Bali Visa & Entry Requirements 2026
Everything you need to know about visa requirements, fees, application processes, and immigration procedures for your trip to Bali, Indonesia — including visa-free entry, Visa on Arrival (VOA), the online e-VOA and the mandatory tourist levy.
Primary entry options for tourists
Visa-Free Short Stay
- Available to 160+ nationalities
- 30 days, tourism only
- Cannot be extended
- No fee required
Visa on Arrival (VOA)
- IDR 500,000 (~US$35)
- 30 days, extendable once
- Pay in cash or by card at DPS
- Available to 90+ nationalities
e-VOA (online)
- Apply at molina.imigrasi.go.id
- Same price as on-arrival VOA
- Skip the airport visa queue
- Approval in hours to 2 days
Passport & entry requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date.
- At least 2 blank visa pages.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Bali Tourist Levy: IDR 150,000 (~US$10) per person — pay online at lovebali.baliprov.go.id before arrival and bring the QR receipt.
- Customs declaration (e-CD) at ecd.beacukai.go.id within 3 days before arrival.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Bali?
Over 160 nationalities can enter Bali visa-free for up to 30 days for tourism. Many other nationalities (including the UK, US, Australia, most EU countries, Canada, NZ, India, China and more) can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) for IDR 500,000 (about US$35), which is valid for 30 days and extendable once for another 30.
How long can I stay in Bali on a tourist visa?
Visa-free entry is 30 days, non-extendable. Visa on Arrival (VOA) and e-VOA are 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days at an immigration office for a total stay of 60 days.
How much does the Bali Visa on Arrival cost?
IDR 500,000 per person (around US$35 / £28 / €32). Pay on arrival in cash (IDR, USD, EUR, GBP, AUD or SGD usually accepted) or by card at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).
What is the Indonesia e-VOA and where do I apply?
The e-VOA is the same Visa on Arrival, but paid for and approved online before you fly so you can skip the on-arrival visa counter. Apply at https://molina.imigrasi.go.id with a passport scan, a passport-style photo, and a credit card. Approval usually takes a few hours to 2 days.
Do I need to pay the Bali Tourist Levy?
Yes. Every international visitor to Bali pays a one-off IDR 150,000 (~US$10) tourist levy. Pay it online before arrival at lovebali.baliprov.go.id and bring the QR code receipt to show at the airport.
What are the passport requirements for Bali?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival and have at least 2 blank visa pages. Proof of onward or return travel is officially required and can be checked on arrival.
Can I extend my Bali visa?
Visa-free entry cannot be extended. The Visa on Arrival and e-VOA can be extended once for another 30 days at any Indonesian immigration office — start the process at least 7–14 days before your visa expires.
Plan the rest of your trip
- AI Bali Trip Planner — build a personalised day-by-day itinerary for free.
- Bali Airport (DPS) arrivals guide — step-by-step immigration, SIM and transfer.
- How much does Bali cost? — sample budgets and hidden fees.
- Bali weather by month — best time to go.
- Where to stay in Bali — area-by-area accommodation guide.