Bali Visa Guide

Bali Visa Requirements 2026 — Who Needs a Visa & What You Need

Last updated: May 2026 · by Bali Visa Trusted

In 2026, almost every foreign visitor needs a visa for Bali. Most nationalities use the Visa on Arrival or eVOA (IDR 500,000, 30 days); a few ASEAN passports enter visa-free; some nationalities need a visa in advance. Every arrival also needs a passport valid 6+ months, the All Indonesia Arrival Card, and the IDR 150,000 tourist levy.

Last updated: 2026 · Requirements verified against research and Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi sources (imigrasi.go.id / evisa.imigrasi.go.id). Visa-free and calling-visa lists change — confirm your nationality before booking.

Who Needs a Bali Visa in 2026? (By Nationality)

Indonesia sorts arrivals into three groups, and your passport decides which one you’re in.

1. Visa on Arrival (VOA) eligible — the majority.
Citizens of around 90+ countries can get a Visa on Arrival, either at the airport or online as an eVOA. This includes Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, most of the European Union, and many more. The VOA costs IDR 500,000 (~USD 35), is valid 30 days, and is extendable once for 30 more (60 days maximum).

2. Visa-free — a small ASEAN group.
A limited number of ASEAN nationalities can enter visa-free for short tourism stays. This list is narrow and changes, so don’t assume — verify.

3. Visa-in-advance (“calling visa”) — restricted nationalities.
A handful of nationalities are not eligible for VOA and must apply for a visa before travelling, sometimes with extra screening. If your passport falls here, we handle the application honestly and tell you upfront what’s involved.

Because these lists are updated by Indonesian immigration without much notice, the safest move is to confirm your specific nationality’s status before booking flights. We publish dedicated, currency-localised requirement pages for major markets — see the by-nationality hub for your country.

Important: VOA eligibility is for tourism and short visits only. If you intend to work, create monetised content, retire, invest or live in Bali, your nationality’s VOA status is irrelevant — you need a purpose-specific visa regardless of passport.

Bali Visa Requirements by Nationality (2026)

Here’s how the requirements break down for the major source markets that travel to Bali. The pattern is consistent: most Western and developed-economy passports use the VOA / eVOA for tourism, pay in their local currency, and follow the same document rules. The differences are mainly in currency and a few special cases.

Currency conversions are approximate and FX-dependent; the rupiah fee is fixed at IDR 500,000 for the 30-day VOA. Visa-free and VOA eligibility lists change — confirm your nationality’s current status before booking.

A few practical takeaways from the table:

• The VOA fee is the same IDR 500,000 for everyone who’s VOA-eligible — what varies is the local-currency equivalent and a handful of special cases. Don’t trust any “agent” quoting a different government fee for your nationality (a common scam signal).
• ASEAN nationals (such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand) often enter visa-free for short tourism, but the list is specific and changes — verify rather than assume.
• Restricted (“calling visa”) nationalities must apply in advance and may face extra screening. We handle these honestly, telling you upfront what’s required.

For your exact requirements — local-currency pricing, passport rules, the best long-stay option for your situation, and a country-specific FAQ — see your dedicated nationality page.

What Long-Stay Visitors Need (Beyond the Tourist Rules)

The requirements above cover tourism. If you’re coming to Bali to work, retire, invest or live, the entry rules are only the start — you’ll need a purpose-specific visa with its own, heavier requirements. A quick orientation so you know what to expect:

• Remote workers need the E33G Digital Nomad Visa — USD 60,000/year income, an overseas employment contract, a USD 2,000 balance and health insurance. (Full guide: Bali Digital Nomad Visa.)
• Retirees (age 55+) need the Retirement KITAS E33F — USD 3,000/month income, health insurance and a Bali rental, among other conditions.
• Investors need an Investor KITAS E28A, which requires setting up a PT PMA company with IDR 10 billion in shares.
• Long-term lifestyle residents can use the Second Home Visa E33 — an IDR 2 billion (~USD 130,000) deposit in a state bank within 90 days of arrival, for 5 or 10 years, with no upper age limit.

Each of these has its own document set — often including apostilled certificates, income proof and sponsor letters — handled on the relevant visa service page. The key point for this guide: your nationality’s tourist eligibility doesn’t determine your long-stay options — your purpose and finances do.

