VOA vs e VOA: What Are The Differences

A Visa on Arrival (VOA) is a type of visa you can get when you land at Indonesian territory. It’s perfect for short visits, whether you’re there for tourism, business, or just to see friends. The VOA is a single-entry visa, meaning you can stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days with it. If you want to stay longer, you can extend it once for another 30 days. After that, you’ll need to leave the country and get a new visa if you plan to come back.

There are 2 types of Visa on Arrival you can apply; the offline Visa on Arrival and the Electronic Visa on Arrival. The main distinction between VOA and e-VOA is simple: with a Visa on Arrival (VOA), you get your visa when you land in Indonesia, while the e-VOA, an electronic visa (e-visa), allows you to apply online before you travel. Both types can be extended online.

e-VOA Application Requirements & Procedure

1. Access the Official e-VOA Website

Go to the official government portal run by Indonesian immigration for e-VOA applications at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.

If users face any issues during the application process, they should follow the request procedure by contacting the e-VOA support desk.

2. Register and Create an Account

• Begin by creating an account on the website. You’ll be asked to provide your email address and create a password.
• After registering, check your email inbox for a verification message from the site. This email will contain a link that you must click within one hour to activate your account​.

3. Login and Start Your Application

• After activating your account, return to the website and log in using your credentials.
• Once logged in, choose the “e-VOA” option from the available visa types. You’ll need to fill in several details, including:
• Personal Information: Full name, date of birth, gender, nationality, and passport number.
• Travel Information: Your intended date of arrival, the port of entry, and your accommodation details in Indonesia.
• The e-VOA is available to passport holders from the following countries: United States, Canada, Australia, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
• You must upload a high-quality scan or photo of the biography page of your passport (the page with your personal information and photo). The passport must be valid for at least six months from your entry date into Indonesia​.

4. Upload Your Documents

• Required Documents:
  • Passport Scan: A clear image of the biography page of your passport in JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
  • Passport Photo: A recent passport-size photograph with dimensions 35 mm by 45 mm and a resolution of 600 dpi, also in JPG/JPEG/PNG format​.
• File Specifications: Ensure that your uploads meet the specified file formats and size limits to avoid errors during submission.

5. Make the Payment

• Visa Fee: The fee for the e-VOA is IDR 500,000 (around USD 32). Payment can be made using a credit or debit card from Mastercard, Visa, or JCB. The card used does not need to be in your name, but it must support international transactions and have 3D Secure enabled​.
• Payment Process: Once you reach the payment page, you have 120 minutes to complete the transaction. If the payment isn’t processed within this time, you will need to start the application process again from the beginning.
• Payment Confirmation: After payment, you will receive a confirmation on the website, and your e-VOA application will be processed​.

6. Receive Your e-VOA

• Processing Time: Typically, the e-VOA is processed within minutes. You will receive a confirmation email with a PDF of your e-VOA attached. This document is also accessible from your account on the MOLINA website​.
• Document Storage: Keep a soft copy of your e-VOA on your smartphone or tablet, and it’s recommended to print a hard copy as well. The e-Visa is embedded in your passport and is recognized as soon as it is scanned upon entry. The additional copies are for security purposes only, should there be any difficulties.

7. Arrival in Indonesia

• Present Your e-VOA: Upon arriving in Indonesia, scan your passport at the ‘autogates’. This machine will verify your visa and let you pass.
• Customs Declaration: It’s advisable to complete your customs declaration online before your arrival to speed up the process at the airport.

8. Validity and Extensions

• Stay Duration: The e-VOA permits a stay of up to 30 days in Indonesia.
• Extension: If you need to stay longer, the e-VOA can be extended once for an additional 30 days. You can apply for this extension through your account on the MOLINA website​.
• Important Note: The e-VOA is valid for entry within 90 days of issuance, so ensure you travel within this period, or you’ll need to apply for a new visa​.

Dealing with Unsuccessful Transactions and Application Errors

• Common Issues: Users may encounter issues like unsuccessful transactions, missing payment links, or postal code errors during the application process. It’s recommended to double-check your details and ensure all information is accurate before submission. If you encounter any issues, kindly inform the e-VOA support desk for assistance.
• Corrections: If you make a mistake in your application, you can sometimes correct it through your MOLINA account. If this option is unavailable, you may need to contact Indonesian immigration directly for assistance.

