eVisa
Tourist E-visa
Entry
Validity
- Processing
- 2–4 weeks
- Total cost
- $130
Do US citizens need a visa for Indonesia?
Yes, US citizens need a visa, but almost everyone can get it online as an e-VOA before flying.
eVisa
E-Visa On Arrival
Entry
Single entry
Validity
90 days
- Processing
- 2–3 business days
- Total cost
- $57
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Indonesia e-VOA for US Citizens: Rules & How to Apply
- 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
Apply
14 days before travel
Apply at least 48 hours ahead
Stay allowed
30 days, single entry
Not extendable online; needs a residence permit to stay longer
Two routes into Indonesia
Most US travellers
e-VOA (electronic Visa on Arrival)
Apply online before flying for a single-entry, 30-day visa covering tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing or transit. The United States is on Indonesia's e-VOA list.
Longer or multi-entry trips
Regular visa at an embassy
If you need more than 30 days, multiple entries, or a purpose the e-VOA doesn't cover, apply at an Indonesian embassy or consulate in the US before you travel.
Indonesia e-Visa types and cost for US citizens
| e-Visa | Validity | Processing | Government fee | All-in with Plusvisa* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
E-Visa On Arrival eVisa | 90 days Single entry | 2–3 business days | $28 | $57 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 60 days Single entry | 2–4 weeks | $56 | $130 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 60 days Single entry | 2–4 weeks | $56 | $85 |
Tourist E-visa eVisa | 30 days | 2–3 business days | Government fee not listed | $45 |
* 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
Most US citizens enter on the e-VOA, which allows one stay of up to 30 days from your arrival date. It cannot be stretched by leaving and re-entering on the same visa, and it doesn't carry a right to work or study.
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.
e-VOA: 30 days, once: A single entry and a stay of up to 30 days counted from the day you land. You must leave, or switch to another permit, before it runs out.
No online extension: You can't extend an e-VOA from home or through the portal. To stay longer, visit an Indonesian immigration office in person for a residence permit before your 30 days end.
Need more than 30 days or one entry? Apply for a different visa at an Indonesian embassy or consulate in the US before you fly if your trip already needs more time or more than one entry.
Overstaying: Staying past your 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 US applicant.
Passport biodata page
Colour scan of your passport book's biodata page, JPG, JPEG or PNG, under 200 KB. Valid at least 6 months from arrival. A US passport card is not accepted.
Passport-style photo
Recent passport-size photo, JPG, JPEG or PNG, under 200 KB.
Visa, Mastercard or JCB card
A US-issued card works if it has 3-D Secure enabled and allows international transactions. Only these three networks are accepted; US Amex cards won't work.
Return or onward ticket
A copy of your ticket out of Indonesia. Not uploaded with the application, but an immigration officer can ask to see it on arrival.
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
—
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
You can apply up to 14 days before flying, but immigration advises at least 48 hours before departure. Apply about a week out to leave time to fix a rejected photo or a declined card.
Four questions, 20 seconds
Will your passport still be valid for at least 6 months after you land in Indonesia?
Are you travelling only for tourism, a business meeting, a government visit, goods purchasing or transit?
Is your trip 30 days or less, with just one entry into Indonesia?
Are you holding a standard US passport book, not a passport card or emergency 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 the e-VOA covers your trip
The US is on Indonesia's e-VOA list for tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing and transit. Confirm your passport is valid for at least 6 months after you land.
- 2
Prepare your documents and card
Scan your passport biodata page and a passport photo, both under 200 KB. Have a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card ready with 3-D Secure and international payments turned on.
On the official portal
- 3
Register on the official portal
Create an account at evisa.imigrasi.go.id and activate it from the verification email within one hour.
- 4
Complete the application
Sign in, choose the visitor visa, then enter your arrival details, your Indonesia address, and upload your documents.
- 5
Pay within 120 minutes
Pay by Visa, Mastercard or JCB. If your US card is declined, check that 3-D Secure and international transactions are switched on, then reapply.
- 6
Download your e-VOA
Once approved, download it from your account. A copy is also emailed to you.
After you apply
- 7
Submit the arrival card
Within 3 days of landing, complete the All Indonesia Arrival Card online and keep the QR code with your passport.
- 8
Carry a copy and your return ticket
Keep a copy of your e-VOA and your return or onward ticket. An officer can ask for either at the border.
- 9
Extend before it expires, if needed
To stay past 30 days, go to an Indonesian immigration office in person for a residence permit before your e-VOA expires.
Questions US travellers actually ask
Yes. The United States is on Indonesia's e-VOA list, so most Americans travelling for tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing or transit can apply online before flying.
No. A passport card is not valid for international air travel, including to Indonesia. You need your regular US passport book.
Indonesia's official document list asks only for a scan of your biodata page and 6 months of validity from your arrival date. It does not list a blank-page requirement.
Yes, if it's a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card with 3-D Secure enabled and open for international transactions. The card doesn't have to be in your name. Other cards, including American Express, are not listed as accepted.
Payment must finish within 120 minutes of starting or the application has to be submitted again. Check with your bank that international and 3-D Secure payments are switched on before you retry.
Yes, in practice. It isn't uploaded with the application, but an immigration officer can ask to see a return or onward ticket out of Indonesia on arrival.
No. An e-VOA can't be extended online or in person. To stay longer, apply for a residence permit at an immigration office before it expires.
No. The visa-free list is mostly ASEAN countries plus a short list of others. US citizens are not on it, so a visa, usually the e-VOA, is needed.
No. It only covers tourism, business meetings, government visits, goods purchasing and transit. Ask an Indonesian embassy or consulate about options for a longer or working stay.
Visa sorted
The things that make the first
48 hours easy, compared with home
Your US 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 A and B. A A-to-C adapter works for the whole trip.
Voltage
230 V · 50 Hz
Against 120 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 United States
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 ≈ Rp16,260.2 · 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
Washington, D.C.
--:--:--
Jakarta
--:--:--
Indonesia has 3 time zones; the clock shows Jakarta.
How much to tip, in USD
Rp 200,000($12.30)
Restaurant bill
Only if a service charge is not already included
0–10%
on a Rp 200,000 bill: Rp 0 · $0
Hotel bellboy or porter
Rp 10,000–Rp 20,000
$0.62–$1.23
Taxi or ride-hailing driver
Usually just rounding up the fare
Rp 2,000–Rp 5,000
$0.12–$0.31
Spa or massage therapist
Rp 20,000–Rp 50,000
$1.23–$3.08
Private driver or guide (full day)
Rp 50,000–Rp 100,000
$3.08–$6.15
SIM, eSIM or roaming?
Local SIM
Local prepaid SIM
≈ $6.15Rp 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
≈ $9.84Rp 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 $45 all-in.
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