Bali visa on arrival guide 2025: The Bali Visa on Arrival is a single-entry permit valid for 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days, costing IDR 500,000 (approximately USD 35). It is available online before departure or at the counter on arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport.
This bali visa on arrival guide 2025 covers everything that changed this year — including the June 2025 update that now requires all VOA holders to visit an immigration office in person for extensions — and the full process from online application to arrival. For most international visitors from over 90 eligible countries, the Visa on Arrival is the simplest and most practical entry option for stays up to 60 days. Get the details right before you fly and the process takes under five minutes on arrival.
Two things sit alongside the VOA that are separate but equally mandatory: the Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000, paid at the official Bali tourist levy portal before or on arrival) and the All Indonesia Arrival Card, which became fully digital from September 2025 and must be completed up to three days before landing. Neither is part of the VOA process — they are separate requirements.
What the Bali Visa on Arrival Actually Is
The Visa on Arrival — officially coded B1, also called eVOA when applied online — is a short-term tourist permit issued to eligible foreign nationals entering Indonesia. It is valid for 30 days from your date of arrival, covers the whole of Indonesia (not just Bali), and can be extended once for another 30 days at a local immigration office.
Key characteristics:
- Single entry — if you leave Indonesia before the VOA expires, you need to obtain a new one on re-entry
- 30 days initial — extendable once to 60 days maximum
- Tourism and social visits only — working remotely on a VOA is illegal under Indonesian law
- Cannot be converted to other visa types if you arrived on a Visa on Arrival — you must depart and re-enter on the correct visa
The VOA and eVOA are the same visa. The eVOA is simply the online pre-arrival version. Applying online before departure saves time at the airport and makes the extension process smoother — immigration already has your details on file.
Who Is Eligible
Over 90 nationalities are eligible for the Bali Visa on Arrival, including citizens of Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, most of Europe, Japan, South Korea, India, and many others.
Visa-exempt nationalities (no VOA required, free entry for up to 30 days): ASEAN members including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Brunei, and Timor-Leste; plus Peru, Turkey, Brazil, Hong Kong, Colombia, and Suriname as of December 2025. Visa-exempt entry cannot be extended and cannot be converted to any other visa type.
Nationalities requiring a pre-arranged visa (not eligible for VOA): a small number of nationalities must apply through an Indonesian embassy or consulate before arrival. Check the official Indonesian immigration website for the current list — it is updated periodically and embassy websites in your country may have more recent information than third-party guides.
How to Apply Online (eVOA) — Step by Step
Applying online before departure is the recommended approach. It avoids the airport queue, speeds up immigration processing, and gives you a cleaner document trail for any extension.
Step 1 — Go to the official Indonesian immigration e-visa portal: evisa.imigrasi.go.id. This is the only authorised government platform. Third-party websites charging significantly more than the official fee are not necessary — the process is designed to be completed independently.
Step 2 — Create an account and select B1 Visit Visa (Visa on Arrival / Tourism).
Step 3 — Upload the required documents:
- Passport scan (bio page) — minimum 6 months validity from date of arrival, at least 2 blank pages
- Digital passport photo (recent, white background)
- Return or onward flight ticket from Indonesia
- Accommodation details in Bali (hotel name, villa address, or guesthouse)
Step 4 — Pay the fee: IDR 500,000 (approximately USD 35). Accepted: Visa, MasterCard, JCB credit or debit cards.
Step 5 — Receive eVOA by email within 1–3 working days. Apply at least one week before departure — during peak periods processing can be slower.
Step 6 — On arrival at Ngurah Rai airport, present the eVOA QR code to the immigration officer alongside your passport. Holders of eVOA with e-passports aged 14 and above can use the automated Autogates — faster than the staffed immigration queues.
Getting the VOA at the Airport
If you did not apply online, the Visa on Arrival counter is clearly signposted in the arrivals hall at Ngurah Rai International Airport. The process:
- Go to the VOA counter — not the general immigration queue
- Fill out the VOA application form
- Pay IDR 500,000 — cash (Indonesian Rupiah, USD, EUR) or credit card. Check whether cards are being accepted before you queue; card systems occasionally experience downtime
- Receive a receipt and visa sticker
- Proceed to the immigration counter with passport and receipt
Peak arrival periods — particularly when multiple long-haul international flights land within the same hour — can produce significant queues at both the VOA counter and the immigration booths. Arriving on an early morning flight during a non-peak travel period is consistently faster. Applying online before departure eliminates the VOA queue entirely.
One practical note that catches some travellers off guard: certain airlines require proof of a visa before boarding, even for VOA-eligible nationalities. If an airline at your departure city asks for a visa, show the eVOA approval email. If you plan to get the VOA on arrival, carry a printout of your confirmed accommodation in Bali as supporting documentation — airlines occasionally request this in lieu of a pre-issued visa.
What Changed in June 2025: Extension Process Update
This is the most significant change to the VOA process in 2025 and the one most likely to affect travellers who plan to stay beyond 30 days.
