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Fees & payment
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
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e-VOA: pay online
Credit or debit card, inside the official immigration portal, before you fly.
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VOA: pay at DPS
Card or IDR cash at the dedicated counters at Ngurah Rai.
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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.
Compare
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.
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.
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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