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Travel to Indonesia
Indonesia Visa & B211A Visa on Arrival Guide
Indonesia welcomes millions of tourists yearly with accessible visa options. Most visitors can obtain a visa on arrival (B211A) at the airport, or apply online for an e-visa. Indonesia is increasingly digital nomad-friendly with new long-stay visa options being introduced.
Visa Information
Visa on Arrival (B211A)
- Purpose: Tourism, business visits (30 days)
- Available: At all international airports
- Fee: 500,000 Indonesian Rupiah (approximately $32 USD) at airport, online cheaper
- Processing time: Immediate at airport
- Online pre-purchase: Can buy online in advance for faster processing
- Extendable: Can extend for another 30 days in Indonesia
- Requirements: Valid passport, passport photo, return ticket
- No advance application required for most nationalities
Electronic Visa (e-Visa) B211A
- Purpose: Same as visa on arrival (30 days)
- Application: Done online before traveling
- Fee: 500,000 IDR (approximately $32 USD) plus small processing fee
- Processing time: 1 business day
- Advantage: Skip airport queue, arrive faster
- Requirements: Digital passport scan, photo, return ticket booking
- Single entry: Must enter within 30 days of approval
- Very convenient for planning in advance
Social Visit Visa (B211)
- Purpose: Social visits, tourism (up to 60 days)
- Applied from: Indonesian embassy in your country
- Fee: Varies by country, approximately $30-50 USD
- Processing time: 3-5 business days
- Duration: Up to 60 days
- Extendable: Can extend in Indonesia
- Advantages: Longer than visa on arrival, less scrutiny
- Requirements: Application form, passport, photos, return ticket, financial documents
B212 Visa (Multiple Entry Social Visit)
- Purpose: Multiple entries for tourism
- Duration: 60 days per entry, valid 6 months
- Fee: Varies by embassy, approximately $50-75 USD
- Processing time: 5-7 business days
- Applied from: Indonesian embassy
- Multiple entries: Can enter/exit multiple times within validity
- Good for: Regional travel with multiple Indonesia visits
Temporary Stay Permit (B211A Extended/KITAS)
- Purpose: Extended stay for work, study, family (1-5 years)
- Duration: Various lengths up to 5 years
- Fee: 1,500,000-3,000,000 IDR (approximately $95-190 USD) for one year
- Requirements: Sponsor (employer, school, family), health check, police clearance
- Processing time: 3-4 weeks in Indonesia
- Can be renewed annually
- Pathway: After 5 years, eligible for permanent residence
Permanent Residence (KITAP)
- Purpose: Indefinite residence in Indonesia
- Duration: Permanent (renewable indefinitely)
- Requirements: 5+ years residence on KITAS, marriage to Indonesian national possible shortcut (3 years)
- Processing time: 1-2 months
- Very difficult to obtain; requires significant ties to Indonesia
- Limited to specific circumstances (business owner, specialist, married to citizen)
Required Documents
Pro Tips & Recommendations
Visa on arrival at airport is easiest option; no advance planning needed
e-Visa is same fee but faster; buy online to skip airport line
30-day visa can be extended for another 30 days in Indonesia (visiting immigration office)
Overstaying is taken seriously; fines increase daily
Indonesia is introducing digital nomad/long-stay visas; check latest updates
Many islands require only visa exemption (check your nationality)
Bali is tourist hub; immigration offices handle most visa issues efficiently
Costs are extremely low (under $300-400/month budget for comfortable living)
Frequently Asked Questions
This guide provides general visa information for travel planning purposes. It is not legal advice. Always consult official embassy websites and government immigration portals for the most current requirements. Visa policies change frequently and may vary by individual circumstances.