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

Swiss citizens are eligible for the Bali Visa on Arrival in 2026, costing IDR 500,000 (~CHF 31) for 30 days, extendable once to 60. For longer stays, Swiss nationals 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. CHF conversions are approximate and move with exchange rates.

Do Swiss Citizens Need a Visa for Bali in 2026?

Yes — Swiss passport-holders need a visa for Bali, but it is one of the easiest tourist visas in the world to obtain. Switzerland is one of the strongest passports globally, yet for Indonesia you are on the Visa on Arrival (VOA) list rather than visa-free. For a holiday you do not need to apply at the Indonesian Embassy in Bern or the consulate in Geneva or Zürich. You either buy the VOA when you land at Ngurah Rai Airport, or — the smoother route — apply for the eVOA online before flying from Zürich or Geneva.

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 Swiss trip — a winter-escape holiday, a honeymoon, a diving or trekking trip, or a few weeks of remote work — the VOA or eVOA covers everything.

Switzerland’s three main language regions (German, French and Italian) sometimes find conflicting visa information online, so a note: the official Indonesian portals are in Indonesian and English. If you plan to stay beyond 60 days — for remote work, retirement or a long stay — you will need a longer visa arranged in advance, covered below.

Visa Options for Swiss Citizens

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How Swiss Citizens Apply for the eVOA — Step by Step

We recommend Swiss 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 Switzerland as your nationality.
3. Upload your documents — your Swiss 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 Swiss debit or credit card works fine for the CHF-equivalent charge; your bank converts at its own rate.
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 Swiss Citizens

Swiss long-stayers in Bali are typically remote professionals, 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 in Bali? The Retirement KITAS E33F requires USD 3,000/month income, health insurance, and a Bali rental — a comfortable threshold for many Swiss retirees seeking a warm-climate base.
• Settling for years at any age, or buying property? The Second Home Visa E33 requires an IDR 2 billion (~CHF 125,000) deposit in a state bank within 90 days of arrival, or qualifying property — no employment requirement, no upper age limit.

Some Swiss clients begin on a B211A and then convert to a KITAS onshore. We will map the cheapest legal path, with figures in Swiss francs.

Swiss Passport — What You Need at Ngurah Rai Airport

When you land in Bali on a Swiss 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 Swiss arrival.
• Bali Tourist Levy: IDR 150,000 (~CHF 9) 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 (~CHF 1,750) 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 Swiss FDFA (EDA) travel advice echoes these requirements, but where it conflicts, follow the Indonesian rule.

Bali Visa Cost for Swiss Citizens in CHF

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

CHF conversions are approximate and move with the franc–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 Swiss Citizens

Q1: Is Bali visa-free for Swiss citizens in 2026?
No. Despite the Swiss passport being one of the world’s strongest, Switzerland is not on Indonesia’s visa-free list — but it is VOA-eligible, which is nearly as easy. You pay IDR 500,000 (~CHF 31) for 30 days and can extend once to 60 days. No need to visit an Indonesian consulate in Switzerland for a normal holiday.

Q2: Can I use my Swiss debit card for the eVOA payment?
Yes. The official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB, so most Swiss debit and credit cards work for the IDR 500,000 (~CHF 31) charge. Your bank converts to CHF at its own rate and may add a foreign-transaction fee. If a card is declined, we can submit on your behalf.

Q3: How long can Swiss citizens stay in Bali?
On the VOA/eVOA, up to 60 days (30 days plus one 30-day extension). For longer, Swiss nationals use a B211A (60 days, extendable), a KITAS (1–2 years), or the Second Home Visa (5–10 years).

Q4: Do Swiss retirees get a special Bali visa?
Swiss 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 well-trodden routes for European retirees in Bali.

Q5: Can Swiss citizens work remotely in Bali on a tourist visa?
No. The VOA and B211A prohibit work, and Indonesia is actively enforcing this in 2026. Swiss remote workers earning USD 60,000+/year need the Digital Nomad Visa E33G. Read what counts as “work” in 2026 →.

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