Indonesia visa & Bali e-VOA: apply online

The most common causes are insufficient or inconsistent bank statements, a passport with under 6 months validity, no confirmed onward travel, missing proof of Australian residency, and photos that don't meet specification. We check every one of these before lodging, which is the single biggest reason our applications go through cleanly.

Processing typically runs to several business days once a complete application is lodged, and longer for nationalities under restricted arrangements. We recommend starting at least 3 to 4 weeks before departure - this is not a visa to leave to the last week.

For a new C1 application a sponsor is generally not required (but recommended). However, a local sponsor is required when you apply to extend the visa inside Indonesia. If you plan to stay beyond 60 days, it's worth sorting the sponsorship question before you travel rather than after you arrive.

The usual causes are a passport expiring within 6 months, a photo or passport scan that doesn't meet format rules, details that don't match the passport exactly, and no evidence of onward travel. We check all of these before submitting.

Usually 1 to 3 business days through MyVisitVisa. We recommend applying at least several days before departure so there is room to correct anything if a document needs replacing.

Indonesia's Visa on Arrival covers around 90 countries. Nepali, Sri Lankan, Pakistani passport holders are not included and require the C1. Indian passport holders are generally eligible for the Visa on Arrival - contact us for a current eligibility check before booking flights.

Yes - the C1 Tourist Visa replaced the old B211A under Indonesia's revised visa index. Many agents and websites still use the old B211A name, so you'll see both. It's a single-entry visit visa for tourism, allowing a longer stay than the Visa on Arrival.

60 days per entry, and it can be extended twice for a further 60 days each time - up to 180 days in total without leaving the country. This is why the C1 suits people visiting family or taking an extended trip, not just a short holiday.

Both grant a 30-day stay. The VoA is bought at the airport on arrival; the e-VoA is applied for online before departure and unlocks the automated e-Gates, letting you skip the on-arrival visa counter. For most travellers the e-VoA is faster and less stressful.

30 days, extendable once for a further 30 days - 60 days in total. Since June 2025 extensions must be completed in person at an Indonesian immigration office; they can no longer be done entirely online.

Both grant a 30-day stay. A1 is not extendable whereas e-VOA can be extendable up to 30 more days.

30 days, not extendable.

Overstaying incurs a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day and can result in deportation and a re-entry ban. For non-exempt nationalities an immigration breach also makes future Indonesian visas considerably harder to obtain, so extend rather than overstay.

Yes, twice, for 60 days each time. Extensions must be done in person at an Indonesian immigration office and require a local sponsor. Begin the process at least two weeks before your current permit expires, as appointments and processing take time.

Yes, once, for an additional 30 days. Since June 2025 you must attend an immigration office in person to do it. Start the process at least a week before your current permit expires, as appointments can take time.

No, you cannot extend A1 visa while in Indonesia.

The Indonesian government fee for the C1 is significantly higher than the Visa on Arrival, and extension fees apply separately if you stay beyond 60 days. Because fees are set in rupiah and change periodically, we quote you the exact current amount in AUD at the time of application, with our service fee shown separately.

Yes. You'll need bank statements demonstrating you can support yourself for the length of your stay. Statements should be in your own name and show a consistent balance rather than a large deposit made just before applying - sudden unexplained deposits are a common cause of rejection.

No - they are two separate payments. The Tourism Levy is IDR 150,000 per person, paid through the official Love Bali platform, and funds environmental and cultural preservation in Bali. It does not replace your visa, and having one does not exempt you from the other.

The government fee is IDR 500,000, roughly AUD 50. Visitors to Bali also pay a separate Bali Tourism Levy of IDR 150,000 (about AUD 15). Our service fee is shown clearly at checkout with no hidden charges.

Yes. The digital arrival and customs declaration is required of all travellers regardless of visa type. It's free on the official government portal and is submitted within 72 hours of arrival. It's an immigration formality, not a visa.

Yes. The Bali Tourism Levy of IDR 150,000 applies to all foreign visitors to Bali, whatever visa you hold. It's paid separately through the official Love Bali platform and does not replace or reduce your visa cost.

It is technically possible, but frequent border runs are viewed unfavourably by immigration officers and can result in refusal of entry. If you want a longer stay, a 60-day visa or a formal extension is the safer route.

Yes. Indonesia uses a digital arrival and customs declaration that must be completed online before you exit the airport. It is separate from your visa, is free on the official government portal, and can only be submitted within 72 hours of arrival.

Yes. Every traveller requires their own visa, including infants and children. We can prepare and lodge the whole family together in one booking.

No. The C1 covers tourism, visiting family and friends, and permitted business meetings only. You cannot take employment, sell goods or services, or receive income from an Indonesian source. Doing so risks deportation and a ban.

Yes. Entry is always at the discretion of the immigration officer and can be refused for insufficient documentation, a passport with under 6 months validity, past overstays, or previous visa violations. Complete, correct paperwork is your best protection.

Yes, including children - every traveller needs their own visa. You can apply for everyone in a single booking with MyVisitVisa and we process them together. Minors travelling alone or with only one parent may need extra supporting documents.

No. The VoA and e-VoA cover tourism, visiting family or friends, business meetings, site visits and transit only. You may not sell goods or services or receive wages from a company in Indonesia. Work or study requires a different visa.