Good news for travellers to Indonesia: an e-Visa lets you apply online without visiting an embassy. This guide walks through the online application step by step in 2026 — fees, documents, processing and common mistakes.
Indonesia visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | Visa on Arrival / e-VOA |
| Government fee | IDR 500,000 (approx US$35) |
| Processing time | Usually within hours to 1-2 working days; apply before departure |
| Validity | Must be used within 90 days of issue |
| Permitted stay | 30 days |
| Where to apply | https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$50 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Indonesia e-Visa at a glance
- Fee: IDR 500,000 (approx US$35)
- Processing: Usually within hours to 1-2 working days; apply before departure
- Validity: Must be used within 90 days of issue
- Permitted stay: 30 days
- Where to apply: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Indian travellers need an e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival) before flying - IDR 500,000 (~US$35), 30-day stay, extendable once for another 30 days. Apply at the ONLY official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id. Singapore (ASEAN) passport holders enter visa-FREE for 30 days.
How to apply for the Indonesia e-Visa online
- Open the official e-Visa portal (https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id) and start a new application.
- Fill in your passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a compliant photo.
- Wait for the emailed approval (Usually within hours to 1-2 working days; apply before departure), then print or save it to show on arrival.
Documents you upload
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Passport bio-data page scan
- Passport-style photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Credit/debit card for payment
- Email address
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Indonesia visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Indonesia.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
- Forgetting the arrival card: e-CD (electronic customs declaration); all-in-one arrival card being rolled out — complete it in the correct window or you can be delayed at the border.
Before you travel to Indonesia
- Arrival card / declaration: e-CD (electronic customs declaration); all-in-one arrival card being rolled out
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some IDR).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Apply for your Indonesia visa with HolidaySG
Flat S$50 assistance fee per applicant (usually S$100) — official government fee: Free (exempt) · Visa on arrival: IDR 500,000 · Traditional Visa on: IDR 500,000. We check your eligibility, send a personalised document checklist, complete the forms and track your application until the outcome.
Things to do once your Indonesia visa is sorted
- 4WD Jeep Caldera Sunrise Experience by Bali Volcano Jeep — from IDR 672,000
- 4WD Jeep Mount Batur Sunrise Experience by Bali Volcano Jeep — from IDR 784,000
- Full Day Custom Kuta Private Tour — from IDR 200,000
- ATV Adventure in Bali by GO ATV — from IDR 392,000
- Amanzi Waterpark — from IDR 39,900
- Full Day Tabanan Jungle and Beach — from IDR 1,792,000
Official sources
- Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi — verified 19 August 2026
- Official government source — verified 19 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 19 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.