e-Visa on Arrival (B1) — Tourism / Transit Verified 2026-06-09Indonesia Tourist Visa (e-Visa on Arrival — B1)
Indonesia's electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA, index B1) for Indian citizens visiting Bali, Jakarta and beyond for tourism — 30 days, extendable once to 60.
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 1–3 working days after online payment; apply at least 48 hours before travel
Stay Duration
30 days from arrival; extendable once for a further 30 days (60 days max)
Starting Fee
≈ ₹2,900
Apply At
4 VFS centres
Where do you stand?
Tell us your situation
Pick what fits — no long forms, just a quick WhatsApp or a call.
Why files get refused
Most Indonesia visitor visa refusals come down to a few fixable things
Refusals are common now, and the government fee is non-refundable. The good news: almost every reason below is something we can strengthen before you submit.
Passport valid for less than 6 months from the date of arrival
Name, passport number or date of birth on the e-VoA not exactly matching the passport (uneditable after payment)
Card payment not completed in time, or the payment was declined/flagged by the bank
No onward/return ticket or no proof of accommodation when asked by the immigration officer on arrival
Arriving at an airport/seaport that is not on the approved e-VoA list
Attempting to use the e-VoA for work, study or another purpose it does not cover
What we actually do
We build a stronger file — you don't guess
Check your profile before filing
We tell you honestly if the case is ready — before you spend the government fee.
Review funds & ITR alignment
Bank statement, income and tax records presented the way officers expect.
Structure purpose & cover letter
A clear travel story that answers the officer's real questions.
Show strong ties to India
Job, business, property and family framed as genuine reasons to return.
Sponsor & invitation papers
If family is inviting you, we line their documents up with your profile — a common silent refusal trigger.
Guide the full submission
Online portal or VFS appointment, biometrics and passport steps — supported until the decision.
Refused before?
We rebuild refused Indonesia cases the right way.
Reapplying with the same file usually earns the same answer. We find the real reason first, then rebuild — no guarantees, just a properly prepared reapplication.
Before you reapply, we check:
- What your refusal letter actually says — and what it doesn't.
- Whether the officer's GCMS notes are worth pulling for the real reason.
- Which documents were weak: funds, employment, purpose, or ties.
- Whether reapplying now — or strengthening first — is the smarter move.
Same flat fee whether it's your first application or a reapplication.
Your whole Indonesia Tourist 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, justified
₹4,999 fee — what exactly is included?
Our professional fee isn't just form-filling. It covers complete Indonesia visitor visa preparation, document & refusal-risk review, financial-proof structuring, submission support and post-filing guidance. Tap any item to see what's inside.
Before we prepare your Indonesia visitor visa file, we understand your complete profile — every applicant is different, so no two files are built the same way.
- Purpose of travel
- Employment or business background
- Monthly income & savings
- Funds available for the trip
- Family ties in India
- Property / assets, if any
- Previous travel history
- Relatives, friends or a sponsor in Indonesia, if any
- Previous visa refusals, if any
- Planned trip duration
- Who is paying for the trip
- Whether the trip is realistic for your profile
A visitor visa isn't approved just because documents are attached — the purpose, funds, travel plan and return ties all have to support each other.
We don't hand everyone the same checklist. After understanding your profile, we build one for your exact case type:
- Salaried
- Business owner
- Self-employed
- Farmer / agriculture income
- Student or minor
- Retired parent
- Housewife / dependent
- Family visit
- Tourist visit
- Business visitor
- Previous refusal
- Sponsor-supported
- First-time traveller
This avoids missing key documents — and avoids piling on documents that aren't explained properly.
We review your documents before preparing and submitting, checking they're complete, readable, consistent and well-arranged:
- Passport & photographs
- Bank statements
- Salary slips
- ITR / Form 16
- Employment & leave-approval letters
- Business / GST / registration proof
- Income proof
- Property documents, if any
- Family & marriage documents, if applicable
- Invitation & sponsor documents, if applicable
- Previous refusal letter, if any
- Travel history, itinerary & stay proof
Funds are one of the most common refusal triggers. A high balance alone isn't enough if the money doesn't look genuine, stable, and tied to your income. We check:
- Whether the balance is reasonable for the trip
- Average balance vs trip cost
- Sudden large deposits that need explaining
- Salary / business income vs bank statement
- ITR vs income profile
- Whether you can afford the trip without leaning entirely on a sponsor
- Whether sponsor support is properly explained
- Whether funds look genuine and traceable
We help structure the financial side professionally so it reads as genuine, not borrowed for the application.
We help present a clear, realistic purpose — tourism, a holiday, a family/relative visit, an event, a business meeting, or parents visiting children — and make sure it lines up with your dates, funds, itinerary and documents.
