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Visa on Arrival

Visa on Arrival · 2027 guide

Bali tourist visa on arrival guide

Enter Bali for tourism without applying from home. Thirty days on arrival, extendable once for thirty more.

The short answer

Up to 60 days in Bali

The tourist VOA is issued at designated airports and seaports for short leisure trips.

30 + 30 days

Initial stay plus one extension

  • For tourism only

    Leisure and social visits. No employment or paid activity.

  • On arrival or online

    Get it at the counter, or apply ahead with the e-VOA.

  • Check your nationality

    Eligible countries are reviewed periodically. Confirm close to travel.

At the immigration counter

Four things to bring

Prepare these before you fly and your arrival goes faster.

  • 01 / 04

    Valid passport

    6 months of validity from entry and two blank pages.

  • 02 / 04

    Return or onward ticket

    Proof you leave Indonesia within your permitted stay.

  • 03 / 04

    VOA fee payment

    IDR or major currencies such as USD, EUR or AUD. Keep some rupiah.

  • 04 / 04

    Arrival/departure card

    Handed out on the flight or at immigration. Fill in every section.

e-VOA vs VOA

Apply online or on landing

The e-VOA is optional. It moves the application and payment to before your trip.

e-VOA Faster entry
VOA on arrival
VOA fee Paid online before you fly Paid at the airport
Where you apply Official immigration website Designated airports and seaports
What you upload Passport scan and a recent photo Documents shown at the counter
Your visa arrives By email, shown on arrival At the counter, after landing
Visa queue Skipped Queue at the counter on arrival

Both give the same 30-day stay, extendable once.

Staying longer

Extend once to 60 days

Overstaying brings fines and possible entry restrictions, so start before day 30.

  1. 01

    Start before expiry

    Begin while your first 30 days are still running.

  2. 02

    Visit immigration

    Apply at a local immigration office in Bali.

  3. 03

    Submit documents

    Your VOA documents, plus a sponsor letter if applicable and proof of funds.

  4. 04

    Attend the interview

    Once approved, you have 30 more days.

Tourist handing a passport to an officer at an immigration office counter

Tourist VOA questions

Quick answers

What first-time visitors ask most.

What do I need for a tourist VOA in Bali?

A passport valid for six months from entry, a return or onward ticket, the VOA fee and a completed arrival card.

Can I extend my tourist VOA?

Yes, once, for 30 more days, up to 60 days in total. Apply at a local immigration office before day 30.

Is the e-VOA mandatory?

No. It is an alternative to the VOA on arrival that lets you apply and pay online, cutting your wait at immigration.

Family holding passports at a carved Balinese temple gate

Arrive prepared

Questions before you land?

Tell us your nationality and travel dates. A specialist confirms what you need and replies on WhatsApp.

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