Indonesia Visa for Irish Citizens: e-VOA & How to Apply

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply 2–14 days before arrival
Decision in 7–10 business days
Verified 13 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 EUR
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Ireland vs. Indonesia essentials

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 Irish travellers
e-VOA
Ireland is covered by Indonesia's e-VOA list. Apply online before flying for a single-entry, 30-day stay for tourism, business meetings, government visits or transit.
Longer stays or other purposes
Embassy visa
Irish citizens who need to stay longer than 30 days, work, or do not fit the e-VOA purposes must apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate before travelling.

Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Irish 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

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 Irish citizens stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days from arrival, on a single entry. It is not extendable, so a longer trip needs a different permit arranged in advance.

Arrive

Leave

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.

30 days means 30 days: The clock starts on the day you arrive and runs for 30 calendar days, whatever time you land. It does not reset if you leave and come back; a new entry needs a new e-VOA.
Single entry only: The e-VOA covers one entry into Indonesia. Irish travellers planning a side trip to another country and back need a fresh e-VOA for the return, or a multiple-entry visa from an embassy.
No extension on the e-VOA itself: You cannot extend an e-VOA at an immigration office. To stay past 30 days you must apply for a residence permit or another visa type before the e-VOA expires.
Overstaying has real 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 an Irish applicant.

Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB. 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
Must have 3D Secure enabled and accept international transactions. Irish-issued cards work if they meet these conditions; the card 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.

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

Government advice is to apply at least 48 hours before departure. Applying about a week out leaves room to fix a rejected photo or document and resubmit.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Is your trip 30 days or shorter?
Will your passport still be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive?
Will you arrive at one of the named airports, seaports or land crossings on the official list?
Do you hold an ordinary Irish passport, not a laissez-passer or emergency travel document?

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 Irish passport is valid for at least 6 months from your planned arrival date in Indonesia.
2
Scan your documents
Prepare a colour scan of your passport biodata page and a recent passport-style photo, both under 200 KB, in JPG, JPEG or PNG.
3
Have a payment card ready
Use a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure enabled and open to international payments. Irish bank cards normally meet these conditions.

On the official portal

4
Register an account
Create an account on the official e-Visa website and activate it from the verification email within one hour.
5
Complete the application
Sign in, select the e-VOA, enter your arrival details and your address in Indonesia, and upload your documents.
6
Pay the fee
Pay online with your card within 120 minutes of starting, or you must submit the application again.
7
Download the visa
Once approved, download the e-VOA from your account. A copy is also emailed to you.

After you apply

8
Submit the arrival card
Within 3 days before you arrive, complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card online and keep the QR code you receive by email.
9
Carry a copy on arrival
Keep a soft or hard copy of your e-VOA with your passport. An immigration officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
10
Track or extend if needed
Check your application status on the official tracking tool, or apply for a residence permit at an immigration office if you need to stay longer.

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

Questions Irish travellers actually ask

No. The e-VOA must be bought online before you fly. There is no walk-up visa counter for it at the airport; you only show the approved e-VOA and your arrival card on landing.

Yes, the same e-VOA rule applies across Indonesia, including Bali. Ngurah Rai airport and several Bali seaports are on the official list of entry points that accept it.

You can pay with a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card, debit or credit, as long as it has 3D Secure enabled and allows international payments. Check this with your bank before applying.

The official guidance does not set a blank page requirement for the e-VOA. The main passport rule is 6 months of validity remaining from your arrival date.

No. Ireland is covered by the e-VOA, not the shorter visa-free list, which is mostly ASEAN nationalities and a few others. Irish travellers still apply online before flying.

You can correct the issue, such as a wrong photo format or file size, and submit a new application. There is no fee refund for a rejected or unused application.

Yes. The e-VOA covers tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing and transit. Paid work or long-term assignments need a different visa.

Visa sorted

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

Your Irish plug won't fit. Here's what will.

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

Type C

Indonesia uses type C and F sockets and your plugs are type G. A G-to-C adapter works for the whole trip.

Voltage

230 V · 50 Hz

Same as Ireland — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.

Pack: one type C adapter and a small power strip — hotel rooms rarely have more than two sockets.

Indonesia drives on the left — just like home

Compare traffic side:

Indonesia · left-hand traffic — same as Ireland

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).

EUR

IDR

€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

Dublin

--:--:--

Jakarta

--:--:--

Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.

How much to tip, in EUR

Restaurant bill

Rp 300,000

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

Recommended

Travel 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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