Visa-on-Arrival for Indonesia

Apply for Indonesia Visa

Want to avoid trips to the Indonesian embassy or a confusing online application process? The Indonesia Visa-on-Arrival could be the best visa option for your trip to the country.

Conveniently, you can apply for this visa directly at the airport when you arrive in the country.

This page contains everything you need to know about this type of visa. Read on to find out who’s eligible and how to apply when you arrive. We’ll also tell you about some of the other visa options available to you if you’re ineligible.

What is the Indonesia Visa-on-Arrival?

Indonesia’s Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) is a visa first introduced in 2022. The VOA is available to travelers from 97 eligible countries.

You can obtain a VOA at designated Indonesian airports, seaports, and land border checkpoints.

It initially allows for stays of 30 days. You can extend it for another 30 days at a local immigration office once you've arrived.

You must present these documents when you arrive in Indonesia to qualify:

  • A passport valid for at least six months
  • Proof of onward travel
  • Proof of payment of the IDR 500,000 fee via Visa, Mastercard, or JCB

What types of travel does the Indonesia VOA cover?

The VOA covers short-term visits to Indonesia, namely:

  • Tourism
  • Business meetings
  • Transit
  • Government duties

If you want to stay in Indonesia long-term, you'll need a different type of visa.

In addition to the VOA, you’ll also need to fill out an Indonesia Electronic Customs Declaration before you travel.

Which nationalities are eligible for the Indonesia VOA?

There are 97 eligible nationalities for the VOA.

You’re eligible if you have a passport from:

  1. Australia
  2. France
  3. Germany
  4. India
  5. Japan
  6. Malaysia
  7. Singapore
  8. South Korea
  9. United Kingdom
  10. United States of America

You can see a full list of VOA eligible nationalities here.

How To Apply for an Indonesia Visa-on-Arrival

Applying for an Indonesian VOA is relatively simple. When you arrive at one of the designated entry points, follow these simple steps:

  1. Go to the VOA counter – Locate the Visa-on-Arrival booth at the airport, seaport, or land border checkpoint.
  2. Present your documents to the authorities – Ensure you have a valid passport (minimum six months) and a return or onward ticket.
  3. Pay the visa fee – The IDR 500,000 fee can be paid via Visa, Mastercard, or JCB.
  4. Receive your visa – Once payment is processed, immigration officials will issue your Visa-on-Arrival, allowing entry into Indonesia.

For those planning a longer stay, the VOA can be extended for an additional 30 days at local immigration offices.

Which airports offer the VOA?

The VOA is available at all of Indonesia’s major international airports, including:

  1. Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Jakarta
  2. Ngurah Rai International Airport, Bali
  3. Juanda International Airport, Jawa Timur
  4. Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, Sulawesi Selatan
  5. Kualanamu International Airport, Sumatera Utara

You can also apply for your visa at most of the country’s major seaports and land border crossings.

Can You Get The Indonesia VOA Online?

Yes, travelers can now pre-apply for the Indonesia Visa-on-Arrival (VOA) online through the Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) system. This option could save you a lot of time when you arrive. To apply online:

  1. Visit an e-VOA portal
  2. Complete the application form with your personal and travel details.
  3. Upload required documents. You’ll need a passport valid for at least six months from an eligible country
  4. Pay the visa fee online using a Visa, Mastercard, or JCB card.
  5. Receive your e-VOA via email.
  6. Present it to the authorities when you arrive in Indonesia.

Please note that you can still get the traditional VOA at immigration counters. However, pre-paying for the visa online can allow you to fast-track the process and skip queues at the airport.

Indonesia Visa Application

Apart from a VOA, what other Indonesian visa options are there?

If you plan on staying in Indonesia for longer than the VOA’s maximum stay of 60 days, you’ll need a different type of visa. The one you need to apply for depends on what you plan on doing in the country:

Tourist Visa (B211A)

If the maximum 60 days that the VOA or e-VOA offers is not enough for your trip, the Tourist Visa (B211A) may be for you. This visa allows stays of up to 60 days, extendable for another 60 days.

Work and Stay Visas (KITAS/KITAP)

The Work and Stay Visa is typically used by digital nomads, expatriates, investors, students, skilled workers, and other long-term residents in Indonesia. KITAS is for temporary stays in the country, and KITAP is for permanent residents.

Social-Cultural Visa

This visa is aimed at travelers visiting who want to visit family or friends. It can also be used if you’re visiting the country for cultural reasons, such as attending a lecture. You can also apply if you’re traveling to Indonesia to complete a short internship or education course.

Transit Visa

The transit visa is only for travelers who are passing through Indonesia en route to another country. You do not need to worry about this visa if you plan on staying in Indonesia for any length of time.