Last updated: March 29, 2026

What Is Indonesia Visa on Arrival for Bali?

Indonesia’s Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a single-entry visa issued at Indonesian ports of entry, including Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali. It permits stays of up to 30 days for tourism, business meetings, transit, government visits, or purchasing goods. The VOA can be extended once for an additional 30 days through local immigration offices in Bali, making it the most flexible short-term entry option for international visitors.

As of 2025, 99 countries are eligible for VOA at Bali Airport, including Australia, United States, United Kingdom, Canada, all EU member states, Japan, South Korea, China, India, Brazil, South Africa, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Russia. The fee is 500,000 IDR (approximately $35 USD) payable in IDR, USD, or by credit/debit card at designated payment counters.

VOA vs Visa-Free vs e-Visa — Which Do You Need?

Our recommendation: If you might extend your stay beyond 30 days, always choose VOA over visa-free entry. The $35 investment gives you the option to extend without leaving Indonesia. If your trip is definitively under 30 days and your country qualifies for visa-free, take the free option. For either choice, our concierge service processes you through VIP channels.

How Our VOA Assistance Service Works

When you book our VOA assistance, your concierge agent handles every step of the process. Before your flight, we confirm your nationality’s eligibility, prepare your documentation requirements, and brief you on what to expect. Upon landing, your agent meets you and escorts you directly to the VIP VOA payment counter — bypassing the standard queue entirely.

Your agent handles the payment transaction (we accept cash IDR/USD or facilitate card payment), completes the arrival card on your behalf, and submits everything to the immigration officer at the VIP counter. The entire process — from aircraft door to VOA stamped in passport — takes under 8 minutes with our service, compared to 30-60 minutes navigating the process independently during peak hours.

VOA Extension in Bali — How to Stay 60 Days

Your 30-day VOA can be extended once for an additional 30 days through any immigration office (Kantor Imigrasi) in Bali. The extension process requires: your passport, completed application form, sponsor letter, and payment of 500,000 IDR. Processing takes 5-7 working days. The main immigration offices are located in Denpasar (Jl. D.I. Panjaitan), Singaraja (North Bali), and a service point in Kuta near the airport.

We offer a VOA extension assistance service ($75) that handles the entire process: form preparation, immigration office appointment, document submission, and passport collection. This saves you 2-3 trips to the immigration office and eliminates the risk of incorrectly completed forms causing delays. Contact our team via WhatsApp to arrange your extension before day 25 of your stay — earlier is better to ensure processing completes before your initial VOA expires.

Common VOA Mistakes to Avoid

First: choosing visa-free when you might want to extend. Visa-free entry cannot be converted to VOA after arrival — if your plans change and you want to stay longer, you would need to leave Indonesia and re-enter. Second: not having exact change. The VOA counter accepts IDR and USD, but change availability is limited. Our agents always carry correct change. Third: forgetting passport validity requirements — Indonesia requires 6 months validity from entry date. Fourth: not filing for extension early enough — apply by day 25, not day 29.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I pay for VOA with credit card?

Yes. The VOA payment counters accept Visa, Mastercard, and some JCB cards. However, card payment machines occasionally experience technical issues. We recommend carrying USD or IDR cash as backup. Our concierge agents can facilitate payment in any form.

What if my country isn’t on the VOA list?

Citizens of countries not on the VOA-eligible list must apply for an e-Visa before traveling to Indonesia through molina.imigrasi.go.id. We can assist with the e-Visa application process remotely before your trip. Contact us at least 2 weeks before travel for e-Visa assistance.

Is VOA available for connecting flights through Bali?

If you are transiting through Bali and not leaving the international transit area, you do not need a VOA. However, if your layover exceeds 8 hours or you wish to leave the airport during your transit, you will need a VOA. Our transit concierge service helps you maximize layover time in Bali efficiently.