A weak or vague purpose makes a file look doubtful. We keep it clear, simple and professional.
We prepare or structure the main explanation letter — a professional summary that makes your case easy for the officer to understand. It covers:
- Who you are and why you want to visit
- How long you'll stay and where
- Who is paying for the trip
- What you do in India
- Which financial documents are attached
- Your family ties in India
- Why you'll return after the visit
- If previously refused — what has changed since
This is not a guarantee letter — it's a clear, professional explanation of your case.
The officer must be satisfied you'll leave Indonesia after your authorized stay. We identify and present your reasons to return:
- Job continuity or business ownership
- Regular income source
- Spouse / children / parents in India
- Dependents and family responsibilities
- Property or assets in India
- Education or business commitments
- Previous travel compliance, if any
If someone in Indonesia is inviting you, we guide the sponsor-side documents:
- Invitation letter
- Sponsor status proof (passport / PR / citizenship)
- Sponsor employment & income proof
- Sponsor bank statement, if needed
- Relationship & communication proof
- Who bears expenses & stay arrangement
A sponsor supports the case but never guarantees approval — your own purpose, funds and ties must still be strong. We also flag if a file is leaning too heavily on the sponsor.
We guide or assist with the application form and details (online portal or the VFS/embassy form, depending on Indonesia), and check consistency between the form and your documents:
- Personal, passport & travel-history details
- Employment & education history
- Family information
- Purpose of visit & funding details
- Sponsor information, if applicable
- Previous-refusal declarations
- Background questions
- Correct document categories
Wrong, incomplete or inconsistent information can hurt this application — and future ones too.
How a file is lodged depends on the country — some are fully online, while others (most Schengen states) need you to complete the form first, then book a VFS appointment and submit a physical file in person. We guide the exact Indonesia process:
- Completing the application form first, where required, to unlock the appointment
- Booking the VFS / embassy appointment
- Arranging documents in the right order — for upload or the VFS counter
- Guiding the visa-fee payment
- Final review before submission or your VFS visit
- What to carry to the appointment (originals, photos, forms)
- Submitting / lodging and saving the confirmation
- What happens after submission
After submission, if biometrics are required, we guide you through:
- Biometrics Instruction Letter
- VFS appointment booking
- Documents to carry
- What to expect at the VFS centre
- How biometrics update in your application
- What to do once biometrics are done
Biometrics fee is separate, paid to the authority / VFS as applicable.
Our support doesn't stop at submission. We stay connected and guide you on:
- How to check application updates
- What official messages mean
- What to do if more documents are requested
- What to do after a Passport Request
- VFS passport submission & courier return
- Decision-update explanation
- Next steps after approval
- Basic guidance if refused
What's not included (paid direct, at actual cost)
- Government / embassy visa fee
- Biometrics fee
- VFS service charges
- VFS courier & SMS charges
- VFS premium-lounge charges
- Travel insurance
- Flight tickets
- Hotel bookings
- Translation charges
- Notary / attestation
- Medical exam, if ever required
- Any other third-party charges
No agency can guarantee a visa — the final decision is always the visa officer's. Our role is to prepare, review, structure and present your file professionally from the documents and profile you provide.
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 travelling to Indonesia for tourism, sightseeing or a holiday (Bali, Jakarta, Lombok, etc.)
- Short leisure trips of up to 30 days (extendable once to 60 days inside Indonesia)
- Travellers transiting through Indonesia
- Applicants with an ordinary passport valid 6+ months and a Visa/Mastercard/JCB card to pay online
Not eligible under this visa:
- Anyone intending to work, do paid activity or journalism (e-VoA does not authorise employment)
- Long-term study — a separate study/stay permit (KITAS) is required
- Stays longer than 60 days total — apply for a longer visit visa or stay permit instead
- Travellers needing multiple entries on one visa (e-VoA is single entry — buy a fresh one each entry)
Previously refused?
Same feeWe rebuild refused Indonesia cases the right way.
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.
What to gather
Documents required
Having a document isn't the same as presenting it right — that's the part we handle.
Core Documents
5 items- Valid passportRequired
Ordinary Indian passport valid at least 6 months from arrival, with a blank page for the entry stamp.
- Passport bio-page scanRequired
Clear, full-colour scan/photo of the passport data page, uploaded online.
- Passport-style photographRequired
Recent colour photo, plain light background, face clearly visible.
- Email addressRequired
The e-VoA PDF is delivered to this email — use one you can access while travelling.
- Visa/Mastercard/JCB cardRequired
To pay the IDR 500,000 fee online; complete payment within ~120 minutes.
Travel Documents (carry on arrival)
4 items- Return or onward air ticketRequired
Proof you will leave Indonesia within the permitted stay — immigration can ask to see it.
