A Bali trip can survive a rainy forecast, but turning up with the wrong visa is much harder to laugh off! Indonesia separates short holidays, longer stays, remote work, and investment into different permits, and the names can start to blur together surprisingly quickly. This guide breaks down the main Bali visas available in 2026, including their costs, extension rules, and required documents, so you can choose the right one before packing your bags.
Which Bali Visa Do You Need?
The right option depends on your purpose, intended stay, and nationality. For a vacation of up to 60 days, the Visa on Arrival or electronic Visa on Arrival is usually the simplest choice. Longer tourism or business stays may suit a C1 or C2 visa. Remote employees working for an overseas company should examine the E33G Remote Worker KITAS. Foreign investors and eligible company directors may need the E28A Investor KITAS.
Types of Bali Visas
Visa on Arrival or e-VOA
The VOA and e-VOA allow eligible travelers to stay in Indonesia for 30 days. Either can be extended once for another 30 days, bringing the maximum stay to 60 days. The e-VOA is arranged through Indonesia’s official eVisa portal, while the standard VOA is purchased at an approved immigration checkpoint.
C1 Tourism and C2 Business Visas
The C1 is a single-entry visitor visa primarily used for tourism. It initially allows a stay of up to 60 days and may be extended until the total stay reaches 180 days. The C2 covers business activities such as meetings, negotiations, and site visits. Neither category automatically authorizes paid employment in Indonesia.
E33G Remote Worker KITAS
The E33G allows a foreign national to live in Indonesia for one year while completing duties for a company established outside the country. Applicants must provide an overseas employment agreement and prove annual income of at least USD 60,000. Official immigration guidance states that the permit can be extended online and does not require a sponsor.
E28A Investor KITAS
The E28A is intended for qualifying foreign investors, directors, or commissioners connected to an Indonesian company. It is available for one or two years and requires a sponsor. Applicants should confirm that their ownership, corporate role, and company documents satisfy current immigration and investment requirements.
How Much Does a Bali Visa Cost?
The VOA or e-VOA costs IDR 500,000, and its 30-day extension carries the same government fee. The C1 costs IDR 1 million for an initial stay of up to 60 days. The E33G costs IDR 7 million for one year. Official E28A fees are IDR 7 million for one year or IDR 9.5 million for two years.
Most international visitors to Bali must also pay a separate tourist levy of IDR 150,000 per person. Agency, sponsorship, translation, and document-preparation charges may increase the total beyond the official government fees.
How to Apply?
The e-VOA, C1, E33G, and many other categories can be requested through Indonesia’s official eVisa website. Sponsor-dependent permits, including the E28A, are filed through the sponsor’s registered account.
Typical documents include a passport valid for at least six months, a recent photograph, onward or return travel evidence, accommodation information, and proof of funds. Remote-worker and investor applications require additional employment, income, ownership, or company records.
How to Extend Your Bali Visa?
Apply before your current permission expires. An e-VOA can be extended online once. C1 and C2 permits can be extended within their permitted limits, while KITAS extensions follow the conditions attached to each category and may involve a sponsor. Start early rather than waiting for the final days. For a closer look at the process, continue with The Forge’s Bali visa extension guide.
What Happens If You Overstay?
Indonesia charges IDR 1 million for each day of overstay up to 59 days. An overstay of 60 days or longer may result in deportation and an entry ban. Deportation can also occur earlier when the traveler cannot pay the required fine.
Other Entry Requirements Beyond a Visa
Travelers must complete the All Indonesia arrival declaration within three days before entering the country. Immigration may request an onward ticket, accommodation information, and a passport that remains valid and undamaged. Visitors subject to Bali’s tourist levy should retain the payment QR code or receipt.
Visa rules can change, so check official immigration guidance and your nearest Indonesian embassy before booking! Once the paperwork is settled, explore more Bali travel tips from The Forge and let the island provide the surprises.
