| In short : Indonesia has modernized and greatly simplified its entry procedures. In 2026, the visa exemption is no longer the standard for tourism, but digital alternatives are very fluid: – Visa on arrival (E-VOA / VOA): Choice #1 for stays of less than 60 days. It costs 500,000 IDR (about 30€), is valid for 30 days and remains renewable once. – The single official platform: All online procedures are now done via the Indonesian immigration portal ( molina.imigrasi.go.id). Run away from fraudulent intermediate sites!– Ancillary taxes: Do not confuse the visa with the specific compulsory tourist tax in Bali (Bali Tourist Levy), which must be set independently. |
From the mystical temples of Yogyakarta to the surf waves of Bali, passing by the wild jungle of Sumatra, Indonesia makes all travelers dream. However, visa policy has evolved a lot in recent years. No more administrative vagueness and dubious intermediaries: in 2026, the Indonesian government completely digitized its formalities to streamline the reception of travelers.
On aroundduglobe.fr, we closely follow international regulations to prevent you from getting stuck at the boarding stage. Whether you’re going for a two-week vacation or a several-month road trip, here’s exactly the type of visa you need and the step-by-step steps to get it stress-free.
1. Tourism visa checklist in 2026
Depending on the expected duration of your trip to Indonesia, two main options are available to you:
Option A: The E-VOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival) – Ideal < 60 days
This is the recommended solution for the majority of travelers. You request it on the internet a few days before your departure. In particular, it allows you to go through the automatic gates (autogates) at the airport of Jakarta or Denpasar (Bali), thus saving you long lines.
- Initial duration: 30 days.
- Extension: Extendable once for an additional 30 days, directly online on the same site (without having to physically go to a local immigration office).
- Price: 500,000 IDR (about 30€) + light bank transaction costs.
Option B: Long-stay tourist visa (211a) – ideal 60 to 180 days
If you are planning a long-term trip or a digital nomadism project of more than two months, the classic E-VOA will not be enough. You need to opt for the visa 211a. Also requested in advance on the official platform, it immediately gives the right to 60 initial days and can be extended twice by 60 days each, for a maximum total of 180 days in the territory.
2. Step by step tutorial: how to get your E-VOA online?
To get your precious sesame, log in exclusively on the government website: molina.imigrasi.go.id.
Beware of the essential prerequisites! Your passport must imperatively have a minimum validity of 6 months from your date of entry into Indonesia and have at least two blank pages. You must also have a plane ticket returning or leaving the territory (to another country) Scheduled before expiration of the first 30 days.
The steps on the immigration portal:
- Account creation: Create an individual or family profile on the platform.
- Filling the form: Upload a clean and perfectly readable scan of your passport’s identity page as well as a recent standard ID photo.
- Stay details: Enter your arrival date, flight number and address of your first accommodation (hotel or villa) in Indonesia.
- Secure payment: Set the 500,000 IDR by credit card (Visa/MasterCard). Once validated, you will receive your E-VOA in PDF format by email within 24h to 48h. Print it And keep a copy accessible offline on your phone.
Summary table of entry formalities in Indonesia
Do not tangle the brushes between the different obligations on arrival.
| Document or tax 📄 | For whom? 👥 | Official cost 💳 | Where and when to take care of it? ⏰ |
| E-VOA (Visa Online) | All tourists (French, Belgian, Swiss…). | 500,000 IDR (~30€) | online on the site molina (48h to 14 days before departure). |
| Customs Declaration (E-CD) | Compulsory For each family or solo traveler. | Free | online (ecd.beacukai.go.id) a maximum of 3 days before the flight. Generates a QR code. |
| Bali Tourist Levy (Bali tax) | only travelers entering the island of Bali. | 150,000 IDR (~9€) | Online via the app or the official website Love Bali Before landing. |
FAQ: The pitfalls to avoid in 2026
1. What happens if I exceed the validity period of my visa (Overstay)?
Indonesian legislation has become intractable on Loverstay. Each unauthorized overtaking day will cost you a fixed fine of 1,000,000 IDR (about 60€) per day. If the overrun exceeds several weeks, you risk the arrest, detention in detention centers and expulsion accompanied by a long-term territorial ban. Be extremely vigilant about your calculations: the arrival day counts as day 1.
2. Is it still possible to take your visa directly at the airport?
Yes, the physical “Visa on Arrival” window still exists in major international airports such as Jakarta (CGK) or Bali (DPS). You can pay in cash (euros or dollars accepted, the currency will be returned to you in Indonesian rupees) or by card. However, you will waste precious time in the queues at the plane’s exit and you will deprive yourself of access to the fast queues of the autogate.
3. Can I work in Indonesia with a tourist visa or an e-VOA?
absolutely not. It is strictly forbidden to exercise a local paid activity, to seek employment or even to sell physical benefits in the territory with these visas. For digital nomads working exclusively for a company located outside of Indonesia, the government tolerates activity as long as no income comes from the Indonesian economic fabric, but it is advisable to turn to specific long-term visas in the event of an extended installation.
