Bali Visa Guide

How to Get a Bali Visa in 2026 — Complete Step-by-Step Guide

Last updated: May 2026 · by Bali Visa Trusted

To get a Bali visa in 2026, choose the right visa for your purpose, then apply. For holidays, get a Visa on Arrival or eVOA (IDR 500,000, 30 days). For longer stays, use a B211A (60 days) or a KITAS (1–2 years). Every arrival must also complete the free All Indonesia Arrival Card before flying.

Last updated: 2026 · Figures verified against research and Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi sources (imigrasi.go.id / evisa.imigrasi.go.id). Some long-stay totals are noted as ranges — confirm your exact case with our team.

Do You Even Need a Visa for Bali in 2026?

Almost every foreign visitor needs some form of visa or entry permit to enter Bali (Indonesia) in 2026. The two questions that decide which one are simple: what are you coming to do, and how long are you staying.

For a short holiday, most nationalities — including travellers from Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, most of the EU, and dozens of others — can use the Visa on Arrival (VOA) or apply for the eVOA online before flying. A small number of ASEAN passport holders enter visa-free for short tourism stays, while a handful of nationalities must apply for a visa in advance (a “calling visa”). Because the visa-free and calling-visa lists change, always confirm your nationality’s status before you book.

If you plan to stay longer than 60 days, work remotely, retire, invest, create content, or live in Bali, you need a different visa entirely — a longer visit visa or a residence permit (KITAS). This pillar guide maps every route, so you can pick the one that matches your plans and apply with confidence.

This matters more in 2026 than it used to. Indonesia has both expanded the options (new permits like the E33G Digital Nomad Visa and the C5A creator visa now exist) and tightened enforcement (a dedicated task force and village-level officers are actively checking that foreigners’ visas match what they’re actually doing). The result is good news and a warning rolled into one: there’s now a legal visa for almost every purpose, but using the wrong one carries real consequences. Choosing correctly from the start is the whole game — so we’ll walk through it step by step.

One rule applies to everyone in 2026: regardless of visa type, every arrival must complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card (AIDC) — a free online form — within three days before arrival. More on that below.

Visa-free, VOA, or visa-in-advance — which group is your passport in?

Before you choose a visa, work out which of the three entry groups your nationality falls into for tourism. (For work, retirement or residence, none of this applies — you need a purpose-specific visa regardless of passport.)

These lists are set by Indonesian immigration and change without much notice, so always confirm your nationality’s current status before booking flights. If you’re in the restricted group, we handle the advance application honestly and tell you upfront what’s involved. For your exact, currency-localised requirements, see your nationality page.

Step 1 — Choose Your Bali Visa by Purpose

The single most important decision is matching your visa to your purpose. Using the wrong visa — most commonly, doing paid or remote work on a tourist visa — is the leading cause of trouble with Indonesian immigration in 2026. Here is the map.

Once you know your category, the rest of this guide walks through how to actually apply — starting with the route most visitors use.

Step 2 — How to Get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or eVOA

The Visa on Arrival is the simplest way into Bali for a short trip. It costs IDR 500,000 (~USD 35), is valid for 30 days, and can be extended once for another 30 days — a maximum stay of 60 days. You can get it two ways: at the airport counter (VOA), or online before you travel (eVOA). We strongly recommend the eVOA, because it lets you skip the payment queue at Ngurah Rai Airport.

How to apply for the eVOA — step by step

1. Go to the official portal. Apply only at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. This is the single official eVOA site — avoid lookalike “visa” websites that charge inflated fees (see our guide on avoiding Bali visa scams).
2. Create an account and start an application. You can apply from 48 hours up to 90 days before travel, for up to five applicants in one session.
3. Enter your details. Provide your passport bio-data, travel dates and a passport scan. Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months.
4. Pay the fee. Pay IDR 500,000 by Visa, Mastercard or JCB.
5. Receive your eVOA by email. Save a copy on your phone and print one as backup.
6. Complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card (see Step 7) within three days before arrival.
7. Arrive in Bali. At Ngurah Rai, go through the eVOA / electronic lane, scan your passport, and you’re in.

