Indonesia visa on arrival for citizens of France: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Indonesia, and citizens of France can obtain it on arrival, for stays up to 30 days.
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Mandatory arrival form: All Indonesia. From 3 days before arrival. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id)
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Official fee
500,000 IDR
Processing time
On arrival
Allowed stay
30 days
Our guide to the Indonesia visa from France
Yes, you need a visa: as a French citizen travelling to Indonesia (Bali, Jakarta…) for tourism, you enter on a Visa on Arrival (VoA), obtained either when you land or in advance online as an e-VOA.
For a short tourist trip to Bali or elsewhere in Indonesia, France is not on the visa-free list: you need a Visa on Arrival. You can pay for it directly at the counter in Denpasar or Jakarta airport, or arrange it before departure via the e-VOA on the official immigration portal. This guide walks through the process, the documents required and the extension rule.
Do you need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes. French citizens are not among the nationalities exempted from a visa for standard tourism in Indonesia: you must obtain a Visa on Arrival (VoA), also available electronically as an e-VOA. This visa covers tourism and short stays and can be secured either in person at an eligible entry point or online in advance. It is not a free entry stamp: the VoA is a paid visa, distinct from the visa exemption granted to certain other countries.
How much does a visa for Indonesia cost from France?
500,000 IDR
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
Indonesia e-Visa, applied for online before departure: 1,000,000 IDR.
What does a visa for Indonesia really cost?
- Government fee500,000 IDR
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for a visa for Indonesia?
Documents published for the online application (Indonesia e-Visa):
- Passport valid 6 months
- Photo
- Proof of funds
- Return ticket
No separate list is published for the visa issued on arrival in a source we can verify: confirm with the official source which documents the counter will ask for.
Documents and requirements
Bring a passport valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry into Indonesia, with blank pages. You must also be able to show an onward or return ticket out of Indonesia. Payment is made by bank card for the online e-VOA, or on site for the classic VoA. As the VoA/e-VOA fee can change, check the current amount directly on the official portal molina.imigrasi.go.id before you pay.
How to apply for a visa for Indonesia from France
- 1Check before departure that your entry point actually issues the visa on arrival.
- 2Prepare the supporting documents and the fee, often required in cash.
- 3Complete the form at the dedicated counter after landing.
- 4Pay the fee and collect the sticker before immigration control.
Another route is open to your nationality: Indonesia e-Visa, applied for online before departure.
VoA on arrival or e-VOA online: how to proceed
Both routes lead to the same visa. On arrival, you go to the "Visa on Arrival" desk at eligible airports and seaports (Bali-Denpasar, Jakarta…) and pay the fee on the spot before clearing immigration. Online, you apply for the e-VOA beforehand on the official portal molina.imigrasi.go.id: you create an account, enter your passport details, upload a photo and the passport ID page, then pay by card. You receive the e-VOA by e-mail to show on arrival. For Bali in high season, the e-VOA is strongly recommended to avoid queues at the counter.
Where do you apply for a visa for Indonesia from France?
A visa on arrival for Indonesia is issued at the border post itself, at a counter placed before immigration control.
- Not every crossing issues it. Confirm that your specific airport or land border does before you book.
- The counter is reached after landing and before immigration. Follow the visa signs rather than the exit.
- The fee is usually paid on the spot, sometimes in cash and in a specific currency. Card is not guaranteed.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in France on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in France but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Indonesia take?
A visa on arrival is issued at the counter of the entry point when you cross the border: there is no processing time to plan for before departure.
Through the online application (Indonesia e-Visa): 4-5 business days.
Length of stay and extension
The tourist VoA and e-VOA allow a stay of 30 days, extendable once by a further 30 days, for up to 60 days in total. The extension is requested from the immigration authorities in Indonesia, or via the online portal according to the current procedure; start the process several days before expiry to avoid overstaying. Practical tip: complete your e-VOA a few days before departure so you arrive in Bali relaxed, with the document already in hand.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes and good to know
Do not confuse the VoA with visa exemption: France is not entitled to it for a tourist stay, and arriving expecting to enter visa-free can prove costly. Beware of overstaying, which carries a daily fine that must be settled before you can leave the country. Finally, check your passport validity well ahead of departure: less than 6 months' validity on entry leads to a denied boarding or refused admission, even with a valid e-VOA.
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Other visa types for Indonesia
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Direction générale de l'immigration indonésienne: portail e-VOA (Molina)
- Direction générale de l'immigration (Kementerian Imigrasi dan Pemasyarakatan)
- France Diplomatie: Conseils aux voyageurs, Indonésie
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- Make sure your passport is in very good condition and valid for at least 6 months after your date of entry into Indonesia
- Have a return ticket from Indonesian territory (plane or boat) ready, as it may be requested
- For stays longer than 30 days, opt directly for the 60-day Tourist e-Visa rather than having to extend a visa on site
- If you plan to visit Bali, note that an additional tax may be required in addition to the visa
Online application for Indonesia, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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