e-Visa on Arrival (B1) — Family / Social Visit Verified 2026-06-09Indonesia Family / Friends Visit Visa (e-Visa on Arrival — B1)
Visit family or friends in Indonesia on the e-Visa on Arrival (B1) — 30 days, extendable once to 60, applied online before you fly.
No visa is ever guaranteed — the final decision always rests with the Indonesia visa authority. We make sure your file is presented at its strongest.
Processing
Typically 1
Stay Duration
30 days
Starting Fee
≈ ₹2,900
Apply At
4 VFS centres
Your whole Indonesia Family Visit Visa,
handled for one honest price.
A strong Indonesia file clearly explains your travel purpose, funds, and ties to India. We structure and submit everything properly — so your case is presented clearly and professionally.
All-in · 18% GST included · no hidden charges
File-ready in 3–5 working days after documents
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Everything below — included, nothing extra
- Document checklist
- Application form guidance
- Document review
- Cover letter
- Purpose of travel structure
- Financial proof review
- Sponsor document guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Post-submission guidance
Not sure you qualify? Start with a refundable ₹499 possibility report — an honest Yes / Maybe / No, credited to this fee.
Price is for our consultancy service only and includes 18% GST. No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the visa authority.
Your fee, in one glance
What the ₹5,999 fee covers for a Indonesia file
- We work out what your case actually is, before touching a form
- We build the checklist around your profile, not a template
- We read your documents against each other, not against a list
- Financial proof review
- Purpose of travel structuring
- Cover letter / explanation support
- Return ties review
- Sponsor / invitation guidance
- Application form guidance
- Submission & appointment support
- Biometrics guidance
- Post-submission support
Government, VFS, insurance, ticket and hotel costs are separate and charged at cost. Read what each item means, in full.
Good to know before you apply
Rules that apply to every Indonesia visa type — worth a quick read so nothing trips up your file.
- 1Passport must be an ordinary passport valid for at least 6 MONTHS from your date of arrival in Indonesia, with at least one blank visa page for the entry stamp.
- 2Apply online at least 48 hours before departure (and up to about 14 days ahead). Complete the card payment within ~120 minutes of starting, or the session expires.
- 3After payment the e-VoA arrives by email as a PDF — PRINT a copy (and save it on your phone) and present it at the immigration counter on arrival. Carry your passport that exactly matches the e-VoA details.
- 4Details cannot be changed after the e-VoA is processed — double-check your name (exactly as in the passport), passport number and dates before paying.
- 5The e-VoA is SINGLE ENTRY: if you leave Indonesia it is used up, even if days remain. For multiple entries (e.g. a Bali–Singapore–Bali trip) you need a fresh e-VoA each time.
- 6Stay is 30 days from arrival. It can be EXTENDED ONCE for a further 30 days (max 60 days total) — start the extension at an immigration office a few days before the 30 days expire; overstaying is fined per day.
- 7e-VoA / VoA does NOT permit paid work, journalism, or long-term study. It is for tourism, family/social visits, business meetings, transit and similar short visits only.
- 8e-VoA is honoured only at designated airports, seaports and land checkpoints — confirm your specific arrival point is on the approved list before relying on it.
Who Can Apply
- Indian citizens visiting family, relatives or friends living in or travelling in Indonesia
- Social visits combined with sightseeing of up to 30 days (extendable once to 60)
- Applicants with an ordinary passport valid 6+ months and a card to pay online
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone intending to work or settle in Indonesia (e-VoA does not authorise employment or residence)
- Stays longer than 60 days total — apply for a longer visit visa or stay permit
- Travellers who need multiple entries on a single visa (e-VoA is single entry)
What it costs
Government & VFS fees
Paid directly to Indonesia / VFS — these are not our service fee, and we never mark them up.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| e-VoA visa fee (B1) | ≈ ₹2,900 |
| Extension (30 extra days, once) | ≈ ₹2,900 |
| Card / payment gateway charge | Varies |
The e-VoA fee is a flat IDR 500,000 (≈ ₹2,900 / ≈ USD 33) regardless of nationality and is NON-REFUNDABLE if you don't travel or are refused entry. Payment is online by Visa, Mastercard or JCB and must be completed within ~120 minutes of starting. A one-time 30-day extension costs a further IDR 500,000, paid inside Indonesia. SureshotVisa's professional service fee for preparing and lodging your e-VoA is separate and quoted upfront. Fees are set by Indonesian Immigration and can change without notice — verify on evisa.imigrasi.go.id before paying.