If you’d rather not navigate the portal yourself — or you want a licensed agent to check everything before you fly — our team can prepare and file your VOA or eVOA for you. Apply your eVOA online before flying →

Step 3 — How to Get a B211A Visit Visa (60 Days)

If 30–60 days isn’t enough, the B211A (visa code C1) is the next step up. It is a single-entry visit visa valid for 60 days, and it is extendable in-country. The government fee is IDR 1,500,000, and a B211A requires an Indonesian sponsor or guarantor — which a licensed agency provides as part of the service.

The B211A suits travellers on a long holiday, people exploring Bali before committing to residency, and those attending business meetings or doing non-work business activities. Crucially, the B211A is convertible to a KITAS onshore — meaning if you decide to stay long-term, you can switch to a residence permit without leaving Indonesia.

Because extension counts and totals are quoted inconsistently across the internet, we deliberately do not publish a fixed maximum. The B211A is extendable in-country; the exact number of extensions and the resulting total stay can change. Our team confirms the current limit for your case at the time you apply, rather than relying on an outdated forum post. When the time comes, you can also convert to KITAS in-country.

VOA or B211A — which should you choose? If your trip is under 60 days and you don’t need a sponsor, the VOA/eVOA is cheaper and simpler — it’s the right tool for most holidays. The B211A makes sense when you want a longer continuous stay, you’re attending business meetings, or you’re scouting Bali with a view to staying (because it converts to a KITAS onshore, whereas the VOA generally doesn’t). The trade-off is cost and a sponsor requirement. For a detailed side-by-side, see B211A vs VOA — which do you need?. And remember: neither permits work — for that you need a KITAS or creator visa, covered next.

Step 4 — KITAS: How to Live in Bali Long-Term

A KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas) is a limited-stay residence permit — the route for anyone who wants to live, work, retire, invest or study in Bali for a year or more. Unlike tourist visas, a KITAS gives you legal residence status, a stay of one to two years (renewable for most types), and the activities each permit authorises. Here are the main KITAS types in 2026.

Two KITAS types deserve special note in 2026 because they fill gaps that used to push people onto the wrong visa:

• The Digital Nomad Visa (E33G) legalises remote work for an overseas employer. It runs one year and is NOT renewable — when it ends you must leave Indonesia and re-apply to continue. You need USD 60,000 per year in income, an overseas employment contract, a USD 2,000 bank balance and health insurance. Full details in our digital nomad visa pillar guide.
• The C5A Creator Visa (a visit visa, not a KITAS) lets social-media creators make content legally — closing the grey area that previously left influencers exposed.

Most KITAS applications require a sponsor and are filed through the official portals (evisa.imigrasi.go.id / molina.imigrasi.go.id), which is why they are processed through a licensed agency. Processing typically takes a few weeks to a few months depending on type.

Which KITAS is right for you? A quick way to narrow it down:

• You work remotely for an overseas company → E33G Digital Nomad.
• An Indonesian company will employ you → E23 Working KITAS (the employer sponsors you with an RPTKA work plan).
• You’ll invest and run a business → E28A Investor KITAS, via a PT PMA company.
• You’re retiring (55+) → E33F Retirement KITAS.
• You’re joining a spouse or family member who has residency → E31 Family or E31A Spouse KITAS.
• You’ll do paid creative work for local clients → Entertainment KITAS.

Each KITAS authorises specific activities and nothing else — so the right one depends entirely on what you’ll actually do in Bali. Choosing wrong (for example, taking an E33G then working for local clients) puts you back in violation territory, which is why the eligibility check at the start matters so much.

Step 5 — Premium Long-Stay: 5 to 10 Years in Bali

If you want to settle in Bali for the long haul, three premium routes give you 5 to 10 years of residence.

• Second Home Visa (E33) — a 5 or 10-year residence permit for applicants aged 19 and over with no upper age limit. You deposit IDR 2 billion (~USD 130,000) in a state bank (BNI, BRI or Mandiri) within 90 days of arrival, or hold qualifying property. It allows business and investment activity (not local employment) and lets your family join you. There is a periodic 90-day reporting obligation. Full walkthrough: Second Home Visa guide.
• Golden Visa — Indonesia’s residence-by-investment programme (Permenkumham 22/2023). An individual investor qualifies with USD 350,000 (5 years) or USD 700,000 (10 years) placed in government bonds, shares or deposits. Higher tiers exist for company and corporate investors.
• KITAP — permanent stay, valid five years and extendable indefinitely. It is the destination, not the starting point: you become eligible after holding a KITAS for a qualifying period (for example, two years for spouses, longer for retirees and workers).

