Visa requirements
Bali Visa Requirements 2026: 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 2024.
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 2024)
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.