Indonesia Visa for Indian Citizens: e-VOA and How to Apply

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

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

Two routes into Indonesia

Most Indian travellers
e-VOA
Apply online at the official e-Visa portal before you fly. Covers tourism, business meetings and visits. Enter only through a listed airport, seaport or land crossing.
Not eligible for the e-VOA
Embassy visa
If the e-VOA does not work for you, apply for an Indonesian visa at an Indonesian embassy or consulate before travelling. Your nationality and purpose decide which route applies.

Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Indian citizens, in Indian Rupees

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 ≈ ₹9,334	≈ ₹11,750
Business trip E-visa eVisa	1 year Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$224 ≈ ₹18,667	≈ ₹21,917
Business trip E-visa eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$336 ≈ ₹28,000	≈ ₹31,250
Business trip E-visa eVisa	5 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$615 ≈ ₹51,250	≈ ₹54,500
E-Visa On Arrival eVisa	90 days Single entry	2–3 business days	US$28 ≈ ₹2,334	≈ ₹4,750
Tourist E-visa eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ ₹4,667	≈ ₹7,084
Medical eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ ₹4,667	≈ ₹7,084
Medical eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$280 ≈ ₹23,334	≈ ₹26,584

* 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

An Indian citizen on the e-VOA may stay up to 30 days from the arrival date, on a single entry. The 30 days do 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: The e-VOA allows one entry and a stay of up to 30 days from the day you arrive. It is issued for the arrival date you enter.
No extension on the e-VOA: The e-VOA cannot simply be extended beyond 30 days. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or other visa at an immigration office before your stay ends.
Overstays: 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.
Entry points: The e-VOA works only through the listed airports, seaports and land crossings. Arriving at any other point means a different visa is needed.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as an Indian applicant.

Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page. JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB. Passport valid 6 months from arrival.
Passport-style photograph
Recent passport-size photo. JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB.
Mastercard, Visa or JCB card
3D Secure enabled and open to international payments. Does not need to be in your name.
Return or onward ticket
Printed or digital copy of a ticket out of Indonesia. An officer can ask to see it on arrival.
All Indonesia Arrival Card QR code
Submit online within 3 days before arrival. Show the QR code with your passport at the border.

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 window as the destination guide. Apply up to 14 days before arrival and at least 48 hours before departure. Allow about a week to fix any upload problems.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold a regular Indian passport, not an emergency or temporary passport or a travel document?
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date?
Will you enter through a listed Indonesian airport, seaport or land crossing?
Is your trip 30 days or less, for tourism, business meetings or a visit?

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 can use the e-VOA
Confirm that Indian citizens can use the e-VOA and that your trip is 30 days or less. Check your passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
2
Prepare your files
Scan your passport's biodata page and prepare a passport-style photo. Both must be JPG, JPEG or PNG and 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, 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 address in Indonesia, and upload your files. Check every name, number and date against your passport.
Any mismatch makes the visa invalid, with no refund.
5
Pay the fee
Pay by Mastercard, Visa or JCB within 120 minutes of starting payment, or submit the application again. Your card issuer may add a charge.
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 the 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 copies
Keep a copy of the e-VOA with your passport and return ticket. An officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
9
Track your application
Check the status of your application at any time using the official tracking tool.

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

Questions Indian travellers actually ask

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa. For a typical tourist trip, you can apply for the e-VOA online before you fly.

Up to 30 days from your arrival date, on a single entry. The e-VOA cannot simply be extended.

Up to 14 days before arrival. The government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure.

The destination rules say no. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or other visa at an immigration office before your stay ends.

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.

Yes. Carry a printed or digital copy of a return or onward ticket. An officer can ask to see it on arrival.

A mandatory online form for every traveller, including children. Submit it within 3 days before arrival and show the QR code at the border.

Only the listed international airports, seaports and land crossings. Check the official list before you travel.

Check that the name, number and dates match your passport exactly. Then contact an Indonesian embassy or consulate about a visa you can apply for in advance.

Visa sorted

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

Your Indian 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 India — 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 — just like home

Compare traffic side:

Indonesia · left-hand traffic — same as India

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).

INR

IDR

₹1 ≈ Rp195.1 · 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, a half-hour offset

New Delhi

--:--:--

Jakarta

--:--:--

Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.

How much to tip, in INR

Restaurant bill

Rp 3,000

Rp 3,000(₹15.38)

Restaurant bill

Only if a service charge is not already included

0–10%

on a Rp 3,000 bill: Rp 0 · ₹0

Hotel bellboy or porter

Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000

₹51.25–₹102.50

Taxi or ride-hailing driver

Usually just rounding up the fare

Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000

₹10.25–₹25.63

Spa or massage therapist

Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000

₹102.50–₹256.25

Private driver or guide (full day)

Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000

₹256.25–₹512.50

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local prepaid SIM

≈ ₹512.50Rp 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

≈ ₹820Rp 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 ₹4,750 all-in.

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