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Indonesia visit visa: the e-VOA for Indians
India is not on Indonesia’s visa-free list, so you need a Visa on Arrival, easiest as the online e-VOA, for a 30-day stay. The e-VOA itself is simple, but there are three separate things to sort: the visa, the free arrival card, and, if you fly into Bali, the Bali levy. One visa covers every island. There is no embassy visit.
Data current as of June 2026
What you need to visit Indonesia
Indonesia, and Bali in particular, is one of the most popular holidays for Indian travellers. Getting in is simple once you know that, unlike some neighbours, India is not visa-free, so you arrange a Visa on Arrival.
Indian passport holders are not on Indonesia’s visa-free list, but India is on the list of countries that can get a Visa on Arrival. The easiest way is the e-VOA, the electronic Visa on Arrival, applied for online before you travel at the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id. It is a single-entry visa for a 30-day stay, extendable once by 30 days, for tourism, business meetings, visiting family, or transit. There is no embassy visit.
The thing to understand about Indonesia is that there are three separate items to sort before you arrive: the visa itself, the free All Indonesia Arrival Card, and, only if you fly into Bali, the Bali Tourist Levy. The good news is that one visa covers every island, so you can pair Bali with Lombok, Java, or Komodo on the same e-VOA. This page is a full guide: the e-VOA, the arrival card, the Bali levy, the one-visa-all-islands rule, the longer-stay C1 visa, the fees, the documents, and the process.
India is not visa-free for Indonesia
It is a common mix-up. Some Southeast Asian neighbours are visa-free for Indians, but Indonesia is not, so you must arrange a visa before or on arrival.
You need a Visa on Arrival
India is not on Indonesia’s visa-free list. Indian passport holders must obtain a Visa on Arrival, or its online version the e-VOA, for a short tourist or business visit. India is on the list of countries eligible for the VOA, so the process is straightforward, but you cannot simply arrive without arranging it. The simplest route is to apply for the e-VOA online before you fly.
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) and Indonesian Immigration, current for 2026. India is not on Indonesia’s visa-free list but is on the Visa on Arrival eligible list. The e-VOA is a single-entry visa for a 30-day stay for tourism, business meetings, visiting family or friends, or transit. Eligibility and rules can change, so confirm on the official portal before you travel.
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Three separate things to sort
The single biggest cause of confusion at Indonesian airports is thinking the visa is all you need. There are three separate items, and they are paid and completed in different places.
Thing 1
The e-VOA
Your visa, a single-entry 30-day stay. Applied for online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, paid by card.
About Rs 2,900
Thing 2
The arrival card
The free All Indonesia Arrival Card, a customs and health declaration every traveller completes online.
Free, mandatory
Thing 3
The Bali levy
The Bali Tourist Levy, only if you fly into Bali. Paid on the official Love Bali portal.
About Rs 800
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), the All Indonesia Arrival Card site (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id), and the Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), current for 2026. The e-VOA is your visa, the All Indonesia Arrival Card is a free mandatory declaration that replaced paper cards in October 2025, and the Bali Tourist Levy of 150,000 rupiah per person applies only when flying into Bali. All three are separate. Use only the official sites. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
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One visa covers every island
You do not need a separate visa for each island. The same e-VOA lets you island-hop across Indonesia, so you can pair Bali with Lombok, Java, or Komodo on one visa.
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e-VOA or VOA at the airport?
They are the same visa, the same 30 days, and the same fee. The only difference is convenience. Here is how the online e-VOA compares with buying the VOA at the counter.
- Where
- Applied online before you fly
- Queue
- Skip the visa counter line
- Autogates
- e-passport holders can use the fast autogates
- Payment
- Credit card, Mastercard, Visa, or JCB
- Best for
- Most travellers, and late-night arrivals
- Where
- Bought at a counter on arrival
- Queue
- Can mean queues at busy times
- Autogates
- Not available if bought in person
- Payment
- Card or cash in dollars, euros, and similar, not rupees
- Best for
- If you did not arrange the e-VOA in time
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) and published guidance, current for 2026. The e-VOA and the VOA are the same single-entry 30-day visa with the same government fee of 500,000 rupiah, and the e-VOA is applied for online and allows e-passport holders to use the autogates, while the in-person VOA does not. The airport counter does not accept Indian rupee cash. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
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Indonesia visit options compared
The ways to visit Indonesia differ in stay and how long you can extend. This table compares the main ones for Indian travellers.
