Indonesia Visa for Australian Citizens: e-VOA Guide

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply 2–14 days before arrival
Decision in 7–10 business days
Verified 25 October 2026

Plusvisa is a private visa application service, not a government agency or embassy. Official government source: Official e-Visa website for Indonesia (evisa.imigrasi.go.id), evisa.imigrasi.go.id.

Table of contents

Do you need a visa?
Types and cost in AUD
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Australia vs. Indonesia essentials

Stay
30 days, single entry
Cannot be extended beyond 30 days.
Passport
Valid 6 months after arrival
Counted from your arrival date.
Apply
Up to 14 days before travel
Government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure.

Two routes into Indonesia

Most Australian travellers
e-Visa on Arrival (e-VOA)
Apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you fly. It is single entry and allows up to 30 days from arrival. It is issued once payment and documents are checked.
Longer stays
Residence permit or other visa
The e-VOA cannot be extended. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an immigration office before your stay ends.

Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Australian citizens, in Australian Dollars

e-Visa	Validity	Processing	Government fee	All-in with Plusvisa*
Business trip E-visa eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$112 ≈ $170	≈ $214
Business trip E-visa eVisa	1 year Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$224 ≈ $340	≈ $399
Business trip E-visa eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$336 ≈ $510	≈ $569
Business trip E-visa eVisa	5 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$615 ≈ $932	≈ $991
E-Visa On Arrival eVisa	90 days Single entry	2–3 business days	US$28 ≈ $43	≈ $87
Tourist E-visa eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ $85	≈ $129
Medical eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ $85	≈ $129
Medical eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$280 ≈ $425	≈ $484

* The government fee is the government's own charge, never refundable. All-in adds Plusvisa's service fee, per traveller; it is refunded if we cause a refusal.

The 60-day rule, and what it does not mean

An Australian e-VOA allows one entry and a stay of up to 30 days from your arrival date. It does not accumulate across visits.

Arrive

Leave

Business trip E-visa: 60 days per visit.

Arrive 1 March

42 of 60 days

1 Mar – 11 Apr: 42 of the 60 days this visa allows in one visit.

e-VOA: Single entry, up to 30 days from arrival. Your arrival date must match the date on your application.
Extensions: The e-VOA cannot simply be extended. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or other visa at an immigration office before your stay ends.
Overstaying: Overstaying brings a daily fine. An overstay of more than 60 days can lead to detention, deportation or a ban on future travel.
Entry points: The e-VOA only works at named airports, seaports and land crossings on the official list. Arriving elsewhere means a different visa is needed.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as an Australian applicant.

Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page. JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB. Passport valid 6 months after arrival.
Passport-style photograph
Recent passport-size photo. JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB.
Mastercard, Visa or JCB card
Needs 3D Secure and international transactions enabled. It does not need to be in your name.
Return or onward ticket
Printed or digital copy. An immigration officer can ask to see it on arrival.
All Indonesia Arrival Card
Submit online within 3 days before arrival. Show the QR code emailed to you with your passport at the border. Required for every traveller, including children.

When should you apply?

Processing takes 7–10 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.

Arrival in Indonesia

Processing

Standard7–10 business days

Pick your arrival date

1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
3
Processing
7–10 business days
Official estimate
4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
5
Arrive in Indonesia
—
Show the approval at the border

Apply up to 14 days before arrival, and no later than 2 days before. Finish at least 48 hours before departure. About a week ahead leaves room to resubmit.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold an Australian passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date?
Will you enter and leave Indonesia by one of the listed airports, seaports or land crossings?
Is your trip 30 days or less, with one entry?
Do you hold a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure?

Result

Answer all four

Four quick checks of the rules that most often catch travellers out, and we'll tell you where you stand.

The application, step by step

Before you apply

1
Check your route
Confirm that your Australian passport qualifies for the e-VOA. Check that it is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
Australia's status is not yet confirmed on this official page.
2
Prepare your documents
Scan your passport biodata page and prepare a passport-style photo. Both must be JPG, JPEG or PNG and under 200 KB. Have a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card ready.

On the official portal

3
Register an account
Create an account on the official e-Visa website. Activate it from the verification email within one hour.
4
Complete the application
Sign in and choose the visa type. Enter your arrival details and residence address in Indonesia. Upload your documents.
Names and numbers must match your passport exactly.
5
Pay the fee
Pay online by Mastercard, Visa or JCB within 120 minutes of starting payment. If the time runs out, submit the application again.
6
Download the visa
Once approved, download the e-VOA from your account. A copy is also emailed to you.

After you apply

7
Submit your arrival card
Submit the All Indonesia Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival. Show the QR code with your passport at the border.
8
Carry a copy of your visa
Keep a soft or hard copy of the e-VOA with your passport. An officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
9
Track or extend
Track your application on the official tool. To stay longer than 30 days, apply for a residence permit at an immigration office before your stay ends.

Official website: evisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)

Questions Australian travellers actually ask

Not for a typical trip. Australian passport holders need an e-VOA before travel. Visa-free entry is only for a shorter list of countries, mostly ASEAN members.

