Bali Arrival and Immigration Info

Skip the Lines at Bali Airport with Smart E-Gates

Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) now offers a faster and smoother immigration experience with fully implemented smart e-gates for both arrivals and departures.

Enjoy a Seamless Airport Experience

These automated gates use biometric technology to speed up the immigration process, reducing waiting times and increasing convenience for eligible travellers.

Who Can Use the Smart E-Gates?

To use the smart e-gates and breeze through immigration, travellers must meet the following criteria:

  • Possess a biometric passport: Ensure your passport has an embedded electronic chip (look for the small golden square with a circle symbol on the cover).
  • Have a pre-approved visa: This includes Visa on Arrival (VOA) or other electronic visa types.
  • Complete any required pre-registration: Some nationalities may need to pre-register their passport details online before arrival.

Prepare for Your Bali Trip

By meeting these requirements and using the smart e-gates, you can enjoy a faster and more efficient immigration process, allowing you to start your Bali adventure sooner.

Complete These Steps Before Departure

Visa On Arrival (AUD $50 approx)

All Indonesia Arrival Card

Tourism Levy (AUD $15 approx)

Current Tourist Entry Requirements

  • A valid Visa, Visa Exemption Arrangement (VEA), or Visa on Arrival (VOA).
  • Proof of a return flight must be shown upon arrival.
  • Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of departure.
  • Complete the e-CD (Electronic Custom Declaration).

Visa Exemption Arrangement for Tourism Purposes

Duration: 30 days (non-extendable)
Available to passport holders from the following countries:
  • Brunei Darussalam
  • Cambodia
  • Colombia
  • Hong Kong
  • Lao PDR
  • Malaysia
  • Myanmar
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • Suriname
  • Thailand
  • Timor Leste
  • Vietnam
  • Brazil
  • Turkey

B1 Tourist Visa for Bali, Indonesia (Visa on Arrival)

This information pertains to the most popular visa type for tourists: the B1 Visa (Visa on Arrival or VoA).

Eligible Countries

Passport holders from the following countries can apply for the B1 Tourist Visa:

Understanding the Visa Types

The Visit Visa, commonly known as Visa on Arrival (VoA), can actually be purchased online before your arrival in Bali (e-VoA). While you can still get the visa upon arrival at the airport, it’s advisable to apply online to save time. Note that there are different codes for various travel purposes, such as B1, B2, B3, and B4.

How to Apply for the Indonesia Tourist Visa / Visa on Arrival

1. Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA)
  • Apply for the e-VoA (B1, B2, B3, B4) online to skip the queues at the airport. This is more convenient and time-saving.
  • Tip: Check your email spam folder for the e-VoA confirmation.
  • Important: Use the official immigration website to avoid scams.
Buy e-VoA Online
2. At the Airport / Harbour Upon Arrival
  • If you haven’t purchased the e-VoA before your arrival, you can still get the VoA at the counters in the arrival halls of international airports or harbours. Expect long queues during busy times.
  • Bali Airport now features e-Gates for travellers with an e-Visa, making the immigration process quicker and more efficient. We recommend using this service.

Visa Details

  • Cost: IDR 500,000 (approximately AUD 50)
  • Processing Time: ± 1-2 working days after payment.
  • Additional fees may apply for credit/debit card payments.
  • The e-VoA allows for a 30-day stay, which can be extended once for an additional 30 days.
  • Once issued, the e-VoA is valid for 90 days, so you can book your trip in advance.

Required Documents

  • Passport Photo: A colour photo with a red or white background.
  • Flight Information: Including a return ticket that aligns with your visa’s validity.
  • Address in Indonesia: You’ll need to provide your accommodation details.
  • Passport Validity: Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your entry date into Indonesia.

All Indonesia Arrival Card

All Indonesia Arrival Card is a unified digital portal to streamline immigration, customs, and health procedures into a single form, replacing multiple separate processes like SATUSEHAT (health declaration) and e-CD (customs declaration) online forms.

  • Travelers fill out this form within 3 days (ideally 72 hours) prior to arrival
  • The process takes about 2.5 minutes to complete
  • Upon submission, a QR code is generated and sent via email, which must be presented to immigration/customs upon arrival
  • It’s free of charge

Steps to Complete the Arrival Card for Foreign Visitors:

  1. Visit https://allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id
  2. Select “English” and  “Foreign Visitor” and fill in the required info:
  3. Personal details: nationality, name, DOB, passport number & expiry, and contact info
    Travel details: arrival/departure dates, enter your e-Visa or ITAS or KITAP number
  4. Transport & accommodation: arrival location, flight/ship details, hotel/address
  5. Health & customs declarations: symptoms, recent travel, items to declare (animals, electronics, baggage, etc.), IMEI registration for devices
  6. Submit the form to receive your QR code.
  7. Present the QR code (either printed or on your device) along with your passport upon arrival.

Tourism Arrival Tax Information

Travellers are required to pay a one-time fee of IDR 150,000 (approximately AUD 15) per person.

Who is Affected

All international visitors entering Bali with a visa on arrival, visa exemption upon arrival, or a pre-arranged visa are subject to this tax. The tax applies to everyone, regardless of age, including children.

Per Entry Tax

This is a per-entry tax, meaning tourists will pay it each time they arrive in Bali.

Payment Options

Tourists can conveniently pay the fee through the LOVE BALI website or mobile app. To complete your payment, click the button below:

Pay Tourist Levy

While there is a separate option for cashless payment of the Bali tourist tax upon arrival at the airport, we strongly recommend opting for the online payment method. The queues for payment upon arrival can be quite long and time-consuming.

Exemptions

Certain visa categories are exempt from this fee, including holders of diplomatic and official visas, conveyance crew, KITAS and KITAP holders, family unification visas, golden and student visa holders, as well as specific non-tourist visa holders.