Pre-arrival card
Official portal
https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/Specifics
- Bali arrival levy IDR 150,000 (separate from VOA) via Love Bali app.
- Drone import restricted.
- Death penalty for drug trafficking; severe penalties for possession.
By passport nationality
Headline rule for the nine most-trafficked passport groups. Always confirm on Indonesia’s immigration portal before booking; visa policy changes frequently.
- US passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000 (~USD 35)Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA, extendable once. Plus Bali tourism levy IDR 150,000.
- UK passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA.
- EU passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA for most EU.
- CA passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA.
- AU passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA.
- IN passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA for Indian passport-holders.
- BR passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA for Brazilian passport-holders.
- JP passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA.
- CN passportVisa on arrivalUp to 30 days · IDR 500,000Pre-arrival: e-VOA optional
- VoA or e-VOA for Chinese passport-holders.
Practical guidance
For most short-stay tourists
The headline rule for Indonesia is visa-on-arrival idr 500,000 (around usd 35), 30 days extendable. US passport-holders specifically get visa on arrival for up to 30 days at IDR 500,000 (~USD 35), with e-VOA optional required pre-arrival. See the by-passport block above for your specific nationality.
Pre-arrival documentation
Indonesia requires e-VOA before boarding. Airlines check this at the gate; without it you will be denied boarding even if your visa is in order. Allow at least 72 hours for processing in case the portal queues, longer if you are travelling on a national holiday in Indonesia.
When to apply
For visa-required nationalities, apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Visa-on-arrival and e-Visa systems process in 1 to 7 days typically but can stall around major holidays or political events; do not book non-refundable travel against a pending application. Indonesia’s official portal is molina.imigrasi.go.id; only apply through that portal or through your nearest Indonesia embassy or consulate. Third-party visa services charge for what the government provides at cost.
Common rejection reasons
Passport with under 6 months validity from intended exit date. Fewer than two blank visa pages. No confirmed onward or return ticket. Travel insurance not naming Indonesia explicitly (Schengen-style coverage minimums apply for many European destinations). Prior visa overstays anywhere, especially in neighbouring countries. Most rejections cite one of these five rather than a substantive concern about the traveller.
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Indonesia is a 17,000-island archipelago straddling the most active volcanic and seismic zone in the world; framing it as a single travel destination misses the point. Bali (and to a lesser degree Lombok, Yogyakarta, and Komodo) is the country’s mainstream tourist face and runs broadly safe by every category that matters to a visitor. The structural risks sit elsewhere: 130-plus active volcanoes, recurring tsunamis along the Sunda Arc, the world’s highest tourist motorbike-injury count on Bali, severe drug penalties (including the death penalty), and a small but persistent terrorism threat. This guide unpacks the volcano and tsunami warning systems, the Bali scooter and gastric-illness pattern, the Visa-on-Arrival mechanics, and the practical contacts that shape an Indonesian itinerary.
Frequently asked about Indonesia
Do I need a visa to travel to Indonesia?
The headline rule is: Visa-on-arrival IDR 500,000 (around USD 35), 30 days extendable. Specific allowance depends on your passport nationality; the by-passport block on this page covers the 9 most-trafficked passports (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Japan, China). Always confirm on Indonesia's official immigration portal before booking, visa policy changes frequently.
How long can I stay in Indonesia on a tourist visa?
Visa-on-arrival IDR 500,000 (around USD 35), 30 days extendable. e-VOA is required pre-arrival. For per-passport specifics see the block above. Overstaying carries fines and re-entry bans across most jurisdictions.
Can I extend my visa once I'm in Indonesia?
Most countries allow a one-time extension via the local immigration office for an additional 30 to 90 days, processed within 7 to 14 working days. Indonesia's policy varies; the safety guide's Getting In chapter covers it where applicable. Apply at least 2 weeks before your existing visa expires.