Bali Visa Guide 2026 — Everything You Need to Know

The Visa on Arrival is the most common option for tourists visiting Bali. Available to citizens of 90+ countries including the USA, UK, Australia, Canada, India, and all EU nations, the VOA costs 500,000 IDR (approximately $32 USD) and is valid for 30 days. You can pay in Indonesian Rupiah or by credit/debit card at the airport immigration counter. The VOA is a single-entry visa, meaning once you leave Indonesia, you need a new visa to re-enter. Processing takes 5–15 minutes at the airport. Make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity from your arrival date and at least one blank page for the visa stamp.

If 30 days is not enough, you can extend your Visa on Arrival for an additional 30 days, giving you a total of 60 days in Indonesia. The extension costs approximately 500,000 IDR ($32) in official fees and must be applied for at a local immigration office before your initial 30 days expire. The process typically takes 5–7 working days and requires a visit to the immigration office, passport photos, and a completed application form. Many travellers use a visa agent to handle the process, which costs an additional $25–40 but saves considerable time and hassle. Start the extension process at least 7 days before your visa expires to allow for processing time.

Indonesia introduced the e-VOA system to reduce queues at the airport. You can apply online through the official Indonesian immigration website (molina.imigrasi.go.id) before your trip. The cost is the same 500,000 IDR, paid by credit card during the online application. Processing takes 1–3 days, and you receive a digital visa that you show at immigration along with your passport. The major advantage is skipping the VOA payment queue at the airport, which can save 30–60 minutes during peak arrival times. The e-VOA is also extendable for an additional 30 days through the same online system or at a local immigration office.

The B211A visa is designed for longer stays and is popular with digital nomads, remote workers, and extended holidaymakers. It grants an initial 60 days and can be extended up to four times (30 days each), giving a maximum stay of 180 days. The B211A requires a sponsor — either an Indonesian citizen, a registered company, or a licensed visa agent. Application costs range from $100–250 depending on whether you apply from outside Indonesia or convert from a VOA inside the country. This visa type requires more documentation including a sponsor letter, itinerary, and proof of sufficient funds. Bali Malayali can connect you with trusted visa agents for B211A applications.

Citizens of certain ASEAN countries and a select few other nations qualify for visa-free entry to Indonesia for up to 30 days. This is different from the VOA because it cannot be extended — you must leave Indonesia by day 30 with no exceptions. If there is any chance you might want to stay longer than 30 days, pay for the VOA instead of using visa-free entry, because the VOA can be extended while visa-free entry cannot. This distinction catches many travellers off guard, so plan ahead based on your maximum possible stay duration rather than your minimum planned stay.

Several rules catch travellers off guard. First, Indonesia enforces the 6-month passport validity rule strictly — if your passport expires within 6 months of arrival, you will be denied boarding or entry. Second, you must have proof of onward travel (a flight or ferry ticket out of Indonesia) — immigration can ask to see this. Third, overstaying your visa results in a fine of 1,000,000 IDR ($65) per day and potential detention. Fourth, working on a tourist visa is illegal and can result in deportation. Fifth, your visa type determines which activities are permitted — tourist visas do not allow employment, even remote work technically falls in a grey area. Always err on the side of caution with visa compliance.