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Visa on Arrival Extension applies when foreign visitors plan to spend more than 30 days in the country. The purpose of the extension is to allow foreigners to prolong the stay for a total of 60 days of stay.

What is Visa on Arrival Indonesia?

Visa on Arrival is a type of short term single entry visa that you can obtain when you enter Indonesia, typically at the local immigration office in airport or other ports of entry.

 

Foreign nationals from selected countries can utilise the VOA Indonesia for tourism or government visits, as it is valid for 30 days and the possibility of a 30 day extension. The VOA is open to citizens of many countries who can utilise it for tourism, government visits, business trips, purchasing goods, and transit.

Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) for Foreign Travellers

VoA Upon Arrival in Indonesia

97 Eligible Countries to Apply for Indonesia Visa on Arrival in 2026

AlbaniaGuatemalaPanama
AndorraHong KongPapua New Guinea
ArgentinaHungaryPeru
ArmeniaIcelandPhilippines
AustraliaIndiaPoland
AustriaIrelandPortugal
BahrainItalyQatar
BelarusJapanRomania
BelgiumJordanRussia
Bosnia HerzegovinaKazakhstanRwanda
BrazilKenyaSan Marino
Brunei DarussalamKuwaitSaudi Arabia
BulgariaLaosSerbia
CambodiaLatviaSeychelles
CanadaLiechtensteinSingapore
ChileLithuaniaSlovakia
ChinaLuxembourgSlovenia
ColombiaMacauSouth Africa
CroatiaMalaysiaSouth Korea
CyprusMaldivesSpain
Czech RepublicMaltaSuriname
DenmarkMexicoSweden
EcuadorMonacoSwitzerland
EgyptMoroccoTaiwan
EstoniaMozambiqueTanzania
FinlandMyanmarThailand
FranceNetherlandsTimor Leste
GermanyNew ZealandTunisia
GreeceNorwayTurkey
GuatemalaOmanUkraine
Hong KongPalestineUnited Arab Emirates
HungaryPanamaUnited Kingdom
IcelandPapua New GuineaUnited States of America
IndiaPeruUzbekistan
IrelandPhilippinesVatican
ItalyPolandVenezuela
JapanPortugalVietnam

Visal Validity

Visa on Arrival is valid for 30 days and can be extended for another 30 days. The Visa on Arrival cannot be converted into other visa types, therefore, you must leave Indonesia first should you want to apply for a visa afterwards.

Indonesian Visa on Arrival Requirements

To be eligible for Visa on Arrival for Indonesia, foreigners must fulfil the following entry requirements:

Requirements to Obtain a Visa on Arrival Extension

To be eligible to extend your Visa on Arrival for Indonesia, foreigners need to apply for the visa using the following entry requirements:.

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Established in 2016, LMI Consultancy has been supporting countless individuals in understanding the intricacies of visas, business setup, tax & accounting, and property investment in Indonesia, providing a comprehensive and dependable service.

We take pride in being an ethical and innovative company that places a strong emphasis on exceptional customer service and strives to set a new standard in our industry, guaranteeing a smooth and encouraging experience for our clients.

FAQ

What is an Indonesia Visa on Arrival?

The Indonesian Visa on Arrival is designed to enable foreign visitors to stay in Indonesia without the need for a pre-arranged visa from the Indonesian Embassy, applicable to specific countries. It is accessible upon arrival in Indonesia through the International Airport, cross-border posts and even online. This particular visa is given to foreigners who wish to stay in Indonesia, initially for 30 days, with the opportunity for a single extension allowing for another 30 days. Currently, 97 countries are allowed to go to Indonesia using VoA.

If your visa expires while you are still in Indonesia, you may face fines and complications with future visa applications. It is essential to apply for an extension within the stipulated time frame. If you find yourself in this situation, it is advisable to contact local immigration authorities immediately to discuss potential options and avoid penalties

No overstay fee applies if your visa remains valid at the time of submission to immigration authorities.

Disclaimer : Our services in LMI Consultancy provide consulting services focused on ensuring client compliance with applicable immigration and legal regulations in Indonesia. We do not provide or facilitate the production of official government documents, nor do we offer any expedited or preferential access to government services.

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