Visa for Bali in 2024
By prioritising the attraction of international tourists and skilled professionals from abroad, Indonesia continues its journey towards opening up to the global community in 2024.
Since launching major reforms in 2015, significant progress has been made in creating a truly welcoming visa environment for different groups of foreigners. They can now legally reside, travel, work, do business, and study in various regions of Indonesia.
Let’s look at the types of visas available in Indonesia in 2024, how to obtain one, and some of the peculiarities of getting a visa in Bali.
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Types of Visas in Indonesia
Those planning a short visit can obtain a visa on arrival at the airport and in advance online or at a consulate. There are a number of special visas that allow you to stay in Indonesia for up to 5 years or more for those planning a longer stay.
The Indonesian government regularly updates its immigration laws, expanding the visa options available to foreign nationals. For example, from April 2024, digital nomads can benefit from a 1-year remote worker visa (E33G).
Visa on Arrival (VOA) in Indonesia (Type B1)
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A popular visa option for those planning to visit the country for tourism or as a transit stopover.
For the convenience of travellers, the entire Visa on Arrival process is simplified. Upon entry into the country at the airport or seaport, all that is required is a small number of documents to the immigration officer:
- a passport valid for more than 6 months from the date of arrival in Indonesia;
- a return ticket from the country confirming the temporary nature of the visit.
The visa on arrival fee is $31 (500,000 Indonesian Rupiah). Visa fee can be prepaid when applying online.
Visas on arrival are single-entry visas. One cannot enter Indonesia more than once with this visa. With a B1 visa, you cannot work or do business in Indonesia.
Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA)
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People from nearly a hundred countries can apply for a visa to enter Indonesia remotely from home.
Simply complete an application form with your details and pay using a bank card. There is no need to visit the consulate, and the visa will be sent directly to your personal account on the website.
This is the same as getting a B1 visa, which is usually issued on arrival at the airport.
Only in this case — there is a separate queue for immigration officers at the airport for passengers with e-VOA — an opportunity to save time and trouble.
You can apply for an e-visa up to 14 days before you travel. The migration directorate’s recommendation is to do this at least 2 days before arrival in Indonesia.
The visa is valid for 90 days from the date of approval. Print the document from your personal account in advance for presentation at the border.
Single-Entry Visitor Visa (Type C, formerly В211A)
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A visa with a wide range of business purposes. There are more than 20 subcategories of Single-Entry Visitor Visa in Indonesia for different groups of foreign nationals.
Common single-entry visas in Bali:
- C2: business visit;
- C7: artistic performances, music shows;
- C8: non-commercial sports events;
- C10: lecturing without labour relations with parties in Indonesia;
- C11: participating in MICE format events (meetings, incentives, congresses, and exhibitions) as a cameraman;
- C14: shooting films;
- C18 and C22: probation or internship.
Type C visas allow a single-entry into Indonesia. Once you leave the country, the single-entry visitor visa is cancelled.
List of documents required for a single-entry visitor visa:
- a passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival in Indonesia;
- a bank statement with a minimum amount of $2,000 or equivalent;
- a recent colour photograph;
- an invitation from the person or organisation responsible for the event/business meeting detailing the nature of the event.
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (Type D)
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This visa allows you to stay in Indonesia for 60 days and is valid for one year or longer.
Similar to the visitor visa, this requires an official invitation from an Indonesian resident (family members) or travel confirmation from a travel agent.
The D visa still does not allow you to do anything other than tourism or non-commercial activities. Business activities, trade, or work are prohibited under this visa.
Digital Nomad Visa in Bali (E33G)
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In April 2024, the Indonesian government launched the Digital Nomad visa programme. This programme allows foreigners to live in Indonesia and work remotely for one year.
Proof of income of $60,000 per year is the main requirement for applicants.
This visa allows the holder to enter Indonesia an unlimited number of times during its validity period. This is an excellent option for those who run a business and need to travel regularly.
In addition, the E33G visa allows you to work on projects for foreign companies directly in Indonesia. If the requirements are met, the visa can also be extended to the applicant’s family members.
KITAS Visa in Indonesia
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For a long term stay in Bali, a foreign resident needs to obtain the local equivalent of a residence permit.
