BaliYou’ve booked the villa, picked the beach clubs, maybe even planned the Nusa Penida day trip. Then someone asks, “What about the visa?”
Relax. Getting a Bali visa for Indians is easy. But Bali entry now involves three separate steps, not one, and many travellers only find out about the other two at the airport. In this guide, we explain the visa on arrival, the e-VOA, the Bali Tourist Levy and the All Indonesia Arrival Card in plain, simple language.
Do Indians Need a Visa for Bali?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Bali, but you don’t need to visit an embassy. You can get a Visa on Arrival (VOA) at the airport, or apply online in advance for the same visa, called the e-VOA.
Your 3-Step Bali Entry Checklist
| What | Cost | Where | When |
| Visa (VOA or e-VOA) | IDR 500,000 | Online or at the airport | Before you fly or on arrival |
| Bali Tourist Levy | IDR 150,000 | Love Bali website | Before you fly |
| All Indonesia Arrival Card | Free | Official website or app | Within 72 hours before arrival |
Together, the visa and the levy come to roughly ₹3,600 to ₹3,750 per person, depending on the exchange rate.
Step 1: Visa on Arrival or e-VOA?
Both give you the same visa: a 30-day stay that can be extended once. The only difference is when you get it.
- e-VOA (our recommendation): apply online on the official immigration portal, evisa.imigrasi.go.id, before you fly. You get a QR code, which can help you move through immigration faster.
- Visa on Arrival: get it at the VOA counter after landing. It works, but you may have to wait in a queue after a long flight.
To apply for the e-VOA, you’ll need a photo of your passport data page, your flight details, your hotel address in Bali and a card for payment. Apply a few days before departure, and every traveller, including children, needs their own visa.
Bali visa fee for Indians in 2026
The fee is currently IDR 500,000 per person. In August 2026, Indonesia’s immigration department proposed raising it to IDR 750,000 for the e-VOA and IDR 1,000,000 at the airport. However, this hasn’t taken effect yet, and no start date has been announced. If it goes ahead, applying online will be the cheaper option, so it’s a good habit to start now.
Step 2: Pay the Bali Tourist Levy
This is separate from the visa. Every international visitor to Bali pays a one-time levy of IDR 150,000, and that includes children. Pay it online on the official Love Bali website, lovebali.baliprov.go.id, before you fly. You’ll get a QR code to show at the levy checkpoint at the airport.
Step 3: Fill in the All Indonesia Arrival Card
This free digital form has replaced the old paper arrival card. Fill it in on allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id or the official All Indonesia app within 72 hours before you arrive. Families can usually submit it as a group. Keep the QR code handy for customs.
One important tip: the arrival card is free. If a website asks you to pay for it, you’re on the wrong site.
Documents to Carry
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Hotel booking or address in Bali
- QR codes for your e-VOA, tourist levy and arrival card, saved on your phone and printed as a backup
Can You Extend Your Bali Visa?
Yes, once, for another 30 days. The extension costs IDR 500,000. You apply at the immigration office that covers the area where you’re staying, from 14 days after arrival until 7 days before your visa expires. For most 6 to 7 day holidays, you won’t need it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Bali entry cost an Indian traveller in total?
About IDR 650,000 per person (the IDR 500,000 visa plus the IDR 150,000 levy), which is roughly ₹3,600 to ₹3,750. The arrival card is free.
Do children need a visa and the levy?
Yes. Every traveller needs their own visa, and the levy applies to children too.
Has the Bali visa fee gone up?
Not yet. An increase has been proposed, but the fee is still IDR 500,000.
Can I just get the visa at the airport?
Yes, the Visa on Arrival counter is still available. Applying online simply saves time.
Let Us Take Care of the Details
Once your paperwork is done, Bali is all about the good stuff. Plan your budget with our Bali trip cost guide, map out your days with our 6-night Bali itinerary, and choose your area with our guide on where to stay in Bali. Still deciding? Read our Vietnam vs Bali comparison.
When you’re ready, share your travel dates with Flying Deck Vacations, and we’ll plan your Bali holiday with a clear checklist of everything to do before you fly. Learn more in our guide to Flying Deck Vacations.
