Bali Visa on Arrival for Australians 2026: Cost, Extension & Step-by-Step e-VOA Guide
Yes - Australian passport holders need a visa to enter Bali, but it's simple. In 2026 the standard option is the Visa on Arrival (VOA), which costs IDR 500,000 (about AUD 50), allows a stay of up to 30 days, and can be extended once for another 30 days. You can pay at the airport, or apply online beforehand as an e-VOA to skip a queue.
If you're flying from Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or anywhere else in Australia for a holiday, this is almost certainly the visa you'll use. Below is a clear breakdown of the cost, the rules, and exactly how to apply - plus the two extra things every traveller now has to do before landing that a lot of people miss.
Do Australians need a visa for Bali in 2026?
Australia is one of the 90+ countries eligible for Indonesia's Visa on Arrival, so you can't enter visa-free. But you don't need to visit an embassy either. You have two ways to get the same visa:
VOA at the airport - pay on arrival at Denpasar (Ngurah Rai / DPS) at the visa counter before immigration.
e-VOA online - apply on the official government portal a few days before you fly, receive a QR code by email, and use the faster e-Gate lane on arrival.
Both give you an identical 30-day tourist stay. The e-VOA just saves you standing in the payment queue and lets eligible travellers use the automated e-Gate.
Bali VOA / e-VOA cost for Australians (2026)
The visa fee is fixed, but there are two other unavoidable costs travellers forget to budget for: the Bali tourism levy and (if you extend) a second visa fee.
Item | Cost (IDR) | Approx. AUD | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
Visa on Arrival / e-VOA | 500,000 | ~$50 | Per person, 30-day stay |
Bali tourism levy | 150,000 | ~$15 | Per person, per entry - separate from the visa |
All Indonesia Arrival Card | Free | $0 | Mandatory digital form |
VOA extension (optional) | 500,000 | ~$50 | Adds another 30 days |
Tip from our team: the e-VOA on the official portal may add a small online processing fee, but it's still worth it in peak season (July, and the December–January break) when airport queues can be long. Just make sure you're on the official government site - see the warning below.
How long can you stay, and can you extend?
The VOA and e-VOA both allow 30 days, counted from your arrival date. You can extend once for a further 30 days, giving a maximum stay of 60 days. After that you must leave Indonesia; the VOA cannot be extended a second time.
Important 2026 change: since mid-2025, extensions can no longer be done fully online. Indonesia reintroduced mandatory biometric attendance, so extending means appearing in person at a local immigration office in Bali for a fingerprint scan, photo, digital signature and a short interview. Start the extension at least 7 days before your visa expires - don't leave it to the final day, because appointment slots fill up and overstaying carries a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day.
Planning a longer trip or thinking about back-to-back visits? We can map out the right visa path for your dates - reach out to the team at MyVisitVisa before you book flights.
Passport and photo requirements
Validity: at least 6 months remaining from your date of arrival in Indonesia.
Blank pages: at least one blank page for stamping.
Return/onward ticket: you may be asked to show proof of onward travel out of Indonesia.
Photo (e-VOA): a clear digital passport-style photo, plus a scan of your passport bio-data page.
If your passport expires within six months of your trip, renew it first - this is the single most common reason Australians get turned back at check-in.
How to apply for the Bali e-VOA: step by step
Go to the official portal -
evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Create an account with your email.Choose "Visa on Arrival (B1)" and enter your travel dates and passport details.
Upload your passport bio page and a passport-style photo.
Pay the fee with an international credit or debit card.
Receive your e-VOA by email - usually within minutes to a couple of days. Save the PDF and the QR code.
On arrival at DPS, use the e-Gate (if eligible) or the e-VOA lane, and present your QR code.
Print a copy as a backup in case your phone battery dies - a small thing that saves a lot of stress at the counter.
Two things every traveller must do before landing
These are separate from the visa and catch a lot of first-timers out:
1. The All Indonesia Arrival Card (free). Since September 2025, Indonesia merged the old customs declaration, arrival card and health declaration into one unified All Indonesia digital form. Every traveller must submit it - you can do so up to 3 days before arrival via the official portal or the All Indonesia app. You'll get a QR code; screenshot it, because you'll need to show it at customs even without internet.
2. The Bali tourism levy (IDR 150,000). Payable per person, per entry. Pay it online in advance through the official Love Bali system to avoid queuing on arrival.
Common reasons Australians get caught out
Passport under 6 months validity - renew before you fly.
Booking through a fake "visa" website - many unofficial sites mimic the government portal and overcharge. Use the official site or a reputable accredited agent.
Leaving the extension too late - biometric appointments must be booked in person and slots run out.
Forgetting the arrival card or levy - both are now mandatory and separate from the visa.
Overstaying by "just a day" - the IDR 1,000,000/day fine applies from day one.
FAQ
Can Australians get a visa on arrival in Bali in 2026?
Yes. Australian citizens can buy a Visa on Arrival at Denpasar airport, or apply online as an e-VOA beforehand. Both cost IDR 500,000 (about AUD 50) for a 30-day stay.
How much is a Bali visa for an Australian in 2026?
The visa itself is IDR 500,000 (~AUD 50). Budget an extra IDR 150,000 (~AUD 15) for the mandatory tourism levy, and another IDR 500,000 if you extend your stay.
How long can I stay in Bali on a tourist visa?
Up to 30 days on the VOA/e-VOA, extendable once for a further 30 days - a maximum of 60 days.
Can I extend my Bali visa online?
No longer fully. Since 2025 you must attend a local immigration office in person for biometrics (fingerprint, photo and a short interview) to extend.
Do I need anything besides the visa?
Yes - the free All Indonesia digital arrival card (submit within 3 days of arrival) and the IDR 150,000 Bali tourism levy.
What passport validity do I need for Bali?
At least 6 months from your date of arrival, plus a blank page for stamping.
Sorting the visa, the arrival card and the levy shouldn't eat into your holiday. If you'd rather have it handled correctly the first time, apply for your Indonesia tourist visa through MyVisitVisa - we're an Adelaide-based, IATA TIDS-accredited agency that processes Bali visas for Australians every week.
Related reading: Indonesia tourist visa page · Vietnam visa for Australians · How to Submit All Indonesia Arrival Card - see more on the MyVisitVisa blog.
Sources: evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Fees and rules verified July 2026; reconfirm on evisa.imigrasi.go.id before travel.