Bali Visa Application Guide: 30 Days vs. 60 Days, Explained!

Key Takeaway: The 30-day B1 e-visa is usually approved immediately after application and payment; the 60-day visa requires 5–7 business days or more for review, along with proof of financial means. Recommendation: If you’re unsure about waiting that long, apply for a 30-day visa to enter, then extend it online before it expires—avoid the predicament of “visa not yet approved before departure” as in the case below.

During the process of applying for an Indonesian visa, a traveler shared her experience. Although she knew she would be staying for more than 30 days, she still recommended applying for a 30-day visa, as online information suggests that visas for stays under 30 days are typically approved immediately after application and payment. As for the 60-day visa, she was uncertain—an immigration officer told her it could take 5–7 business days or even longer, so she advised travelers planning to stay over 30 days to first apply for a B1 visa for entry within 30 days, and if they need to stay longer, consider extending the visa before it expires.

Further Reading: 2024 Indonesia/Bali Online Visa Extension Guide

This traveler overlooked the fact that applying for a visa for over 60 days requires a longer processing time and proof of financial means. She completed the application and payment on the 27th, but when she tried to enter on the 29th, she found the review was still incomplete. Faced with this dilemma, she showed the payment receipt at Bali Airport, but the immigration officer on site couldn’t process it immediately—she still had to wait for the review. The officer told her that if she returned within three months, she could use the previously approved visa.

As a result, she ended up applying for a visa again on the spot and paying once more. This story reminds us to carefully read the terms and conditions when applying for a visa to avoid unnecessary trouble. Hopefully, this traveler’s experience can serve as a reference for others, making their trips smoother and more enjoyable.

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