eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Single entry
Validity
60 days
- Processing
- 7–10 business days
- Total cost
- €79 (US$85)
Do German citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes, German citizens need an e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival) before flying to Indonesia for tourism or business.
eVisa
E-Visa On Arrival
Entry
Single entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Total cost
- €53 (US$57)
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Expert check before submission
7–10 business days
Processing time
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Indonesia Visa for German 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
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 people
e-VOA
German passport holders apply online before travel for a single-entry e-VOA covering tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing or transit, valid for a 30-day stay.
Staying longer
Embassy visa
Travellers who need more than 30 days, or who hold a non-national travel document such as an emergency passport, must apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate before travelling.
Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for German 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 German citizens stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days per entry, starting the day they arrive. It is single entry and cannot simply be extended.
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 trip, one stay: The e-VOA covers a single entry. Leaving and re-entering Indonesia needs a fresh e-VOA, even if the first 30 days are not used up.
Not extendable like a visa-free stay: To stay beyond 30 days, a German citizen must apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an immigration office before the e-VOA expires.
Overstaying has real consequences: Overstaying 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 German applicant.
Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB. The German 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.
Mastercard, Visa or JCB card
A German-issued card works as long as 3D Secure is enabled and it 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 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
The portal accepts applications from 14 days before arrival. The government advises applying at least 48 hours before departure, so applying about a week ahead leaves room to fix a rejected upload.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your German passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Indonesia?
Will your stay be 30 days or less?
Are you arriving at one of the listed e-VOA airports, seaports or land crossings?
Do you have a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure enabled for international payments?
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 validity
Make sure your German passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Indonesia, and that you will enter through a listed e-VOA airport, seaport or land crossing.
- 2
Prepare your documents
Scan your passport biodata page and prepare a passport-style photo, both under 200 KB in JPG, JPEG or PNG. Have a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card ready, with 3D Secure enabled for international payments.
On the official portal
- 3
Register an account
Create an account on the official e-Visa website using your German passport details, then activate it from the verification email within one hour.
- 4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the e-VOA, then enter your arrival details and the address where you will stay in Indonesia, and upload your documents.
- 5
Pay the fee
Pay online by card within 120 minutes of starting the payment. If you miss this window, the application has to be submitted again.
- 6
Download the visa
Once approved, download the e-VOA from your account. A copy is also emailed to you; keep it with your passport.
After you apply
- 7
Submit the All Indonesia Arrival Card
Within 3 days before arrival, submit this separate digital form online and keep the QR code it emails you, to show at the border alongside your e-VOA.
- 8
Carry a copy on arrival
Bring a soft or hard copy of your e-VOA and your return or onward ticket. An immigration 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 apply for a residence permit at an immigration office if you need to stay past 30 days.
Official website: evisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)
Questions German travellers actually ask
No. Indonesia's visa on arrival is now the e-VOA, applied for online before you fly on the official immigration website. There is no counter to buy a paper visa with cash on arrival.
Bali follows the same rules as the rest of Indonesia. German citizens apply for the e-VOA online before travelling, then enter through a listed airport or seaport such as Ngurah Rai or Benoa.
Only Mastercard, Visa or JCB cards are accepted, and the card needs 3D Secure enabled and to allow international transactions. A standard German girocard without these will not work.
The official e-VOA process does not list travel insurance as a required document. Check your own policy separately, since Schengen-only cover does not extend to Indonesia.
The e-VOA itself is still limited to 30 days regardless of ancestry. Longer stays or other permits are handled separately at an Indonesian embassy or an immigration office, not through the e-VOA.
The e-VOA only works at the named airports, seaports and land crossings. If your arrival point is not on that list, it will not apply and you would need a different visa.
The application asks for the biodata page details you enter manually and a scan of that page. The official source does not mention a separate chip or biometric check during the online application.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your German 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 Germany — 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 Germany
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
Berlin
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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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