What is an Electronic Visa?
Bottom Line: The Indonesian electronic visa (eVoA) must be applied for on the official Directorate General of Immigration website (the only official URL—there are many fake scam sites online). The fee is approximately IDR 500,000 (USD$32), valid for 30 days and extendable once up to 60 days. General tourists must select the 【B1 - Tourism】 category, submit the application within 3 days before departure, and pay by card using Visa, Mastercard, or JCB (Amex not accepted).
An electronic visa on arrival (eVoA/eVisa) is a visa that travelers apply for online through the official website of the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration before departure. The application fee is the same as the manual visa on arrival obtained after landing: IDR 500,000 (about USD$32), valid for 30 days and extendable once for a maximum stay of 60 days. However, paying by card incurs an additional processing fee.
Steps to Apply for an Electronic Visa
- Fill out the form on the website (<— this is the only official link; many fake scam sites exist online)
- Prepare a passport valid for at least six months
- For general tourists traveling to Indonesia or Bali, please follow this selection: choose 【B1 - Tourism (Visa On Arrival 30 Days)】—don’t pick the wrong one!
- Fill in travel details and upload your passport (photo page) and a photo (a phone photo is fine, as long as it clearly shows your face; a plain background is best)
- Have a credit card ready for payment (online payment requires Visa, Mastercard, or JCB. Up to five people can apply and pay with one card. Amex is not accepted! With the surcharge, the final amount is IDR 519,500)
The electronic visa only needs to be completed within 3 days before departure. It is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. If you have questions about the visa application, here is the FAQ for entering Indonesia/Bali: eVisa/All Indonesia Common Questions.
What Are the Advantages of an Electronic Visa?
Applying for an electronic visa usually takes just a few minutes. The advantage of getting it in advance is that you don’t have to queue for a visa on arrival after landing. Starting in 2024, you can also use the almost queue-free electronic immigration gates.
Further reading: Fast and Convenient! 2025 Bali Automatic Customs Process & Guide
B1 Tourist Visa
This visa is the one for regular tourists! (PS. No need to create an account or register anymore.)
What Other Documents Do You Need Besides the eVisa?
Check out the full step-by-step guide here: Bali Entry Using the ‘All Indonesia’ Declaration System | Understand the Latest Process in 1 Minute: Deplane → Customs → Baggage Claim Full Guide
eVisa vs. Visa on Arrival: Which One Should You Choose?
Both cost the same and have the same validity period. The only difference is whether you fill out the form online beforehand. If you’d rather just queue up for a Visa on Arrival at the airport, or you’re still unsure which one suits your trip, check out the full comparison: Bali Visa on Arrival vs eVisa: Which One Is Right for You?
Extend Your eVisa Online
Starting in 2024, Indonesia will encourage travelers planning to visit Bali to use online immigration services. Travelers can apply for various Indonesian visas online and also handle visa extensions online—no more trips to the immigration office! Want to know how to extend online? Check out our tutorial.
Common Mistakes to Watch Out For
The two most common hiccups with eVisa applications are photo upload failures and receiving scam emails after approval.
- Can’t upload your photo? It’s almost always because the file is too large. Here’s the fix: Can’t Upload Your Photo for the Indonesia/Bali eVisa? Here’s a Simple Trick
- Got an email asking for extra payment after approval? That’s a scam. The official process never charges additional fees after approval. Details here: Watch Out! Latest Scam Email After Applying for an Indonesia Visa Exposed!
- Have other questions? Check out our FAQ on Indonesia/Bali Entry Visas and eVoA
