Visas in bali

🪪 Visa on Arrival (VOA)

• Who? 90+ countries

• How long? 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days (total 60)

• What for? Tourism, business meetings, visiting fam, volunteering (light stuff)

• Cost? IDR 500,000 (~$35 USD)

• How?

  • Pay on arrival at the airport (card accepted)

  • Or pre-purchase online: https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/

• Extension? Yes, but it’s a bit of a process:

  • Go to immigration office

  • Provide fingerprints & photo

  • Use an agent if you don’t want the hassle

Perfect if: You’re doing 4–8 weeks and want some flexibility.

🖥️ eVOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival)

• Same as VOA but you do it online before landing.

• Avoids airport queues. Super chill.

• Apply here: https://molina.imigrasi.go.id/

💼 B211A Visa (Visit Visa – Social/Business/Tourism)

• How long? 60 days to start, extendable up to 180 days

• What for? Tourism, remote work, business meetings, family visit (not employment)

• Who needs it? People wanting to stay 2–6 months in Bali

• Apply before entering – not available on arrival

• Cost? ~$200–300 USD via agent (depends on speed)

• Sponsor required? Yes – get one through a visa agent

• Extensions? Every 60 days (can be extended twice)

Perfect if: You're planning a long vacay, remote working, or riding the slow travel wave.

🌴 Digital Nomad & Long-Term Options

1. Second Home Visa (for rich folks tbh)

• Valid for: 5–10 years

• Deposit required: IDR 2 billion (~$130K USD) in an Indonesian bank 😬

• Not for everyone, but great if you're semi-retired or big ballin’

2. KITAS (Limited Stay Permit)

• Types:

  • Work KITAS – for actual jobs in Indo

  • Retirement KITAS – age 55+, chill lifestyle

  • Spouse KITAS – if you’re married to an Indonesian citizen

• Usually requires a sponsor/employer

• Process is long, but solid if you’re committing to the Bali life

✈️ Visa Run? Still a Thing?

• Yep, you can fly out and back in to reset your visa (especially if you used VOA or visa-free).

• Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Bangkok are popular runs.

• But immigration might start asking questions if you do this too often. Don’t get flagged as a “perpetual tourist.”

🚨 Don’t Overstay. Seriously.

• Penalty: IDR 1,000,000/day (~$65 USD)

• Overstay by a few days? Pay at the airport and leave.

• Overstay by weeks/months? Hello, fines + possible blacklisting.

• Keep track of your visa dates like your life depends on it.

👀 Pro Tips

• Use a visa agent if you're extending or applying for B211A—saves headaches.

• Track your visa expiration from the DAY YOU ARRIVE (not the next day).

• Immigration is strict AF lately—don’t play games with “working remotely” if you're on a tourist visa.

• Always keep a few printed and digital copies of your visa docs.

• Want to extend in Bali? Start at least 7–10 days before expiry to avoid panic mode.