The most common type of permit is KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas or Limited Residence Permit Card).
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Types of KITAS:
- Second Home (for property investment);
- worker;
- investor;
- retirement;
- family;
- student.
Read more about all the different types of KITAS in our separate article on Indonesian residence permits.
Investor Visa in Indonesia
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Real estate investors in Indonesia can apply for a residence permit for up to 5 years for purchasing property valued at $1 million or more.
The property must be registered in Hak Pakai (right to use).
A declaration of ownership and a passport valid for at least 3 years are required with the application.
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Completion in: 2026.I Total of 44 apartments
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Work Visa in Indonesia (E23)
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The KITAS Work Visa is essential for those planning to work in Indonesia.
To obtain a work visa, you will need to provide an invitation letter from the Indonesian employing company stating the terms of the contract and the period of employment, a CV in English describing your work experience, and the employer’s business license.
Illegal employment of foreigners is taken very seriously in Indonesia.
A hefty fine of around $31,000 and up to 5 years in prison can be imposed for working without a KITAS.
Business Visa in Bali
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Indonesia offers three types of residence permits for business owners:
- E23A (313): one-year KITAS for investment and business activities in special economic zones;
- E23A (314): two-year KITAS — general visa for business investors;
- E28B: major investment visa for up to 10 years.
Read an in-depth look at the requirements for business investors and a separate article on the list of documents required for an investor residence permit in Indonesia.
The owner of a business KITAS can hold a managerial position. They can manage personnel, set tasks, control implementation, sign documents, rent new premises, organise work processes and pay salaries.
However, they are not allowed to interact directly with customers, and this must be done by hired employees.
Bali Visa Application Procedure
Indonesia Visa Online
For most travellers, digitalization has made the visa application process as easy as possible. You can apply for a visa to Bali on the website of the Indonesian Immigration Department.
After answering a few simple questions about the purpose of your visit and specifying your country of residence, the system will suggest the best option for you.
The rest of the process is very simple: you should fill out the application form in your personal cabinet on the same website and pay the fee immediately using your bank card. Then all you have to do is wait for the immigration authorities to approve your application.
As soon as the visa is ready, you can print it directly from your personal account and present it at the border control upon arrival in Bali.
Visa on Arrival: Offline Application
You only need to show a few documents to the immigration officer at the airport or other point of entry:
- a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Indonesia;
- a return ticket from Indonesia to prove the temporary nature of your visit and your plans to leave the country within the specified time frame.
The visa fee may be paid in cash or by credit card.
Visa Processing Costs in Indonesia
Visa | Cost, $ |
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Visa on Arrival | 31 |
Single-Entry Visitor Visa | from 125 |
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa | from 187 |
Digital Nomad Visa | 318 |
Second Home KITAS | 800 |
Business Visa | up to 1214 |
Work Visa | up to 778 |
Source: Indonesian Migration Service
Visa Renewal in Indonesia
Most entry visa categories, including the most common Visa on Arrival, can be extended beyond their initial validity.
For example, a visa on arrival is initially valid for 30 days, but travellers to Indonesia have the option of an extension for another month.
You should contact the Immigration Department 7 to 14 days before the expiration date of your first entry.
The traveller will be asked to provide their passport, valid visa, and return tickets as proof of their intention to leave the country at the end of the extension period.
You will also be required to pay the visa fee ($31) and take biometric photographs.
You can request an appointment for visa renewal at the official website of Denpasar immigration office.
Expatriate Relocation Gains Momentum as Bali’s Long-Term Visa Numbers Rise
Bali is set to be one of the top destinations for foreigners in 2023, thanks to a strong influx of expats, remote workers, and start-ups.
The number of applications has increased by 64% since 2022.
Increasingly, people are looking at the island not as a temporary vacation destination, but as a viable place to live, work, and do business. This trend is partly reflected in the decline in the number of short-term visas issued, which fell by a third last year.
There has also been a slight slowdown in the enthusiasm of potential expats, with the number of KITAS applications in the first quarter of 2024 down 32% compared to the same period last year.
The seasonality of demand in Bali is having an impact, with the peak traditionally occurring in July-September, while January-March is considered relatively low in terms of tourist traffic.
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