Indonesia Visa for Chinese Citizens: e-VOA and Entry Rules

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 CNY
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
China vs. Indonesia essentials

Passport
Valid 6 months from arrival
Checked at the border and at boarding.
Stay
30 days, single entry
Not extendable on the e-VOA.
Apply from
Up to 14 days before travel
The government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure.

Two routes into Indonesia

Most people
e-VOA (online)
Apply on the official e-Visa site before you fly. It is single entry, for up to 30 days. It is issued automatically once payment and documents are checked. Enter only through a listed airport, seaport or land crossing.
Not eligible for e-VOA
Embassy visa
Passports not on the e-VOA or visa-free lists must apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate before travelling. Check the e-VOA eligibility page first.

Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Chinese citizens, in Chinese Yuans

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 ≈ ¥800	≈ ¥1,008
Business trip E-visa eVisa	1 year Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$224 ≈ ¥1,600	≈ ¥1,879
Business trip E-visa eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$336 ≈ ¥2,400	≈ ¥2,679
Business trip E-visa eVisa	5 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$615 ≈ ¥4,393	≈ ¥4,672
E-Visa On Arrival eVisa	90 days Single entry	2–3 business days	US$28 ≈ ¥200	≈ ¥408
Tourist E-visa eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ ¥400	≈ ¥608
Medical eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ ¥400	≈ ¥608
Medical eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$280 ≈ ¥2,000	≈ ¥2,279

* 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

On the e-VOA, a Chinese citizen may stay up to 30 days from the arrival date, on a single entry. The stay cannot be extended on this permit. The limit does not add up across trips.

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 stay: Up to 30 days from the date you arrive. Single entry only. Enter by a listed airport, seaport or land crossing.
Staying longer: To stay beyond 30 days, apply for a residence permit or other visa at an immigration office before the current stay expires.
Not a cumulative limit: The 30 days do not add up across several trips. Each entry gets its own stay.
Overstaying: Overstaying brings a daily fine. An overstay of more than 60 days can lead to detention, deportation or a ban on future travel to Indonesia.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a Chinese applicant.

Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page. JPG, JPEG or PNG, max 200 KB. Passport valid 6 months from arrival.
Passport-style photograph
Recent passport-size photo. JPG, JPEG or PNG, max 200 KB.
Mastercard, Visa or JCB card
Needs 3D Secure and international use. Does not need to be in your name. The portal lists these three networks only; UnionPay is not on the list.
Return or onward ticket
Printed or digital copy. An officer can ask to see it on arrival.
All Indonesia Arrival Card
Submit online within 3 days before arrival. Show the QR code with your passport at the border. Required for every traveller.

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

Same as the destination guide. The portal accepts applications from 14 days before travel and up to 2 days before. The government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold a national Chinese passport that is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date?
Is your trip for 30 days or less, with a single entry?
Will you enter through a listed airport, seaport or land crossing?
Do you have a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure enabled?

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 you need the e-VOA
Confirm your passport is eligible for the e-VOA and that it is valid 6 months from your arrival date.
Official page could not be read during drafting.
2
Prepare your files
Scan your passport biodata page and prepare a passport-style photo. Both must be JPG, JPEG or PNG, 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, choose the visa type, enter your arrival details and your residence address in Indonesia, and upload your files.
5
Pay the fee
Pay 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 its QR code with your passport at the border.
8
Carry a copy of the visa
Keep a 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 the stay ends.

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

Questions Chinese travellers actually ask

Yes. Most Chinese citizens apply for the e-VOA online before flying. It is single entry for up to 30 days.

Up to 30 days from the date you arrive, on a single entry. It cannot be extended on this permit. For a longer stay, apply for a residence permit at an immigration office before your stay ends.

Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. A shorter validity can lead to a refused application or denied boarding.

The official portal accepts Mastercard, Visa and JCB only. UnionPay is not on the list. Use a card from one of these networks with 3D Secure enabled.

Only named international airports, seaports and land crossings on the official list. Arriving at any other checkpoint means the e-VOA does not apply. Check the official list before you book.

The portal accepts applications up to 14 days before travel. The government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure. Applying about a week ahead leaves room to fix any upload problem.

A digital form for immigration, customs and health. Submit it online within 3 days before arrival. You need it even with an e-VOA.

Visa sorted

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

Your Chinese plug fits. Here's what to expect.

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

Type C

Type C is used both at home and in Indonesia, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.

Voltage

230 V · 50 Hz

Against 220 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.

Pack: nothing special — your type C plugs go straight in. A small power strip is still handy where hotel rooms have one socket.

Indonesia drives on the left — the opposite of home

Compare traffic side:

Indonesia · left-hand traffic — the opposite of China

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).

CNY

IDR

¥1 ≈ Rp2,276.4 · 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

Beijing

--:--:--

Jakarta

--:--:--

Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.

How much to tip, in CNY

Restaurant bill

Rp 30,000

Rp 30,000(¥13.18)

Restaurant bill

Only if a service charge is not already included

0–10%

on a Rp 30,000 bill: Rp 0 · ¥0

Hotel bellboy or porter

Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000

¥4.39–¥8.79

Taxi or ride-hailing driver

Usually just rounding up the fare

Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000

¥0.88–¥2.20

Spa or massage therapist

Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000

¥8.79–¥21.96

Private driver or guide (full day)

Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000

¥21.96–¥43.93

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local prepaid SIM

≈ ¥43.93Rp 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

≈ ¥70.29Rp 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 ¥408 all-in.

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