The Indonesia tourist visa, officially known as the Tourist Single Entry Visitor Visa (Code C1, formerly B221A) is the only option for tourists from countries not eligible for VOA or eVOA.
It is also the best visa for those who want to stay longer in Indonesia. This visa allows stays up to 180 days with the allowed 2 extensions. No visa agent or guarantor is required and you can apply for this visa and extend it online all by yourself.
Quick summary:
- Eligibility: All but 7 countries
- Validity: 90 days
- Duration of stay: 60 days
- Processing time: 5 days
- Visa fee: 1,500,000 IDR (~93 USD)
- Extension: Twice, 60 days each, 2,000,000 IDR fee
If you haven’t already, read the Indonesia Visa Guide for information on various visa options for tourists, their eligibility and requirements.
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Understanding Indonesia Tourist Visa
Tourist visa validity
The Indonesia Visitor Visa is valid for 90 days from the issue date. You must enter Indonesia within its 90-day validity.
Duration of stay
With the single-entry visitor visa, you are allowed to stay 60 days in Indonesia.
The day you enter Indonesia is considered as day 1. The last day you are allowed to stay is printed as “Valid Until” on your Stay Permit sticker in your passport.
For example, if you enter on 01 Jun 2024, you must leave Indonesia on or before 30 Jul 2024.
Allowed number of entries
The Indonesia tourist visa is single-entry only. If you leave Indonesia at any point, including after extending, the visa is void and you will need a new one to return.
Allowed ports of entry
Using the single-entry visitor visa, you can enter Indonesia from any international airport, seaport or land border checkpoint.
When to apply
The processing time of the tourist visa is 5 working days. It may take longer sometimes, so it’s better to apply well in advance.
- Latest: 1 week before traveling
- Earliest: 90 days before traveling
Tourist visa extension
You can extend the tourist visitor visa twice. Each extension costs 2,000,000 IDR and grants an additional 60 days. This makes the maximum allowed stay with 2 extensions 180 days, which will cost 5,500,000 IDR (~340 USD) in total.
Online extensions of the C1 visa are now possible. If any issues arise with the online systems, you can visit an Immigration Office to extend in person.
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Indonesia Tourist Visa Requirements
Tourist visa eligibility
All countries are eligible EXCEPT FOR these 7 which need a special Calling Visa:
- Afghanistan
- Guinea
- Israel
- Liberia
- Nigeria
- North Korea
- Somalia
These 7 countries are not eligible for Visa on Arrival or eVOA either.
Documents required
You will need the following documents for the online application:
- A scan of your passport
- A recent color photo
- 3-month bank account statement
Passport requirements
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the day of arrival in Indonesia.
You must upload a photo of your passport ID page that must meet the following requirements.
- Must be clear, in focus and not blurry
- Must not be covered, cropped or folded
- Must be in landscape orientation (not portrait)
- Must be in JPG format
Photo requirements
The digital photo must meet the following criteria.
- Must be a latest color photo with the face facing forward
- Must be in JPEG, JPG, or PNG format
- Must be minimum 400 by 600 pixels.
- Must be a maximum size of 2 MB
- The top of the head, including the hair, to the bottom of the chin should be around 50% to 60% of the image’s total height.
- The bottom of the image to the level of the eyes should be around 50% to 60% of the image’s height.
Bank account statement requirements
The bank account statement must meet the following requirements.
- The bank statement must be for the last 3 months
- Balance must be at least 2,000 USD or equivalent for the last 3 months
- The file must be in PDF format
Tourist visa fee
The fee for the single-entry visitor visa is 1,500,000 IDR (~ 93 USD). You will also pay a 19,500 IDR card processing fee bringing the total to 1,519,000 IDR.
Processing time
The processing time for the Indonesia tourist visa is 5 working days. But it can be long in some cases with missing or insufficient information.
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Tourist Visa Application Process
How to apply for tourist visa
There are 2 identical official government websites for applying Indonesian visas.
You can use either one but for this article, I will use the first one – Molina Imigrasi.
Step 1: Create an account on the Molina Immigrasi website. You will have to upload a scan of your passport bio page and a digital face photo and enter personal and passport information.
After creating the account you will receive an email with a verification link. After verification, log into your account.
