eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Single entry
Validity
60 days
- Processing
- 7–10 business days
- Total cost
- €79 (US$85)
Do French citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
No, French citizens do not need to visit an embassy: Indonesia's e-VOA lets most French passport holders apply online 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
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Indonesia Visa for French 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 check-in and on arrival.
Stay allowed
30 days, single entry
Not extendable; needs a residence permit to stay longer.
Apply from
Up to 14 days before travel
At least 48 hours before departure is advised.
Two routes into Indonesia
Most French travellers
e-VOA (Visa on Arrival online)
French passport holders can apply online on the official e-Visa portal before flying, for a single entry stay of up to 30 days for tourism, business meetings or transit.
Longer or different stays
Embassy visa
French citizens who need a longer stay, a multiple-entry permit or a purpose not covered by the e-VOA must apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate in France before travelling.
Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for French 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 allows a single stay of up to 30 days from the date a French citizen arrives in Indonesia. It is not extendable: once the 30 days are used, a different permit is needed to remain.
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.
One stay, one entry: The e-VOA covers one entry only. Leaving Indonesia and coming back needs a fresh e-VOA, not a re-entry on the same one.
30 days means 30 days: The count starts on the day of arrival. It is not renewable or extendable at the airport or online; it does not stretch to cover a later flight home.
Staying longer needs a different route: To stay past 30 days, a French citizen must apply for a residence permit or another visa type at an Indonesian immigration office before the e-VOA expires, 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 future travel ban.
Your document checklist
Four things to have ready before you start your application, as a French applicant.
Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB. French passports 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.
Mastercard, Visa or JCB card
A French-issued card works if it has 3D Secure enabled and is open to international transactions. It does not need to be in the applicant's own name.
Return or onward ticket
A printed or digital copy of a return ticket to France or an onward 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
Indonesia's immigration advises applying at least 48 hours before departure. Applying about a week ahead leaves room to fix a rejected photo or scan and resubmit before flying from France.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Are you travelling on an ordinary French passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date?
Will your stay in Indonesia be 30 days or less?
Are you arriving at one of the named airports, seaports or land crossings on the official list?
Do you have a return or onward ticket out of Indonesia to show on arrival?
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 passport and route
Make sure your French passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date, and confirm the e-VOA covers your trip rather than an embassy visa.
- 2
Scan your documents
Scan your passport's biodata page and prepare a passport-style photo, both under 200 KB in JPG, JPEG or PNG. Have a French Visa, Mastercard or JCB card ready, with 3D Secure enabled.
On the official portal
- 3
Register an account
Create an account on the official e-Visa website, then activate it from the verification email within one hour.
- 4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the e-VOA, enter your arrival details and your address in Indonesia, and upload your scanned passport page and photo.
- 5
Pay the fee
Pay online with your French-issued Visa, Mastercard or JCB card within 120 minutes of starting, or the application must be submitted 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
Carry a copy on arrival
Keep a printed or digital copy of the e-VOA with your passport and onward ticket. An immigration officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
- 8
Submit the arrival card
Submit the All Indonesia Arrival Card online within 3 days before arriving, and keep the QR code it emails you to show at the border.
- 9
Track or extend if needed
Use the official tracking tool to check your application, or visit an Indonesian immigration office before the 30 days end if you need to stay longer.
Official website: evisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)
Questions French travellers actually ask
No. The e-VOA must be applied for and paid for online before you fly. There is no longer a paper visa-on-arrival counter for the e-VOA at the airport.
No. Indonesia's e-VOA and visa-free rules are based on the passport you travel on, not on where you live. A French passport is treated the same wherever the holder resides.
You need a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card with 3D Secure enabled and open to international payments. Most French bank cards qualify, but check with your bank before applying if you are unsure.
This guide covers travel on a French passport only. Dual nationals holding Indonesian citizenship should check their situation with an Indonesian embassy or consulate, since different rules can apply.
Yes, each traveller, including children, needs their own e-VOA application and their own All Indonesia Arrival Card submission, using the child's own passport.
The connection does not matter. What counts is the Indonesian airport, seaport or land crossing where you actually arrive. It must be on the official list for the e-VOA to apply.
No. The e-VOA is only issued against a valid French passport. An identity card is not accepted for entry to Indonesia.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your French 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
Same as France — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.
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 France
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
Paris
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Jakarta
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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.
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