Your Bali Entry Documents Checklist 2026

Whatever visa you hold, immigration expects the same core documents in 2026. Have all of these ready.

Get all seven right and entry is straightforward. The two most commonly missed are the arrival card (new since 2025 and easy to forget) and passport validity (six months is non-negotiable). The rest of this guide covers each requirement in detail.

Passport Validity for Bali — The 6-Month Rule

Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival in Indonesia. This is a hard rule, enforced at check-in and on arrival — airlines can deny boarding if your passport falls short, before you even reach Bali.

You also need at least two blank pages for stamps. If your passport expires within six months, renew it before you travel. This rule applies to every visa type, including the VOA and eVOA, and there is no workaround — immigration does not make exceptions.

Why six months? It’s a standard international rule designed to ensure your passport remains valid throughout your stay and for a buffer afterward. The catch that surprises people is where it’s enforced: most travellers are stopped not in Bali but at check-in in their home country, because airlines are penalised for carrying passengers who’ll be refused entry. So a passport that’s “fine for my trip dates” but expires in, say, four months can end your holiday before it begins. The fix is simple — check your expiry date the moment you start planning, and renew with plenty of time to spare, since passport renewals themselves can take weeks. If you hold dual nationality, make sure you travel on the passport whose validity and visa status line up.

Proof of Funds for Bali — USD 2,000

Indonesian immigration can ask arriving visitors to show proof of funds of around USD 2,000 (or the equivalent), typically supported by roughly three months of bank statements. This demonstrates you can support yourself during your stay.

In practice, tourists on a VOA are not always asked — but it can be requested at any time, and longer-stay and residence visas often require it as a formal document. For example, the Digital Nomad E33G and several KITAS types require a USD 2,000 bank balance as part of the application. Prepare a recent statement so you’re never caught out. Our team tells you exactly what financial evidence your specific visa needs.

How to prepare your proof of funds:

• Have roughly three months of recent bank statements ready, showing a stable balance around or above USD 2,000 (or your currency’s equivalent).
• A digital copy on your phone plus a printed copy is the safest combination — you can show it instantly if asked.
• For residence visas (E33G, KITAS, Second Home), the financial requirement is formal and higher — for instance, the Second Home Visa requires a IDR 2 billion deposit, not just a balance. These are documented requirements, not spot-checks.
• If your money sits in investments or multiple accounts, ask us how to present it — a clear, consolidated statement is what immigration wants to see.

The goal is simple: show you can support yourself for the duration of your stay. For tourists this is rarely a problem; for long-stay applicants it’s a core part of the application we prepare with you.

The All Indonesia Arrival Card (AIDC) — Mandatory in 2026

Since 2025, every arrival to Indonesia must complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card (AIDC) — and it remains mandatory in 2026. It is a free online form that replaced the older e-CD (electronic customs declaration) and health-pass systems, consolidating them into one digital card.

How and when: complete it at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id within three days before your arrival. You’ll receive a QR code to present at immigration. There is no fee.

This is one of the easiest requirements to overlook because it’s new — and one of the most important, because without it you’ll be delayed at the border. Do it in the three days before you fly, save the QR code to your phone, and you’re set. Our full walkthrough: All Indonesia Arrival Card — how to complete it.

A couple of practical notes: complete the form only on the official site (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id, ending in .go.id) — there’s no charge, so any “AIDC” site asking for a fee is a scam. And remember it’s per traveller: each member of your party, including children, needs their own arrival card. Because you can only submit it within the three-day window before arrival, set a reminder so it doesn’t slip your mind in the rush of packing.

The Bali Tourist Levy — IDR 150,000

Separate from your visa, Bali charges a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person. It funds environmental and cultural preservation across the island.

You can pay it through the Love Bali app before or on arrival, or at designated points on arrival. Keep your payment confirmation — it can be checked at the airport and at some attractions. The levy is per person, so a family of four pays IDR 600,000 in total. It is a one-time payment for your visit, not a daily charge.

Special Cases & Exemptions

A few situations change the standard requirements:

• Children and infants still need their own passport, visa/eVOA and arrival card. The tourist levy and proof-of-funds expectations generally apply per person.
• Diplomatic and official passport holders follow separate rules.
• Transit passengers who don’t pass immigration may not need a visa — but if you leave the airport, you do.
• Long-stay applicants (KITAS, Second Home, Golden) face additional, document-heavy requirements — sponsors, apostilled certificates, bank deposits, income proof — covered on each visa service page.
• Visa-free ASEAN nationals skip the visa step but still need the passport, arrival card and levy.

