Indonesia Visa for Japanese Citizens: e-VOA and Rules

Visa required · e-Visa
Apply 2–14 days before arrival
Decision in 7–10 business days
Verified 27 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 JPY
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Japan vs. Indonesia essentials

Passport
Valid 6 months from arrival
Required for entry; a return or onward ticket is also checked.
Stay
Up to 30 days, single entry
The destination guide says it cannot be extended.
When to apply
Up to 14 days before travel
Government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure.

Two routes into Indonesia

Most trips
e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival)
Apply online at the official Indonesian e-Visa portal before you fly. Single entry, stay of up to 30 days. Enter only through a named airport, seaport or land crossing.
Stays over 30 days
Residence permit or other visa
The e-VOA cannot be extended. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or another visa at an immigration office before the current stay expires.

Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Japanese citizens, in Japanese Yens

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 ≈ ¥16,970	≈ ¥21,364
Business trip E-visa eVisa	1 year Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$224 ≈ ¥33,940	≈ ¥39,849
Business trip E-visa eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$336 ≈ ¥50,910	≈ ¥56,819
Business trip E-visa eVisa	5 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$615 ≈ ¥93,182	≈ ¥99,091
E-Visa On Arrival eVisa	90 days Single entry	2–3 business days	US$28 ≈ ¥4,243	≈ ¥8,637
Tourist E-visa eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ ¥8,485	≈ ¥12,879
Medical eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ ¥8,485	≈ ¥12,879
Medical eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$280 ≈ ¥42,425	≈ ¥48,334

* 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 e-VOA gives a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days from arrival. The stay is not extended and does not add up across visits.

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: Single entry, up to 30 days from the date you arrive. Enter only through a named airport, seaport or land crossing on the official list.
No extension on the e-VOA: The destination guide says the e-VOA cannot be extended. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or another visa at an immigration office before the stay ends.
Stays do not add up: Each entry gives a new 30-day stay. Repeat visits do not combine into one longer stay.
Overstays: Overstaying brings a daily fine. An overstay of more than 60 days can lead to detention, deportation or a ban on future travel.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a Japanese applicant.

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

The portal accepts applications up to 14 days before arrival and the government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure. Same window as the destination guide; Japan does not differ.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold a Japanese national passport, not a travel document such as a laissez-passer or emergency passport?
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date?
Will you enter and leave through a named airport, seaport or land crossing on the official list?
Is your planned stay 30 days or less?

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
Confirm that a Japanese passport can use the e-VOA and that your passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
2
Prepare your files
Scan the passport biodata page and prepare a passport-style photo. Both must be JPG, JPEG or PNG, 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 and activate it from the verification email within one hour.
4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the visa type, enter your arrival details and residence address in Indonesia, and upload your documents.
5
Pay the fee
Pay by Mastercard, Visa or JCB within 120 minutes of starting payment, or the application must be submitted again.
Card charges are set by your card issuer or payment gateway, not by immigration.
6
Download the visa
Once approved, download the visa 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 the QR code with your passport at the border.
8
Carry a copy
Keep a soft or hard copy of the visa with your passport. An immigration officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
9
Track your application
Check progress at any time with the official tracking tool.

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

Questions Japanese travellers actually ask

Yes. Japan is on Indonesia's list of 97 countries whose citizens can apply for the e-VOA. A February 2025 VFS Global release names Japan on that list. I could not open the official list while preparing this guide, so check the official e-Visa portal before you fly.

Up to 30 days from arrival, for a single entry. The e-VOA cannot be extended. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or another visa at an immigration office before your stay ends.

The official portal accepts applications up to 14 days before arrival. The government advises finishing at least 48 hours before you leave. Applying about 7 days ahead leaves room to fix any upload problems.

For a typical tourist trip, no. The e-VOA is applied for online before you fly. Only passports that are not on the e-VOA or visa-free lists must apply at an embassy first.

The official portal accepts Mastercard, Visa and JCB cards. The card must have 3D Secure enabled and be open to international transactions. The card does not need to be in your name. Card charges are set by the card issuer, not by immigration.

Yes. Every traveller, including children, submits it online within 3 days before arrival. Show the QR code sent by email with your passport at the border.

The e-VOA only works through named airports, seaports and land crossings. If you arrive at another point, the e-VOA does not apply and you need a different visa.

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.

Visa sorted

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

Your Japanese 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 A and B. An A-to-C adapter works for the whole trip.

Voltage

230 V · 50 Hz

Against 100 V · 50 Hz at home. Check the label on chargers and appliances: anything marked 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz works in both.

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 Japan

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).

JPY

IDR

¥1 ≈ Rp107.3 · 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

Tokyo

--:--:--

Jakarta

--:--:--

Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.

How much to tip, in JPY

Restaurant bill

Rp 2,000

Rp 2,000(¥18.64)

Restaurant bill

Only if a service charge is not already included

0–10%

on a Rp 2,000 bill: Rp 0 · ¥0

Hotel bellboy or porter

Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000

¥93.18–¥186.36

Taxi or ride-hailing driver

Usually just rounding up the fare

Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000

¥18.64–¥46.59

Spa or massage therapist

Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000

¥186.36–¥465.91

Private driver or guide (full day)

Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000

¥465.91–¥931.82

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local prepaid SIM

≈ ¥931.82Rp 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

≈ ¥1,490.91Rp 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.

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