Do I need a visa for Bali from Australia?

Yes. Australian passport holders travelling to Bali for tourism generally need Indonesia’s paid Visa on Arrival (VOA) or electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA); the visa permits an initial stay of 30 days. Bali also charges a separate tourist levy, while Indonesia requires an online arrival declaration, according to Australia’s Smartraveller, 2026.

Do Australians need a visa for Bali?

Australian tourists are not covered by a visa-free entry arrangement for Bali. They can obtain a VOA at a designated Indonesian entry point or apply for an e-VOA before travel, according to Smartraveller, 2026, and Fast Cover, 2026.

The VOA and e-VOA are for eligible tourism, official-government-duty and business-meeting visits. Work, study, longer stays or other purposes require the appropriate visa before travel, according to Smartraveller, 2026.

How long can Australians stay?

The VOA and e-VOA allow a 30-day stay and can be extended once for a further 30 days, according to Smartraveller, 2026. The extension must be arranged within the first 30 days through immigration procedures.

Travellers should also have an ordinary passport valid for at least six months from the planned entry date and a return or onward booking, according to Smartraveller, 2026.

Should the visa be arranged online or at the airport?

An e-VOA can be applied for online through Indonesia’s official immigration e-visa system or through the All Indonesia website, according to Smartraveller, 2026. The Australian travel advisory says applicants should apply at least 48 hours before travel.

A regular VOA remains available at designated airports, seaports and land crossings, including Bali, according to Fast Cover, 2026. A traveller who is transiting through Indonesia also needs a VOA or e-VOA, according to Smartraveller, 2026.

What other Bali entry charges and forms apply?

The Bali tourist levy is separate from the Indonesian visa. Foreign tourists entering Bali must pay IDR 150,000 per person, according to Smartraveller, 2026; the payment can be made online or at designated counters on arrival.

Before arriving by air or sea, travellers must complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card online within 72 hours of travel, according to Smartraveller, 2026. This requirement does not replace the visa or the Bali tourist levy.

What is the short answer for a two-week holiday?

For a standard two-week tourist trip, an Australian passport holder needs either a 30-day VOA or e-VOA, plus the separate Bali tourist levy and arrival declaration. The visa can be obtained on arrival or arranged online in advance, subject to the entry requirements above.

Sources

• Smartraveller
• Fast Cover