How to Extend the VOA

For the VOA extension (visa bought at the airport and online) you can apply for the extension online and verify the extension at the nearest immigration office afterwards. Therefore, you have to go to immigration with your passport and have your photo and fingerprints taken. Also, please be respectful of Indonesian Culture, not to wear short pants, tank tops, or bikinis, only when you visit Immigration.

The extension process will take approximately 10 working days, excluding Saturday and Sunday, or another public holiday to complete this process.

This visa can only be extended two weeks before it expires. Visit evisa.imigrasi.go.id and follow the steps below:

1. Select Extend my Visa.
2. Input your details and select Find.
3. If the system recognizes your visa or stay permit, you can extend it online by updating your current address.
4. Choose a payment option:
   • Credit Card: Pay with a valid Mastercard, Visa, or JCB credit card. The payment status updates in one minute, and the stay permit is issued immediately.
   • Simponi: Pay using Simponi. The payment status takes 1-2 hours to update, and you can download the stay permit extension once it updates.

If you registered an account when you applied for the visa, you can log in to your account (input the email and the password, tick the captcha) and submit. After logging in, go to Extend, then select the green button on your right screen. The process will be the same as above.

Visa On Arrival List Indonesia 2025

Passport holders of the following countries are eligible for Visa On Arrival in Indonesia. We recommend applying for an e-Visa On Arrival to skip the queue at the airport and use the auto-gate feature, which only requires you to scan your passport.

If your country is not on the Visa On Arrival list for Indonesia, you can apply for a Indonesia Tourist Visa.

	Country	VOA since
	Albania	15.09.2022
	Andorra	15.09.2022
	Argentina	22.03.2022
	Armenia	05.09.2023
	Australia	07.03.2022
	Austria	28.04.2022
	Bahrain	30.05.2022
	Belarus	30.05.2022
	Belgium	22.03.2022
	Bosnia	30.05.2022
	Brazil ✅	22.03.2022
	Brunei ✅	07.03.2022
	Bulgaria	28.04.2022
	Cambodia ✅	07.03.2022
	Canada	07.03.2022
	Chile	15.09.2022
	China	22.03.2022
	Colombia ✅	27.07.2022
	Croatia	28.04.2022
	Cyprus	28.04.2022
	Czech Republic	28.04.2022
	Denmark	22.03.2022
	East Timor ✅	28.04.2022
	Ecuador	15.09.2022
	Egypt	30.05.2022
	Estonia	28.04.2022
	Finland	22.03.2022
	France	07.03.2022
	Germany	07.03.2022
	Greece	28.04.2022
	Guatemala	Q1/Q2 2023
	Hong Kong ✅	28.04.2022
	Hungary	22.03.2022
	Iceland	15.09.2022
	India	22.03.2022
	Ireland	28.04.2022
	Italy	07.03.2022
	Japan	07.03.2022
	Jordan	30.05.2022
	Kazakhstan	18.01.2023
	Kenya	Q1/Q2 2023
	Kuwait	30.05.2022
	Laos ✅	07.03.2022
	Latvia	28.04.2022
	Liechtenstein	15.09.2022
	Lithuania	28.04.2022
	Luxembourg	28.04.2022
	Malaysia ✅	07.03.2022
	Maldives	27.07.2022
	Malta	28.04.2022
	Mauritius	26.11.2024
	Mexico	22.03.2022
	Monaco	27.07.2022
	Mongolia	Q1 2024
	Morocco	30.05.2022
	Mozambique	05.09.2023
	Myanmar ✅	07.03.2022
	Netherlands	07.03.2022
	New Zealand	07.03.2022
	Norway	22.03.2022
	Oman	30.05.2022
	Palestine	15.09.2022
	Papua New Guinea	20.09.2023
	Peru	30.05.2022
	Philippines ✅	07.03.2022
	Poland	22.03.2022
	Portugal	28.04.2022
	Qatar	07.03.2022
	Romania	28.04.2022
	RussiaRussia	30.05.2022
	RwandaRwanda	Q1/Q2 2023
	San Marino	15.09.2022
	Saudi Arabia	22.03.2022
	Serbia	30.05.2022
	Seychelles	22.03.2022
	Singapore ✅	07.03.2022
	Slovakia	28.04.2022
	Slovenia	28.04.2022
	South Africa	22.03.2022
	South Korea	07.03.2022
	Spain	22.03.2022
	Suriname ✅	15.09.2022
	Sweden	22.03.2022
	Switzerland	22.03.2022
	Taiwan	22.03.2022
	Tanzania	05.09.2023
	Thailand ✅	07.03.2022
	Tunisia	22.03.2022
	Turkey ✅	07.03.2022
	Ukraine	30.05.2022
	United Arab Emirates (UAE)	07.03.2022
	United Kingdom (UK)	07.03.2022
	United States of America (USA)	07.03.2022
	Uzbekistan	15.09.2022
	Vatican City	15.09.2022
	Venezuela	05.07.2023
	Vietnam ✅	07.03.2022