Step 2: Start a new application and select General, Family, or Social, then Tourism, Family Visit, and Transit and finally visa type Tourist Single Entry Visitor Visa – 60 days.
Step 3: Enter your personal information and intended address in Indonesia. Enter the address and postal code of the first hotel you will stay at and the rest of the address will populate automatically.
On the same page, upload your bank statement. This must be a PDF.
Step 4: Review the information. Sometimes the data from your passport is automatically populated but is incorrect. Correct as required.
Step 5: Follow the payment procedure.
How to track tourist visa status
There is no option to track the status of your application. Wait at least 5 business days before contacting immigration.
How to download the approved tourist visa
Once processed, your visa will be sent to you via email.
You can also retrieve it from the Home Page of either visa website by clicking the button “Extend your visa”.
How to contact tourist visa customer service
Email Indonesian Immigration at humas@imigration.go.id for support and any inquiries regarding the visitor visa.
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Entry Procedure at the Border
The single-entry visitor visa is an e-Visa. You can carry a paper copy but not necessary. You can show the visa on your phone.
When you arrive, head directly to Immigration. Hand over your passport and visa, on your phone or paper copy.
The officer may ask you how long you intend to stay in Indonesia and where you want to go. He may ask to see your return or onward ticket.
The officer will then stamp your passport with a “Stay Permit”. Check the “Valid until” date on your stay permit. This is the date until which you can legally stay in Indonesia (unless you extend).
After immigration, collect your luggage and head to customs. Complete the online customs declaration. You will have to scan the QR code at customs to proceed.
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How to Extend the Indonesia Visitor Visa
The C1 single-entry visitor visa is now possible to extend online. You can also extend in person at the immigration office or take the help of an agent.
Extend online
To extend online, go to either the Molina or eVisa website that you have used to apply for your visa and log in.
Step 1: Click on “Services” in the main menu at the top.
Step 2: Click on the Apply button within “Stay Permit”.
Step 3: You should see your current “Stay Permit”. Click the “Extend” button on the right side of the bar.
Step 4: Follow the application process. There is an upload box asking for a Guarantee letter but it is not mandatory. Do not upload anything there – it is not a requirement for the personal C1 visa.
Step 5: Pay. If the system allows you to pay by card – you are lucky! Usually, it’s not an available option and the only payment option present is to use Simponi.
Simponi is a billing system managed by the Indonesian Government. It will issue you a payment code. Take the code or print the invoice and pay using one of these methods:
- By cash at any Indonesian Bank
- At an ATM that accepts cash deposits
- Using GoPay or a similar e-money payment provider in Indonesia
After you pay, the status of your application will change from “Waiting for Payment” to “Waiting for Verification”.
Step 6: Wait until your application status changes from “Waiting Verification” to “Approved”. This usually takes 5 business days but may take longer. You will receive an email when it’s approved.
Step 7: Download the visa from the retrieve section of the visa website or keep the PDF file attached to the approval email safe.
Extend in person (offline)
Try to extend online first. If any issues prevent you from submitting your application, visit an Immigration Office (Kantor Imigrasi) in person.
This is how all 60-day tourist visas were extended before the online system was introduced.
You will have to visit 3 times in total:
- On the first visit, you will hand over your passport and pay.
- A few days later you will have to go back and complete biometrics – fingerprints and a photo
- When the extension is ready you will be notified via email. Go back one last time to collect your passport with the visa extension.
Alternatively, you can use a visa agent. Visa agents charge a premium (usually 2.8 million IDR instead of the standard 2 million) but you only need to go to immigration once for the biometrics. The agent will take care of the entire process for you. Some agents will even pick you up and drive you to the Immigration Office if required.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the Tourist Visa (C1), Visa on Arrival (VOA), and Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA)?
The main difference between all these 3 visas is the allowed duration of stay and extension. Here is the summary.
| Stay and Extension | Tourist Visitor Visa | VOA | eVOA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days of allowed stay | 60 days | 30 days | 30 day |
| Extension allowed | Twice, up to 180 days in total | Once, up to 60 days in total | Once, up to 60 days in total |
| Extension process | Online | Online | Online |
| Cost | 1,500,000 IDR | 500,000 IDR | 500,000 IDR |
| Cost of 1 extension | 2,000,000 IDR | 500,000 IDR | 500,000 IDR |