From 1 June 2025, under Circular Letter No. IMI-417.GR.01.01/2025, all VOA and eVOA holders must attend the local immigration office in person to complete a visa extension. Previously, some agents could handle extensions without the visa holder appearing in person. That is no longer the case.
What the extension process now requires:
- Attend the immigration office in person at least 7 days before your VOA expires
- Submit biometric data — fingerprints and a photograph taken at the immigration office
- Documents required: passport, current VOA, return flight ticket dated within the extension period, proof of accommodation
- Processing time: 3–5 working days
- Extension fee: IDR 500,000 (same as the initial VOA cost)
Bali immigration offices:
- Denpasar (Renon) — the main office, most convenient for south Bali and Ubud
- Singaraja — north Bali
- Negara — west Bali
The extension is a one-time option. You cannot extend a VOA more than once. After 60 days total, you must depart Indonesia. If you want to return, you obtain a new VOA on re-entry — provided you have left Indonesian territory.
VOA vs B211A: Which Do You Need
| VOA / eVOA | B211A Social Visit Visa | |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | 30 days + 1 extension (60 days max) | 60 days + 2 extensions (180 days max) |
| Entry | Single entry | Single entry |
| Can leave and return | No — exit cancels VOA | No — exit cancels B211A |
| Apply | Online or on arrival | Online only, before departure |
| Working remotely | Illegal | Illegal |
| Cost | IDR 500,000 (USD 35) | Approximately USD 205–300 |
| Extension | In person at immigration from June 2025 | In person at immigration from June 2025 |
The B211A is the practical choice if you know in advance you want 60–180 days in Bali, want the security of a pre-arranged visa rather than counting on the airport counter, or plan to use Bali as a base for extended slow travel. It cannot be obtained on arrival — it must be applied for before you leave your home country or current country of residence.
Overstaying: What Actually Happens
Overstaying a VOA carries a fine of IDR 1,000,000 (approximately USD 65) per day. Beyond a certain overstay period, consequences escalate to detention, deportation, and a ban from re-entering Indonesia for a specified period. The fine is paid at the immigration office or airport on departure.
Overstaying is not a grey area in Indonesia. Immigration at Ngurah Rai airport checks departure dates against visa issue dates. If you overstay and attempt to depart, you will pay the fine before you can board. There is no workaround.
If your circumstances change and you cannot depart before your VOA expires, go to the immigration office immediately — not after the expiry date. Proactive communication about circumstances beyond your control is handled more sympathetically than presenting an expired visa on departure day.
All Indonesia Arrival Card — Separate from the VOA
From September 2025, the All Indonesia Arrival Card replaced the previous paper customs declaration form and the Satu Sehat health form. It is completed digitally through the Satusehat application and must be submitted up to three days before your arrival date. It is mandatory for all international arrivals, VOA or otherwise.
Complete it before you board your departing flight. Indonesian immigration officers check it on arrival alongside your visa. Forgetting it creates delays at the immigration counter — not a pleasant way to start a Bali trip.
Practical Pre-Departure Checklist
Visa: eVOA applied and approved, or plan confirmed to obtain at airport. Print a physical copy or save to phone storage (not only cloud — airport Wi-Fi is unreliable).
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months from arrival date. At least 2 blank pages.
Tourist levy: IDR 150,000 paid at the official Bali tourist levy portal. QR code saved to phone and printed as backup.
All Indonesia Arrival Card: Completed digitally no more than 3 days before arrival.
Onward ticket: Return or onward flight out of Indonesia confirmed and printable.
Accommodation: Name and address of first night’s accommodation — airlines and immigration may ask.
FAQ
Can I get a Bali Visa on Arrival at the airport in 2025? Yes. The VOA counter at Ngurah Rai International Airport is operational for all eligible nationalities. Applying online for the eVOA before departure saves time and is strongly recommended, but the on-arrival option remains available.
How long does the Bali Visa on Arrival last? 30 days from the date of arrival. It can be extended once for another 30 days at a local immigration office, giving a maximum of 60 days total. From June 2025, extensions require an in-person visit to the immigration office with biometric data submission.
Can I work remotely in Bali on a Visa on Arrival? No. The VOA is for tourism and social visits only. Working remotely — including for companies based outside Indonesia — is not permitted on a VOA and constitutes a violation of Indonesian immigration law. The E33G Remote Worker Visa is the legal pathway for remote workers planning extended stays.
What happens if I leave Bali before my VOA expires? The VOA is cancelled on exit from Indonesia. If you leave to visit Singapore, Thailand, or another country and return to Bali, you need to obtain a new VOA on re-entry. If you plan to travel regionally and return to Bali, apply for the E33G visa with a Multiple Exit Re-Entry Permit instead.
How much does the Bali Visa on Arrival cost in 2025? IDR 500,000 per person — approximately USD 35 as of 2025. The extension costs another IDR 500,000. The tourist levy (IDR 150,000) is a separate mandatory payment and not part of the visa fee.