Indonesian Visa for Canadian Citizens

Apply for Indonesia visa online

Canadians can now apply for a visa for Indonesia online.

If you hold a Canadian passport, you are eligible for 2 different electronic tourist visas for Indonesia:

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

There are the most convenient visa options for Canadian travelers visiting Indonesia. The application process is 100% online.

Enjoy a faster border experience—passengers with an e-VOA or Tourist Visitor Visa can avoid delays on arrival at the airport.

Do Canadians Need a Visa for Indonesia?

Yes, Canadians need a visa for Indonesia. Only passport holders from ASEAN countries are eligible for an Indonesia visa exemption.

Tourists, business travelers, and other short-term visitors from Canada can now apply for an Indonesia visa online.

Canadian children also need a visa for Indonesia. Visa requirements apply to travelers of all ages, even infants included on a parent’s passport.

To stay in Indonesia, or for purposes such as to work or study, Canadians should apply for an Indonesian visa through the embassy or consulate.

What are Indonesia’s transit visa requirements for Canadians?

Canadians do not need a visa to transit in Indonesia if you will stay in the international transit area of the airport.

If you need to clear immigration for any reason, for example, to re-check luggage or for an overnight stay in a hotel, you must have a visa.

If you need a transit visa and meet the requirements you can apply for an e-VOA. You must be transiting an airport that accepts the e-Visa.

Information About the Indonesia e-Visa On Arrival for Canadians

There are 2 different short-stay e-Visas for Canadians visiting Indonesia. It’s the same application form: You’ll be issued the correct visa based on how long you’ll stay.

  • Canadians with an e-VOA can visit Indonesia for up to 30 days.
  • Canadians with a Tourist Visitor Visa can visit Indonesia for up to 60 days.

You can enter Indonesia at any point within the 90-day validity period indicated on the visa. You need to apply for a new visa each time you travel from Canada to Indonesia.

Both visas are valid for tourism, business, transit, and government visits.

Canadian passport holders who are unable to apply for a visa online can get an Indonesia visa on arrival at the port of entry. However, applying in advance is encouraged to avoid delays at the airport.

Indonesia eVisa Application Process for Canadians

To apply for an Indonesia e-VOA/Visitor Visa from Canada, you need to fill out the online form, pay the visa fees, and submit the application for review.

  1. Fill out the online form
  2. Pay the visa fees
  3. Submit the application for review.

Electronic visa processing is fast. You’ll receive your approved visa by email, print a copy, and take it with you when you travel from Canada to Indonesia.

Documents to apply for an Indonesia e-VOA for Canadians

To apply for an Indonesia e-VOA, Canadians need:

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

Documents to apply for an Indonesia Tourist Visitor Visa for Canadians

To apply for an Indonesia Tourist Visitor Visa, Canadians need:

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date
  • Passport-style photograph
  • Return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of funds
  • Debit or credit card
  • Email address

You must apply for a visa and travel to Indonesia with the same passport. You may have issues entering Indonesia if the details on the visa and passport do not match exactly.

Information needed for the visa application for Canadians

Canadian applicants need to provide the following information when completing the online form:

  • Full name
  • Gender
  • Nationality
  • Place of birth
  • Date of birth
  • Passport number
  • Passport issue and expiry date
  • Passport issue country
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Travel plans

Indonesia Ports of Entry with an e-VOA from Canada

Canadian travelers with an electronic visa can enter through designated air, sea, and land ports of entry.

The main Indonesian airports for Canadian visitors are:

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

Indonesian border officials will verify your passport and visa before you cross the border. You may also be asked to present a return or onward travel ticket, so make sure you have this with you.

A visa does not guarantee entry to Indonesia. Immigration officials have the right to grant or deny entry.

Health and Safety Advice for Canadians Visiting Indonesia

Canadian passport holders are advised to make an appointment with a health practitioner before their departure to discuss which types of vaccines they should take before arriving.

The World Health Organization recommends the following vaccinations before reaching Bali:

  • Routine vaccinations such as measles, MMR, and Tdap
  • Typhoid
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Rabies
  • Cholera
  • Japanese encephalitis

Besides health considerations, Canadian visitors will find Indonesia a safe destination with a wide variety of cultural monuments and natural beauty.