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Fees & payment · 2027

Paying your Bali visa by card

Credit cards work for both the airport VOA and the e-VOA. Paying online before you fly is faster and safer.

The short answer

Yes, you can pay by card

Indonesian immigration has largely gone digital, for the VOA and the e-VOA alike.

Visa · MasterCard

Accepted online and at the airport

  • e-VOA: pay online

    Credit or debit card, inside the official immigration portal, before you fly.

  • VOA: pay at DPS

    Card or IDR cash at the dedicated counters at Ngurah Rai.

  • Other cards, sometimes

    JCB and American Express are accepted in some cases.

Pre-pay vs on arrival

Online first, or at the airport?

Where you pay changes how long you queue when you land.

e-VOA, paid online Recommended
VOA, paid on arrival
How you pay Card on the official portal Card or IDR cash at the counter
When Before you fly After landing
At the airport Skip the payment queue Possible queues, especially in peak season
Watch for Foreign transaction fees; needs internet Card acceptance varies; poor cash rates

Paying at the airport? Bring a backup card or some rupiah.

Paying safely online

Keep your card details safe

Fake sites copy the official portal to steal card details. These checks keep you on the real one.

  • 01 / 05

    Official portal only

    Apply and pay only on the Indonesian immigration website.

  • 02 / 05

    Check for https

    Look for https:// and the padlock in your address bar.

  • 03 / 05

    Spot look-alikes

    Fraudulent sites mimic the official portal. Check the address first.

  • 04 / 05

    Enable your card

    Allow international transactions and tell your bank you are travelling.

  • 05 / 05

    Check the rate

    Look at the exchange rate and any foreign transaction fee before confirming.

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2027 note

Where payments are heading

Indonesia keeps refining its immigration services, with online payment at the centre.

  • Core payment methods are expected to stay the same.
  • The trend is toward online, cashless payment.
  • More payment gateways may appear on the e-VOA portal.

Check the official immigration website closer to your travel date for any changes.

Payment questions

Quick answers

What travellers ask most about paying for the VOA and e-VOA.

Which payment methods are accepted for the VOA and e-VOA?

At the airport, Visa, MasterCard and IDR cash. The e-VOA is paid online by major credit or debit card on the official portal.

Can I pay with a foreign credit card?

Yes, if it is a major card such as Visa or MasterCard. Tell your bank you are travelling and expect possible foreign transaction fees.

Is it safer to pay online or on arrival?

Paying for the e-VOA on the official portal is generally safer and faster. You avoid handling cash or cards at the airport and skip the queue.

Traveller with backpack at a self check-in kiosk in a bright terminal

Skip the queue

Pay online, land ready

Not sure your card will work? A specialist checks your payment options and replies on WhatsApp.

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