{"id":26005,"date":"2020-12-26T07:54:40","date_gmt":"2020-12-26T03:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en-surf.147.189.161.244.sslip.io\/en\/?page_id=26005"},"modified":"2026-10-28T01:11:08","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T21:11:08","slug":"bali-visa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/surfdiscovery.org\/en\/bali-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Bali Visa Guide: Tourist Visas, e-VOA &#038; Entry Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Complete Traveler Guide: Entering Indonesia for Your Surf Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Planning your surf trip to Bali? Navigating Indonesian immigration is straightforward when you know your visa options in advance. Whether you are coming for a quick 1-week surf clinic or spending months chasing swells across the Indonesian archipelago, here is our practical overview of Bali visa options and entry requirements.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h3>1. Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA \/ VOA \u2013 B1 \/ B213)<\/h3>\n<p>For the vast majority of international surf travelers visiting Bali for tourism, the standard <strong>Visa on Arrival (VOA)<\/strong> is the fastest and easiest option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eligibility:<\/strong> Citizens of over 90+ eligible countries (including USA, UK, Australia, EU nations, Canada, New Zealand, etc.).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Valid for <strong>30 days<\/strong> from the day you land in Indonesia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extension:<\/strong> Can be extended once for an additional <strong>30 days<\/strong> (giving you up to 60 total days in Indonesia).<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to apply:<\/strong> You can apply and pay online in advance via the official Indonesian Immigration portal (Electronic VOA \/ e-VOA) or purchase it directly at the immigration counter upon landing at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Denpasar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Online extension:<\/strong> If you enter on an e-VOA applied through the official portal, you can easily extend your stay for 30 more days online without having to visit the local immigration office for biometric fingerprinting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>2. 60-Day Single-Entry Tourist Visa (211A \/ C1)<\/h3>\n<p>If you know in advance that you want to stay in Bali for more than 30 or 60 days to surf and train:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Duration:<\/strong> Granted for an initial <strong>60 days<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Extensions:<\/strong> Can typically be extended domestically for additional 30-day increments (up to 180 total days, depending on current immigration regulations).<\/li>\n<li><strong>How to apply:<\/strong> Apply online prior to travel through the official Indonesian Immigration website or via a licensed Bali visa agency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Essential Entry Requirements Checklist<\/h3>\n<p>Before booking your flights to Bali, ensure you have the following documents ready:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Passport Validity:<\/strong> Your passport must be valid for at least <strong>6 months<\/strong> from your date of arrival in Indonesia and contain at least 2 blank pages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return or Onward Ticket:<\/strong> Airlines and immigration require proof of an outbound flight departing Indonesia within your visa validity window.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Electronic Customs Declaration (e-CD):<\/strong> Fill out the official online customs declaration form within 3 days prior to your arrival to receive a QR code for quick scanning at customs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bali Tourist Levy:<\/strong> Bali has implemented a nominal provincial tourist levy for international visitors to support island infrastructure and cultural preservation, payable online via the official Love Bali portal.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IMEI Phone Registration (For Stays Over 60\u201390 Days):<\/strong> If you plan to stay long-term and use a local Indonesian SIM card in a foreign phone beyond the initial tourist window, register your phone&#8217;s IMEI number at the airport customs desk upon landing.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 id=\"sd-visa-faq\">Bali Visa FAQ (2026)<\/h2>\n<h3>Do I need a visa for Bali?<\/h3>\n<p>Most international travelers need a visa to enter Indonesia. Citizens of 90+ eligible countries (including the USA, UK, Australia, EU nations, Canada and New Zealand) can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA), either online in advance as an e-VOA or at the immigration counter at Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS).<\/p>\n<h3>How long is the Bali Visa on Arrival valid?<\/h3>\n<p>The Visa on Arrival is valid for 30 days from the day you land in Indonesia and can be extended once for another 30 days, giving up to 60 days in total.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I extend the e-VOA online?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. If you entered on an e-VOA applied for through the official Indonesian Immigration portal, you can extend it online for 30 more days without visiting an immigration office for biometrics.<\/p>\n<h3>What visa do I need to stay in Bali longer than 60 days?<\/h3>\n<p>Apply in advance for the 60-day single-entry tourist visa (211A \/ C1). It can typically be extended in 30-day increments, up to 180 days in total depending on current regulations.<\/p>\n<h3>What documents do I need to enter Bali?<\/h3>\n<p>A passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival with 2 blank pages, a return or onward ticket, the electronic customs declaration (e-CD) filled in within 3 days before arrival, and payment of the Bali tourist levy via the official Love Bali portal.<\/p>\n<p><em>Last updated: October 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Important Disclaimer<\/h3>\n<p><em>Visa regulations, eligible country lists, and immigration policies are subject to updates by the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration. Always verify current requirements on the official Indonesian immigration website (<a href=\"https:\/\/molina.imigrasi.go.id\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">molina.imigrasi.go.id<\/a>) or consult your local Indonesian embassy before traveling.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Planning a surf trip to Bali? 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