Flights · Hotels · Insurance · Itinerary
What Indonesia actually requires — and what it does not.
Indonesia assesses purpose, funds and your reason to return — this paperwork exists to make those three answerable.
0 of 4 are compulsory for Indonesia
Flight reservation
A return reservation covering your stated dates. A real held PNR is enough; paying for a ticket before a decision puts money at risk.
Where people slip: Dates that do not match the application form.
How to hold a flight without payingHotel booking
Accommodation for the stay, or a host's invitation carrying their address and status.
Where people slip: Nights with nothing shown against them.
Refundable hotel booking, explainedTravel insurance
Check the specific requirement for Indonesia before buying — it varies, and being sold cover you do not need is common.
Where people slip: A policy that does not cover the full length of the stay.
What the cover must actually sayTravel itinerary
A short plan tying the trip to a real reason and a return date.
Where people slip: A plan longer than your approved leave.
The letter your itinerary attaches toWe arrange all four for your Indonesia file.
We are a B2B travel agency as well as a visa consultancy, working with partners including Riya Travel — so the flight, the hotel and the policy all come from us, issued the same day, and you deal with one team instead of four. Every booking is a real one under your own name.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents
4 items- Valid passportRequired
Valid 6+ months from arrival with a blank page.
- Passport bio-page scanRequired
Clear colour scan/photo uploaded online.
- Passport-style photographRequired
Recent colour photo, plain light background.
- Email address & Visa/Mastercard/JCB cardRequired
For delivery of the e-VoA and the IDR 500,000 payment.
Visit Documents (helpful on arrival)
4 items- Host / family member details
Name, address and phone of the relative or friend you are visiting in Indonesia.
- Proof of accommodationRequired
Host's address or a hotel booking — may be asked at the counter.
- Return or onward ticketRequired
Shows you will leave within the permitted stay.
- Invitation letter from host
Not required for e-VoA but useful to carry for longer family stays.
Required · optional / if applicable
The journey.
6 steps from intake to approval. Curved spine on the right shows the natural pace — never as linear as government sites pretend.
- 01
1. Check eligibility & passport
Confirm your Indian passport is valid 6+ months beyond arrival with a blank page. Indian citizens are eligible for the B1 e-VoA for tourism, family visits, business meetings and transit.
- 02
2. Apply online
Go to evisa.imigrasi.go.id, choose 'Visa on Arrival', create an account and complete the e-VoA application. Upload a clear scan of your passport bio page and a passport-style photo.
- 03
3. Pay the visa fee
Pay IDR 500,000 online with a Visa, Mastercard or JCB card. Finish payment within ~120 minutes of starting, or you must begin again.
- 04
4. Receive the e-VoA by email
Once approved, the e-VoA PDF is emailed to you (usually within a couple of days). Print it and keep a copy on your phone.
- 05
5. Show it on arrival
At the Indonesian airport/seaport immigration counter, present the printed e-VoA with your passport. The officer stamps your 30-day entry.
- 06
6. Extend if needed
To stay longer, visit a local immigration office before day 30 and pay IDR 500,000 for a single 30-day extension (60 days total maximum).
What works
3 levers that flip a borderline case.
- No formal invitation is needed for the e-VoA, but carry your host's name, address and phone number for immigration questions.
- If the family visit will run beyond 30 days, plan the single 30-day extension at a local immigration office before day 30.
- Enter your details exactly as in your passport — they can't be edited after you pay.
What kills cases
Top 3 refusal triggers we see.
- 1Passport valid for less than 6 months from the date of arrival
- 2Name, passport number or date of birth on the e-VoA not exactly matching the passport (uneditable after payment)
- 3Card payment not completed in time, or the payment was declined/flagged by the bank
Download official forms
Each link opens the official Indonesia page on VFS Global (we never host third-party forms): pick your visa category there and use its "Download Form" section for the current version.
Indonesia e-Visa on Arrival (e-VoA) — online application
There is no downloadable paper form. You register an account, fill the e-VoA application online, upload your passport bio page and photo, and pay by card. The e-VoA PDF is emailed to you.
Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration — e-VoA info
Official immigration portal — current rules, eligible nationalities and accepted entry points.
