Yes, a visa is required to travel from Germany to Indonesia.
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Do I need a visa for Indonesia from Germany?
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German nationals need a travel authorisation for a tourist stay in Indonesia, obtained online as an e-Visa before departure; an electronic visa on arrival is also offered at selected entry points.
For a German traveller planning Bali, Java or Sulawesi, Indonesia is not a fully visa-free destination: an authorisation is required. The most reliable route is the tourist e-Visa, requested and paid for online before boarding. The passport must remain valid for at least six months from entry.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A German citizen cannot enter Indonesia freely for tourism: you need either an e-Visa arranged in advance or an electronic visa on arrival available at certain airports and seaports. The e-Visa applied for before departure is the safest option, sparing you queues and on-the-spot availability uncertainty.
How and where to apply
The application is made only online at the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id, run by Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration. The German applicant creates an account, completes the form, uploads documents and pays the fee by card. No visit to a local authority or embassy is needed for this tourist category.
Documents and fees
Have ready a German passport valid six months beyond entry, a passport photo, an address of stay and an onward or return ticket. The exact e-Visa fee and its validity period should be checked directly on the official portal, as tariffs can change.
Processing and tips
Submit the application several days before the flight to absorb any processing delay or request for additional documents. Keep the e-Visa both digitally and printed, and check that the name matches the passport exactly. Also review any health requirements depending on your itinerary.
Common mistakes
Typical slip-ups for a German traveller: assuming a free visa that does not exist for this stay, presenting a passport whose validity falls under six months, or confusing the advance e-Visa with the visa on arrival. Never pay on a third-party site imitating the official portal.
Official sources
- Direction générale de l'immigration d'Indonésie — portail e-Visa
- Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi (Indonésie)
- Auswärtiges Amt — Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise Indonesien
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 Germany?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from Germany 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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