Passing through Indonesia on the way to another country? You may need a visa. Certain factors affect this, like your nationality.
You can find more information below on the Indonesian visas you can use for transit. You’ll also find out how to apply online.
What Is an Indonesia Transit Visa?
If you’re leaving the airport in Indonesia, and you’re not exempt, you need a visa. The same online visa covers both transit and tourism. You can apply for the Indonesian e-Visa online before your trip. This is also known as the Visitor Visa.
This type of Indonesian visa allows you to stay in the country for up to 30 days for:
- Transit
- Tourism
- Business meetings
- Buying goods
- Government visits
Alternatively, you can apply for an F1 visa on arrival for tourism, which is also used for transit. Certain nationalities are eligible for this visa. It allows you to stay for up to 7 days. You can apply on arrival at immigration.
Who Needs an Indonesian Transit Visa?
Some nationalities need a visa to cross the Indonesian border for any reason. You may have to clear immigration during transit for the following purposes:
- Recheck luggage for your next flight
- Change terminals
- Stay in a hotel overnight between flights
- Visit Indonesia briefly before traveling onward
If you cannot travel to Indonesia visa-free, and you’ll be doing one of the above activities, you need a visa. You can apply for this online before you travel.
Do I need an Indonesia transit visa for a connecting flight?
You need a visa for a connecting flight if you go through border control.
If you meet the Indonesia e-Visa requirements, you can apply online before traveling.
Do I need a transit visa for Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta?
If you’re transiting through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK) in Jakarta and do not pass through immigration or change terminals, you do not need a transit visa.
These rules apply to most travelers connecting on international flights, making transit simple and straightforward in Jakarta.
Make sure to carefully check your flight details to see if you’ll be changing terminals.
Do I need a transit visa for Bali?
The immigration rules for Bali are the same as for the rest of Indonesia.
You need a visa if:
- Your nationality needs a visa to go to Indonesia
- You will pass through immigration for your connection
Ngurah Rai International Airport is the main airport in Bali. You can use the Indonesia e-VOA to transit through this airport.
You also have to pay the Bali Tourist Tax if you visit or pass through Bali.
Only Indonesian citizens and a few visa holders do not pay this tax. If you enter on a e-VOA transit visa, you must pay it.
You can make the Bali Tourist Tax payment online before you travel.
Can I Transit Through Indonesia Without a Visa?
Some people have a visa exemption for Indonesia. Others may transit visa-free if they:
- Stay in the transit area
- Do not go through immigration
- Do not change terminals
What are the transit visa rules for citizens of ASEAN member countries?
Nationals from ASEAN countries do not require a visa for short stays in Indonesia.
They can typically stay for up to 30 days for tourism, business, and transit purposes. ASEAN countries include:
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Thailand
- Vietnam
This exemption covers transits, meaning you can pass through Indonesia and leave the airport without applying for a visa if your stay is less than 30 days.
