Bali e-VOA Step-by-Step: How Australians Apply Before Flying in 2026
Australians travelling to Bali for tourism need a Visa on Arrival, and the smartest way to get it is the e-VOA - applied for online before you fly. In short: go to the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id at least 48 hours before departure, pay IDR 500,000 (about AUD 50) plus a small processing fee, and you'll receive a QR-coded visa by email that lets you skip the airport payment queue. This guide walks you through every screen so nothing trips you up at check-in or immigration.
What the e-VOA is (and why it beats the airport counter)
The e-VOA is the electronic version of Indonesia's Visa on Arrival. It grants a single-entry stay of up to 30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days. Both the counter VOA and the e-VOA cost the same government fee, but the e-VOA is issued in advance, arrives as a QR code, and lets eligible travellers use the automated e-Gates at Bali's I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport instead of waiting in a manual immigration line.
If you apply on arrival instead, you queue to pay, then queue again for immigration. Doing it online at home removes one of those queues entirely.
Before you start: what you'll need
Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
Passport | Valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry |
Passport bio page | A clear scan or photo (the file upload) |
Return/onward ticket | Proof you'll leave within 30 days |
Email address | Your visa QR code is emailed here |
Payment card | Visa or Mastercard for the fee |
Bali accommodation | Address of where you'll stay first |
A quick tip: the name, passport number and date of birth you type must be identical to your passport. A single mismatched letter is the most common reason an e-VOA gets held up.
Step-by-step: applying on evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Step 1 - Create your account. Go to the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id and register with your email address. Verify the email. Only use the official government site - lookalike sites charge inflated "service" fees.
Step 2 - Choose the right visa. Select Visa on Arrival (e-VOA / B1) and tourism as your purpose. Don't confuse this with the longer B211A visit visa.
Step 3 - Enter your personal details exactly as they appear on your passport bio page.
Step 4 - Upload your documents. A clear scan of your passport bio page (and photo if prompted).
Step 5 - Pay the fee. IDR 500,000 (~AUD 50) plus the small online processing fee by card. Keep the confirmation.
Step 6 - Receive your QR code by email, usually within minutes to a few hours. Apply at least 48 hours before departure. Save it to your phone and print a backup.
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Don't forget these two extra steps for Bali
1. The All Indonesia arrival card (SATUSEHAT). Since October 2025, every international arrival must submit an electronic customs and health declaration through the All Indonesia platform, up to three days before arrival.
2. The Bali Tourist Levy. A one-time IDR 150,000 (about AUD 15) levy on international arrivals, payable in advance via the official Love Bali website.
You need all three: the e-VOA, the arrival card, and the levy receipt.
At the airport: using the e-Gate
E-VOA holders can use the automated e-Gates at Ngurah Rai airport, which read your passport and visa QR and clear you in seconds. If the e-Gate isn't available, present your e-VOA QR, arrival-card QR and passport at the manual desk.
Extending your 30-day stay
The e-VOA can be extended once for another 30 days (60 total) at a local immigration office in Bali. Since 2025, extensions require in-person biometrics (fingerprint, photo, signature, short interview) and cost a further IDR 500,000. Overstaying incurs a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day.
Quick cost summary
Item | Cost (IDR) | Approx AUD |
|---|---|---|
e-VOA government fee | 500,000 | ~$50 |
Online processing fee | small | a few dollars |
Bali Tourist Levy | 150,000 | ~$15 |
30-day extension (optional) | 500,000 | ~$50 |
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FAQ
How early can I apply for the Bali e-VOA?
Lodge it at least 48 hours before departure so the QR code is issued in time.
Is the e-VOA single or multiple entry?
Single entry, valid for one visit of up to 30 days.
Do children need their own e-VOA?
Yes - every traveller needs their own, linked to their own passport.
What happens if my e-VOA is delayed?
You can still obtain a standard VOA at the airport counter for the same fee, but you'll queue to pay.
Does the e-VOA cover the Bali Tourist Levy?
No. The levy and the All Indonesia arrival card are separate.
Can I work in Bali on an e-VOA?
No. It is strictly for tourism and social visits.
Apply now for your Indonesia visa
Sources
Indonesia e-VOA official portal & process - https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
Fees and rules current as of August 2026; verify on the official portal before applying.