What is Visa on Arrival (VOA)?
The Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a visa type that allows foreigners to stay in Indonesia for 30 Days. Note that this visa does not permit the holder to work in Indonesia. The visa is extendable up to 1 times.
Who is Eligible?
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date
- Citizen of one of 97 eligible countries
- Return or onward ticket
- Not on Indonesia's immigration blacklist
- Purpose: Tourism, government visit, business meeting, goods purchasing, or transit only
Required Documents
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Optional Documents
Hotel booking or address in Indonesia
Application Process
Option A: Apply Online (e-VOA)
Apply up to 14 days before travel at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Upload passport photo and biodata page. Pay IDR 500,000 by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB).
Option B: Apply at Airport
Upon arrival at designated airports, proceed to the VOA counter. Look for BRI Bank counter or immigration VOA booth.
Make Payment
Pay IDR 500,000 in cash or card. Keep your receipt as proof of payment.
Immigration Processing
Present your passport, payment receipt, and return ticket to immigration officer. Receive VOA stamp in passport.
Extension (Optional)
If you need more time, visit local immigration office 7 days before expiry to extend for another 30 days (additional IDR 500,000).
Visa Approved!
Your visa is ready. Welcome to Indonesia!
Costs & Fees
| Item | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Visa on Arrival Fee Government fee | $35 |
| Extension Fee (Optional) For additional 30 days | $35 |
| Agent Extension Service Optional - saves time | $65 |
| Total | $135 |
* Prices are estimates and may vary. Government fees subject to change. Contact us for current rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
97 countries are eligible including USA, UK, Australia, Canada, most EU countries, Japan, South Korea, China, India, and many others. Check the official list at imigrasi.go.id. Notable visa-free countries (no VOA needed) include ASEAN members like Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Philippines - they get 30-day free entry.
Yes, VOA can be extended once for an additional 30 days at any local immigration office. Apply at least 7 days before expiry. You'll need to visit the office 2-3 times (document submission, biometrics, pickup) or use an agent for convenience.
Both are the same visa type - 30 days for IDR 500,000. e-VOA is applied online before travel at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, saving time at the airport. Regular VOA is obtained at airport counters upon arrival. e-VOA is recommended during peak tourist seasons.
No, Visa on Arrival cannot be converted to any other visa type. You must exit Indonesia and apply for the appropriate visa (work visa, KITAS, etc.) from outside the country. This is a key limitation of VOA.
Overstaying results in fines of IDR 1,000,000 (approximately $65) per day. Overstays beyond 60 days may result in detention, deportation, and multi-year entry bans. Always extend on time or exit before expiry.
VOA is available at major entry points including Ngurah Rai (Bali), Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta), Juanda (Surabaya), Kualanamu (Medan), and 10+ other airports. Also available at major seaports like Batam Centre, Benoa (Bali), and border crossings with Malaysia and Timor Leste.