eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Single entry
Validity
60 days
- Processing
- 7–10 business days
- Total cost
- €79 (US$85)
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes, Dutch passport holders need a visa for Indonesia, but they can apply online for an e-VOA before flying.
eVisa
E-Visa On Arrival
Entry
Single entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Total cost
- €53 (US$57)
Pre-checkedReviewed
Expert check before submission
7–10 business days
Processing time
+21k21K+
Applications processed
Available now24/7
Expert human assistance
Indonesia Visa for Dutch Citizens: e-VOA & How to Apply
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply 2–14 days before arrival
- Decision in 7–10 business days
- 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
Checked at boarding and on arrival.
e-VOA stay
30 days, single entry
Not extendable without a residence permit.
Apply from
Up to 14 days before travel
Government advises at least 48 hours before departure.
Two routes into Indonesia
Most Dutch travellers
e-VOA
Dutch citizens apply online on the official portal before flying. It covers tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing and transit, for a single entry of up to 30 days.
Longer or other stays
Embassy visa
Dutch nationals who need to stay longer than 30 days, enter more than once, or travel for a purpose the e-VOA does not cover must apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate in the Netherlands before travelling.
Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Dutch citizens, in Euros
| 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 ≈ €26 | ≈ €53 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 60 days Single entry | 7–10 business days | US$56 ≈ €52 | ≈ €79 |
* 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 30-day rule, and what it does not mean
The e-VOA lets a Dutch passport holder stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days from the date of arrival, on a single entry. It does not allow a longer stay, a second entry, or an automatic extension.
E-Visa On Arrival: 30 days per visit.
Arrive 1 March
21 of 30 days
1 Mar – 21 Mar: 21 of the 30 days this visa allows in one visit.
Single entry only: The e-VOA covers one arrival. Leaving Indonesia and coming back needs a new e-VOA, even if the first one has days left.
30 days is the maximum: The 30-day count starts on arrival, not on approval. It cannot be stretched by applying early: the visa itself stays valid for 90 days to enter, but the stay itself is fixed at 30 days once you land.
No extension on the e-VOA: Dutch travellers who want to stay longer must apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an Indonesian immigration office before the 30 days run out, not after.
Overstaying has consequences: Staying past the 30 days brings a daily fine. 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 Dutch applicant.
Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB. Your Dutch passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the arrival date.
Passport-style photograph
Recent passport-size photo, JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB.
Visa, Mastercard or JCB card
Needs 3D Secure and international payments enabled. Dutch Maestro-only debit cards and iDEAL do not work here. The card does not need to be in your own name.
Return or onward ticket
A printed or digital copy of a return or connecting ticket out of Indonesia. An immigration officer can ask to see it on arrival.
When should you apply?
Processing takes 7–10 business days. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.
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
Accepted up to 14 days before arrival; apply at least 48 hours ahead. A week ahead leaves room to fix a rejected upload.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your Dutch passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Indonesia?
Will your trip be a single entry of 30 days or less?
Are you arriving at one of the airports, seaports or land borders on Indonesia's official e-VOA list?
Do you have a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card with 3D Secure enabled for online payment?
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 and passport
Confirm the e-VOA fits your trip and that your Dutch passport has at least 6 months of validity left from your arrival date.
- 2
Prepare your files
Scan your passport's biodata page and get a passport-style photo, each as a JPG, JPEG or PNG under 200 KB. Have a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card ready, since Dutch Maestro-only debit cards and iDEAL are not accepted.
On the official portal
- 3
Register an account
Create an account on the official e-Visa website and activate it from the verification email within one hour.
- 4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the e-VOA, enter your arrival details and Indonesian address, and upload your documents.
- 5
Pay the fee
Pay by Visa, Mastercard or JCB within 120 minutes of starting, or you must submit the application again.
- 6
Download your e-VOA
Once approved, download it from your account. A copy is also emailed to you.
After you apply
- 7
Submit the All Indonesia Arrival Card
Within 3 days before you fly, complete this separate digital form and keep the QR code it emails you for the border.
- 8
Carry a copy on arrival
Keep a digital or printed copy of your e-VOA with your passport. An officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
- 9
Track or extend if needed
Check your application's progress with the official tracking tool, or start a residence permit application before your 30 days end if you need to stay longer.
Official website: evisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)
Questions Dutch travellers actually ask
Yes. Dutch passport holders are not on Indonesia's visa-free list, but they can apply online for an e-VOA before flying, which covers a single entry of up to 30 days.
The portal accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB with 3D Secure enabled. A Maestro-only debit card or iDEAL will not work, so use a Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card instead.
The official e-VOA guidance does not list a blank page requirement. The passport itself must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
Each traveller, including children, needs their own e-VOA application and passport biodata scan. The same 30-day, single-entry rule applies to them.
No, the e-VOA is tied to your arrival in Indonesia, not your flight route. Just make sure you land at an airport, seaport or land border on the official entry list.
Fees are not refunded for a rejected application. Check your details against your passport and reapply, leaving enough time before your flight to do this.
No. The e-VOA cannot be extended. To stay longer you must apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an Indonesian immigration office before the 30 days end.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Dutch 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 and F sockets are used both at home and in Indonesia, so your own plugs fit.
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Same as the Netherlands — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.
Pack: nothing special — your type C and F 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 Netherlands
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 ≈ Rp17,561 · 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
Amsterdam
--:--:--
Jakarta
--:--:--
Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.
How much to tip, in EUR
Rp 300,000(€17.08)
Restaurant bill
Only if a service charge is not already included
0–10%
on a Rp 300,000 bill: Rp 0 · €0
Hotel bellboy or porter
Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000
€0.57–€1.14
Taxi or ride-hailing driver
Usually just rounding up the fare
Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000
€0.11–€0.28
Spa or massage therapist
Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000
€1.14–€2.85
Private driver or guide (full day)
Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000
€2.85–€5.69
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local prepaid SIM
≈ €5.69Rp 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
≈ €9.11Rp 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 €53 all-in.
- Card payments by PayPal
- Fee refunded if we cause a refusal
- Support by email and WhatsApp