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

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 SAR
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Saudi Arabia vs. Indonesia essentials

Passport
Valid 6 months from arrival
Regular national passport only.
Stay
30 days, single entry
Cannot simply be extended. See stay rules.
Apply from
Up to 14 days before travel
Finish at least 48 hours before departure.

Two routes into Indonesia

Most Saudi travellers
e-VOA (e-Visa on Arrival)
Apply online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you fly. Single entry, stay up to 30 days from arrival. It is issued automatically once payment and documents are checked.
Other trips
Embassy visa
If your trip is not one the e-VOA covers, ask an Indonesian embassy or consulate about a visa before you travel.

Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Saudi citizens, in Saudi Riyals

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 ≈ SAR 420	≈ SAR 529
Business trip E-visa eVisa	1 year Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$224 ≈ SAR 840	≈ SAR 987
Business trip E-visa eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$336 ≈ SAR 1,260	≈ SAR 1,407
Business trip E-visa eVisa	5 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$615 ≈ SAR 2,306	≈ SAR 2,453
E-Visa On Arrival eVisa	90 days Single entry	2–3 business days	US$28 ≈ SAR 105	≈ SAR 214
Tourist E-visa eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ SAR 210	≈ SAR 319
Medical eVisa	60 days Single entry	7–10 business days	US$56 ≈ SAR 210	≈ SAR 319
Medical eVisa	2 years Multiple entry	10–14 business days	US$280 ≈ SAR 1,050	≈ SAR 1,197

* 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

A Saudi visitor on an e-VOA may stay up to 30 days from arrival, 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: Up to 30 days from the arrival date, single entry. Enter only through a checkpoint on the official list of airports, seaports and land crossings.
Extensions: The destination guide says the e-VOA cannot simply be extended beyond its 30 days. Confirm the options with immigration before you travel.
Longer stays: To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or another visa at an immigration office before your current stay expires.
Each trip: Each entry gets its own 30 days. Days from earlier visits do not carry over.
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 Saudi applicant.

Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page. JPG, JPEG or PNG, max 200 KB. Official national passport, valid 6 months from arrival.
Passport-style photo
Recent passport-size photo. JPG, JPEG or PNG, max 200 KB.
Mastercard, Visa or JCB card
3D Secure enabled and open to international transactions. The card need not be in your name.
Return or onward ticket
Printed or digital copy of a return or onward ticket. An officer can ask to see it on arrival.
All Indonesia Arrival Card
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

Apply up to 14 days before travel. Finish at least 48 hours before departure. Applying about 7 days ahead leaves room to resubmit a rejected upload.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Is your passport a regular Saudi national passport, valid at least 6 months after your arrival date?
Will you enter and leave Indonesia through a listed airport, seaport or land crossing?
Is your trip for tourism, a business meeting, a government visit, buying goods or transit?
Will you stay 30 days or fewer on this entry?

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
Confirm you hold a regular Saudi national passport valid at least 6 months from your arrival date.
2
Prepare your documents
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.
3
Keep your return ticket
Have a printed or digital copy of your return or onward ticket. An officer can ask for it on arrival.

On the official portal

4
Register an account
Create an account on the official e-Visa website. Activate it from the verification email within one hour.
5
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the visa type, enter your arrival details and your address in Indonesia, and upload your documents. Every detail must match your passport.
6
Pay the fee
Pay by Mastercard, Visa or JCB within 120 minutes of starting payment, or submit the application again. Card charges are set by your card issuer.
7
Download the e-VOA
Once approved, download it from your account. A copy is also emailed to you.

After you apply

8
Submit the arrival card
Within 3 days before arrival, submit the All Indonesia Arrival Card. Show its QR code with your passport at the border.
9
Carry a copy of your e-VOA
Keep a soft or hard copy with your passport. An officer can still refuse entry without giving a reason.
10
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 Saudi travellers actually ask

Yes, for most trips. Saudi citizens are not on the visa-free list. Most tourist trips can use the e-VOA, which you apply for online before you fly.

Yes. The e-VOA is applied for online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, so you can apply before you travel from Saudi Arabia.

You can apply up to 14 days before travel. Finish at least 48 hours before departure. Applying about 7 days ahead leaves time to resubmit if a document is rejected.

The destination guide says the e-VOA cannot simply be extended. To stay longer, apply to an immigration office for a residence permit or another visa before your stay ends. Confirm the options with immigration before you travel.

No. Each entry gets its own 30 days. Days from earlier trips do not carry over.

Yes. Show a return or onward ticket if asked. An officer can refuse entry without giving a reason, for example if there is no onward ticket.

Any name, number or date that does not match your passport makes the visa invalid. Fees are not refunded. Check every field before you pay.

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 Saudi 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

Against 230 V · 60 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 — the opposite of home

Compare traffic side:

Indonesia · left-hand traffic — the opposite of Saudi Arabia

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).

SAR

IDR

SAR1 ≈ Rp4,336.6 · 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

Riyadh

--:--:--

Jakarta

--:--:--

Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.

How much to tip, in SAR

Restaurant bill

Rp 70,000

Rp 70,000(SAR 16.14)

Restaurant bill

Only if a service charge is not already included

0–10%

on a Rp 70,000 bill: Rp 0 · SAR 0

Hotel bellboy or porter

Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000

SAR 2.31–SAR 4.61

Taxi or ride-hailing driver

Usually just rounding up the fare

Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000

SAR 0.46–SAR 1.15

Spa or massage therapist

Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000

SAR 4.61–SAR 11.53

Private driver or guide (full day)

Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000

SAR 11.53–SAR 23.06

SIM, eSIM or roaming?

Local SIM

Local prepaid SIM

≈ SAR 23.06Rp 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

≈ SAR 36.90Rp 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 SAR 214 all-in.

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