visa on arrival

The visa is available to citizens of 98 countries.

1.	Albania	34.	Iceland	67.	Portugal
2.	Andorra	35.	India	68.	Qatar
3.	Argentina	36.	Ireland	69.	Romania
4.	Armenia	37.	Italy	70.	Russia
5.	Australia	38.	Japan	71.	Rwanda
6.	Austria	39.	Jordan	72	San Marina
7.	Bahrain	40.	Kazakhstan	73.	Saudi Arabia
8.	Belarus	41.	Kenya	74.	Serbia
9.	Belgium	42.	Kuwait	75.	Seychelles
10.	Bosnia and Herzegovin	43.	Laos	76.	Singapore
11.	Brazil	44.	Latvia	77.	Slovakia
12.	Brunei Darussalam	45.	Liechtenstein	78.	Slovenia
13.	Bulgaria	46.	Lithuania	79.	Spain
14.	Cambodia	47.	Luxembourg	80.	South Africa
15.	Canada	48.	Macau	81.	South Korea
16.	China	49.	Malaysia	82.	Suriname
17.	Chile	50.	Maldives	83.	Sweden
18.	Colombia	51.	Malta	84.	Switzerland
19.	Croatia	52.	Mexico	85.	Taiwan
20.	Cyprus	53.	Monaco	86.	Tanzania
21.	Czech	54.	Morocco	87.	Thailand
22.	Denmark	55.	Mozambique	88.	Tunisia
23.	East Timor	56.	Myanmar	89.	Turkey
24.	Ecuador	57.	Netherlands	90.	UAE
25.	Egypt	58.	New Zealand	91.	Ukraine
26.	Estonia	59.	Norway	92.	United Kingdom
27.	Finland	60.	Oman	93.	United States of America
28.	France	61.	Palestine	94.	Uzbekistan
29.	Germany	62.	Panama	95.	Vatican
30.	Greece	63.	Papua New Guinea	96.	Venezuela
31.	Guatemala	64.	Peru	97.	Vietnam
32.	Hong Kong	65.	Philippines	98.	Mongolia
33.	Hungary	66.	Poland	99.

If your country is not on this list, you can apply for a tourist visa, such as a 211A or D1, to enter Indonesia. Citizens of ASEAN countries do not need a visa to enter Indonesia.

How to obtain a Visa on Arrival (VOA)

You need to start the process 14 working days before your current visa expires. At least 10 working days before the deadline, we must have your passport in our possession.

Visa on Arrival can be obtained through three methods:

Upon arrival at the airport
Online in advance on the website of the Indonesian immigration service
Through our agency

Payment for the visa is made at the airport upon arrival at a designated counter*, either in cash (US dollars, euros, Australian dollars, or Indonesian rupiah) or by card. Subsequently, the visa will be affixed to your passport at the immigration control with the notation “Visa on Arrival” and the date of arrival.

The visa fee is 500 000 IDR (~$35).

To apply for a Visa on Arrival, your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Indonesia.

To avoid queues, we recommend obtaining the VOA in advance.

You can do this independently on the website of the Indonesian immigration service: https://molina.imigrasi.go.id

Alternatively, you can use our services. We will process the visa for you quickly, allowing you to focus on preparing for your trip. The processing fee including the visa is 1 000 000 IDR (~$65). All we require is your passport.

How to Extend a Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Bali

If you plan to stay in Indonesia on a Visa on Arrival for more than 30 days, you’ll need to extend your visa.

You should initiate the process at least 14 working days before the expiration of your current visa. Your passport must be with us no later than 6 working days before the deadline.

Documents Required for Extension

To extend your Visa on Arrival, you’ll need your passport with the entry stamp.

We are not responsible for an unsuccessful renewal in this case.

To extend your VOA, you need to fill out a form, the link to which we will send you. Along with the form, you must attach a photo of your passport and a photo of the entry stamp in the passport.

Submit your application for VOA extension.

Cost of Visa Extension

800 000 IDR — if you apply to us at least 6 working days before the expiration of your visa.

1 300 000 IDR — if you apply for an extension less than 6 working days before expiration.

1 500 000 IDR — for citizens of China, Afghanistan, Israel, Cameroon, Nigeria, Somalia, Bangladesh, Kenya, Syria, Pakistan, Libya.

1 300 000 IDR — if your passport is valid for 6 months or less.

Visa Extension Process for VOA

Contact us.
A manager will reach out to you for consultation and send you the application form.
You fill out the visa extension form and make the payment.
Our courier collects your passport.
We submit your documents to the Bali immigration office.
Once we receive an invitation for you, we will invite you for biometrics at the Immigration Office. (NOTE! The invitation often comes closer to the visa expiration date or even after, which is normal!). We will send the invitation to the messenger we communicate with you.
You visit the Immigration Office and undergo biometrics.
Your passport is returned to us approximately 7-10 working days after your visit to the Immigration Office.
You will receive an email notifying you that your passport has been returned from the extension. In your personal account, the status will change to “RETURNED”, after which you need to contact us to collect the passport yourself or arrange for a courier.

How to Submit Your Passport

Our courier will come to your preferred location at a prearranged time to collect your passport. Our courier service is free of charge to main tourist areas in Bali unless you are in a remote location.

Please note that if you are not present at the agreed-upon time, a second courier visit will cost 100 000 IDR.

Duration of Passport Extension

You have to leave your passport for about 2 weeks.

Is Expedited Extension Available?

We offer expedited processing to accommodate your timelines. While the standard process may take around two weeks, expedited processing can be completed in 3 to 7 working days. The duration will depend on the stage at which you apply for expedited processing.

How the Biometrics Procedure Works

The procedure for fingerprinting and facial biometrics is mandatory.

Typically, the invitation for biometrics will arrive the day before your visa expires. Sometimes it may come later, but this is normal. We will send the invitation in advance to one of the two Immigration Offices in Bali:

Address of Ngurah Rai Immigration Office

Address of the Immigration Office in Denpasar

You can choose the Immigration Office convenient for you when submitting your passport to us, just let us know. After we submit the documents, it will not be possible to change the Immigration Office.

The invitation to biometrics will include detailed instructions on how to proceed.

Cancellation of Extension

If you wish to cancel the extension, please note that we do not refund the payment.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often can I apply for a Visa on Arrival?

There are no official restrictions. However, when regularly departing and arriving back on a Visa on Arrival, immigration officers may inquire why you haven’t applied for long-term visas such as 211A or D1, for instance.

Why is it better to extend the visa through an agency rather than through the Immigration website?

Unfortunately, the Immigration website platform experiences glitches. If you submit documents independently, you’ll have to handle all issues by yourself. An agency won’t be able to assist.

Is it possible to extend my stay in the country without leaving?

If you have an eVOA electronic visa, you can apply for a KITAS for remote workers (E33G) while staying in the country, but several conditions must be met. For more detailed advice, please contact us.

However, if you wish to stay in Bali and apply for a 211A, D1/D2, or D12 visa, you must leave Indonesia after your visa on arrival expires to avoid overstaying, and return with a long-term visa.