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Indonesia electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA)

U.S. citizens need a visa on arrival for Indonesia. Buying it online as an e-VOA before departure lets you use the autogate and skip the airport payment queue.

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Short answer

Who needs the Indonesia e-VOA?

Every U.S. citizen visiting Bali, Jakarta or anywhere else in Indonesia for tourism or a short business trip.

Key takeaways

  • Government fee: about $35. 500,000 IDR, payable online or at the airport counter. One extension of 30 days costs the same again.
  • Typical processing: e-VOA approvals are typically emailed within hours; apply at least 48 hours ahead.
  • Maximum stay: 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days.
  • Passport validity: At least six months beyond arrival, with two blank pages.
  • When to apply: Up to 90 days before departure.

Forms and official links

Step by step

  1. 1

    Buy the e-VOA online

    Use evisa.imigrasi.go.id and save the PDF to your phone.

  2. 2

    File the customs declaration

    The electronic customs form must be completed within three days of arrival — you scan a QR code at the airport.

  3. 3

    Extend from inside Indonesia if needed

    The single 30-day extension is done online through the same portal, at least a week before your stay ends.

What to have ready

  • A valid U.S. passport with six months' validity
  • Return or onward ticket
  • A payment card for the 500,000 IDR fee
  • Accommodation address for the customs declaration

Watch out for

  • Overstaying costs 1,000,000 IDR per day and can end in deportation. Track your 30-day limit carefully.

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