Do you need a visa for Bali? ​​​(2026 Guide)

By Bec Milligan.

So you’re planning a holiday and wondering, “Do I need a visa for Bali?”

The short answer is yes, you do need a visa, but it’s actually one of the easiest to get in the world. 

Read on for a complete guide to Bali visas so you can get back to planning the fun stuff like which beach clubs to hit, and which resort is worth booking. 

Do you need a visa for Bali from Australia?

Like we said, yes. But don’t stress! Australian citizens travelling to Bali for tourism need a Visa on Arrival (VOA) or an Electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VOA) to enter Indonesia. 

It’s not the kind of visa that requires an embassy appointment or weeks of paperwork. It’s a simple, fast process that most Australians can sort in under ten minutes online.

But there are a couple of other things to sort out before you travel too...

• Passport validity: Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you plan to enter Indonesia. Indonesian immigration is strict about this, so check your passport expiry date before you book anything.
• The Bali tourist levy: All foreign tourists travelling to Bali are required to pay a tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (approximately AUD 15) per person. This one-time fee was introduced by the Balinese government to protect, preserve and maintain the culture and natural environment of Bali, and it is separate from the cost of your visa. You can pay online via the Love Bali website before you arrive, which gets you a QR code to scan at the airport, or you can pay at dedicated counters on arrival. 
• The All Indonesia Declaration Form: Since September 1, 2025, all travellers entering Indonesia, including Bali, have had to complete the All Indonesia Declaration Form online before arrival. This digital form consolidates health, customs, and immigration information into one easy-to-submit document. You’ll need to complete it within 72 hours of travel to Indonesia. 

So to recap: visa, passport, tourist levy, declaration form. Four things to tick off before you land, and then you’re all set to start exploring all the incredible things to do across the island.

Do I need a visa for a 2 week holiday in Bali?

Yes, and a two-week trip is actually the sweet spot for the standard visa. The VOA and e-VOA allow foreign tourists to remain in Indonesia for a maximum of 30 days, with the possibility to extend for an additional 30 days. 

So for a typical two-week Bali holiday, you’re well within the limit.

If you’re thinking about stretching it out longer – maybe you want to experience rainy season when the crowds thin out and the rice terraces are impossibly green or maybe you get Bali belly and need to extend for medical reasons – the 30-day extension option means you can stay up to 60 days in total on the one visa. 

Anything beyond that requires a different type of visa arranged in advance.

For instance, the VOA covers you for tourism activities only, not work. So if you’re a freelancer planning to work remotely from Bali, look into the right visa before you go.

Especially as staying in Indonesia without the correct visa, overstaying a permitted stay, or failing to comply with immigration protocols can result in fines, deportation, or future entry restrictions. 

How much is a Bali visa for Aussies?

The cost for both the VOA and the e-VOA is IDR 500,000, around AUD 50.

There is a small additional online processing fee when applying for the e-VOA. 

These fees are separate from the AUD 15 tourist levy mentioned above, so budget around AUD 65 per person all up for your entry costs.

That’s pretty reasonable when you consider what’s waiting on the other side; world-class restaurants, legendary retreats and amazing things to do like scuba diving and scooter riding. 

Is it better to get a Bali visa online or on arrival?

Honestly? Online is easier and it means you can spend more time on your holiday and less time in queues. 

Here’s how the two options stack up:

e-VOA – completed online, before you fly

You can apply for an e-VOA through the Directorate General of Immigration e-Visa website, or through the All Indonesia website after submitting your arrival card, at least 48 hours before your travel to Indonesia. 

You’ll receive a digital approval to show at immigration, and you can skip the VOA queue at the airport entirely.

Approvals often come quickly, but occasional delays do happen, so applying with sufficient lead time is wise. AKA don’t leave it until the night before you fly.

VOA – completed on arrival at Bali airport

You can obtain your Visa on Arrival at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport. 
It’s perfectly fine to take this option, and plenty of Australians do. But after a six-hour flight from Sydney or Melbourne, a long immigration queue is the last thing you want.

The e-VOA is the same price and the same visa. The only real difference is whether you’re spending that time in a queue or already in the back of a car on your way to your first dinner. The choice seems pretty clear.

One final tip: Only use the official Indonesian immigration portal when applying online, as unofficial websites may scam users or overcharge. The official e-VOA site is https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/ – bookmark it and use nothing else.

Entry requirements can change. Always check the latest advice at Smartraveller and the Indonesian Embassy in Australia before you travel.

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