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Which Bali visa fits you

Most visitors need the 30-day visa on arrival. Staying longer or working remotely needs a different visa. Pick your row below.

Last refreshed 9 October 2026 · 4 min read · Checked against Indonesia's immigration office and UK government travel advice

30days on the standard visa on arrival
IDR 500kabout $30, to enter or to extend
60days maximum on a tourist VOA
IDR 1Mfine for every day you overstay

1. Find your visa

What are you doing in Bali?
Holiday, under 30 daysVisa on arrival
Holiday, up to 60 daysVOA + one extension
Holiday, up to 6 monthsC1 visit visa + extensions
Working remotely for a foreign employerE33G Remote Worker visa
Creating paid content or running a businessNot the VOA. Ask an adviser first

2. How long can you stay?

Visa on arrival30 daysVOA + 1 extension60 daysC1 visit visa60 daysC1 + 2 extensions180 daysE33G remote worker365 days
Maximum stay by visa, in days. Extensions are applied for in Indonesia, at least 7 days before your visa ends.

3. What does it cost?

Tourist levy (once)IDR 0.15MVisa on arrivalIDR 0.5MVOA extensionIDR 0.5MOverstay, per dayIDR 1MC1 visit visaIDR 1.5ME33G government feeIDR 7M
Government fees in millions of Indonesian rupiah (IDR 1M is roughly $60). Agent fees are extra.

The options in plain English

Visa on arrival

IDR 500,000 · 30 days

Citizens of about 97 countries can get one. Extend it once, for another IDR 500,000 and 30 days, by applying at least 7 days before it ends. Indonesia's immigration office lists these figures. Some sites say the online e-VOA gives 60 days, but the official page does not. Plan on 30.

C1 visit visa

About IDR 1.5M · up to 60 days

For tourists who want to stay beyond two months. It starts at 60 days and can be extended twice, up to about 180 days in total. Apply online before you fly.

E33G Remote Worker visa

IDR 7M · 1 year

For people employed by or freelancing for companies outside Indonesia. Expect to show about $60,000 a year in income and roughly $2,000 in savings. Sources disagree on whether it can be extended, so confirm before you count on a second year.

Bali tourist levy

IDR 150,000 · once

A separate charge on all foreign visitors since 14 February 2024. Pay it online or at the airport.

Rules that changed recently

  • All Indonesia arrival card. Required for every traveler since 1 September 2025. It is free and filled in online before you land.
  • Extensions are partly in person. Since July 2025, you apply online and then visit an immigration office for biometrics.

Common mistakes

  • Working on a tourist visa. UK government advice says the visa on arrival does not cover influencer work or creating commercial online content. Get the right visa first.
  • Overstaying. It costs IDR 1,000,000 per day. Set a reminder for day 20.
  • Ignoring tax. Spending 183 days or more in a 12-month period can make you an Indonesian tax resident. Ask an adviser before you settle in.
  • Short passport validity. Your passport needs 6+ months left and you need an onward ticket.

Check before you pay: the E33G extension rules, the C1 fee, and which countries qualify for the VOA all vary by source or change often. Confirm them on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, the official portal, or with a licensed agent. General information, not legal or tax advice.

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