| Option | How you get it | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| e-VOA | Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id | 30 days, extend to 60 |
| VOA at the airport | At an arrival counter | 30 days, extend to 60 |
| C1 visit visa | Online, longer stays | 60 days, extend to 180 |
| Arrival card | Free, all travellers | Required either way |
| Bali levy | Only flying into Bali | Per arrival |
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), current for 2026. The e-VOA and the in-person VOA both allow a 30-day stay extendable once to 60 days, while the C1 tourism visit visa allows 60 days extendable twice to a maximum of 180 days. The All Indonesia Arrival Card is free and required on every route, and the Bali levy applies only when flying into Bali. None of the visit options allow paid work. Categories can change, so confirm current details before you travel.
For most Indian tourists the e-VOA plus the arrival card, and the Bali levy for a Bali trip, is all you need. We confirm the right option for your trip.
Documents you need for the e-VOA
The e-VOA needs only a short document set, but immigration can also ask for travel proof at the airport. This table shows what to have ready.
| Document | Who needs it | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Passport | All applicants | Valid 6 months from arrival, 1 blank page |
| Passport photo | All applicants | White background, recent, for upload |
| Credit card | All applicants | Mastercard, Visa, or JCB, any name |
| Return or onward ticket | All applicants | Confirmed, checked at the airport |
| Proof of accommodation | All applicants | First destination, hotel or host |
| Proof of funds | If asked | Recommended about 2,000 US dollars |
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), current for 2026. The e-VOA needs a passport valid at least six months from arrival with a blank page, a passport-style photo, an email, and a valid Mastercard, Visa, or JCB credit card, which need not be in your own name. Immigration can ask for a confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation, and may ask for proof of funds. Without a return ticket you may be refused entry. Confirm the current checklist before you travel.
Carrying these documents, and never travelling without a return ticket, keeps your arrival smooth. We build and check your full e-VOA file so nothing is missing.
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Indonesia visit costs
The entry costs are a small set of separate charges. The table shows the main ones for Indian travellers as a guide.
| Charge | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| e-VOA or VOA | 500,000 rupiah | About 2,900 rupees or 35 US dollars |
| All Indonesia Arrival Card | Free | No charge, online |
| Bali Tourist Levy | 150,000 rupiah | About 750 to 850 rupees, only for Bali |
| Extension | 500,000 rupiah | Self-service, plus an in-person visit |
| C1 visit visa | 1,000,000 rupiah | About 5,500 rupees, longer stays |
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) and the Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), current for 2026. The e-VOA government fee is 500,000 rupiah, about 2,900 rupees, the arrival card is free, the Bali levy is 150,000 rupiah for Bali arrivals, the self-service extension is 500,000 rupiah, and the C1 visit visa is about 1,000,000 rupiah. Online payments may add a small gateway fee. Fees are non-refundable and the rupee cost depends on the exchange rate. Amounts can change, so confirm before you apply.
So a Bali trip commonly comes to around 3,700 rupees in entry costs, the visa plus the levy. We give you a clear, current cost picture before you apply.
The process, step by step
Getting into Indonesia is a short online process, then a smooth arrival. The stamps below show the six steps from applying to walking through the airport.
Apply e-VOA
Online at the official portal, 48 hours ahead.
Pay Bali levy
Only if you fly into Bali, on Love Bali.
Arrival card
Complete the free card before you land.
Get approval
e-VOA emailed, usually within a few days.
Print and pack
Carry a printed e-VOA and your proof.
Enter Indonesia
Use the autogates or the officer’s desk.
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), the All Indonesia Arrival Card site (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id), and the Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), current for 2026. Travellers apply for the e-VOA online at least 48 hours before departure, pay the Bali levy if flying into Bali, complete the free arrival card, then carry a printed e-VOA, and e-passport holders with a pre-paid e-VOA can use the autogates. A visa does not guarantee entry, since an officer decides. Confirm current details before you travel.
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Indonesia visit dos and donts
The e-VOA is easy, but a few simple mistakes cause delays or refusals. These dos and donts keep your arrival smooth.
Do the right things
- Apply for the e-VOA online at least 48 hours ahead.
