eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Validity
- Processing
- 2–4 weeks
- Total cost
- $179 (US$130)
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes, Canadian citizens need a visa for Indonesia, but most trips can use the online e-VOA before flying.
eVisa
E-Visa On Arrival
Entry
Single entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Total cost
- $79 (US$57)
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Indonesia Visa for Canadians: e-VOA Rules & How to Apply
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply up to 14 days before arrival
- Decision in 2–4 weeks
- Verified
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
Passport validity
6 months from arrival
e-VOA stay
30 days, single entry
Not extendable; get a residence permit to stay longer.
Entry points
Listed airports, ports, borders
Arriving elsewhere means the e-VOA does not apply.
Two routes into Indonesia
Most travellers
e-VOA
Canadian passport holders apply online for a single-entry e-VOA before flying. It covers tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing and transit, for a stay of up to 30 days.
Longer or multiple-entry trips
Regular visa
If you need more than 30 days, multiple entries, or a purpose the e-VOA does not cover, apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate in Canada before you travel.
Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Canadian citizens, in Canadian Dollars
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
E-Visa On Arrival eVisa | 90 days Single entry | 2–3 business days | US$28 ≈ $39 | ≈ $79 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 60 days Single entry | 2–4 weeks | US$56 ≈ $77 | ≈ $179 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 60 days Single entry | 2–4 weeks | US$56 ≈ $77 | ≈ $117 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 30 days | 2–3 business days | Government fee not listed | ≈ $62 |
* 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 90-day rule, and what it does not mean
Your e-VOA gives one entry and a stay of up to 30 days, counted from the day you land in Indonesia. It cannot be extended and does not let you re-enter after you leave.
E-Visa On Arrival: 90 days per visit.
Arrive 1 March
63 of 90 days
1 Mar – 2 May: 63 of the 90 days this visa allows in one visit.
30 days, one entry only: The e-VOA lets you land once and stay up to 30 days. If you leave Indonesia before the 30 days end, you cannot re-enter on the same e-VOA.
90 days to use it: The e-VOA itself stays valid for 90 days after it is issued, so you can pick any arrival date in that window. Your 30-day stay only starts once you land.
No extension on the e-VOA: You cannot extend an e-VOA. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an immigration office before your 30 days run out.
Overstaying costs money: Staying past your 30 days brings a daily fine. Staying more than 60 days over can lead to detention, deportation, or a ban on returning to Indonesia.
Your document checklist
Four things to have ready before you start your application, as a Canadian applicant.
Passport biodata page
Colour scan of your Canadian passport's biodata page, valid at least 6 months from arrival, saved as JPG, JPEG or PNG under 200 KB.
Passport-style photo
Recent digital photo, JPG, JPEG or PNG, under 200 KB. No different size rule applies to Canadian applicants.
Payment card
A Visa, Mastercard or JCB card with 3D Secure and international payments enabled. Canadian debit cards are not accepted; it does not need to be in your own name.
Return or onward ticket
A copy of your ticket out of Indonesia. It is a stated e-VOA requirement, and an officer can ask to see it on arrival.
When should you apply?
Processing takes 2–4 weeks. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.
Processing
Standard2–4 weeks
Pick your arrival date
- 1
Apply online
—
Form and uploads, about 30 min
- 2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
- 3
Processing
2–4 weeks
Official estimate
- 4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
- 5
Arrive in Indonesia
—
Show the approval at the border
The portal opens 14 days before travel. Apply near the start of that window to leave room for a rejected upload; the minimum advised is 48 hours before departure.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your trip for tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing or transit only?
Will you arrive at one of Indonesia's listed e-VOA airports, seaports or land borders?
Is your Canadian passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date?
Will your whole stay fit in 30 days, with only one entry needed?
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
Confirm you can use the e-VOA
Canadian passports are on Indonesia's e-VOA list, so check yours is valid for at least 6 months from your planned arrival date.
- 2
Scan your documents
Save a colour scan of your passport's biodata page and a passport photo, both as JPG, JPEG or PNG under 200 KB. Have a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card ready; Canadian debit cards are not accepted.
On the official portal
- 3
Register on the official portal
Create an account at evisa.imigrasi.go.id and activate it from the confirmation email within one hour.
- 4
Enter your trip details
Sign in, pick the visitor visa (e-VOA), then enter your arrival date, entry point and Indonesian address, and upload your documents.
- 5
Pay within 120 minutes
Pay by Visa, Mastercard or JCB as soon as the confirmation page appears. If 120 minutes pass unpaid, you must submit the application again.
- 6
Download your e-VOA
Once approved, download the visa from your account. A copy is also emailed to you.
After you apply
- 7
Carry a copy on arrival
Keep the e-VOA with your passport and return ticket. An officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
- 8
Submit the arrival card
Complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card online within 3 days before landing, and keep the QR code for the border.
- 9
Plan ahead if you need longer
To stay past 30 days, apply for a residence permit extension at an immigration office before your e-VOA runs out. It cannot be renewed online.
Questions Canadian travellers actually ask
No. Canada is on the e-VOA list, so the online application replaces the old paper visa-on-arrival counter. Apply before you fly at evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Yes. Every traveller, including infants and children listed on a parent's passport, needs a separate e-VOA application.
No. Only Visa, Mastercard or JCB cards with 3D Secure and international payments enabled are accepted. The card does not have to be in your own name.
No. It is single-entry only. For multiple entries, apply for a different e-Visa type at an Indonesian embassy or consulate in Canada before travelling.
Yes, transit is one of the purposes it covers, but you still need to show a return or onward ticket on arrival.
You can apply from anywhere, including Canada, using your passport details online before your flight to Indonesia.
You cannot enter on that e-VOA once the 90-day window has passed. You would need to apply for a new one before travelling.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Canadian 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 A and B. A A-to-C adapter works for the whole trip.
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Against 120 V · 60 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.
Pack: one type C adapter and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.
Indonesia drives on the left — the opposite of home
Compare traffic side:
Indonesia · left-hand traffic — the opposite of Canada
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).
Rp
$1 ≈ Rp11,869.9 · 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
Ottawa
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Jakarta
--:--:--
Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.
How much to tip, in CAD
Rp 200,000($16.85)
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
$0.84–$1.68
Taxi or ride-hailing driver
Usually just rounding up the fare
Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000
$0.17–$0.42
Spa or massage therapist
Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000
$1.68–$4.21
Private driver or guide (full day)
Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000
$4.21–$8.42
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local prepaid SIM
≈ $8.42Rp 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
RecommendedTravel eSIM
≈ $13.48Rp 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 four weeks, without the portal headaches
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