Indonesia Visa for Swiss 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?
Which Swiss passport
Types and cost in CHF
How long you may stay
Documents
When to apply
Eligibility check
How to apply
FAQ
Switzerland vs. Indonesia essentials

Passport
Valid 6 months after arrival
Stay
30 days, single entry
Not extendable on the e-VOA
Apply from
Up to 14 days before travel
Finish at least 48 hours before departure

Two routes into Indonesia

Most people
e-VOA (Electronic Visa on Arrival)
Apply online on the official e-Visa portal before you fly. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival. Enter only at a listed airport, seaport or land crossing.
If the e-VOA does not apply
Embassy visa
If you arrive somewhere not on the official list, or your entry does not qualify, a different visa is needed. Ask the Indonesian mission before you travel.

Which Swiss passport are you holding?

Swiss citizen (ordinary passport)
e-VOA eligible
Apply for the e-VOA online before you fly. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.

Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for Swiss citizens, in Swiss Francs

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

A Swiss citizen can stay up to 30 days per entry on the e-VOA. The e-VOA is single entry, and 30 days do 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: The e-VOA allows one entry and a stay of up to 30 days from the date you arrive. A new e-VOA is needed for each trip.
No simple extension: The e-VOA cannot be extended beyond 30 days. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an immigration office before the 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 Swiss applicant.

Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of the full biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, max 200 KB. Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival.
Passport-style photograph
Recent passport-size photo, JPG, JPEG or PNG, max 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
Printed or digital copy of a return or onward ticket out of Indonesia. An immigration 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 travel. The government advises finishing at least 48 hours before departure. Nothing in the Swiss passport changes these limits.

Four questions, 20 seconds

Do you hold an ordinary Swiss passport, not a provisional or emergency one?
Is your passport valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date?
Will you enter at a listed airport, seaport or land crossing?
Will your stay be 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 if you need to apply
Confirm the e-VOA applies to your trip. Check your passport is valid for 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.

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 address in Indonesia, and upload your documents.
5
Pay the fee
Pay online by Mastercard, Visa or JCB within 120 minutes of starting the payment, or submit the application 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
Submit the All Indonesia Arrival Card online within 3 days before arrival and keep the QR code by email.
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.
9
Track your application
Check progress with the official tracking tool.

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

Questions Swiss travellers actually ask

Yes. Switzerland is on the list of eligible nationalities published by the Embassy of Indonesia in The Hague. Apply on the official e-Visa portal, evisa.imigrasi.go.id, before you fly. The portal itself could not be opened for this check, so confirm your eligibility there before you apply.

Up to 30 days from the date you arrive, for one entry. The e-VOA cannot be extended beyond 30 days. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an immigration office before your stay expires.

Yes. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date. Officials can also check a return or onward ticket at the border.

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

The destination rules say there is no separate cash counter for the e-VOA. Apply online before you travel. The fee is paid by Mastercard, Visa or JCB. An older embassy page describes a cash visa on arrival, so check the official e-Visa portal before you travel.

Only the named international airports, seaports and land crossings on the official list. Arriving at any other point means the e-VOA does not apply, and you would need a different visa. Check the official list on the e-Visa portal before you book, because the lists I read do not match exactly.

The e-VOA cannot be extended past 30 days. Apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an Indonesian immigration office before your stay expires. Do not wait until the last day.

Visa sorted

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

Your Swiss 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 is used both at home and in Indonesia, so your own plugs fit — though you may meet the other types too.

Voltage

230 V · 50 Hz

Same as Switzerland — phones, laptops and shavers work with only an adapter, no converter.

Pack: nothing special — your type C 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 Switzerland

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

Bern

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Jakarta

--:--:--

Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.

How much to tip, in CHF

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.

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