Bali Visa for Sweden Citizens 2026 — VOA, KITAS & Long-Stay

Swedish citizens are eligible for the Bali Visa on Arrival in 2026, costing IDR 500,000 (~SEK 330) for 30 days, extendable once to 60. For longer stays, Swedes commonly choose the Digital Nomad E33G, Retirement E33F, or Second Home Visa E33. All arrivals must complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card before travel.

Last updated: 2026 · Figures verified against evisa.imigrasi.go.id and imigrasi.go.id, Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi. SEK conversions are approximate and move with exchange rates.

Do Swedes Need a Visa for Bali in 2026?

Yes — Swedish passport-holders need a visa for Bali, but it is one of the simplest tourist visas in the world to obtain. Swedish citizens are on the Visa on Arrival (VOA) list. For a holiday you do not need to apply at the Indonesian Embassy in Stockholm beforehand. You either buy the VOA when you land at Ngurah Rai Airport, or — the smoother route — apply for the eVOA online before flying from Stockholm Arlanda or Gothenburg.

The VOA gives you 30 days from arrival and can be extended once for another 30 days — up to 60 days in Bali. For a typical Swedish trip, the VOA or eVOA covers everything — and Bali is an especially popular escape during the long, dark Swedish winter (the “vinterflykt”), with many Swedes coming for weeks at a time from November to March.

If your plans run past 60 days — and a growing number of Swedes overwinter in Bali, retire here, or work remotely long-term — you will need a longer visa arranged in advance, covered below.

Visa Options for Swedes

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How Swedes Apply for the eVOA — Step by Step

We recommend Swedish travellers apply for the eVOA online before departure:

1. Go to the official portal — evisa.imigrasi.go.id (the only official Indonesian eVOA site; beware lookalike scam sites). Apply between 90 days and 48 hours before departure.
2. Create an account and select “Visa on Arrival (B1)” — choose Sweden as your nationality.
3. Upload your documents — your Swedish passport bio page (valid 6+ months beyond arrival, with a blank page) and a passport-style photo, as a clear colour scan.
4. Pay the IDR 500,000 fee with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card — your Swedish debit or credit card works fine for the SEK-equivalent charge; your bank converts at its own rate. (Swish, common in Sweden, is not accepted on the portal — use a card.)
5. Receive your eVOA by email as a PDF — print it or keep it on your phone. Up to five applicants per session suits families and friend groups.
6. On arrival, use the eVOA lane at Ngurah Rai, complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card and pay the tourist levy.

Prefer to hand it off? Our team prepares and submits your eVOA for you, checks every document so nothing is rejected, and confirms it before you board. Message us to start.

Best Long-Stay Visa for Swedes

Swedish long-stayers in Bali are typically remote professionals, winter-escaping retirees and lifestyle relocators, so the long-stay choice usually comes down to three permits:

• Working remotely for an overseas employer or clients? The Digital Nomad Visa E33G gives one year if you earn USD 60,000+/year and hold an overseas employment contract. It is not renewable — you exit and re-apply to continue.
• Aged 55 or over and retiring (or overwintering long-term) in Bali? The Retirement KITAS E33F requires USD 3,000/month income, health insurance, and a Bali rental — popular with Swedish retirees who want to escape the winter for several months or settle permanently.
• Settling for years at any age, or buying property? The Second Home Visa E33 requires an IDR 2 billion (~SEK 1.32 million) deposit in a state bank within 90 days of arrival, or qualifying property — no employment requirement, no upper age limit.

Some Swedish clients begin on a B211A for a long winter season, then convert to a KITAS onshore if they decide to stay. We will map the cheapest legal path, with figures in Swedish kronor.

Swedish Passport — What You Need at Ngurah Rai Airport

When you land in Bali on a Swedish passport, the entry process expects:

• Passport validity: at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least one blank page.
• Your visa: a VOA bought on arrival or, ideally, a pre-approved eVOA PDF.
• All Indonesia Arrival Card (AIDC): complete it free at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id within 3 days before arrival — required for every Swedish arrival.
• Bali Tourist Levy: IDR 150,000 (~SEK 99) per person, via the Love Bali app or on arrival.
• Proof of onward/return travel and accommodation details.
• Proof of funds: immigration may ask for evidence of around USD 2,000 (~SEK 21,000) or equivalent, plus roughly three months of bank statements — rarely checked for short holidays, but have it ready.

The authoritative source is Indonesian immigration at imigrasi.go.id. The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (UD) travel advice echoes these requirements, but where it conflicts, follow the Indonesian rule.

Bali Visa Cost for Swedes in SEK

The VOA is always priced in Indonesian rupiah at IDR 500,000. Approximate Swedish krona figures for the key items (your bank sets the actual rate):

SEK conversions are approximate and move with the krona–rupiah exchange rate; the rupiah amounts are fixed. Our pricing page shows the full IDR / USD / AUD table including our service fees.

FAQ — Bali Visa for Swedes

Q1: Is Bali visa-free for Swedish citizens in 2026?
No. Sweden is not on Indonesia’s visa-free list — but it is VOA-eligible, which is nearly as easy. You pay IDR 500,000 (~SEK 330) for 30 days and can extend once to 60 days. No need to visit an Indonesian consulate in Sweden for a normal holiday.

Q2: Can I use my Swedish bank card for the eVOA payment?
Yes. The official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB, so most Swedish debit and credit cards work for the IDR 500,000 (~SEK 330) charge. Swish is not accepted — use a card. Your bank converts to SEK at its own rate and may add a foreign-transaction fee. If a card is declined, we can submit on your behalf.

Q3: I want to escape the Swedish winter in Bali for 3 months — which visa?
The VOA covers 60 days (30 + extension). For a full winter season of around 90 days or more, a B211A visit visa (60 days, extendable) is the usual choice, and it can be converted to a KITAS if you decide to stay longer. We’ll help you plan the season’s visa from the start.

Q4: How long can Swedes stay in Bali?
On the VOA/eVOA, up to 60 days (30 days plus one 30-day extension). For longer, Swedes use a B211A, a KITAS (1–2 years), or the Second Home Visa (5–10 years).

Q5: Do Swedish retirees get a special Bali visa?
Swedish nationals aged 55+ qualify for the Retirement KITAS E33F (USD 3,000/month income + health insurance), and those wanting a longer, age-flexible option choose the Second Home Visa E33. Both are popular with Swedish retirees seeking a warm winter base.

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(Illustrative testimonial — representative of a Swedish client case; real reviews on our testimonials page.)

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