Visa requirements
Bali Visa Requirements: Indonesia Visa for Travelers
Quick answer: Most Western travelers buy a 30-day Visa on Arrival ($35) at Denpasar airport, extendable once for another 30 days (total 60 days). The B211A Visa requires advance sponsor application. New tourist tax (150,000 IDR / $10) applies on Bali arrival from.
Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Most Western travelers (US, UK, EU, Australia, Canada, most others) can buy VoA at Denpasar airport (immigration counter) for 500,000 IDR (~$35). Cash or card accepted. 30-day stay, extendable once.
Bali tourist tax (since)
Mandatory 150,000 IDR ($10) per international visitor entering Bali. Apply online before flight (recommended to avoid 30+ min queue) or pay at airport. Separate from visa fee.
Extending the 30-day VoA
Apply at immigration office in Bali (Denpasar) at least 7 days before VoA expiration. Extension fee: 500,000 IDR. Total stay: up to 60 days. Cannot extend twice.
B211A 60-day Visa (apply in advance)
For longer stays (60 days, single entry). Requires Indonesian sponsor. Apply at Indonesian embassy/consulate in your country or online. Processing: 7-14 business days. Allows 1-2 extensions for additional 60 days each.
Visa-free entry
Limited to ASEAN nationals + a few others (~10 countries total). Most Western travelers DO need either VoA or B211A.
Documents required
Passport valid 6+ months. Onward ticket. Tourist tax payment proof. Sufficient funds (rarely checked but technically $1,000+ recommended). Yellow fever vaccination if arriving from yellow-fever country.
Common issues
Some travelers report VoA counter staff requesting onward ticket proof at the airport. Have a printed ticket or confirmation. Overstay penalties are 1,000,000 IDR per day.
Working in Bali
VoA + B211A are tourist visas, no work allowed. Working remotely for foreign employers is gray area (technically not allowed but rarely enforced). KITAS work visa requires Indonesian employer sponsor.
Bali visa options explained (2026)
Bali follows Indonesia's national visa rules. For most travelers, the Visa on Arrival (VoA) is the route:
- Visa on Arrival (VoA): ~IDR 500,000 (about $35) for 30 days, available to many nationalities at the airport. It is extendable once for another 30 days.
- e-VoA: apply online before you fly via the official molina/imigrasi portal to skip the airport queue.
- Visa-free: a short list of nationalities (mainly ASEAN) enter visa-free; most others need the VoA.
- B211A visit visa: for stays beyond 60 days (up to 180 with extensions) — arrange via an agent before travel.
- KITAS: for long-term stays/work — a separate, sponsored process.
Essentials: your passport needs 6 months' validity and often proof of onward travel. Overstaying carries a daily fine (around IDR 1,000,000/day), so extend in time. There is also a tourist levy (IDR 150,000) payable online or on arrival.
Bali Visa Requirements FAQ
How long can I stay in Bali on arrival?
30 days on the Visa on Arrival, extendable once for a total of 60 days.
Can I extend my Bali visa?
Yes — the VoA extends once for 30 more days, in person at an immigration office or via an agent.
Do I need a visa for Bali in advance?
Most travelers can get the Visa on Arrival or e-VoA; check your nationality before flying.