Indonesia Visa Requirements for U.S. Citizens

Apply for an Indonesian Visa

Travelers from the United States must follow Indonesia’s entry policies. This includes having a valid visa.

You can easily apply for your Indonesian visa online, using our streamlined platform.

Find out more about the Indonesia online visa policy here, including the different visa types and how to apply.

Do U.S. Citizens Need a Visa for Indonesia?

Yes, U.S.passport holders need a visa for Indonesia. Only a select few nationalities can visit Indonesia visa-free.

Thanks to the eVisa system, U.S. travelers can apply for an Indonesian visa completely online. Find out more in the sections below.

Bali’s visa requirements for U.S. citizens

The visa requirements for Bali are the same as for Indonesia. You can use your e-VOA or Visitor Visa to visit Bali, entering through Ngurah Rai Airport.

About the Indonesia Online Visas for American Citizens

There are 2 types of electronic visa for U.S. citizens:

Indonesia electronic visa on arrival (e-VOA) Indonesia Visitor Visa

Both of these visas are available through our online application.

Note: You do not need to choose a visa type. You’ll be automatically assigned the correct visa depending on your travel plans (see below).

Key features of the e-VOA and Visitor Visa for the U.S.

The following information applies to both visas:

  • Validity—90 days
  • Purpose of travel—tourism, business, transit
  • Number of entries—single entry

How long can a U.S. visitor stay with an e-VOA or Visitor Visa?

The difference between the 2 visas is how long you can stay.

  • e-VOA: With the e-VOA you can visit Indonesia for up to 30 days. It can be extended once for 30 days.
  • Visitor Visa: With the Visitor Visa you can visit Indonesia for up to 60 days. It can be extended twice for 60 days each time.

We select the correct visa for your trip from the U.S.

When you complete our online application, we’ll ask you for the length of your trip to Indonesia. Based on this information, we’ll then select which visa type is best for you.

All you need to do is complete our simple form, we take care of the decision-making for you.

How to Apply for an Indonesia Visa from the United States

You can apply for an Indonesia visa online from the U.S. The application process is fast and convenient:

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    Fill out the online form

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    Pay the visa fees by debit or credit card

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    Receive your approved visa by email

You should print your approved visa and carry it when traveling from the United States to Indonesia.

What Do U.S. Citizens Need to Apply for an Indonesian Visa?

Americans must have the following items to apply for an Indonesia visa online:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Email address
  • Debit or credit card

Required information for U.S. citizens

The following information is required to apply with a U.S. passport:

  • Personal information
  • Full name
  • Gender
  • Date and place of birth
  • Passport details
  • Passport number
  • Date of issue and expiry
  • Nationality
  • Travel information
  • Mode of transport
  • Arrival date
  • Accommodation address

You must provide the information exactly as it appears on your passport. The approved e-VOA or Visitor Visa is only valid with the passport you used to apply.

Arriving in Indonesia From the U.S. with an e-VOA or Visitor Visa

You can enter Indonesia from the United States on any date within the validity period of your visa. This will be indicated on the approved document.

Electronic visas are accepted at air, land, and sea borders. The 2 main ports of entry for American travelers are these international airports:

  • Soekarno-Hata Airport (CGK) Jakarta
  • Ngurah Rai Airport (DPS), Bali

Your passport and visa will be checked by immigration officials on arrival. You may also be asked to present an onward or return travel ticket.

Note: Holding an approved visa does not guarantee entry to Indonesia. Border officials have the right to allow or deny entry.

Do Americans need a visa to transit in Indonesia?

U.S. passport holders do not need an Indonesia' transit visa if they will remain in the international transit area of Soekarno-Hata Airport for less than 24 hours, or other Indonesian international airports for less than 8 hours.

You do need a visa to go through immigration, for example, to change airports or terminals, even if the total transit time is under 24 hours. U.S. passport holders who have a layover in Indonesia and wish to leave the airport can apply for the e-VOA.