Indonesia Visa for New Zealand Citizens: e-VOA Guide

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?
Which New-Zealand passport
Types and cost in NZD
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
New Zealand vs. Indonesia essentials

Stay
30 days, single entry
Cannot be extended under the destination guide's rules.
Passport
Valid 6 months from arrival
The embassy page also asks for at least one blank visa page.
Apply from
Up to 14 days before travel
Finish at least 48 hours before departure.

Two routes into Indonesia

Most NZ travellers
e-VOA
Apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you fly. It is valid for a 30-day stay from arrival. It covers tourism, business meetings and transit.
If the e-VOA does not fit
Embassy visa
If your trip does not fit the e-VOA, apply for a visa at an Indonesian embassy or consulate before you travel. Check with the Indonesian mission in New Zealand.

Which New-Zealand passport are you holding?

New Zealand passport
e-VOA eligible
New Zealand citizens can apply for the e-VOA online before travel.

Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for New-Zealand citizens, in New Zealand Dollars

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	US$141
Business trip E-visa eVisa	1 year Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$224	US$263
Business trip E-visa eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$336	US$375
Business trip E-visa eVisa	5 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$615	US$654
E-Visa On Arrival eVisa	90 days Single entry	2–3 business days	US$28	US$57
Tourist E-visa eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56	US$85
Medical eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56	US$85
Medical eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$280	US$319

* 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

New Zealand citizens who enter on the e-VOA can stay up to 30 days from arrival. The stay is single entry and does not add up across trips. The e-VOA cannot be extended beyond its 30 days.

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 a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days from the date you arrive. It is not a multiple-entry permit.
Extending: The e-VOA cannot simply be extended beyond its 30 days. Check with the official portal or an immigration office before you plan a longer stay.
Longer stays: To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an immigration office before your current stay expires.
Overstaying: 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.

Your document checklist

Five things to have ready before you start your application, as a New-Zealand applicant.

Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB. Passport must be valid for 6 months from arrival and have at least one blank visa page.
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 be open to international transactions. It does not need to be in your own name.
Return or onward ticket
A printed or digital copy of a return or onward ticket out of Indonesia. An immigration officer can ask to see it.
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

Portal accepts applications up to 14 days before travel and closes 2 days before. Government advises finishing 48 hours before departure. Applying about a week ahead leaves room to resubmit.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold a New Zealand national passport, not a travel document?
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date?
Is your trip a stay of 30 days or less, for tourism, business meetings or transit?
Will you enter at one of the listed airports, seaports or land crossings?

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 New Zealand is on the e-VOA list and that your passport is valid for 6 months from arrival.
Official page could not be read during drafting.
2
Prepare your files
Scan your passport 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
Create an account
Register on the official e-Visa website. Activate the account from the verification email within one hour.
4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the e-VOA, enter your arrival details and Indonesian address, and upload your documents.
5
Pay within 120 minutes
Pay by Mastercard, Visa or JCB. If payment is not finished within 120 minutes, you must submit again.
6
Download the e-VOA
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 within 3 days before you arrive and keep the QR code.
8
Carry a copy
Keep a copy of the e-VOA with your passport. An immigration officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
9
Track your application
Check progress with the official tracking tool.

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

Questions New-Zealand travellers actually ask

Yes. New Zealand is on Indonesia's list of countries whose citizens can use the e-VOA. Apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you fly. The Indonesian consular page lists New Zealand.

Up to 30 days from arrival. It is a single-entry permit and does not add up across trips. The e-VOA cannot be extended beyond its 30 days. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an immigration office before your current stay expires.

The destination guide says no: the e-VOA cannot simply be extended. An Indonesian consular page describes a once-only 30-day extension for Visa on Arrival at an immigration office. It does not clearly cover the e-VOA. Check the official portal or an immigration office before you plan a longer stay.

Up to 14 days before you travel. The government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure. The portal closes 2 days before arrival.

The Indonesian consular page says you need at least one blank page for the visa. Amendment and endorsement pages cannot be used. Your passport must also be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.

It is a digital form that replaces separate immigration, customs and health forms. Submit it online within 3 days before you arrive. Show the QR code with your passport at the border.

Only the named airports, seaports and land crossings on the official list. Arriving elsewhere means the e-VOA does not apply, and a different visa is needed.

Visa sorted

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

Your New-Zealand 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 I. An I-to-C adapter works for the whole trip.

Voltage

230 V · 50 Hz

Same as New Zealand — 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 New Zealand

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).

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

Wellington

--:--:--

Jakarta

--:--:--

Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.

How much to tip, in NZD

Restaurant bill

Rp 2,000

Restaurant bill

Only if a service charge is not already included

0–10%

on a Rp 2,000 bill: Rp 0

Hotel bellboy or porter

Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000

Taxi or ride-hailing driver

Usually just rounding up the fare

Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000

Spa or massage therapist

Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000

Private driver or guide (full day)

Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local prepaid SIM

≈ Rp 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

≈ Rp 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 US$57 all-in.

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