Planning a trip to Indonesia and wondering if you need to arrange anything in advance? The Indonesia visa on arrival is the standard short-stay option for eligible nationalities, and you can now get it online before you fly. It is the B1 visa on arrival, also called the e-VOA.
This guide explains who qualifies, what it costs, how the online and airport routes differ and what else you need to enter. If you want a team to check your plans, our Indonesia visa assistance service can help.
What is the Indonesia visa on arrival?
The visa on arrival, or VOA, is a single-entry tourist visa for eligible passport holders. It allows 30 days in Indonesia, and you can extend it once for another 30 days, so 60 days at most.
The e-VOA is the same visa, applied for online before you travel. On our site it appears as “B1 Tourist Visa 60 days”, because the 60 days is the 30-day stay plus one 30-day extension. It is not a separate 60-day visa.
You can use it for tourism, visiting family or friends, attending meetings or events, and transit. You cannot work, sell goods or services, or accept pay from people or companies in Indonesia.
Hey Rick Visa is a private visa assistance service. We can prepare and check your application, but the Indonesian immigration authorities decide every case, and no agent can guarantee approval.
Who can get an Indonesia visa on arrival?
Eligibility depends on your passport. Indonesia publishes a list of nationalities that qualify, and it covers a large number of countries. Check the official list for your passport before you book.
Two other situations are worth knowing:
- ASEAN passport holders get visa-free entry for 30 days, which cannot be extended. They only need a visa if they want to stay longer.
- Other nationalities may need a different visa, applied for in advance through the e-visa system or an embassy.
Because rules vary by nationality, always check your own passport.
E-VOA online or visa on arrival at the airport?
You have two ways to get the same visa.
| e-VOA online | Airport counter | |
| When | Before you travel | After you land |
| How | Apply through the official e-visa portal and receive the approval by email | Show your passport and return ticket, and pay at the counter |
| Fee | IDR 500,000 | IDR 500,000 |
| Best for | Travellers who like to have everything ready | Last-minute trips |
An e-VOA is valid for entry within 90 days of being issued. Applying online lets you arrange payment in advance and keep the approval on your phone. At the counter, you may need cash or a card and you may queue after landing.
Requirements for the Indonesia visa on arrival
Check each of these before you travel:
- Passport: Valid for at least six months from your date of entry.
- Return or onward ticket: You need a ticket showing you will leave Indonesia.
- Payment: The fee, paid by card online, or by cash or card at the counter.
- Arrival card: A completed All Indonesia arrival card, explained below.
- Accommodation details: Where you will stay, for the arrival card.
The arrival card is not a visa
The All Indonesia arrival card is a separate online form. It combines your immigration arrival card with the customs and health declarations, and it is free on the official portal.
Current guidance says to submit it within 72 hours before you arrive, and to save the QR code it gives you. Rules and timing can change, so check the official portal. It does not replace your visa, so you still need the visa on arrival or another valid visa.
How to get your visa on arrival: step by step
- Check your eligibility. Confirm your nationality is on the official list.
- Check your passport. Make sure it has at least six months of validity.
- Choose online or airport. Apply for the e-VOA in advance, or plan to pay at the counter.
- Complete your application. Enter your details exactly as they appear on your passport.
- Complete the arrival card. Submit it in the window before you fly and save the QR code.
- Carry your documents. Keep your passport, visa approval, ticket and QR code ready for immigration.
Visa on arrival is available at designated entry points, including major airports such as Bali’s Ngurah Rai. For tips on arriving in Bali, see our Bali visa assistance guide.
How much does the Indonesia visa on arrival cost?
| Item | Amount | Notes |
| Visa on arrival | IDR 500,000 | Same fee online or at the counter |
| Extension | Around IDR 500,000 | Confirm on the official portal |
| Overstay fine | IDR 1,000,000 per day | Paid before you can leave |
| Bali tourism levy | IDR 150,000 | Separate, per person, paid online |
The Bali tourism levy is a separate fee for foreign visitors to Bali, paid through the official LoveBali website. It is not part of the visa fee. Service fees from providers are separate from government fees.
How long can you stay?
You can stay for 30 days, plus one 30-day extension, for 60 days in total. For the process, timing and fees, read our guide to Indonesia tourist visa extension.
If you want to stay longer than 60 days, the C1 tourist visa allows up to 180 days with extensions. Neither visa permits work.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Short passport validity. Less than six months can stop you boarding or entering.
- No onward ticket. Airlines and immigration may ask for proof you will leave.
- Confusing the arrival card with a visa. You need both.
- Using unofficial sites. Look for the official government portal, and check any fees against the published amount.
- Working on a visa on arrival. It does not permit work, and the risks include fines, deportation and a ban.
- Overstaying. The fine is IDR 1,000,000 per day, and it adds up quickly.
Apply yourself or use help?
You can apply through the official portal on your own, and many travellers do. For a simple holiday with a clear passport and a booked ticket, it is a reasonable do-it-yourself job. Our Indonesia visa application steps guide shows what an online application involves.
Help makes more sense if you are unsure about your nationality’s rules, you are travelling with a family or you want a second check before you pay.
How Hey Rick Visa helps
Hey Rick Visa is based in Legian, Bali, and is part of PT Rick’s Group Indonesia. The process is simple:
- Find your visa with our visa checker.
- Apply and pay in under 10 minutes. You can apply 24/7 and save and continue later.
- We handle the rest. Technology and human experts review your details before submission.
Our support team is available around the clock by chat, WhatsApp and email, in multiple languages. You can apply for a B1 visa online when you are ready.
Indonesia visa on arrival FAQ
How much is the Indonesia visa on arrival?
The government fee is IDR 500,000, whether you apply online or at the airport counter. Confirm the current amount on the official portal before you pay.
How long can I stay on a visa on arrival?
You can stay for 30 days and extend once for another 30 days, so 60 days in total. It cannot be extended a second time.
Is the e-VOA the same as the visa on arrival?
Yes. The e-VOA is the visa on arrival applied for online before you travel. It is valid for entry within 90 days of being issued.
Do I need a return ticket?
Yes. You need a ticket showing you will leave Indonesia, and your passport should be valid for at least six months.
Can I work on a visa on arrival?
No. It is for tourism, visiting family or friends, meetings, events and transit. You cannot work or take pay from people or companies in Indonesia.
Does Hey Rick Visa guarantee approval?
No. Approval is decided by the Indonesian immigration authorities. We help you prepare and check your application, but we cannot promise an outcome.
Ready to get your Indonesia visa on arrival?
The Indonesia visa on arrival is simple when you prepare early: check your nationality, confirm your passport validity, arrange your ticket and complete the arrival card before you fly.
When you are ready, apply for an Indonesia visa with Hey Rick Visa, or contact our team if you have questions about your trip.
Hey Rick Visa is a private visa assistance service and is not affiliated with the Government of Indonesia. We provide assistance with visa applications and charge a service fee.