Indonesia Visa Requirements for Short-Term Stay
Submit your Visa OnlineTo enter Indonesia, you must complete an Electronic Customs Declaration (e-CD) and SSHP Health Pass.
If you’re entering the region of Bali, you’ll also need to pay the Bali Tourist Tax.
To get a visa to enter Indonesia, you must meet the visa requirements and conditions.
There are different requirements depending on the type of visa. This page will help you understand which Indonesian visa you need, and the application requirements.
Which Nationalities Need a Visa for Indonesia?
Citizens of the ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam), and Timor-Leste can visit Indonesia for up to 30 days without a visa.
Visa-free entry is permitted when traveling for tourism, business meetings, transit, purchase of goods, and government visits only.
All other nationalities need to apply for an Indonesian visa for short stays.
The type of visa required depends on your nationality. Some passport holders are eligible to apply for an online e-VOA or Visitor visa, while others are only eligible for the online Visitor Visa.
Who can get an electronic visa for Indonesia?
Travelers from most countries can apply for at least one type of online visa for Indonesia, while some nationalities are eligible for both. More information below.
Indonesia e-VOA and Visitor Visa-eligible countries
If your passport was issued by one of these countries, you’re eligible for the e-VOA and the Tourist Visitor Visa:
- Albania
- Andorra
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahrain
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei Darussalam
- Bulgaria
- Cambodia
- Canada
- Chile
- China
- Colombia
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Guatemala
- Holy See (Vatican City State)
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Macau
- Malaysia
- Maldives
- Malta
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Papua New Guinea
- People's Democratic Republic of Laos
- Peru
- Philippines
- Poland
- Portugal
- Qatar
- Republic of Korea
- Romania
- Russia
- Rwanda
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Seychelles
- Singapore
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Timor-Leste
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Ukraine
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Venezuela
- Vietnam
Simply fill out your travel information — length and purpose of stay — and you’ll be assigned the corresponding visa type.
Indonesia Visitor Visa eligible countries
If your passport was issued by one of the following countries, you’re eligible for the Indonesia Visitor Visa, but not the e-VOA:
- Algeria
- American Samoa
- Angola
- Anguilla
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Azerbaijan
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belize
- Benin
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cape Verde
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Christmas Island
- Cocos Islands
- Comoros
- Congo
- Congo, The Democratic Republic of the
- Costa Rica
- Cuba
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Falkland Islands
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- Gabon
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guam
- Guinea-Bissau
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Iraq
- Ivory Coast
- Jamaica
- Kiribati
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lebanon
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Macedonia
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Mali
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mauritius
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova, Republic of
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Pakistan
- Panama
- Paraguay
- The Pitcairn Islands
- Polynesia French
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Vincent and Grenadines
- Samoa
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- Sudan
- Swaziland
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tome and Principe
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkmenistan
- Tuvalu
- Uganda
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Zambia
- Virgin Islands (United States of America)
- Virgin Islands (United Kingdom)
You’ll be automatically assigned the Visitor Visa when you complete your application form.
Are there separate application forms for the e-VOA and Visitor Visa?
We’ve simplified the visa application process. You do not need to worry about filling out the correct form or selecting the right visa type: we’ll assign you the correct visa type based on your nationality, length of stay and travel purpose.
Applicants from all eligible countries can request their visa for Indonesia using this form: Indonesia visa application.
Is a visa required to transit through Indonesia?
Visa-free transit is allowed for passengers who have to pass through Soekarno-Hatta International Airport for less than 24 hours, or other airports for less than 8 hours.
You need a visa to change terminals in Soekarno-Hatta and transiting through Ngurah Rai International Airport, even if you’re in transit for under 24 hours. This does not apply if the passenger is from a visa-exempt jurisdiction.
Documents Needed for the Indonesian Online Visa
The document requirements vary depending on the type of visa. To apply, you need:
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Passport -
Email address -
Debit or credit card
To get a Visitor Visa B211A, you also need to provide a return ticket and proof of funds.
The electronic visa process is 100% online. You will not need to present any additional documents in person at a government office.
Passport requirements for the Indonesia e-VOA and Visitor Visa
- Your passport must be issued by an eligible country.
- The travel document must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you plan to enter Indonesia.
- You must use the same passport to apply for the e-VOA or Visitor Visa as you will use to travel. The digital visa information must match your passport details when you arrive at immigration.
Indonesia online visa photo requirements
The photo you submit with your Indonesia visa application must meet the following requirements:
- Color: No black and white photos
- Resolution: At least 400x600 pixels
- Background: White or off-white
- Expression: Neutral with mouth closed
- Head coverings: Only for religious purposes
When applying through this site, you can upload your photo easily in any format. We’ll make sure it meets the government requirements.
What Are the Entry Requirements for Indonesia?
All international arrivals must present the following documents to border officials:
- Valid passport
- Approved visa (unless exempt)
- Electronic Custom Declaration form (e-CD)
- SATUSEHAT Health Pass (SSHP)
You may also be asked to show your return or onward ticket at immigration.
If you’re going to the island of Bali as a tourist, you must also pay a one-time tax. This is part of a scheme to promote sustainable tourism. The money raised will be used to protect the environment and culture on Bali, as well as improve infrastructure. You must pay this “tourist levy” online before you travel.
The SATUSEHAT Health Pass (SSHP) is a mandatory health declaration for all travelers entering Indonesia, including children. It was recently introduced by the country’s authorities. Complete it online before your trip to receive a QR code for quick entry. This new requirement ensures public health safety and must be presented at border control.
What are the passport validity requirements to travel to Indonesia?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of your arrival in Indonesia. This means that if you are arriving in Indonesia on January 1, 2024, your passport must be valid until at least July 1, 2024.
You must also have at least 2 blank pages in your passport for the immigration stamps.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Indonesia?
Travel insurance is strongly recommended. You should choose an insurance policy that covers you against:
- Unexpected medical expenses
- Emergency transportation home
- Baggage loss or damage
- Trip cancellation or disruption
Take a copy of your travel insurance document with you when you travel to Indonesia.