These are higher-value, document-heavy applications where accuracy matters most. Compare all long-stay options →

Retiring in Bali? There’s a dedicated ladder for retirees. The Retirement KITAS (E33F) is the main route from age 55, requiring around USD 3,000/month income, health insurance and a Bali rental. The E33E “Silver Hair” option is a 5-year retirement permit for those aged 60+ with a USD 50,000 deposit. And the Second Home Visa suits well-funded retirees who’d rather place a larger deposit for a longer, more flexible permit with no upper age limit. Full breakdown: how to retire in Bali 2026.

Step 6 — Extend, Convert or Switch Your Bali Visa

Your first visa often isn’t your last. Indonesia lets you extend many visas and, in some cases, convert from one to another without leaving — both useful if your plans change once you’re here.

• Extensions. The VOA/eVOA extends once (+30 days). The B211A extends in-country. Most KITAS types renew. Since May 2025, extensions require an in-person biometric appointment at a Bali immigration office, so plan ahead rather than leaving it to the last day. See how to extend your Bali visa.
• Conversion (alih status). If you arrive on a B211A and decide to stay long-term, you can often convert to a KITAS onshore — without flying out — provided you start the process with enough time left on your visa and have a sponsor. The VOA generally cannot be converted onshore. We handle visa conversion end to end.

The practical lesson: you don’t have to get your entire multi-year plan perfect on day one. A common path is to arrive on a flexible visa, then extend or convert as your situation firms up — which is exactly the kind of progression a licensed agent maps with you.

Step 7 — Your 2026 Bali Entry Checklist

Whichever visa you hold, here is what you need to actually enter Bali in 2026.

1. Passport valid 6+ months from your date of arrival, with blank pages.
2. A valid visa or eVOA (or visa-free eligibility, for the few nationalities that qualify).
3. The All Indonesia Arrival Card (AIDC) — mandatory for every arrival. Complete it free online at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id within three days before arrival. It replaced the older e-CD and health-pass systems in 2025. You’ll get a QR code to show on arrival.
4. The Bali Tourist Levy — IDR 150,000 per person, paid via the Love Bali app or on arrival.
5. Proof of onward/return travel — an exit ticket.
6. Proof of accommodation — a hotel or villa booking.
7. Proof of funds — around USD 2,000 (or equivalent), with roughly three months of bank statements, may be requested.

Get these seven items right and entry is smooth. Miss the arrival card or under-validate your passport, and you risk being turned back. For the full breakdown by document and nationality, see our Bali visa requirements guide.

Bali Visa Costs 2026 — At a Glance

Costs split into two parts: the government fee (fixed by Indonesian immigration) and the agent service fee (for sponsorship, document checking and filing on complex visas). A trustworthy agent itemises both — government fee plus service fee — so you see the true total before you pay.

For the complete price list in IDR, USD and AUD — government fee plus service fee for every visa — see our Bali visa cost guide.

How Long Does a Bali Visa Take to Process?

Processing time varies enormously by visa type, and it’s one of the most important things to plan around — especially if you have fixed travel dates. Here’s a realistic guide.

These are general guides, not guarantees — actual timelines depend on current immigration workload, your nationality, and how complete your documents are when you apply. The single biggest cause of delay is incomplete or incorrect documents, which is exactly what a licensed agent prevents by reviewing everything before submission. Our rule of thumb: apply earlier than you think you need to, particularly for KITAS and premium long-stay visas, and never book non-refundable travel around an unissued visa.