- Complete the free All Indonesia Arrival Card.
- Pay the Bali levy if you fly into Bali.
- Carry a printed e-VOA and a confirmed return ticket.
- Keep your passport valid 6 months with a blank page.
- Use only the official websites.
Do not do these
- Do not assume India is visa-free for Indonesia.
- Do not skip the arrival card or the Bali levy.
- Do not use scam sites that charge double.
- Do not travel without a return or onward ticket.
- Do not work or study on a visit visa.
- Do not overstay, as the daily fine is steep.
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), current for 2026. The e-VOA is applied for online, the arrival card is mandatory and free, and the Bali levy applies for Bali arrivals. A return ticket and proof of accommodation are checked. Overstaying carries a fine of 1,000,000 rupiah per day. Use only official sites. Rules can change, so confirm current details.
What you can and cannot do
A visit on the e-VOA lets you do plenty as a tourist or short business visitor, within clear limits. Here is what is and is not allowed.
You can
- Enjoy Bali’s beaches, temples, and Ubud.
- See the Komodo dragons and Komodo island.
- Visit the temples of Yogyakarta and Borobudur.
- Island-hop to Lombok and Java on one visa.
- Attend business meetings and exhibitions.
- Extend your stay once before it ends.
You cannot
- Take up paid employment in Indonesia.
- Study a long program on a visit.
- Speak at events or conventions.
- Convert the e-VOA to another stay permit.
- Stay beyond your permitted days without extending.
For work, study, or a longer stay you need a different visa applied for in advance, such as the C1 visit visa or a work visa. We explain the rules and the right path for your plans.
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), current for 2026. The e-VOA is for tourism, business meetings, visiting family or friends, or transit only, does not allow paid work, study, speaking at events, or any profit-making activity, and cannot be converted into another stay permit. Work and study need separate visas. Overstaying is a serious offence. Rules can change, so confirm current details before you rely on them.
Stay, extension, and the rules
The e-VOA is a short stay with one extension possible. This table explains the stay, extension, and entry rules for Indian travellers.
| Item | Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| e-VOA stay | 30 days | From the date of entry, single entry |
| Extension | 30 more days | Once, in person for biometrics |
| Maximum total | 60 days | 30 plus the 30-day extension |
| Overstay fine | 1,000,000 rupiah | Per day, plus possible ban |
| Arrival card | Always required | Free, separate from the visa |
Source: official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), current for 2026. The e-VOA allows a 30-day stay, extendable once by 30 days for a maximum of 60, and since June 2025 the extension requires a personal visit to an immigration office for biometrics. Overstaying carries a fine of 1,000,000 rupiah per day, and a serious overstay can mean detention, deportation, and a ban. The arrival card is always required. Rules can change, so confirm before you travel.
The e-VOA is for short visits, not for settling. If you want to work, study, or stay longer, a separate visa is needed. We explain the rules and the right path for your plans.
What officers look for at the border
The e-VOA makes entry simple, but an officer at the airport still decides whether to admit you. Arriving with the visa, the arrival card, and your travel proof ready is what keeps it smooth.
Common reasons for being refused entry include a passport with less than six months validity or no blank page, no confirmed return or onward ticket, no proof of accommodation, weak proof of funds, an invalid e-VOA from passport details that do not match, or using a scam visa website. Intending to work on a visit visa is another reason. Many issues can be avoided with the right preparation.
India is not visa-free for Indonesia, so Indians need a Visa on Arrival, easiest as the online e-VOA, a single-entry 30-day visa extendable once to 60 days, for about 500,000 rupiah. Every traveller also completes the free All Indonesia Arrival Card, and a Bali arrival adds the 150,000 rupiah Bali levy. One visa covers every island. Overstaying costs 1,000,000 rupiah a day, and an officer still decides entry.
Factual overview, verified against the official Indonesian e-Visa portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), the All Indonesia Arrival Card site (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id), and the Love Bali portal (lovebali.baliprov.go.id), current as of June 2026. Fees, stay periods, and rules are set by the Indonesian authorities and can change at any time. Entry is decided by an immigration officer.
Meeting the requirements keeps your arrival smooth, but the final decision rests with the Indonesian authorities and the officer at the checkpoint. We give you a realistic view and help you arrive fully prepared.
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