Indonesia visa on arrival for citizens of the United States: conditions and fees 2026
A visa is required for Indonesia, and citizens of the United States 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 States
U.S. citizens need an authorisation for a tourist stay in Indonesia: an e-Visa applied for online before departure, with an electronic visa on arrival also available at selected entry points.
An American traveller aiming for Bali, Jakarta or the Gili Islands cannot enter Indonesia formality-free. The recommended route is the tourist e-Visa, requested and paid for online before boarding. The U.S. passport must stay valid for at least six months from entry.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. A U.S. national must hold either an e-Visa prepared in advance or an electronic visa on arrival offered at certain Indonesian airports and seaports. Paying for the e-Visa before flying is the most reliable option, removing queues and the uncertainty of availability on arrival.
How much does a visa for Indonesia cost from the United States?
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 fees
Prepare a U.S. passport valid six months after 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 confirmed on the official portal, as tariffs can change.
How to apply for a visa for Indonesia from the United States
- 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
The application is made only online at the official portal evisa.imigrasi.go.id run by Indonesia's Directorate General of Immigration. The American applicant creates an account, completes the form, uploads documents and pays by card. No trip to an Indonesian consulate in the United States is required for this tourist category.
Where do you apply for a visa for Indonesia from the United States?
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 States on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the United States 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
File the application several days before the flight to absorb any processing time or additional-document request. Keep the e-Visa both digital and printed, and check that the name matches the passport exactly. Also review State Department advice on any health requirements.
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
Typical mistakes for an American traveller: assuming free entry that does not exist for this stay, travelling on a passport whose validity drops below six months, or confusing the advance e-Visa with the visa on arrival. Never use a third-party site 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)
- U.S. Department of State: Indonesia International Travel Information
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
- Plan your visa extension in advance, as it now requires an in-person visit.
- Make sure you have all the required documents to avoid delays.
Example: If you plan to stay more than 30 days, consider obtaining an e-Visa or extending your Visa on Arrival in person.
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Online application for Indonesia, with no consulate visit.
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- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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