Yes, a visa is required to travel from Canada to Indonesia.
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Do I need a visa for Indonesia from Canada?
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Canadian passport holders need a visa for Indonesia; in practice they use the electronic visa on arrival (e-VoA), applied for on the official Indonesian portal before boarding their flight.
Canada is included in Indonesia's electronic-visa framework, so Canadians flying the long haul to Bali, Jakarta or Surabaya arrange their entry permit online rather than travelling visa-free. The application is completed at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, and a visa on arrival is still available at designated international gateways as a fallback. Confirm that your Canadian passport remains valid for at least six months from the day you land.
Do Canadians need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes. Canadian citizens are not part of Indonesia's visa-free tourist list, so a visa is required for a vacation or brief business trip. The most straightforward option is the electronic visa on arrival (e-VoA), requested online before you leave Canada. Canadians can alternatively obtain the visa on arrival in person at Indonesia's official airports and seaports.
How Canadian citizens apply
Canadians apply on the government portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id and generally do not need to visit the Indonesian Embassy in Ottawa or a consulate for a standard tourist e-VoA. You register, upload your passport photo page and a compliant image, then pay the fee with an international credit or debit card. For work, study or longer visits, the Embassy in Ottawa is the correct authority for the right visa type.
Documents and fees
Canadian applicants typically need a passport valid for six months or more with a blank page, a recent photo, proof of return or onward travel and a card to cover the e-VoA fee. Indonesian immigration sets and periodically adjusts the fee, permitted stay and validity, so check the current figures on the official portal before paying. Ignore third-party sites that bundle in extra service charges.
Processing time and tips
e-Visa approvals usually come through quickly, but no guaranteed timeframe is published, so apply a few days ahead given the long journey from Canada. Print the approval and store a copy on your phone to show at immigration. Make sure your point of arrival is on Indonesia's official list of e-VoA-eligible entry points before you book flights.
Common mistakes
Canadians frequently trip over passport validity, arriving with under six months remaining and facing denied boarding. Overstaying the authorized period or using a tourist visa for paid work are further errors that bring fines or removal. And since fraudulent copycat sites are widespread, apply and verify the fee only at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Official sources
- Indonesia Official e-Visa Portal (Directorate General of Immigration)
- Directorate General of Immigration, Republic of Indonesia
- Government of Canada — travel advice for Indonesia
Information verified on July 8, 2026.
Essential Indonesia information
Indonesia is the 4th most populous country in the world with nearly 288 million inhabitants. It is the leading economy in Southeast Asia and a G20 member, experiencing sustained economic growth of approximately 5% annually for 50 years and ranking among the world's top 10 economies.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Indonesia from Canada?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Canada directly at the Indonesia border (allowed duration: 30 days).
How long can you stay in Indonesia?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 30 days.
What other visa types exist for Indonesia?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Indonesia offers among others: Student visa (E30A), Medical treatment visa, Business eVisa (B211A), Second Home visa (B211A long-stay), Digital Nomad visa (E33G), KITAS work permit (temporary residence).
Data verified on 23/07/2026
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