eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Validity
- Processing
- 2–4 weeks
- Total cost
- £103 (US$130)
Do UK citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes, UK passport holders need a visa, but most trips are covered by Indonesia's online e-VOA.
eVisa
E-Visa On Arrival
Entry
Single entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Total cost
- £45 (US$57)
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Indonesia Visa for UK Citizens: e-VOA Guide
- Visa required · e-Visa
- Apply up to 14 days before arrival
- Decision in 2–4 weeks
- 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
Needed for both the e-VOA and an embassy visa.
Stay allowed
30 days, single entry
Not extendable online; a different permit is needed to stay longer.
When to apply
Up to 14 days before travel
Apply at least 48 hours before you fly, per official advice.
Two routes into Indonesia
Most UK travellers
e-VOA (Visa on Arrival online)
The United Kingdom is on Indonesia's e-VOA list. Apply online before flying for tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing or transit, for a single 30-day stay.
Longer stays or other purposes
Embassy visa
For stays over 30 days, work, study or purposes the e-VOA does not cover, apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate in the UK before you travel.
Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for UK citizens, in British Pounds
| 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 ≈ £23 | ≈ £45 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 60 days Single entry | 2–4 weeks | US$56 ≈ £45 | ≈ £103 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 60 days Single entry | 2–4 weeks | US$56 ≈ £45 | ≈ £67 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 30 days | 2–3 business days | Government fee not listed | ≈ £36 |
* 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 90-day rule, and what it does not mean
The e-VOA gives a single entry and a stay of up to 30 days from the date you arrive. It cannot be extended online, so plan to leave or switch to another permit before day 30.
E-Visa On Arrival: 90 days per visit.
Arrive 1 March
63 of 90 days
1 Mar – 2 May: 63 of the 90 days this visa allows in one visit.
30 days is the limit: Your e-VOA stay is fixed at 30 days from arrival. There is no online option to extend it further.
Single entry only: The e-VOA covers one entry. Leaving Indonesia and returning needs a fresh application, each still limited to 30 days.
Extend at an immigration office: To stay past 30 days, apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an Indonesian immigration office before your e-VOA expires.
Overstaying is expensive: Overstaying brings a daily fine. Staying more than 60 days over can lead to detention, deportation or a travel ban.
Your document checklist
Four things to have ready before you start your application, as a UK applicant.
Passport biodata page
Colour scan or photo of your UK passport's biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, under 200 KB. Valid for at least 6 months after your arrival date.
Passport-style photograph
Recent digital photo, JPG, JPEG or PNG, under 200 KB. No separate background or size rule is published beyond this file limit.
Mastercard, Visa or JCB card
A UK-issued card works if it has 3D Secure enabled and is open to international payments. Your bank may add its own foreign transaction charge since the fee is billed in rupiah.
Return or onward ticket
Keep a printed or digital copy of your return or onward ticket. An immigration officer can ask to see it on arrival, even with a valid e-VOA.
When should you apply?
Processing takes 2–4 weeks. Enter your arrival date and we'll work backwards.
Processing
Standard2–4 weeks
Pick your arrival date
- 1
Apply online
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Form and uploads, about 30 min
- 2
Pay the fee
—
By card, on the portal
- 3
Processing
2–4 weeks
Official estimate
- 4
Approval emailed
—
Keep a copy on your phone
- 5
Arrive in Indonesia
—
Show the approval at the border
Indonesia advises applying at least 48 hours before departure. Approval is usually same day, but applying about 5 days ahead leaves room to fix a rejected upload.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Is your trip tourism, a business meeting, a government visit, goods purchasing or transit, of 30 days or less?
Will your UK passport still be valid for at least 6 months after you arrive?
Do you have a Mastercard, Visa or JCB card with 3D Secure enabled for international payments?
Will you arrive through one of the named airports, seaports or land crossings that accept the e-VOA?
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 trip purpose
Confirm your UK passport has at least 6 months of validity left from your arrival date, and that your trip matches an e-VOA purpose.
- 2
Prepare your files and card
Scan your passport's biodata page and prepare a digital photo, both under 200 KB in JPG, JPEG or PNG. Have a UK Mastercard, Visa or JCB card ready with 3D Secure enabled.
On the official portal
- 3
Register an account
Create an account on the official e-Visa website, then activate it from the email link within one hour.
- 4
Complete the application
Sign in, select the visitor visa, then enter your UK passport details, arrival information and address in Indonesia.
- 5
Pay by card
Pay online with your Mastercard, Visa or JCB card within 120 minutes of starting, or you must submit the application again.
- 6
Download your e-VOA
Once approved, download the visa from your account. A copy is also emailed to you.
After you apply
- 7
Carry a copy and your return ticket
Keep a soft or hard copy of the e-VOA with your passport and your return or onward ticket. An 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 for the border.
- 9
Extend only through an immigration office
To stay past 30 days, apply for a residence permit or new visa at an Indonesian immigration office before your e-VOA expires.
Questions UK travellers actually ask
Yes. The United Kingdom is on the official e-VOA list, so most UK passport holders can apply online instead of visiting an embassy.
No. For tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing or transit of 30 days or less, the online e-VOA is enough. An embassy visa is only needed for other purposes or longer stays.
Only Mastercard, Visa or JCB credit cards are accepted, with 3D Secure enabled and open to international transactions. Check with your card issuer before applying.
The visa fee is set in Indonesian rupiah. Your UK bank or card issuer may add its own foreign transaction charge, separate from the government fee.
You can apply from 14 days before travel. Indonesia advises applying at least 48 hours before departure, so approval is confirmed in time.
Transit is a permitted purpose, but check that you will not leave the international transit area, since that changes the rules.
A blurred or oversized scan is rejected by the online system. Rescan the biodata page in colour, under 200 KB, in JPG, JPEG or PNG format.
No. The e-VOA cannot be extended. You need to apply for a residence permit or a different visa at an immigration office before it expires.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your UK 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
Same as the United Kingdom — 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 United Kingdom
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).
Rp
£1 ≈ Rp20,650.4 · 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
London
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Jakarta
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Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.
How much to tip, in GBP
Rp 300,000(£14.53)
Restaurant bill
Only if a service charge is not already included
0–10%
on a Rp 300,000 bill: Rp 0 · £0
Hotel bellboy or porter
Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000
£0.48–£0.97
Taxi or ride-hailing driver
Usually just rounding up the fare
Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000
£0.10–£0.24
Spa or massage therapist
Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000
£0.97–£2.42
Private driver or guide (full day)
Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000
£2.42–£4.84
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local prepaid SIM
≈ £4.84Rp 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
≈ £7.75Rp 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 four weeks, 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 £36 all-in.
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