Bali (as part of Indonesia) uses a Visa on Arrival system for most Western nationalities \u2014 genuinely one of the more straightforward processes in this guide, with one cost detail worth knowing that’s easy to miss.<\/p>\n
Citizens of roughly 84 eligible countries \u2014 including the US, UK, most of Europe, Canada, and Australia \u2014 can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) covering a 30-day stay. It can be extended once, for another 30 days, bringing a maximum stay to 60 days total. You can apply for the e-VOA online in advance or on arrival at the airport; doing it online beforehand generally means a faster process once you land.<\/p>\n
The Visa on Arrival costs IDR 500,000 (roughly $35), and extending it for a further 30 days costs another IDR 500,000. Separately \u2014 and this is the detail worth knowing before you budget \u2014 Bali charges its own one-time tourism levy of IDR 150,000 (about $10), distinct from the visa fee itself and collected specifically for visitors to Bali. Budget for both as separate line items rather than assuming the visa fee is the only cost of entry.<\/p>\n
The one-time 30-day extension is no longer a fully online process as of mid-2025 \u2014 you file the request digitally, then attend an immigration office in person once for a photo and fingerprints, with processing typically taking 3\u20135 working days. Start this process with real buffer time before your current visa expires, not at the last minute. Overstaying is charged at IDR 1 million (roughly $65) per day \u2014 a real, enforced penalty, not a nominal one.<\/p>\n
Once entry is sorted, the next planning questions are usually is Bali safe<\/a> and when to go<\/a> \u2014 or start from our full Bali Travel Guide<\/a>.<\/p>\n How much does a Bali Visa on Arrival cost?<\/strong> Can I stay in Bali longer than 30 days?<\/strong> What happens if I overstay my Bali visa?<\/strong> Planning a trip further afield too? See Do You Need a Visa to Travel to Thailand?<\/a> or Do You Need a Visa to Travel to Japan?<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\nFrequently asked questions<\/h2>\n
IDR 500,000 (about $35), plus a separate one-time Bali tourism levy of IDR 150,000 (about $10) \u2014 budget for both.<\/p>\n
Yes \u2014 the Visa on Arrival can be extended once for another 30 days, for a maximum stay of 60 days total, via a process that now requires one in-person immigration office visit.<\/p>\n
A penalty of IDR 1 million (roughly $65) per day, genuinely enforced \u2014 worth starting any extension well before your current visa expires.<\/p>\n