Traveling abroad always needs a lot of preparations, especially if you are leaving for a long time. If you are applying for a more complex visa that may require a sponsor in Indonesia, or just don’t want to deal with paperwork and would like to avoid administrative complications, a professional visa agency can take the burden off your shoulders. With our help, you can ensure all paperwork is properly prepared for exactly the type of visa you need.
Indonesia offers a variety of visas depending on the purpose and length of stay.
Short-term visas include:
- Visa on Arrival (VoA), tourist visa, and business visa.
Long-term permits:
- If you are going to be employed by a local company, you will need to apply for a work visa
- While as a self-employed digital nomad, you’ll need a remote worker visa.
- As an investor, you might also apply for a single-entry pre-investment visa. Long-stay permits include KITAS (temporary residence permit) and KITAP (permanent residence permit) for work, investment, retirement, or family-related activities.
Each visa has different requirements, permitted activities and validity periods
Yes. The most common option is a Visa on Arrival (VoA) that is valid for 30 days, and can be extended once for an additional 30 days. Single-entry tourist visas are valid for 60 days and can be extended twice for a total of 180 days. In case you need to exit and re-enter the country, you might consider applying for a multiple-entry tourist visa. For further information, please check out our Bali e-visa solutions tailored to your needs.
Depends on your nationality. As of 2025 citizens of ASEAN member countries are eligible for visa-free entry for up to 30 days. However, the Bali Visa on Arrival may also be a suitable option for short-term visitors of all nationalities.
For short-term business visits including attending meetings or conferences, Visa on Arrival may be sufficient. In case you need to stay longer, you might choose a single-entry business visa (valid for 60 days and can be extended twice, allowing you to stay in the country for a total of 180 days), or a multiple-entry business visa.
For longer stays, Indonesia offers temporary stay permits (KITAS) such as work KITAS, investor KITAS, retirement KITAS, remote worker visa (KITAS for digital nomads), family-dependent KITAS etc. If you plan to settle long-term or indefinitely (and meet all eligibility requirements), you may also apply for a permanent stay permit (KITAP).
KITAS is a temporary stay permit that can be issued for various purposes (work, remote work, investment, family, retirement, etc.) It is usually valid for a limited period, but may be renewed under certain conditions. KITAP, on the other hand, is a permanent residence permit that allows indefinite residence under certain conditions. Only those who have held KITAS for several years, or meet other criteria (married to Indonesian citizen, etc.) may be eligible for applying for KITAP. For further information, please check KITAP and KITAS Indonesia requirements on our website, or feel free to contact us.
Yes. Certain visas can be extended, for example: Visa on Arrival (VoA or e-VOA) is valid for 30 days, and can be extended once for an additional 30 days, while tourist and business visas are valid for 60 days and are extendable for an additional 120 days.
In case you are employed by a local company, you will need to apply for a work KITAS (temporary stay permit) with the required paperwork and sponsored by the employer. For additional information about the Indonesian work permit for foreigners, please feel free to enquire.
In case you are a self-employed digital nomad and don’t engage in local employment, you won’t have to apply for a work KITAS. Indonesia offers a special remote worker visa (E33G), which allows staying legally and remotely working for non-Indonesian companies and receive income from abroad.
For foreign investors exploring a market, the single-entry pre-investment visa (C12) or multiple-entry pre-investment visa (D12) may be the ideal options. For those starting a business, investor KITAS allows temporary residence, while long-term investors may eventually qualify for a KITAP (permanent residence).
No. Even if you have a valid visa, final admission depends on the immigration officers at the port of entry. They can deny entry based on security, compliance, or other concerns. However, in case you have the proper paperwork, you will probably not have to worry about getting your entry denied.
Yes. Even if your visa application or entry is denied, you may always re-apply. In this case, make sure you meet requirements fully (passport validity, funds, purpose, etc.) before reapplying. If you are working with a professional agency, the chances of getting your application rejected are very low.
Yes. Visa requirements apply regardless of age. Every traveler (adult or child) must have a valid visa or stay permit, unless they are exempt under visa-free rules applicable to certain nationalities.
Using two different passports is not allowed. You must choose one passport to travel to Indonesia, and apply for the visa under that passport. The passport data and visa application must match exactly.