7 Common Bali Visa Mistakes to Avoid

Most visa problems are avoidable. These are the mistakes we see most often in 2026:

1. Working on a tourist visa. The single biggest risk. Remote work and monetised content are not allowed on a VOA or B211A, and it’s actively enforced. Use the E33G or C5A.
2. Forgetting the All Indonesia Arrival Card. It’s new, free and mandatory — and easy to overlook. Complete it within three days before arrival.
3. A passport with under six months’ validity. Airlines deny boarding for this. Check before you book.
4. Letting a visa expire (overstay). The fine is IDR 1,000,000 per day, and long overstays become criminal. Extend in time — see overstay 2026.
5. Choosing the wrong visa for the duration. Booking a 30-day VOA for a three-month stay leaves you scrambling. Match the visa to your real timeline.
6. Using an unlicensed agent or fake website. Visa fraud is common in Bali. Verify your agent and use only official .go.id portals.
7. Leaving extensions to the last minute. Since May 2025, extensions need an in-person biometric appointment — they take planning, so start early.

Avoid these seven and the vast majority of visa headaches disappear.

Should You Apply Yourself or Use an Agent?

For a straightforward VOA or eVOA, you can usually apply yourself at evisa.imigrasi.go.id — it’s a simple form. Where a licensed agent earns its fee is the everything-else: visas that require an Indonesian sponsor (B211A, C5A, all KITAS), documents that must be apostilled, the in-person biometric now required for extensions since May 2025, and the high-stakes long-stay applications (Second Home, Golden, Investor) where one error costs weeks.

The risk with doing complex visas alone isn’t only rejection — it’s accidentally choosing the wrong visa and ending up working illegally or overstaying. A licensed agency confirms the right visa for your purpose, prepares a personalised checklist, and files through official channels.

The catch: not every “agent” is licensed, and visa fraud is common in Bali. Before you pay anyone, read our two trust guides — how to find a trusted Bali visa agent and how to avoid Bali visa scams — so you can verify who you’re dealing with.

Get Your Bali Visa Sorted — Talk to a Licensed Agent

Whatever you came to Bali to do, there is a legal visa for it — and the right one depends on your nationality, purpose and timeline. As a licensed Bali visa agency, Juara Holding Group confirms the correct visa, sends a transparent written quote, and handles your application start to finish through official Indonesian immigration portals.

🟢 Get your free visa consultation → · or message us on WhatsApp at wa.me/https://wa.me/6281139414563

Keep reading: Bali Visa Requirements 2026 — Who Needs One · Bali Digital Nomad Visa Guide 2026 (E33G)

Frequently Asked Questions — Getting a Bali Visa in 2026

What is the easiest way to get a Bali visa in 2026?
The easiest route for a holiday is the eVOA: apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you fly, pay IDR 500,000 (~USD 35), and skip the airport payment queue. It is valid 30 days and extendable once to a 60-day maximum. Remember to also complete the free All Indonesia Arrival Card before arrival.

How much does a Bali visa cost in 2026?
A Visa on Arrival or eVOA costs IDR 500,000 (~USD 35) for 30 days. A B211A visit visa is IDR 1,500,000 in government fees for 60 days. KITAS residence permits and premium long-stay visas (Second Home, Golden) cost more and are quoted all-in by a licensed agent. See our full Bali visa cost guide.

Can I work in Bali on a tourist visa?
No. Tourist visas (VOA, eVOA, B211A) prohibit any work, including remote work and monetised content — and this is actively enforced in 2026. Remote workers need the E33G Digital Nomad Visa; content creators need the C5A. Working on a tourist visa risks deportation and a re-entry ban.

Do I need the All Indonesia Arrival Card for Bali?
Yes. Every arrival in 2026 must complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card (AIDC) free 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 you show on arrival.

How long can I stay in Bali on a visa?
It depends on the visa: VOA/eVOA up to 60 days (30 + one extension), B211A 60 days (extendable in-country), KITAS one to two years, and the Second Home or Golden Visa five to ten years. See “How Long Can I Stay in Bali in 2026” for the full ladder.

Do I need an agent to get a Bali visa?
Not for a simple VOA or eVOA — you can apply yourself online. But visas requiring an Indonesian sponsor (B211A, C5A, all KITAS), apostilled documents, or the in-person extension biometric are usually processed through a licensed agency to avoid rejection and ensure you hold the correct visa for your purpose.