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Visas in bali

Here's your no-filter, no-fluff guide to Bali visas.

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Beatrice Hamel

Bali, Indonesia

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🪪 Visa on Arrival (VOA)

  • Who? 90+ countries

  • How long? 30 days, extendable once for another 30 days (total 60)

  • What for? Tourism, business meetings, visiting fam, volunteering (light stuff)

  • Cost? IDR 500,000 (~$35 USD)

  • How?

  • Extension? Yes, but it’s a bit of a process:

    • Go to immigration office

    • Provide fingerprints & photo

    • Use an agent if you don’t want the hassle

Perfect if: You’re doing 4–8 weeks and want some flexibility.

🖥️ eVOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival)

💼 B211A Visa (Visit Visa – Social/Business/Tourism)

  • How long? 60 days to start, extendable up to 180 days

  • What for? Tourism, remote work, business meetings, family visit (not employment)

  • Who needs it? People wanting to stay 2–6 months in Bali

  • Apply before entering – not available on arrival

  • Cost? ~$200–300 USD via agent (depends on speed)

  • Sponsor required? Yes – get one through a visa agent

  • Extensions? Every 60 days (can be extended twice)

Perfect if: You're planning a long vacay, remote working, or riding the slow travel wave.

🌴 Digital Nomad & Long-Term Options

1. Second Home Visa (for rich folks tbh)

  • Valid for: 5–10 years

  • Deposit required: IDR 2 billion (~$130K USD) in an Indonesian bank 😬

  • Not for everyone, but great if you're semi-retired or big ballin’

2. KITAS (Limited Stay Permit)

  • Types:

    • Work KITAS – for actual jobs in Indo

    • Retirement KITAS – age 55+, chill lifestyle

    • Spouse KITAS – if you’re married to an Indonesian citizen

  • Usually requires a sponsor/employer

  • Process is long, but solid if you’re committing to the Bali life

✈️ Visa Run? Still a Thing?

  • Yep, you can fly out and back in to reset your visa (especially if you used VOA or visa-free).

  • Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, or Bangkok are popular runs.

  • But immigration might start asking questions if you do this too often. Don’t get flagged as a “perpetual tourist.”

🚨 Don’t Overstay. Seriously.

  • Penalty: IDR 1,000,000/day (~$65 USD)

  • Overstay by a few days? Pay at the airport and leave.

  • Overstay by weeks/months? Hello, fines + possible blacklisting.

  • Keep track of your visa dates like your life depends on it.

👀 Pro Tips

  • Use a visa agent if you're extending or applying for B211A—saves headaches.

  • Track your visa expiration from the DAY YOU ARRIVE (not the next day).

  • Immigration is strict AF lately—don’t play games with “working remotely” if you're on a tourist visa.

  • Always keep a few printed and digital copies of your visa docs.

  • Want to extend in Bali? Start at least 7–10 days before expiry to avoid panic mode.

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