Indonesia Visa on Arrival VOA 2025: Everything You Need to Know

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The Visa on Arrival (VoA) scheme has helped simplify the way many foreigners travel to Indonesia for tourism and business meetings since the early quarter of 2022. This arrival visa policy facilitates foreigners for a visit visa of no more than 30 days, allowing the holder to obtain a visa directly on arrival. This visa scheme is popularly known to be an alternative to Tourist visas. The United States of America is one of the countries eligible for the Visa on Arrival scheme.

The regulations for the VoA in Indonesia will regularly undergo periodic changes. Therefore, it is important to keep yourself up to date with the latest information about the arrival visa.

Facts about the Indonesia Visa on Arrival to Visit Indonesia

The Indonesian Visa on Arrival is a type of visa that allows foreigners to stay in Indonesia without any pre-organised visa, meeting specific entry requirements. It can be obtained upon arrival at Indonesia International Airport. Additionally, the Visa on Arrival can also be obtained at cross-border posts. This visa is granted to foreigners who want to stay in Indonesia and is valid for 30 days without going through an extended visa processing procedure. Currently, 97 countries are allowed to go to Indonesia using VoA.

How many days does the Visa on Arrival provide?

The entry visa validity provides foreign nationals with an initial 30-day visa to Indonesia and is extendable (optional) for a further 30 days, limiting the maximum stay to 60 days within the country.

Can Visa on Arrival get an extension?

​This visa is extendable and is eligible for a one-time extension for an additional 30 days through a straightforward visa extension process. If you would like to stay longer, we suggest contacting us before your visa expires.

How much does the Visa on Arrival cost?

To get a visa on arrival, foreign nationals registering for this visa will need to pay a visa fee of 503,000 IDR. If you do not bring cash you may need to find an ATM at the airport, as the counter allegedly does not accept credit card. (let us know if you have experienced anything different). Other options is to apply online from the official website.

How is the processing to apply for a Visa on Arrival?

Upon arrival in Indonesia, ask the Immigration officer or go straight to the BRI counter (Official Bank of Indonesia) to make the payment for the visa application process. We recommend that you use IDR 503,000 IDR or USD 35 as the best option.

How many eligible nationalities can enter using the Indonesia Visa on Arrival?

At this time, 97 nationalities may enter Indonesia using the VoA scheme. see the list of nationalities that are eligible for VOA here.