Bali visa for Australians: VOA costs, stay limits and application rules

Australian passport holders need an Indonesian visa to enter Bali for tourism. The standard option is a single-entry Visa on Arrival (VOA), available at the airport, or an electronic VOA obtained online; it permits 30 days and can be extended once for another 30 days, while a separate Bali tourist levy also applies.

Do Australians need a visa for Bali?

Yes. Australians are eligible for the paid B1 visitor visa, commonly described as the VOA or e-VOA, rather than visa-free entry, according to Fast Cover, 2026. The rule applies to Australian passport holders; Australian residency alone does not determine eligibility, according to Bali.com, 2026.

How long can the visa last?

The VOA is single-entry and grants an initial stay of 30 days from arrival. It may be extended once for another 30 days, making 60 days in total, according to MyVisa World, 2026.

The visa itself is valid for entry within 90 days of issue, but leaving Indonesia ends the single-entry visa, according to MyVisa World, 2026.

How much does the Bali visa cost?

The government fee for the VOA and e-VOA is IDR 500,000, according to HelloRoam, 2026. Online applications may also involve a card-processing fee, while the airport VOA is purchased on arrival.

The Bali tourist levy is separate from the visa and costs IDR 150,000 for international visitors, according to OrbitRemit, 2026. The levy is paid through Bali’s Love Bali system and does not replace the immigration visa.

How do Australians apply?

Travellers can apply for the e-VOA through Indonesia’s official immigration portal before departure or purchase a VOA at a participating entry point, according to Fast Cover, 2026. Fast Cover says e-VOA applications should be made at least 48 hours before travel.

Applicants should distinguish the visa from the All Indonesia arrival declaration. OrbitRemit says the digital arrival card is free and should be completed within 72 hours of arrival, producing a QR code for immigration.

What if the stay is longer than 60 days?

A traveller planning to remain in Indonesia beyond the VOA’s maximum 60 days needs a different visa category rather than relying on repeated extensions. Bali.com lists longer-stay C-type visit visas and multiple-entry visit visas as separate options, with eligibility depending on the purpose and intended duration.

Overstaying is not an extension: SoloNomads reports a fine of IDR 1,000,000 per day and says deportation may also be possible, according to its 2026 guide.

Sources

• HelloRoam
• Bali.com
• SoloNomads
• Fast Cover
• OrbitRemit