VFS application centres
Quiz not yet available for this visa type
We're actively building per-visa quizzes. For now, the best way to assess your eligibility for Indonesia Family / Friends Visit Visa (e-Visa on Arrival — B1) is a 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
Frequently asked
Questions, answered straight
Yes. The B1 e-Visa on Arrival explicitly covers family and social visits as well as tourism, so you use the same online application at evisa.imigrasi.go.id. It gives a 30-day stay, extendable once to 60 days.
No, an invitation letter is not required for the e-VoA. It can still be useful to carry your host's details and, for longer stays, an invitation, in case the immigration officer asks about the purpose of your visit.
30 days from arrival, extendable once for a further 30 days (60 days total) at an Indonesian immigration office for another IDR 500,000. For longer family stays you would need a different visit visa or stay permit.
The e-VoA itself is capped at 60 days total. For an extended family stay, Indonesia has longer single-entry visit visas (e.g. the B211 social/family visit visa) sponsored by a host — that is a different application from the e-VoA. Ask SureshotVisa if you need a longer stay.
Reviewed by Paramjit Singh, SureshotVisa — a government-licensed consultancy (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024). Verify us.
How we get it done
Your Indonesia Indonesia Family / Friends Visit Visa, from your first message to your passport back.
5 questions about this visa specifically. The first two are open — tap any other to read it.
Refused? Our full service fee comes back.Government and visa-centre fees are the one part nobody can refund.
+My relative in Indonesia is inviting and sponsoring me. What do they need to send?
An invitation naming you and the relationship, proof of their own status in Indonesia (residence permit, passport or citizenship), proof of address, and — if they are paying — their income evidence and a formal undertaking. Several countries have a specific sponsorship form; using a plain letter where a prescribed form exists gets the file bounced. Send us their documents together with yours: the two sides have to agree with each other, and mismatched addresses or dates between sponsor and applicant are one of the quietest refusal causes.
+Does having close family settled abroad make my visa harder?
It is the question officers probe hardest on a family visit, because a visitor visa turns on whether you will come back. It is not a bar — thousands of these are approved every month — but it has to be answered rather than ignored. The answer is your own life here: your job or business, your dependants, your property, your bookings. A file that names the relative and then says nothing about your ties invites the officer to assume the obvious.
+How long does a Indonesia Indonesia Family / Friends Visit Visa take, start to finish?
Three things sit between today and your trip: preparing the file properly, waiting for an appointment, and the mission's own processing. Indonesia currently states Typically 1–3 working days after online payment; apply at least 48 hours before travel for the decision itself. We control the first, which is usually days. The middle depends on slot releases. The third is entirely the mission's and no consultant can shorten it — anyone telling you otherwise is selling something they cannot deliver. Tell us your travel date and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic.
+How much of what I pay for the Indonesia visa is actually your fee?
Most of it is not ours. The Indonesia government fee (currently ≈ ₹2,900) goes to the mission and the visa-centre fee goes to VFS — both charged to you at cost, never marked up, and shown as separate lines on one GST invoice in the registered company name. Our service fee is the only part we set, and it is published rather than quoted case by case.
+How does SureshotVisa handle my Indonesia Indonesia Family / Friends Visit Visa, from first message to passport back?
You send what you have on WhatsApp and a licensed consultant says the same working day whether the case is ready. We build the file around your profile, check every document against the others, write the cover letter to match them, and hold the file complete so the first workable appointment can be taken the moment it appears. You attend biometrics; we track the file to the decision (Indonesia currently states Typically 1–3 working days after online payment; apply at least 48 hours before travel). Government and visa-centre fees (≈ ₹2,900 for this visa) are charged at cost; our own fee is published, and if the visa is refused that fee comes back in full.
Before you file
A Indonesia Indonesia Family / Friends Visit Visa goes one of two ways.
Filed on a guessed checklist, the government fee is gone on a refusal and the refusal follows every future application. Filed after a licensed consultant has read the papers against each other, the file answers the officer's questions before they are asked. Same Indonesia rules, different outcome. How we do that is written once, in full, on the method page rather than repeated here.
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View guideSource & Disclaimer
Data on this page is sourced from the official VFS Global Indonesia website and Embassy of Indonesia. Last verified 2026-06-09. Always verify with the official embassy before applying — fees and requirements change without notice.
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