Up to 30 days from arrival, single entry. The destination guide says it cannot be extended. For a longer stay, apply for a residence permit or other visa at an immigration office before your stay ends.

Up to 14 days before arrival. The government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. Less than this can lead to refusal or denied boarding.

A digital form you submit online within 3 days before arrival. It replaces separate immigration, customs and health declarations. You show the QR code emailed to you at the border.

You need a return or onward ticket. An immigration officer can ask to see it on arrival, and may refuse entry without one.

Only Mastercard, Visa or JCB cards are accepted. The card needs 3D Secure and international transactions enabled. The card does not need to be in your name. Your bank may add its own charge.

Visa sorted

The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home

Your Australian plug won't fit. Here's what will.

Type C
Two round pins · 2.5 A
Type F
Two round pins · 16 A

Type C

Indonesia uses type C and F sockets and your plugs are type I. An I-to-C adapter works for the whole trip.

Voltage

230 V · 50 Hz

Same as Australia — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.

Pack: one type C adapter and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.

Indonesia drives on the left — just like home

Compare traffic side:

Indonesia · left-hand traffic — same as Australia

Getting around
Indonesia is an archipelago, so domestic flights and ferries link the islands, while ride-hailing apps like Gojek and Grab are the easiest way to get around cities. Traffic in Jakarta and Bali can be heavy, so allow extra time.
Health
Tap water is not safe to drink; use bottled or boiled water. Dengue occurs, so use repellent. Malaria risk exists in rural eastern Indonesia, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Sumatra, but not Jakarta or Bali's resorts; check with a doctor first.
Customs and etiquette
Dress modestly at temples and mosques, and remove shoes before entering homes and places of worship. Indonesia is majority Muslim, so be considerate around prayer times and during Ramadan, especially outside Bali.

Indonesian Rupiahs, cash and cards

Indonesia uses the Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

AUD

IDR

$1 ≈ Rp10,731.7 · indicative mid-market rate, possibly a few days old

Carry cash outside big cities
Cards are mainly accepted in bigger cities and tourist spots like Jakarta and Bali. Many smaller businesses, warungs and markets are cash only, so keep rupiah on hand.
Use ATMs for local currency
ATMs are common in cities and tourist areas. Always choose to be charged in rupiah, not your home currency, to avoid a poor dynamic-conversion rate. Withdrawal limits are often around 2.5-3 million rupiah per transaction.
Exchange only at licensed counters
Change cash at banks or licensed money changers, not informal street counters, to avoid short-changing and counterfeit notes.

Weather by month (Jakarta)

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

25.2°25.2°25.5°25.9°25.9°25.3°24.5°24.2°24.7°25.5°25.9°25.4°

Daytime high
Grey row = night low
Best time to go

Daytime high
Grey row = night low
Best time to go

Month	High, °C	Low, °C	Rain, mm
January	28.7	25.2	352.8
February	28.3	25.2	386.5
March	28.9	25.5	247.7
April	29.4	25.9	197.4
May · best	29.6	25.9	141.4
June · best	29.3	25.3	95.4
July · best	29.1	24.5	89.3
August · best	29.4	24.2	49
September · best	30.3	24.7	66.3
October	30.5	25.5	133.9
November	30	25.9	198.3
December	29.2	25.4	244.3

Monthly averages. Source: NASA POWER climatology, 2001-2020.

May · ideal

The best window runs May, June, July, August and September.

High 29.6°CLow 25.9°CRain 141.4 mm

Sweet spot: Jakarta has a tropical climate with high heat and humidity year-round. The wet season runs from around November to March, with the heaviest rain and flood risk in January and February. June to September is the driest, sunniest stretch, and May marks the start of the dry season.

3 time zones

Canberra

--:--:--

Jakarta

--:--:--

Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.

How much to tip, in AUD

Restaurant bill

Rp 200,000

Rp 200,000($18.64)

Restaurant bill

Only if a service charge is not already included

0–10%

on a Rp 200,000 bill: Rp 0 · $0

Hotel bellboy or porter

Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000

$0.93–$1.86

Taxi or ride-hailing driver

Usually just rounding up the fare

Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000

$0.19–$0.47

Spa or massage therapist

Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000

$1.86–$4.66

Private driver or guide (full day)

Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000

$4.66–$9.32

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local prepaid SIM

≈ $9.32Rp 100,000

Airport kiosks, convenience stores (Indomaret/Alfamart) or operator GraPARI outlets Starter packs from Telkomsel, XL or Indosat with a data bundle of several GB.

eSIM

Recommended

Travel eSIM

≈ $14.91Rp 160,000

Bought online before you travel and activated on arrival, e.g. Telkomsel's eSIM No physical shop visit needed; check your phone supports eSIM before buying.

Roaming

Roaming on your home SIM

Activated through your home network before you leave The simplest option but usually the most expensive; check your home carrier's Indonesia roaming rates first.

Get your Indonesia e-Visa in about ten business days, without the portal headaches

Upload a phone photo and your passport, we check them against every rule above, submit, and send your approval to your inbox. From $87 all-in.

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