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Bali Visa Requirements & Visa Regulations for Indonesia with Travel Purpose Tourism & Visit (Tourist Visa)
Purpose to visit Bali (Indonesia) for Tourism, Business Meetings, Social Visits, Product Sourcing, Transit (NOT for working or conducting business, or becoming a resident in Indonesia).
The 2 main factors that determine the Visa you need to enter into Indonesia as a tourist are your nationality and the length of stay in Indonesia.
Prepare for your Bali Trip before you Arrive beside getting the Visa
Pay the New Bali Tourist Tax
Fill in the custom form before Arrival
Fill in Health Form
Get your International Driving License
Secure Discounts on Best Activities & more
Get your Bali eSIM before you arrive
Book Your Hotel, Villa, Resort
Book your Airport Transfer
Visa Options based on Length of Stay
Stay less than 30 days
- Citizens from 90+ countries can get the simple Visit Visa (also known as visa on arrival or VoA / eVoA). You can apply online. List of Countries and Visit Visa Details
- Citizens of ASEAN countries do NOT need a Visa (list of ASEAN countries)
- Travelers from countries that are not eligible for a Visa on Arrival MUST apply for a 211A Visa BEFORE arrival (bali.com can facilitate this visa for you). Visa Regulations per Nationality
Stay between 30 and 60 days
- If you arrive with a 30days Visit Visa (Visa on Arrival) you can extend it ONCE for another 30 days (online or with the help of an agent).
- You can apply directly for for a 211A Visa (60days) BEFORE arrival (bali.com can facilitate this visa for you). Visa Regulations per Nationality
Stay in Indonesia longer than 60 days
- For almost all nationalities: Get 211A Visa (60days) can be extended twice for 60 days each, while you are in Indonesia. Therefore max stay is 180 days. ((211A Info & application options)
- D1 Multiple Entry Visit Visa for 1, 2 or 5 years. Maximum stay per Visit is 60 days. (Info, prices & Application options).
- D12 Pre-Investment Visa for 1 or 2 years, Multiple Entry. Maximum stay per Visit is 180days (Info, prices & application options)
Indonesia Visa Requirements - Overview of the most important Visas and Resident Permits for Indonesia
Most Trending Visa Questions for Bali
Following countries that are part of the group of ASEAN nations do not need a Visa for Indonesia.
Visa Exemption for Bali & Indonesia
Following nationalities DO NOT NEED A VISA (VISA-FREE entry )
Brunei | Philippines |
Cambodia | Singapore |
Malaysia | Thailand |
Laos | Vietnam |
Myanmar |
- for tourism purpose only
- maximum 30 days
- not extendable, you need to leave the country within 30 days
- valid passport (not residency!)
The Standard Tourist Visa was previously called “Visa on Arrival” but because travelers can now apply online, this name is not often used by the government anymore.
Tourist Visit Visa (30 days) known as Visa on Arrival (VoA, or eVoA) or B1, B2, B6
90+ nationalities can get now online a Visitor Visa (also known as Visa on Arrival).
This Visa is Valid for 30 days, and can be extended ONCE, for another 30 days (also online). You can still also get this Visa upon arrival in the arrival hall at the airport.
Yes, travelers to Indonesia can apply for a 60 days Visit Visa.
You can apply for a B1 30 days Visa and extend it once for another 30 days. Or directly apply for a 60 days C1 Visit Visa (also called 211A).
Visit Visa 211A – suitable also for digital nomads, valid 60 days
211A VISIT VISA needed
- if your nationality is not listed for standard Visitor Visa (B1 Visa on Arrival)
- if you intend to stay longer than 60 days
- If you don’t have a passport but a Titre de Voyage, or Laissez-Passer, or Refugee Travel Document
…then you need to apply for the 211A Visit Visa BEFORE arriving in Indonesia.
Bali.com can facilitate this visa for you online. This Visa is single entry only.
211A Info & Application OptionsYes, most travelers need a Visa for Indonesia. The Visa regulations depend on your nationality, your passport. It does not matter where you live (residency).
Check here what type of Visa you need for your Bali holiday.
A Visit Visa is usually referred to as a visa that allows a traveler to visit Bali WITHOUT settling as a resident and without the right to do business or make any money (commercial activities).
Therefore it is usually a Visa with the travel purpose of tourism, visit friends, attend conventions, attend business meetings and transit.
The 211A business visa is a special visit visa type that explicitely mentions that the travel is traveling with a business purpose. The visa does not allow the traveler to conduct business or work for money. It often requires a “sponsor” means a company that invites the traveler.
These days the visa is called C2 (business type)
The retirement Visa for Bali is for foreigners who wish to live in Indonesia while in retirement. The Visa type is a KITAS,
Bali is very popular for retirees, and many foreigners have settled in Bali,
Yes, foerigners can live in Bali permanently. There are a few visas and residencies available.
Disclaimer: Any information on regulations are carefully researched. However we are not responsible nor liable for any information that might not be accurate or change.
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