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Bali (Indonesia) Visa for US Citizens in 2026

US citizens get a visa on arrival in Bali, or apply online in advance (e-VOA). You can stay up to 30 days. For 60 days from the start, get the single-entry C1 visit visa at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.

Entry typeOn arrival / e-VOA
Stayup to 30 dayson this visa
Extensionpossible
Cost500,000 IDR

Checked September 29, 2026 against Indonesian Consulate in the US · How we check

On this page
  1. Entry rules
  2. How to apply
  3. Entry requirements
  4. Tourist tax
  5. What's changed
  6. Checklist
  7. FAQ
  8. Sources

Bali visa on arrival for US citizens

Visa on arrival (VOA) for 30 days. Buy it at the airport or apply online in advance as an e-VOA at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.

Entry rules summary
Entry typeVisa on arrival (e-VOA online)
Length of stayup to 30 days
Extensionpossible: once, for another 30 days (60 in total), at an immigration office in Indonesia
Cost500,000 IDR; on 12 Aug 2026 Indonesian Immigration announced plans to raise it to IDR 750,000 (e-VOA) and IDR 1,000,000 at the airport; no effective date yet
Processing timeno confirmed data
Where to applyevisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)

For a longer stay: E-visa, up to 60 days, $65. Apply at: evisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)

Checked September 29, 2026 against Indonesian Consulate in the US.

How to get a visa on arrival or apply online (e-VOA)

  1. Go to the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id (avoid third-party agent sites).
  2. Choose Visa on Arrival / e-VOA and your nationality.
  3. Upload your passport data page (valid 6+ months) and photo.
  4. Enter travel dates and your return/onward ticket.
  5. Pay IDR 500,000 by Visa/Mastercard/JCB.
  6. Save the e-VOA PDF; your passport is checked on arrival.
  7. Within 3 days before arrival, submit the All Indonesia arrival card at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id.
  8. For Bali, pay the IDR 150,000 tourist levy at lovebali.baliprov.go.id.

We don't process applications or charge a service fee. You can apply yourself on the official site evisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab); the official fee is 500,000 IDR; on 12 Aug 2026 Indonesian Immigration announced plans to raise it to IDR 750,000 (e-VOA) and IDR 1,000,000 at the airport; no effective date yet. Paid filing services are intermediaries, not the official portal.

Bali (Indonesia) entry requirements

  • Passport validityRequired

    Passport valid at least 6 months on the date of entry, at least one blank visa page. Indonesian Consulate in the US

  • Return or onward ticketRequired

    Return ticket or onward ticket to another country is listed as a VOA requirement. Indonesian Consulate in the US

  • Proof of fundsNo confirmed data
  • Travel medical insuranceNo confirmed data
  • Digital arrival cardRequired

    All Indonesia electronic arrival card (immigration + customs + health) — free, submit at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id within 3 days before arrival, show the QR code on arrival. It integrates the former separate customs e-CD. Indonesian Immigration

  • Accommodation bookingMay be asked

    Address in Indonesia is entered in the All Indonesia arrival card; no separate booking requirement found in official sources. Indonesian Immigration

“Required” means an official source says so; “May be asked” means the source allows a check or it is an airline requirement; “No confirmed data” means we found no official answer, which does not mean there is no requirement.

Bali tourist tax

The Bali tourist levy is a separate payment, not part of your visa. Amount: 150,000 IDR. Every foreign tourist entering Bali, once per visit. Exempt: diplomatic/official visas, crew, KITAS/KITAP holders, family-reunification and student visas; golden visa and 'other visas' must apply via Love Bali at least 5 days before arrival. Pay online at the official lovebali.baliprov.go.id (card, bank transfer, virtual account, QRIS) before or on arrival; a voucher with QR code is emailed — keep it for the whole trip.

Official portal: lovebali.baliprov.go.id (opens in a new tab).

Checked September 29, 2026 against Bali Provincial Government (Love Bali).

What's changed

  1. Immigration announced a planned VOA fee rise: IDR 750,000 for e-VOA, IDR 1,000,000 for VOA at the airport; not yet in force. source

Add Bali (Indonesia) entry to your trip checklist

  • Visa on arrival: have the fee ready or apply for the e-VOA in advance
  • Passport valid for at least 6 months on entry
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Complete the digital arrival card
  • Accommodation booking for the first nights
  • Pay the Bali tourist levy

The checklist keeps only the text of each item, never passport numbers or other personal data. Sign-in required to save.

Bali (Indonesia) visa for US citizens: FAQ

Do US citizens need a visa for Bali (Indonesia)?

US citizens get a visa on arrival in Bali, or apply online in advance (e-VOA). You can stay up to 30 days. For 60 days from the start, get the single-entry C1 visit visa at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.

Can US citizens visit Bali (Indonesia) without a visa?

No. You need a Visa on arrival (e-VOA online). It allows a stay of up to 30 days.

How do I apply for a Bali (Indonesia) visa?

Apply yourself on the official site evisa.imigrasi.go.id: fill in the form, upload a photo and passport scan, pay the fee by card and wait for the result by email. Step-by-step instructions are above. Paid filing services are intermediaries, not the official portal.

How much does a Bali (Indonesia) visa cost?

The official fee is 500,000 IDR; on 12 Aug 2026 Indonesian Immigration announced plans to raise it to IDR 750,000 (e-VOA) and IDR 1,000,000 at the airport; no effective date yet. Processing time: no confirmed data.

What documents do I need at the Bali (Indonesia) border?

According to official sources: passport validity: required; return or onward ticket: required; digital arrival card: required; accommodation booking: may be asked. Details and sources are in the entry requirements section.

Do I have to pay the Bali tourist tax on top of the visa?

Yes. The tourist levy is separate from the visa: 150,000 IDR. Pay it on the official portal lovebali.baliprov.go.id.

Sources and last checked

Every field is backed by its own source: first the official portal of the destination country (immigration service, e-visa portal), then travel.state.gov and the country's embassy. We recheck every 30 days. If more than 60 days have passed since the last check, the page shows a warning. When a source is silent, we say “no confirmed data” rather than guess.

FieldSourceSource dateChecked
Entry typeIndonesian Consulate in the USJanuary 27, 2023September 29, 2026
Length of stayIndonesian Consulate in the USJanuary 27, 2023September 29, 2026
ExtensionIndonesian Consulate in the USJanuary 27, 2023September 29, 2026
CostANTARA (Indonesian state news agency)August 12, 2026September 29, 2026
Official portalIndonesian Foreign Ministry—September 29, 2026
Passport validityIndonesian Consulate in the USJanuary 27, 2023September 29, 2026
Return or onward ticketIndonesian Consulate in the USJanuary 27, 2023September 29, 2026
Digital arrival cardIndonesian Immigration—September 29, 2026
Accommodation bookingIndonesian Immigration—September 29, 2026

This page is for reference only. Entry rules can change without notice, and the border officer has final discretion. Always confirm current requirements on the official government site before you travel.

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