Indonesia Visit Visa on Arrival (B213) at the Indonesian Border

To accommodate different travel needs, Indonesia offers several visa options to foreigners who wish to enter its territory. One of them is the visa on arrival (VOA) which certain travelers can apply for directly at the border, or through this website (eVOA).

The visa on arrival (also knows as B213) is not available to everyone and may not be the best way to obtain an Indonesian visit visa. Most eligible travelers choose to obtain their visa through the online Indonesia visa service instead.

Foreign citizens are invited to check the information below before traveling to decide whether the VOA is suitable for them.

Can I Get a Visa on Arrival in Indonesia?

The eligibility for the visa on arrival for Indonesia depends on several factors, including:

The Indonesian VOA is only available to certain nationalities and can only be used for short-term trips for leisure purposes. Eligible visitors can apply for a visa on arrival to enter Indonesia for tourism or to visit friends and relatives for up to 30 days.

Who Can Apply for an Indonesia Visa on Arrival?

The following nationalities can obtain a 30-day Visit Visa on Arrival, VoA (B213):

Travelers should check before departure that they are eligible for the Visa on Arrival.

The same countries listed above are eligible to apply for an electronic visitor visa on arrival (e-VOA) in advance of their trip, rather than at the border.

Indonesia has bilateral agreements in place with several nations around the world. The agreements grant the citizens of these countries the possibility to travel to Indonesia visa-free for up to 30 days.

However, the 30 days cannot be extended and visitors must only carry out leisure activities.

Do children need a visa on arrival for Indonesia?

Children of all ages need a visa to enter Indonesia, unless they’re from a visa-exempt country.

Requirements to Get a Visa on Arrival for Indonesia

To obtain the VOA, eligible travelers must provide the Indonesian immigration officers with:

Please note that meeting the requirements does not guarantee entry. Visitors apply for the visa at the relevant border crossing point and Indonesian immigration authorities will decide if they are eligible for entry.

Apply for Indonesia e-VOA

Indonesia Ports of Entry With a Visa On Arrival

To obtain a visa on arrival for Bali and Indonesia, foreigners must enter Indonesia at specific border crossings. The current list of entry points for VOA passengers is:

Indonesia International Airports

Indonesian Seaports

Cross-border points

Indonesia Visa on Arrival Extension

The visa on arrival allows its holder to remain in Indonesia for up to 30 days. However, it is possible to renew it.

To extend a VOA, travelers must visit an Indonesian immigration office (Kantor Imigrasi in Indonesian.) It is possible that applicants may return to the office up to 3 times before the process is complete.

The requirements for the visa on arrival extension are:

Travelers are advised to apply at least 10 days before their visa is due to expire.

Overstaying an Indonesian VOA will result in a fee (IDR300,000 per day) and may affect future visa applications.

Can I apply for another Indonesian visa if I arrived with a VOA?

If you apply for a visa when you arrive in Indonesia, you can only renew the same visa. To enter with another visa type you must leave and return with a new travel permit obtained from outside the country.

Differences betwen Indonesian Visa on Arrival, Traditional Visa, and Electronic Visa

Although visas on arrival do not require the traveler to apply in advance, they are considered inconvenient by many visitors.

Applicants must prepare all documents in advance and travel with them. They also have to enter Indonesia through designated border crossing points and must wait in long lines at the airport.

Traditional paper visas are granted prior to departure but require the applicant to visit an Indonesian embassy or consulate in person (often several times) and present longer processing times.

That is why many tourists prefer to apply for an electronic visa on arrival. These visas can be obtained entirely online meaning that there is no need to visit an embassy or immigration officer.

The online visa application only takes minutes to complete and will save time at the airport. The visa is processed in 1 business days but in some cases it may take longer, up to 2 days.

The table below outlines the key differences between the eVOA and the VOA: