Who needs a Transit Visa for Indonesia?

Indonesia does not offer a dedicated “Transit Visa”.
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However, travelers still need a visa during transit, depending on whether they have to enter Indonesia. You need a visa if you must clear immigration during your transit for any of the following reasons:

• You must re-check your luggage when changing planes

• You must change terminals that require immigration clearance

• You have an overnight layover and need to stay in a hotel

• You want to leave the airport for a short visit

• Your transit time exceeds the maximum allowed in-airport stay
  (e.g., staying longer than 24 hours or sometimes 8 hours, depending on the airport rules)

Important:
Whether you need to re-check your luggage depends on your airline and ticket type.
We cannot check this for you. You must ask your airline directly.

Which visa do I need?

Use our Visa Finder and enter your nationality to see your options.

If you are eligible for Visa on Arrival (VoA):

We recommend applying for the e-Visa on Arrival (eVOA) before traveling.
This avoids queues and ensures you have the correct visa for transit.

If you are not eligible for VoA:

You will need one of the following:

• C1 Single-Entry Tourist Visa (for one entry)

• D1 Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa (for frequent visits or repeated transits)

These visas allow you to enter Indonesia during transit without issues.