eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Single entry
Validity
60 days
- Processing
- 7–10 business days
- Total cost
- US$85
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes, Swedish citizens need a visa for Indonesia, but most trips can be covered by the online e-VOA.
eVisa
E-Visa On Arrival
Entry
Single entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Total cost
- US$57
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Expert check before submission
7–10 business days
Processing time
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Indonesia Visa for Swedish Citizens: e-VOA & How to Apply
- 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; a residence permit is needed to stay longer.
Apply from
Up to 14 days before travel
Government advises at least 48 hours before departure.
Two routes into Indonesia
Most people
e-VOA
Swedish passport holders apply online for the e-VOA before flying. It covers tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing or transit, for a single entry of up to 30 days.
Longer or other purposes
Embassy visa
Travellers who need a stay longer than 30 days, multiple entries, or a purpose the e-VOA does not cover must apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate in Sweden before travelling.
Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Swedish citizens, in Swedish Kronas
| 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 a Swedish citizen stay in Indonesia for up to 30 days from arrival, on a single entry. It cannot be extended into a longer stay on its own.
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.
One stay, one entry: The e-VOA covers one trip. Leaving and re-entering Indonesia needs a fresh e-VOA, not a second use of the same one.
No extension on the e-VOA itself: The 30 days cannot simply be extended. Staying longer means applying for a residence permit or a different visa at an Indonesian immigration office before the e-VOA expires.
Overstaying has consequences: Overstaying brings a daily fine. Overstaying more than 60 days 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 Swedish applicant.
Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, maximum 200 KB. Swedish passports 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
A Swedish-issued Mastercard, Visa or JCB card works if it has 3D Secure enabled and allows international payments. It 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.
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 at least a week before you fly from Sweden, so there is time to fix a rejected upload and still meet the 48-hour minimum.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Are you travelling on a full Swedish national passport, not an emergency or temporary travel document?
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date?
Will your trip last 30 days or less, with a single entry into Indonesia?
Do you have a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure for online payment?
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 Swedish passport is valid for at least 6 months from arrival, and that the e-VOA suits your trip.
- 2
Prepare your documents
Scan your passport's biodata page and prepare a passport-style photo, both under 200 KB in JPG, JPEG or PNG. Have a 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, then activate it from the verification email within one hour.
- 4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the e-VOA, then enter your arrival details and Indonesian address, and upload your documents.
- 5
Pay the fee
Pay with your Mastercard, Visa or JCB card within 120 minutes of starting, or the application must be submitted again.
- 6
Download the visa
Once approved, download the e-VOA from your account. A copy is also emailed to you.
After you apply
- 7
Submit the arrival card
Within 3 days before arrival, submit the All Indonesia Arrival Card online and keep the QR code it emails you.
- 8
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.
Official website: evisa.imigrasi.go.id (opens in a new tab)
Questions Swedish travellers actually ask
No. The e-VOA must be applied for and paid online before you fly. There is no walk-up visa counter for it at the airport.
Yes. Bali uses the same e-VOA rules as the rest of Indonesia. Apply online before flying and arrive through an accepted airport or seaport such as Ngurah Rai.
Yes, if it is a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure enabled and open to international payments. The card does not need to be in your own name.
Yes, the e-VOA covers business meetings and government visits as well as tourism, as long as the trip is 30 days or less on a single entry.
Renew it first. An application is refused, or boarding can be denied, if the passport is valid for less than 6 months from the arrival date.
No, it is single-entry. If you plan more than one entry on the same trip, you need a different visa before you travel.
Yes. Every traveller, including e-VOA holders, must also submit the All Indonesia Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival and show the QR code it emails you.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your Swedish 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 Sweden — 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 Sweden
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
Stockholm
--:--:--
Jakarta
--:--:--
Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.
How much to tip, in SEK
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
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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