eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Single entry
Validity
60 days
- Processing
- 7–10 business days
- Total cost
- US$85
Do Norwegian citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes, Norwegian citizens can apply online for Indonesia's e-VOA before they fly.
eVisa
E-Visa On Arrival
Entry
Single entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Total cost
- US$57
Pre-checkedReviewed
Expert check before submission
7–10 business days
Processing time
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Expert human assistance
Indonesia Visa for Norwegian Citizens: e-VOA Guide
- 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
Checked at boarding and on arrival.
e-VOA stay
30 days, single entry
Not extendable without a residence permit.
Apply from
Up to 14 days before travel
Allow at least 48 hours for processing.
Two routes into Indonesia
Most Norwegian travellers
e-VOA
Norway is on Indonesia's e-VOA list. Apply online before flying for a single-entry, 30-day stay covering tourism, business meetings, government visits or transit.
Travel document not eligible
Embassy visa
Norwegians travelling on an emergency, temporary or alien passport, or who are stateless, cannot use the e-VOA and must apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate first.
Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Norwegian citizens, in Norwegian Krones
| 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 | US$57 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 60 days Single entry | 7–10 business days | US$56 | US$85 |
* 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 Norwegian citizens stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days from arrival, on a single entry. It does not renew itself and does not cover a return visit on the same approval.
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, one entry: The 30 days start on the day you arrive. Leaving and re-entering Indonesia needs a fresh e-VOA, not a continuation of the first one.
Not extendable on its own: The e-VOA cannot simply be extended. To stay beyond 30 days, apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an Indonesian immigration office before it expires.
Overstaying has 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 a Norwegian applicant.
Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, under 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, under 200 KB.
Mastercard, Visa or JCB card
Norwegian-issued cards work if they have 3D Secure and are open to international payments. The card does not need to be in the applicant's name.
Return or onward ticket
A printed or digital copy of a 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
Indonesian immigration recommends applying at least 48 hours before departure, but applying about a week ahead leaves room to fix a rejected upload.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your Norwegian passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date?
Will you enter through one of the named e-VOA airports, seaports or land crossings?
Are you travelling for tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing or transit?
Are you travelling on a standard Norwegian national passport, not an emergency, temporary or alien 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 and route
Confirm your Norwegian passport is valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date and that you will land at an e-VOA airport, seaport or land crossing.
- 2
Prepare your documents
Scan your passport's biodata page and get a passport-style photo ready, both under 200 KB in JPG, JPEG or PNG. Have a Norwegian Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure 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 e-VOA, enter your arrival details and Indonesian address, then upload your passport scan and photo.
- 5
Pay the fee
Pay with your Norwegian card within 120 minutes of starting, or you must submit the application 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
Carry a copy on arrival
Keep a soft or hard copy of the e-VOA with your passport. An immigration officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
- 8
Submit the arrival card
Complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card online within 3 days before landing and keep the QR code to show at the border.
- 9
Track or extend if needed
Check your application's status with the official tracking tool, or visit an immigration office before day 30 if you need to stay longer.
Official website: evisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)
Questions Norwegian travellers actually ask
No separate embassy visa is needed for most trips. Norway is on the e-VOA list, so you apply online before flying instead.
Yes. Ngurah Rai Airport in Bali and several Bali seaports, such as Benoa, are on the list of e-VOA entry points.
Up to 30 days from your arrival date, on a single entry. It is not extendable on its own; a residence permit is needed to stay longer.
Yes, as long as it is a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure enabled and open to international payments.
Yes. Every traveller, including e-VOA holders, submits the Arrival Card online within 3 days before landing and shows the QR code at the border.
There is no refund. Check that your documents match the format rules and that every detail matches your passport exactly, then submit a new application with time to spare.
No. It only works at the named international airports, seaports and land crossings. Arriving elsewhere means the e-VOA does not apply.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Norwegian 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 Norway — 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 Norway
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
Oslo
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Jakarta
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Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.
How much to tip, in NOK
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
RecommendedTravel 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
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