✅ = free Visa On Arrival

Source: imigrasi.go.id (Visa On Arrival Country List)

Single-Entry and Multiple-Entry Visa Countries 2024

Passport holders of the following countries are not eligible for Visa On Arrival in Indonesia. You can apply for a Tourist Visa or Multiple-Entry visa instead.

Flag	Country
	Algeria
	American Samoa
	Angola
	Anguilla
	Antarctica
	Antigua And Barbuda
	Aruba
	Azerbaijan
	Bangladesh
	Barbados
	Belize
	Benin
	Bermuda
	Bhutan
	Bolivia
	Botswana
	Bouvet Island
	British Indian Ocean Territory
	British Virgin Islands
	Burkina Faso
	Burundi
	Cameroon
	Cape Verde
	Cayman Islands
	Central African Republic
	Chad
	Christmas Island
	Cocos Islands
	Comoros
	Cook Islands
	Costa Rica
	Cuba
	Democratic Republic of the Congo
	Djibouti
	Dominica
	Dominican Republic
	El Salvador
	Eritrea
	Eswatini
	Ethiopia
	Falkland Islands
	Faroe Islands
	Fiji
	French Guyana
	French Polynesia
	French Southern Territories
	Gabon
	Georgia
	Ghana
	Gibraltar
	Greenland
	Grenada
	Guadeloupe
	Guam
	Guinea-Bissau
	Guyana
	Haiti
	Heard Island and McDonald Islands
	Honduras
	Iran
	Iraq
	Ivory Coast
	Jamaica
	Kiribati
	Kyrgyzstan
	Lebanon
	Lesotho
	Libya
	Madagascar
	Malawi
	Mali
	Marshall Islands
	Martinique
	Mauritania
	Mauritius
	Mayotte
	Micronesia
	Moldova Republic
	Montenegro
	Montserrat
	Namibia
	Nauru
	Nepal
	Netherlands Antilles
	New Caledonia
	Nicaragua
	Niger
	Niue
	Norfolk Island
	North Macedonia
	Pakistan
	Palau
	Paraguay
	Pitcairn Islands
	Puerto Rico
	Republic of the Congo
	Saint Helena
	Saint Kitts And Nevis
	Saint Lucia
	Saint Pierre And Miquelon
	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
	Samoa
	São Tomé and Príncipe
	Senegal
	Sierra Leone
	Solomon Islands
	South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
	South Sudan
	Sri Lanka
	Sudan
	Svalbard And Jan Mayen
	Syria
	Tajikistan
	The Bahamas
	The Gambia
	Togo
	Tokelau
	Tonga
	Trinidad And Tobago
	Turkmenistan
	Turks Islands And Caicos
	Tuvalu
	Uganda
	United States Minor Outlying Islands
	United States Virgin Islands
	Uruguay
	Vanuatu
	Wallis and Futuna
	Western Sahara
	Yemen
	Zambia
	Zimbabwe

Entry Points for Visa on Arrival Indonesia

This is the complete list of entry points for Indonesia where you can get a Visa On Arrival or enter with your e-Visa On Arrival.

