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Who needs a visa for Indonesia?

Entry rules for Indonesia by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 19 countries and territories can visit Indonesia without a visa, most for up to 30 days. 79 get a visa on arrival. 6 need a visa before they travel. Everyone else, 94 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
19
On arrival
79
eVisa or ETA
94
Visa required
6

About 2.0 bn people (26% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Indonesia: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and…Report a change

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Indonesia entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free30 days, not extendable19Brazil, Philippines, Vietnam, TürkiyeDirectorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and…
Visa on arrival30 days, extendable once to 60 days97India, United States, China, BrazilDirectorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and…
Visa requiredNot stated6Nigeria, Afghanistan, North Korea, SomaliaDirectorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and…
eVisaNot stated94Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia, DR CongoDirectorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and…

Visa-free for 30 days, not extendable: Brazil, the Philippines, Vietnam and 16 more

19 nationalities

Tourism, family visits, meetings and transit (A1 visa exemption).

Source: Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia, checked Daftar Subjek Bebas Visa Kunjungan ... Daftar Negara, Pemerintah Dari Daerah Administrasi Khusus Suatu Negara, dan Entitas TertentuIn English: List of visa-exempt visit subjects ... List of countries, governments of special administrative regions of a country, and certain entities

Visa on arrival for 30 days, extendable once to 60 days: India, the US, China and 94 more

97 nationalities

B1 visa: online in advance as e-VoA at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or on arrival at designated entry points; fee IDR 500,000.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia, checked Daftar Subjek Visa on Arrival ... Daftar Negara, Pemerintah Dari Daerah Administrasi Khusus Suatu Negara, dan Entitas TertentuIn English: List of Visa on Arrival subjects ... List of countries, governments of special administrative regions of a country, and certain entities

Visa required: Nigeria, Afghanistan, North Korea and 3 more

6 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia, checked Daftar Subjek Calling Visa ... Daftar Negara, Pemerintah Dari Daerah Administrasi Khusus Suatu Negara, dan Entitas TertentuIn English: List of Calling Visa subjects ... List of countries, governments of special administrative regions of a country, and certain entities

eVisa: Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ethiopia and 91 more

94 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia, checked Visa C1 merupakan Visa Kunjungan untuk satu kali masuk ke Indonesia dengan izin tinggal pertama kali maksimal 60 hari ... Orang asing harus memiliki akun di evisa.imigrasi.go.id sebelum mengajukan visa.In English: Visa C1 is a visit visa for a single entry into Indonesia with a first stay permit of at most 60 days ... Foreigners must have an account at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before applying for the visa.

If you live in the UAE

Emirati citizens: visa on arrival, 30 days, extendable once to 60 days (B1 visa: online in advance as e-VoA at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or on arrival at designated entry points; fee IDR 500,000).

UAE residents, any passport: No residence rule. By passport: India visa on arrival (30 days); Pakistan e-visa (60 days); Philippines visa-free (30 days). All visitors file an arrival card within 3 days before arrival. Source: Indonesia e-Visa portal (Immigration), checked 30 Oct 2026. See Indonesia in the visa-free table for UAE residents, by passport.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Indonesia, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Indonesia e-Visa and e-VOA: the official website and the fees.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Indonesia?

It depends on your passport: 19 nationalities are visa-free, 79 get a visa on arrival, 94 can use an eVisa or ETA and 6 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Indonesia?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (30 days, extendable once to 60 days); B1 visa: online in advance as e-VoA at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or on arrival at designated entry points; fee IDR 500,000 (Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia, checked 5 Nov 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Indonesia?

Not in advance. US citizens get a visa on arrival (30 days, extendable once to 60 days); B1 visa: online in advance as e-VoA at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or on arrival at designated entry points; fee IDR 500,000 (Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesia, checked 5 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for an Indonesia visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 94 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.

Sources and changes

  1. Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesiaimigrasi.go.id · checked 5 Nov 2026
  2. Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesiaimigrasi.go.id · checked 5 Nov 2026
  3. Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesiaimigrasi.go.id · checked 5 Nov 2026
  4. Directorate General of Immigration, Ministry of Immigration and Corrections of Indonesiaimigrasi.go.id · checked 5 Nov 2026
  5. Indonesia e-Visa and e-VoA (official)evisa.imigrasi.go.id · checked 5 Nov 2026
  6. Imigrasi: lists of VoA, visa-free and calling visa subjectsimigrasi.go.id · checked 5 Nov 2026
  7. All Indonesia arrival cardallindonesia.imigrasi.go.id · checked 5 Nov 2026
  1. All groups checked against Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia (Imigrasi). No change since.

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