🇮🇩 Indonesia visa requirements

Most passports get 30 days visa-free or on arrival. Don't assume yours is covered. Indonesia's rules change, and they do enforce overstays.

Who Gets In Free (and Who Doesn't)

Here's the breakdown for your Indonesian visa situation. If you hold a passport from Australia, Canada, the UK, the US, or most EU countries, you're in luck. You get 30 days visa-free entry. That's it. No extension, no messing about. You leave on day 30, or you start the overstay clock.

Then there are the Visa on Arrival (VoA) countries. This is a much bigger list, covering many Asian, South American, and some African nations. For these folks, you pay a fee upon arrival for a 30-day visa. The current fee is IDR 500,000. Crucially, this VoA can be extended once for another 30 days. You'll need to visit an immigration office inside Indonesia for that.

Finally, there are countries that require you to get a visa before you arrive. This usually means applying through an Indonesian embassy or consulate in your home country or a neighbouring one. This is for longer stays or if your passport isn't on the other two lists.

Overstaying Your Welcome: The Real Cost

So you thought you'd just hang around a bit longer? Bad idea. Indonesia takes overstays seriously. The standard penalty is IDR 1,000,000 per day of overstay. That sounds manageable until you hit day 60. If you overstay by more than 60 days, you face deportation and a potential ban from Indonesia for a period.

A common trap is the "double-entry" tourist visa. This allows you to leave and re-enter Indonesia within its validity period. But if you're on a single-entry visa (like the VoA or visa-free stamp), leaving the country and trying to get back in means you need a new visa. You can't just "top up" your existing one by popping over to Singapore for a weekend. Always check your entry stamp and the type of visa you were issued.

What's New in Indonesian Visa Land

Indonesia has been slowly rolling out changes, especially with their eVisa system. The B211A visa, often called the "second home" or "digital nomad" visa, is now largely available online. This is the one you want for longer stays (up to 6 months, extendable) if you plan to work remotely. The application process is done through approved agents and uploaded online.

Fees have also seen some adjustments. The VoA fee remains IDR 500,000 for 30 days. The B211A visa application, when done through an agent, can range from IDR 3,000,000 to IDR 4,500,000 for the initial 60-day stay, plus extensions. Keep an eye on the official Directorate General of Immigration website for the most current information, as programs and fees can shift. They've also expanded the eVisa system to cover more visa types beyond just tourism.