Indonesia visa on arrival for citizens of the United Kingdom: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Indonesia, and citizens of the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom
British nationals must obtain an authorisation to visit Indonesia as tourists, in the form of an e-Visa applied for online before travel; an electronic visa on arrival also exists at selected entry points.
A British traveller heading for Bali, Lombok or Java does not get free entry to Indonesia. The safest option is the tourist e-Visa, to be requested and paid for online before departure. The British passport must be valid for at least six months on the date of entry.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A British citizen cannot enter Indonesia formality-free for tourism: you need either an e-Visa prepared in advance or an electronic visa on arrival offered at some airports and seaports. Securing the e-Visa before flying is preferable, avoiding queues and the risk of on-site availability issues.
How much does a visa for Indonesia cost from the United Kingdom?
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?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government fee500,000 IDR
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
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 fees
Carry a British passport valid six months after entry, a photo, an address of stay and an onward or return ticket. The exact e-Visa fee and its validity period should be confirmed on the official portal, as these details can change.
How to apply for a visa for Indonesia from the United Kingdom
- 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.
How and where to apply
Everything is done online at the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id run by Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration. The British applicant opens an account, completes the form, uploads documents and pays by card. There is no appointment to book at an Indonesian embassy in the UK for this category.
Where do you apply for a visa for Indonesia from the United Kingdom?
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 the United Kingdom on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the United Kingdom 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.
Processing and tips
Apply a few days before the flight to cover any processing time or additional document request. Keep the e-Visa on your phone and printed, and double-check the accuracy of the name and passport number. Also read FCDO guidance on any health requirements.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Common traps for a British traveller: believing in free formality-free entry, travelling on a passport whose validity drops below six months, or confusing the advance e-Visa with the visa on arrival. Beware of intermediary sites charging a markup while imitating the official portal.
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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
- Directorate General of Immigration of Indonesia: e-Visa portal
- Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi (Indonesia)
- UK FCDO: Indonesia travel advice, entry requirements
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa on arrival
Entry regime
Visa on arrival
Duration
30 days
Price
500,000 IDR
Indonesia e-Visa
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
60 days (extendable to 180)
Price
1,000,000 IDR
Processing time
4-5 business days
Business eVisa (C2)
Consular visa
Duration
60 days (extendable to 180)
Price
2,000,000 IDR
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Second Home visa (E33)
Long-stay
Duration
5-10 years
Price
13,000,000 IDR
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
Digital Nomad visa (E33G)
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
7,000,000 IDR
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
Retirement KITAS visa
Retirement visa
Duration
1 year (renewable, max 5 years before KITAP)
Price
7,000,000–13,000,000 IDR
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa (E30A)
Student visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
6,000,000–8,500,000 IDR
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
KITAS work permit (temporary residence)
Work visa
Duration
1-2 years (renewable)
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family KITAS (spouse of Indonesian)
Family reunification
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
6,000,000–8,500,000 IDR
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Medical treatment visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
1,000,000 IDR
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa (E28A)
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Price
7,000,000–9,500,000 IDR
Processing time
14 business days
Official websiteVerified
Religious / Voluntary work visa
Consular visa
Duration
60 days
Price
2,000,000 IDR
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for Extending Your Stay in Indonesia
- Ensure you have a passport valid for at least six months after your entry date.
- Plan an onward ticket to avoid complications upon arrival.
- Apply for your visa online before departure to avoid issues upon arrival.
Example: If you plan a prolonged stay, opt for the Tourist e-Visa D1 for multiple entries.
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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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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Indonesia from the United Kingdom?▾
A visa on arrival is issued to travellers from the United Kingdom directly at the border of Indonesia (allowed duration: 30 days).
How much does a tourist visa for Indonesia cost?▾
The tourist visa costs from 500,000 IDR in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How long does it take to get a visa for Indonesia?▾
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. Through the online application (Indonesia e-Visa), allow 4-5 business days.
What documents are required for a visa to Indonesia?▾
For the online application (Indonesia e-Visa), you will need: Passport valid 6 months, Photo, Proof of funds, Return ticket. No separate list is published for the visa issued on arrival.
How do you apply for a visa for Indonesia from the United Kingdom?▾
The visa is issued at the dedicated counter after landing. Before departure, check that your entry point actually issues it, and bring the fee, often in cash, along with your supporting documents. An online application (Indonesia e-Visa) is also open to your nationality.
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: Business eVisa (C2), Second Home visa (E33), Digital Nomad visa (E33G), KITAS work permit (temporary residence), Student visa (E30A), Family KITAS (spouse of Indonesian).
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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