If your situation is unusual — a restricted nationality, a complex family group, an urgent timeline — talk to a licensed agent rather than guessing. The cost of getting requirements wrong (denied boarding, refused entry, a wasted flight) far outweighs a quick consultation.

What Can Go Wrong at the Border (and How to Avoid It)

Most travellers sail through Bali immigration. The ones who don’t usually tripped over one of a small number of predictable problems. Knowing them in advance is the best insurance.

• Passport under six months’ validity. This is the most common reason people are stopped — often at check-in in their home country, before they even fly. Airlines are liable if they carry a passenger who’ll be refused entry, so they enforce it strictly. Check your expiry date the moment you start planning.
• No All Indonesia Arrival Card. Because it’s new, some travellers arrive without it and face delays completing it on the spot. Do it in the three days before you fly and save the QR code offline.
• Wrong visa for the purpose. Arriving on a VOA when you actually intend to work or stay long-term creates problems immediately and later. Match the visa to your real plans.
• No proof of onward travel. Immigration (and airlines) may ask for an exit ticket. A confirmed onward or return booking avoids awkward questions.
• Insufficient or unclear funds. If asked for proof of funds and you can’t show it, entry can be questioned. Keep a recent statement accessible.
• Damaged passport or no blank pages. A passport that’s torn, water-damaged or full can be refused. Make sure yours is in good condition with space for stamps.

Every one of these is avoidable with a little preparation — which is exactly what we handle for clients so the border is a formality, not a gamble.

Frequently Overlooked: Children, Families & Groups

Travelling with family adds a few wrinkles worth flagging:

• Every child needs their own passport, visa/eVOA and arrival card — there’s no “add to parent” shortcut. The tourist levy applies per person too.
• The eVOA lets you apply for up to five people in one session, which is convenient for families and small groups — but each person still needs their own valid passport and details.
• Apostilled documents (birth and marriage certificates) come into play for family residence visas (not tourism), so if you’re relocating as a family rather than holidaying, start gathering those early.
• Unaccompanied minors and split-custody travel can require extra documentation — ask us if this applies to you.

For a holiday, the main thing is simply remembering that each family member is a separate application with the same requirements. For a family move, the requirements step up significantly and are worth professional handling.

Confirm Your Exact Bali Visa Requirements

Requirements vary by nationality and purpose, and the lists change without much warning. As a licensed Bali visa agency, Juara Holding Group confirms exactly what your passport and your trip need in 2026 — and prepares everything so you’re never turned back at the border.

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Keep reading: How to Get a Bali Visa in 2026 — Complete Guide · All Indonesia Arrival Card 2026 — How to Complete It

Frequently Asked Questions — Bali Visa Requirements 2026

Who needs a visa for Bali in 2026?
Almost all foreign visitors need a visa. Most nationalities (Australia, US, UK, EU, Canada, and 90+ others) use the Visa on Arrival or eVOA for tourism. A small group of ASEAN nationals enter visa-free, and a few restricted nationalities must apply for a visa in advance. Anyone working, retiring or living in Bali needs a purpose-specific visa.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Bali?
Your passport must be valid for at least six months from your date of arrival in Indonesia, with at least two blank pages. Airlines can deny boarding if it falls short. If your passport expires within six months, renew it before travelling — there are no exceptions.

Do I need proof of funds to enter Bali?
Yes, potentially. Indonesian immigration can request proof of funds of around USD 2,000 (or equivalent), backed by about three months of bank statements. Tourists aren’t always checked, but longer-stay and residence visas formally require a USD 2,000 balance. Prepare a recent statement to be safe.

Is the All Indonesia Arrival Card required for Bali?
Yes. Every arrival in 2026 must complete the free All Indonesia Arrival Card (AIDC) online at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id within three days before arrival. It replaced the older e-CD and health-pass systems and produces a QR code shown at immigration.

How much is the Bali tourist levy in 2026?
The Bali tourist levy is IDR 150,000 per person, paid via the Love Bali app or on arrival. It is separate from your visa fee, funds environmental and cultural preservation, and is a one-time payment per visit — keep your confirmation for checks.