Indonesia’s Immigration Department announced an adjustment to the cost of visa applications, particularly for those travelling to Bali.

The new payment system puts visa costs at an incrementally increasing rate based on the length of stay.

Note, however, that this new visa costing system does not impact the current cost of the tourist visa-on-arrival, also known as the VOA or the eVOA.

The price for this 30-day visa remains at IDR 500,000.

Volatile discussions

Earlier this year, there was a public discussion focused on whether or not the VOA should be scrapped for Bali’s most frequent international arrivals.

As the idea was ultimately shelved, no policy changes have been confirmed as of press time.

It remains the case that the 30-day visa on arrival, or e-visa on arrival, is the most appropriate visit stay permit for holidaymakers and short-stay visitors to Bali and the Indonesian islands.

Online application

The eVisa on Arrival can be applied for online through the official Indonesia eVisa website. 

Up to five applications can be made simultaneously, making it easier for couples, groups of friends, and families who are traveling to Bali to obtain their visas ahead of arrival.

Having an eVoA also enables tourists to use the automated gates at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport on arrival and departure, significantly decreasing time spent at the immigration counter.

The eVisa on Arrival may also be extended online for a further 30 days for an additional IDR 500,000.