Do I need a visa for Bali?
Bali is part of Indonesia, so Indonesian entry rules apply. What you need depends on your passport.
| Your passport | What you need | Length of stay |
|---|---|---|
| USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, all EU countries, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland | visa on arrival: e-VOA online before you fly, or VOA at the airport counter | 30 days + one 30-day extension |
| Japan, South Korea, China, Taiwan, India, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, South Africa, Mexico, Argentina, Chile and other countries on the VOA list (97 in total) | e-VOA or VOA | 30 days + one 30-day extension |
| Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, Macau, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Suriname, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Belarus | no visa (visa-free entry). If you may want to stay longer, get an e-VOA instead | 30 days, cannot be extended |
| Countries on neither list | a visa issued in advance, e.g. the C1 tourist visa on evisa.imigrasi.go.id | depends on the visa |
Visa-free entry gives a maximum of 30 days and cannot be extended or converted. Almost all visa-free countries are also on the VOA list (Macau is the exception), so if there is any chance you will stay longer than 30 days, enter on an e-VOA or a C1.
Bali visa types compared
| Visa | For | Stay | Government fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-VOA / VOA (B1) | tourism, short trips, family visits, business meetings | 30 days + 30 | IDR 500,000 |
| C1 tourist visit visa | tourism for 2–6 months | 60 days, extendable up to 180 | IDR 1,000,000 |
| D1 multiple-entry visa | repeat trips over 1–5 years | up to 60 days per entry | from IDR 3,000,000 |
| E33G remote worker visa | working remotely for a company outside Indonesia | 1 year | IDR 7,000,000 |
| KITAS (E28A, E23, E33F, E31A) | investors, employees, retirees, family members | 1–2 years | from IDR 5,250,000 |
| E33 Second Home visa | long stays backed by a deposit | up to 5 years, 10 in total | IDR 13,000,000 |
Official fees as published by Indonesian Immigration (imigrasi.go.id) in October 2026. Visa agents add their own service charge.
How to get an e-VOA online
| Fee | IDR 500,000 |
|---|---|
| Validity | 30 days from the date of entry |
| Extension | once, for 30 days: 60 days in total |
| Use it within | 90 days of issue |
| Not allowed | working, being paid by Indonesian companies or people, selling goods or services |
- Apply on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, the official site of Indonesian Immigration, and choose Visa on Arrival for tourism. Use only .go.id websites: look-alike agency sites charge several times the official fee.
- Upload the photo page of your passport and a photo, and enter your return or onward flight.
- Pay IDR 500,000 by card. The e-VOA arrives by email as a PDF: keep it on your phone and print a copy.
- Within 72 hours before landing, complete the free All Indonesia arrival declaration (immigration, customs and health in one form).
- Pay the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000 on lovebali.baliprov.go.id or in the Love Bali app. Tickets are checked at sights such as Besakih, Tanah Lot and Uluwatu.
With an e-VOA and a chipped e-passport you can use the automatic passport gates (autogates) at Bali airport, which is usually much faster than the VOA counter queue. A visa bought at the airport counter does not give access to the gates, and age limits apply to children.
In August 2026 the Indonesian immigration authority announced new fees of IDR 750,000 for an e-VOA bought online and IDR 1,000,000 at the airport. As of October 2026 no effective date had been set, so check the amount on evisa.imigrasi.go.id before paying.
Entry requirements for every visitor
- a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date, with blank pages;
- a return ticket or a ticket to another country;
- the All Indonesia arrival declaration, filled in within 72 hours before arrival (mandatory at Bali airport since 1 September 2025);
- the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000, paid once per trip;
- for C1, D1 and long-stay visas: a bank statement showing at least USD 2,000 over the last three months.
Extending your visa: an office visit is required
Since 29 May 2025 every stay-permit extension, including the VOA, requires a personal visit to an immigration office for a biometric photo and a short interview. You apply and pay on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, then attend the office within three days of payment. In Bali the offices are in Denpasar (Renon), at Ngurah Rai airport (Jimbaran) and in Singaraja. Apply at least 7 days before your visa expires, ideally 10–14 days.
A VOA can be extended only once. After 60 days you must leave Indonesia or switch to another visa in advance. The C1 can be extended up to a total of 180 days.
What happens if you overstay
The overstay fine is IDR 1,000,000 per day. Up to 60 days you pay it when you leave. If you do not pay, or overstay longer than 60 days, you face deportation and an entry ban. Since 2024 a ban can last up to 10 years and be extended by another 10.
Can I work on a tourist visa?
No. On a VOA, C1 or D1 you may not receive money or any other payment from Indonesian companies or people, or sell goods and services. Remote work for an employer abroad is not provided for on visit visas; Indonesia has a separate remote worker visa, the E33G, for that. Bali immigration deports hundreds of foreigners a year for breaking stay rules: 342 in January–June 2026 alone.
Staying longer: C1, E33G and KITAS
- C1 (single-entry visit visa): apply online before travelling, 60 days on arrival, extendable to 180 days in total. Needs a bank statement of at least USD 2,000.
- E33G (remote worker visa): one year for people employed by or working for a company outside Indonesia. Indonesia's immigration website lists the income and document requirements.
- KITAS (limited stay permit): for investors (E28A), employees with a work permit (E23), retirees (E33F) and family members of Indonesian citizens or permit holders (E31A).
- Second Home visa (E33): up to five years (ten in total) for long stays backed by proof of funds; government fee IDR 13,000,000.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Bali?
Yes. US citizens can get an e-VOA online or a VOA at the airport: IDR 500,000 for 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days.
Do UK and Australian citizens need a visa for Bali?
Yes. UK and Australian passport holders are on the visa on arrival list: apply for an e-VOA before you fly or buy a VOA at Bali airport.
Which countries can enter Bali without a visa?
As of July 2026, nineteen: Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Timor-Leste, Hong Kong, Macau, Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Suriname, Turkey, Kazakhstan and Belarus. Visa-free stays are limited to 30 days and cannot be extended.
How much does a Bali visa cost?
The e-VOA costs IDR 500,000 for 30 days. Every visitor also pays the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000 once per trip.
Can I extend my Bali visa online?
You apply and pay online, but since 29 May 2025 you must visit an immigration office in person for biometrics and an interview within three days of payment.
