Indonesia tourist visa
Bali, Jakarta, Lombok — none of it starts with a trip to the consulate. For tourism, Indian passport holders skip the pre-arranged sticker visa entirely. Indonesia grants Indians a Visa on Arrival (VOA, the B1 category): buy it at the immigration counter when you land at an eligible airport or seaport, or set it up online beforehand as an e-VOA through the official Immigration portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) or VFS Global's India e-VOA portal. The fee is IDR 500,000, it permits a 30-day stay, and it can be extended once inside Indonesia for a further 30 days (60 days total). It is single entry, covering tourism, transit, business meetings, and visits to family or friends.
Planning to linger longer? Apply online before departure for the C1 tourist visit visa (formerly the B211A). It allows up to 60 days, extends further, and carries an official fee of IDR 1,000,000. For the C1 you will need a personal bank statement from the last three months showing a minimum balance of USD 2,000 (or equivalent). Both the VOA/e-VOA and the C1 are single entry, so stepping out and back in means a fresh visa — and neither permits paid or profit-making work.
Who this visa is for
- ✓Indian passport holders travelling for tourism, holidays, or visiting family and friends
- ✓Trips that fit within a 30-day stay on the VOA/e-VOA, or up to 60 days with one extension
- ✓Visitors attending business meetings, conventions or exhibitions as participants (not paid work)
- ✓Travellers who want to skip the airport counter queue and pre-arrange the e-VOA online
- ✓Those needing a longer single stay of up to 60 days, who should use the C1 visit visa arranged online before departure
- ✓Passports valid for at least six months from the date of arrival with a blank page
Visa options for Indonesia
B1 Visa on Arrival (VOA)
Bought at the immigration counter on landing at eligible Indonesian airports and seaports. Single entry, 30-day stay, extendable once inside Indonesia for a further 30 days (60 days total). Fee IDR 500,000. Covers tourism, transit, business meetings and family visits.
B1 e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival)
The same B1 visa applied for and paid online in advance via the official Immigration portal or VFS Global's India e-VOA portal, then scanned at the arrival gate to skip the counter. Same 30-day stay, extendable once to 60 days, fee IDR 500,000.
C1 Tourist Visit Visa (formerly B211A)
Applied for online before travel for a longer single stay of up to 60 days, extendable further. Fee IDR 1,000,000. Requires a personal bank statement from the last three months showing a minimum balance of USD 2,000. Single entry.
Documents typically required
- ✓Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, with at least one blank page
- ✓Confirmed return or onward air ticket
- ✓For the VOA/e-VOA: payment of the IDR 500,000 visa fee (by card for the online e-VOA)
- ✓Recent colour passport photograph (for the online e-VOA and C1 applications)
- ✓For the C1 visit visa: a personal bank statement from the last 3 months showing a minimum balance of USD 2,000 (or equivalent)
- ✓Proof of accommodation, such as a hotel booking, and travel/stay details
Your exact checklist depends on your profile — we confirm it during your case analysis. Every visa decision rests with the embassy or consulate.
Indians can either buy the VOA at the immigration counter at eligible Indonesian airports and seaports, or pre-arrange the identical e-VOA online through the official Immigration portal (evisa.imigrasi.go.id) or VFS Global's India e-VOA portal to skip the counter queue. VOA/e-VOA extensions are applied for at an Indonesian immigration office before the 30-day permit expires. For stays beyond 60 days or purposes outside the VOA's scope, the C1 visit visa must be arranged online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indian passport holders need a visa before travelling to Indonesia?
Not a consulate sticker visa, no. For tourism, Indonesia gives Indians a Visa on Arrival (B1) — pay for it at the immigration counter as you land, or set it up online beforehand as an e-VOA. It costs IDR 500,000, is good for a 30-day stay, and can be extended once for another 30 days. Want to stay longer in one go? Apply online for the C1 visit visa before you leave.
What is the difference between the VOA/e-VOA and the C1 visit visa?
The VOA/e-VOA (B1) is the fast track: 30 days, extendable once to 60, at IDR 500,000, with no bank statement to produce. The C1 tourist visit visa (once the B211A) is arranged online before you fly, runs up to 60 days, extends further, costs IDR 1,000,000, and asks for a bank statement showing at least USD 2,000 across the last three months. Both are single entry.
Can I extend my stay in Indonesia?
Yes. The VOA/e-VOA stretches once by a further 30 days (60 days total) — apply at an immigration office inside Indonesia before your current permit expires. The C1 visit visa can be extended too. Neither route, though, permits paid or profit-making work.
Do you guarantee the visa?
No one can guarantee a visa — the decision rests with Indonesian immigration and the embassy/consulate. What we do is give you a frank, honest assessment of your case and make your application as strong and complete as possible. Over the last 2-3 years our applications have had a 97% success rate.