Bali Visa 2026: eVOA, Visa on Arrival & Extension Guide

What is an Electronic Visa?

Bottom Line: Indonesia’s electronic visa (eVoA) must be applied for on the official Directorate General of Immigration website (the only official URL—many fake scam sites exist online). The fee is approximately IDR 500,000 (USD$16), valid for 30 days and extendable once up to 60 days. General tourists must select the 【B1 - Tourism】 category, apply within 3 days before departure, and pay by card using Visa, Mastercard, or JCB (Amex not accepted).

An electronic visa (eVoA/eVisa) is a visa applied for online via the official Indonesian immigration website before departure. The application fee is the same as the on-arrival visa at the airport: IDR 500,000 (about USD$16), valid for 30 days and extendable once for a maximum stay of 60 days. However, card payments incur an additional processing fee.

Steps to Apply for an Electronic Visa

1. Fill out the form on the website (<— this is the only official link; many fake scam sites exist online)
2. Prepare a passport valid for at least six months
3. For general tourists traveling to Indonesia or Bali, please select 【B1 - Tourism (Visa On Arrival 30 Days)】—do not choose incorrectly!
4. 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)
5. 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 applied for within 3 days before departure. It is valid for 90 days from the date of issue. For any questions about the visa application, check out this FAQ on 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 main advantage of getting it in advance is skipping the queue for on-arrival visas after landing. Starting in 2024, you can also use the nearly queue-free electronic gates.

Further Reading: Fast and Convenient! 2025 Bali Automatic Customs Process & Guide

B1 Tourist Visa

This visa is for regular tourists! (PS. No need to create an account/register anymore)

What other documents do you need besides the e-visa?

Check out the full step-by-step guide here: Indonesia Bali Entry Using the ‘All Indonesia’ Declaration System｜Understand the Latest Process in 1 Minute: Get Off the Plane → Pass Customs → Collect Luggage Full Guide

E-Visa vs. Visa on Arrival: Which One Should You Choose?

Both have the same cost and validity period; the difference is whether you need to fill out an online form in advance. If you’d rather just queue at the airport for a visa on arrival or aren’t sure which suits your trip, check out the full comparison: Bali Visa on Arrival vs. E-Visa Full Guide: Which One Is Right for You?

Extend Your E-Visa Online

Starting in 2024, Indonesia will encourage travelers planning to visit Bali to use online immigration services. Tourists can apply for various Indonesian visas online and also handle visa extensions online, without having to visit the immigration office in person! Want to know how to extend online? Check out our tutorial.

Common Mistakes to Watch Out For

The two most common hiccups when applying for an e-visa are: photo upload failures and receiving scam emails after approval.

• Can’t upload your photo? It’s almost always due to the file being too large. Here’s the fix: Can’t Upload Your Photo for Indonesia/Bali E-Visa? Here’s a Simple Trick
• Received an email asking for additional payment after approval? That’s a scam. The authorities never charge extra fees after approval. Details here: Beware! Latest Scam Email After Applying for an Indonesia Visa Exposed!
• Have other questions? Check out our FAQ on Indonesia/Bali Entry Visas and e-VoA