Name of entry point	Type of entry point
Halim Perdana Kusuma, DKI Jakarta	Airport
Hand Nadim, Kepulauan Riau	Airport
Juanda, Jawa Timur	Airport
Kertajati, Jawa Barat	Airport
Kualanamu, Sumatera Utara	Airport
Minangkabau, Sumatera Barat	Airport
Ngurah Rai, Bali	Airport
Sam Ratulangi, Sulawesi Utara	Airport
Sentani, Papua	Airport
Soekarno Hatta, DKI Jakarta	Airport
Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman, Kalimantan Timur	Airport
Sultan Hasanuddin, Sulawesi Selatan	Airport
Sultan Iskandar Muda, Aceh	Airport
Sultan Syarif Kasim II, Riau	Airport
Yagyakarta, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta	Airport
Zainuddin Abdul Madjid, Nusa Tenggara Barat	Airport
Aruk, Kalimantan Barat	Cross border post
Entikong, Kalimantan Barat	Cross border post
Jagoi Babang, Kalimantan Barat	Cross border post
Nanga Badau, Kalimantan Barat	Cross border post
Tunon Taka, Kalimantan Utara	Cross border post
Sei Nyamuk, Kalimantan Utara	Cross border post
Serasan, Kepulauan Riau	Cross border post
Mota'ain, Nusa Tenggara Timur	Cross border post
Motamasin, Nusa Tenggara Timur	Cross border post
Wini, Nusa Tenggara Timur	Cross border post
Skouw, Papua	Cross border post
Achmad Yani, Maluku Utara	Seaport
Amamapare, Papua	Seaport
Anggrek, Gorontalo	Seaport
Bagan Siapi-Api, Riau	Seaport
Bandar Bentan Telani Lagoi, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Bandar Seri Udana Lobam, Keputauan Riau	Seaport
Bandar Sri Setia Raja, Riau	Seaport
Batam Centre, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Batu Ampar, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Belakang Padang, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Belawan, Sumatera Utara	Seaport
Benete, Nusa Tenggara Barat	Seaport
Benoa, Bali	Seaport
Biak, Papua	Seaport
Boom Baru, Sumatera Selatan	Seaport
Cetukan Bawang, Bali	Seaport
Cirebon, Jawa Barat	Seaport
Citra Tri Tunas, Keputauan Riau	Seaport
Ciwandan, Banten	Seaport
Dumai, Riau	Seaport
Dwi Kora, Kalimantan Barat	Seaport
Garongkong, Sulawesi Selatan	Seaport
Gunung Sitoti, Sumatera Utara	Seaport
Jambi, Jambi	Seaport
Jayapura, Papua	Seaport
Kabil, Keputauan Riau	Seaport
Kendari, Sutawesi Tenggara	Seaport
Kota Baru, Kalimantan Selatan	Seaport
Kuala Enok, Riau	Seaport
Kuala Langsa, Aceh	Seaport
Kuala Tanjung, Sumatera Utara	Seaport
Kuata Tungkal, Jambi	Seaport
Kumai, Kalimantan Tengah	Seaport
Labuan Bajo, Nusa Tenggara Timur	Seaport
Lauren Say, Nusa Tenggara Timur	Seaport
lernbar, Nusa Tenggara Barat	Seaport
Lhokseumawe, Aceh	Seaport
Malahayati, Aceh	Seaport
Malundung, Kalimantan Timur	Seaport
Manado, Sulawesi Utara	Seaport
Marina Ancol, DKI Jakarta	Seaport
Marina Teluk Senimba, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Merauke, Papua	Seaport
Muara Sabak, Jambi	Seaport
Nongsa Terminal Bahari, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Nusantara, Sulawesi Utara	Seaport
Nusantara Pare Pare, Sulawesi Selatan	Seaport
Padang Bai, Bali	Seaport
Panarukan, Jawa Timur	Seaport
Pangkal Balam, Bangka Belitung	Seaport
Panjang, Lampung	Seaport
Pantoloan, Sulawesi Tengah	Seaport
Pasuruan, Jawa Timur	Seaport
Patimban, Jawa Barat	Seaport
Probolinggo, Jawa Tim ur	Seaport
Pulau Baai, Bengkulu	Seaport
Sabang, Aceh	Seaport
Samarinda, Kalimantan Tim ur	Seaport
Sampit, Katimantan Tengah	Seaport
Samudera, Sulawesi Utara	Seaport
Saumlaki, Maluku	Seaport
Sekupang, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Selat Lampa, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Semayang, Kalimantan Tim ur	Seaport
Siak Sri lndapura, Riau	Seaport
Sibolga, Sumatera Utara	Seaport
Sintete, Katimantan Barat	Seaport
Soekarno-Hatta, Sulawesi Selatan	Seaport
Sorong, Papua	Seaport
Sri Bayintan, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Sri Bintan Pura, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Sunda Kelapa, DKI Jakarta	Seaport
Sungai Pakning, Riau	Seaport
Sungai Guntung, Riau	Seaport
Taboneo, Kalimantan Selatan	Seaport
Tanjung Balai Karimun, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Tanjung Emas, Jawa Tengah	Seaport
Tanjung Gudang, Bangka Belitung	Seaport
Tanjung Harapan, Riau	Seaport
Tanjung lntan, Jawa Tengah	Seaport
Tanjung Kalian, Bangka Belitung	Seaport
Tanjung Medang, Riau	Seaport
Tanjung Pandan, Bangka Belitung	Seaport
Tanjung Perak, Jawa Tim ur	Seaport
Tanjung Priok, DKI Jakarta	Seaport
Tanjung Uban, l	Seaport
Tanjung Wangi, Jawa Timur	Seaport
Tarempa, Kepulauan Riau	Seaport
Teluk Bayur, Sumatera Barat	Seaport
Teluk Nibung, Sumatera Utara	Seaport
Tenau, Nusa Tenggara Timur	Seaport
Tri Sakti, Kalimantan Selatan	Seaport
Tual, Maluku	Seaport
Tembilahan, Riau	Seaport
Yos Sudarso, Maluku	Seaport

