Quick answer: yes, US citizens need a visa for Bali. Most Americans get the Indonesia e-VOA (electronic visa on arrival): it costs Rp500,000 (about US$28), allows a 30-day stay and can be extended once for another 30 days. You'll also submit an arrival card and pay Bali's tourist levy before or on arrival.
We checked everything below against Indonesia's official e-Visa website for US passports on 19 September 2026.
Bali visa for Americans at a glance
Visa | e-VOA (B1 visa on arrival) |
Official fee | Rp500,000 - about US$28 |
Stay | 30 days, extendable once for 30 more |
Apply | Online before you fly, up to 90 days ahead |
Passport | Valid for at least 6 months |
Also needed | Onward or return ticket, arrival card, Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000, about US$8.46) |
Do Americans need a visa for Bali?
Yes. The US isn't one of the countries that can visit Indonesia visa-free. US citizens can choose:
The e-VOA, applied for online before the trip. It's the easiest option for most holidays.
A visa on arrival, bought at the airport. It's the same visa, but you queue and pay when you land.
The C1 tourist visa, if you want to stay up to 60 days from the start.
What the e-VOA costs in US dollars
The official fee is Rp500,000. Your card converts it at the day's rate. In September 2026 that's about US$28, but your bank may add a foreign transaction fee.
Budget for Bali's tourist levy as well: IDR 150,000 per person, which the official Love Bali website shows as about US$8.46.
What you need to apply
a US passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival
an onward or return ticket out of Indonesia
a card to pay the fee
an email address (the approved e-VOA is sent by email)
The e-VOA is valid for 90 days after it's issued, so you can apply as soon as your dates are set. Travelling as a family or group? The official site lets up to 5 people apply at once.
How to apply
Apply on Indonesia's official e-Visa website, or through us.
Enter your passport details and travel dates.
Pay the fee.
Download your e-VOA from the email and keep a copy on your phone.
Applying with MyVisitVisa: we're a private company, not the Indonesian government. Our price, shown in US dollars on our site, includes the government fee plus our service fee. We check every detail against your passport before we submit, handle the whole family's applications and keep you updated by email and WhatsApp, where real people answer 24/7. If your visa is refused, we refund our service fee.
Before your flight
Arrival card: Indonesia requires every traveller to submit an arrival card within 3 days before arrival. See .
Bali tourist levy: pay the IDR 150,000 online on the official Love Bali website.
Passport check: make sure it's valid for 6 months from your arrival date.
Coming from the US usually means a long trip with a connection in Asia. Sort these three things out before you leave home, so you're not doing them on a layover.
What you can and can't do on the e-VOA
You can holiday, visit friends and family, attend business meetings and sign agreements, or get medical treatment. You can't sell goods or services, or be paid by anyone in Indonesia. Overstaying can lead to fines or deportation.
Staying longer
You can extend the e-VOA once, for another 30 days, through the official e-Visa website before your first 30 days end. If you already know you'll stay longer than 30 days, consider the 60-day C1 tourist visa instead.
FAQs for US citizens
Can Americans get a visa on arrival in Bali?
Yes. You can buy it at the airport, or apply for the e-VOA online before you fly and land with it approved.
How much is a Bali visa for US citizens?
The official fee is Rp500,000, about US$28 in September 2026. The Bali tourist levy (IDR 150,000) is separate.
How long can Americans stay in Bali?
30 days on the e-VOA, plus one 30-day extension.
How far in advance can I apply?
The e-VOA is valid for 90 days after it's issued, so you can apply well before your trip.
Do children need their own e-VOA?
Yes, every traveller needs their own visa. You can apply for up to 5 people at once.
Get your Bali e-VOA
See the price in US dollars and apply: . For other passports, see our .