Bali visa for Indians: what the 30-day VoA and e-VOA cover
Indian travellers to Bali can usually use Indonesia’s 30-day Visa on Arrival or e-VOA for tourism, provided their passport is valid for at least 6 months and they meet arrival requirements set by Indonesian immigration.
Editor: Mursyid Sonsang
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Indian passport holders can enter Bali with Indonesia’s visa-on-arrival or e-VOA for tourism, and the standard stay is 30 days with one possible 30-day extension. Indonesia’s official e-visa system says applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival, a recent photo and proof of living expenses of at least US$ 2,000.
Do Indians need a visa for Bali?
Yes. For short tourist trips, the practical route for Indian citizens is a Visa on Arrival or an electronic Visa on Arrival, according to Indonesia’s official e-visa platform. Indian travellers who want to stay longer than 30 days, or travel for a purpose other than tourism, need a different visa category.
How long can you stay on a Bali VoA?
The tourist VoA and e-VOA are generally issued for 30 days, and the stay can be extended once for another 30 days, according to multiple travel guides and Indonesian visa explainers. That makes the maximum typical tourist stay 60 days under this route, if the extension is granted.
What documents do Indian travellers need?
Indonesia’s official e-visa site lists a passport with at least 6 months’ validity from arrival, a recent colour photograph and proof of living expenses of at least US$ 2,000. Guidance from the Consulate General of India in Bali also says Indian travellers should have a passport with more than 6 months’ validity and sufficient money for expenses during the stay.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
- Recent colour photograph.
- Proof of living expenses of at least US$ 2,000.
- Return or onward ticket is commonly requested by travel and consular guidance.
Is there a Bali tourist levy?
Yes. Several current travel guides say Bali charges a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 for foreign visitors, and one guide says travellers with certain visa types must apply for an exemption through the Love Bali system before arrival. Because the levy is separate from the visa, travellers should not treat paying one as covering the other.
What happens if you plan to stay longer?
If your trip will run beyond the usual tourist limit, Indonesia’s official system and Bali travel guidance point to using a different visa type before travel, rather than relying on a short-stay arrival visa. The Indonesian official site also notes some travellers may need other entry documents, depending on the visa category and purpose of travel.
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