Visa-free Countries

In total 10 countries receive a 30 day free Visa On Arrival in Indonesia. These include East Timor and all ASEAN countries.

The following 10 countries receive a 30 days free Visa-On-Arrival:

	Brazil
	Brunei Darussalam
	Cambodia
	Colombia
	East Timor
	Hong-Kong
	Laos
	Malaysia
	Myanmar
	Philippines
	Singapore
	Suriname
	Thailand
	Turkey
	Vietnam

Source: imigrasi.go.id (Visa Exemption List)

Calling Visa

A calling visa is a special kind of entry permit to Indonesia for people from countries of concerns like political instability or health issues. It’s usually given for a short visit of 30 days, and you must apply for a normal visa during this time. If you stay longer than allowed, serious consequences could be like fines or being sent back home. Currently, we are not able to help applying for a Calling visa. Please get in touch with your nearest embassy.

All other countries not mentioned in the list above are eligible for a single-entry/multiple-entry visa except for the following 8 countries that require a calling visa:

All other countries not mentioned in the list above are eligible for a B211A visa except for the following countries that require a calling visa:

	Afghanistan
	Israel
	Liberia
	Nigeria
	North Korea
	Somalia

Source: imigrasi.go.id (Calling Visa List)

Non-eligible Countries

Unfortunately, there is no way to apply for a visa to Indonesia if you have a passport from Kosovo. Indonesia doesn’t recognise the existence of Kosovo, and therefore, we are unable to select the country in the system for visa applications. Please check with your nearest embassy

Kosovo

The Easy Way to Get VOA

Do all of those steps seem complicated? If so, then let us tell you the easy way to get a Visa on Arrival, it is to At Visa-Indonesia. With Visa-Indonesia, you can forget about juggling deadlines or worrying about when to apply. All you need to do is prepare the documents needed and we’ll take care of the rest.

We also provide timely reminders when it’s time to extend your visa, so you can focus on making the most of your holiday without the stress of managing paperwork. Plus, if any issues arise, we’re here to find quick solutions, ensuring your trip goes off without a hitch.

Choosing Visa-Indonesia means more time enjoying your holiday and less time dealing with bureaucracy. Let us make your visa process more efficient, flexible, and tailored to your needs.