- Proof of accommodationRequired
Hotel booking or host's address in Indonesia; may be requested at the counter.
- Printed e-VoARequired
Print the e-VoA PDF and keep a copy on your phone to show at immigration.
- Proof of sufficient funds
Card/cash to cover your stay; occasionally checked by immigration.
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
5 levers that flip a borderline case.
- Apply 3–5 days before departure so the e-VoA arrives well before you fly — minimum is 48 hours, but allow a buffer.
- Print the e-VoA AND save a copy offline on your phone; airport Wi-Fi can be unreliable.
- Type your name and passport number exactly as printed in your passport — you cannot edit them after paying.
- If you plan to leave and re-enter Indonesia (e.g. a side-trip to Singapore), remember the e-VoA is single entry — apply for a fresh one for the return.
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
Official forms are hosted by VFS Global — we don't host third-party forms ourselves, so you always get the latest version.
How to download from VFS:
- Click the form name below — opens the official VFS Global page for Indonesia
- Select the visa category you're applying for (e.g. Tourist, Business, Student)
- Scroll down to the "Download Form" section at the bottom
- Click the PDF icon next to the form name → saves to your device
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 Tourist Visa (e-Visa on Arrival — B1) is a free 1-on-1 consultation with our team.
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Questions, answered straight
Yes. Indian passport holders are not visa-free for Indonesia. The standard route is the electronic Visa on Arrival (e-VoA, index B1), which you apply for and pay online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you fly. You can also pay the same fee at the airport VoA counter on arrival, but the e-VoA lets you skip that queue.
The visa fee is IDR 500,000 (about ₹2,900 / USD 33), paid online by Visa, Mastercard or JCB. It is non-refundable if you don't travel or are refused entry. A one-time 30-day extension inside Indonesia costs another IDR 500,000. SureshotVisa's service fee for preparing and lodging the e-VoA is separate and quoted upfront.
The e-VoA gives a 30-day stay counted from your arrival date. It can be extended ONCE for a further 30 days (60 days total maximum) at an Indonesian immigration office for an additional IDR 500,000 — start the extension a few days before your 30 days expire. Overstaying carries a daily fine.
Apply at least 48 hours before departure and up to roughly 14 days ahead. We recommend applying 3–5 days before you fly so the e-VoA PDF is safely in your inbox before travel.
Single entry. Once you leave Indonesia the e-VoA is finished, even if days remain. If your trip involves leaving and re-entering (for example Bali → Singapore → Bali), you need a fresh e-VoA for each entry.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your date of arrival in Indonesia and have at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Apply for a new passport first if yours is close to expiry.
No. The e-VoA / VoA is only for tourism, family or social visits, business meetings and transit. Paid work, journalism and long-term study require different visas or stay permits (e.g. a work permit or KITAS) — SureshotVisa does not provide Indonesian work permits.
Still have a question about your case? Ask us directly — we usually reply in 5 minutes.
Before you apply
Two ways to file your Indonesia visa.
One quietly burns your fee, your trip and your record. The other gets it right the first time.
Do it yourself
The risky route
- You guess which papers Indonesia actually wants — one missing or wrongly-framed document triggers a refusal.
- You copy a cover letter off YouTube or Google — often the exact template embassies already flag as weak.
- You apply during a known peak-rejection window without realising it.
- Embassy & VFS fees are non-refundable — refused means your money, flights and leave are gone.
- One refusal stamp follows you for life — every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
The gamble
One mistake = fee, flights & record gone
With SureshotVisa
Professionally guided
- A licensed consultant checks your case honestly before you spend a rupee on embassy fees.
- We build your Indonesia file the way the embassy approves — documents, cover letter, financials.
- We catch the weak-ties, funding and intent issues behind most Indian refusals — and fix them first.
- We've rescued hundreds of files that were already refused once and got them approved.
- Govt of Punjab licensed (Licence 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024) · 1200+ approvals.
Typical result
1200+ approvals · refused files rescued
Why DIY goes wrong
How a self-filed application turns into a refusal.
- 1
You feel ready
A few YouTube videos make the process look simple.
- 2
You file it yourself
You submit a sensitive Indonesia visa file on your own.
- 3
One detail misreads
A small framing slip looks like weak ties or unclear intent.
- 4
Refusal
Now every future visa, anywhere, must declare it.
Once you've been refused, you learn the hard way how much the small details mattered. We'd rather you never collect that first stamp.
Trusted by travellers & families
We've helped many travellers & families get their Indonesia visa — the easy way.
From first-time Indonesia visa applicants to cases that were refused elsewhere, our licensed team has guided travellers & families through Indonesia's exact requirements — so the file is approved the first time, without the stress, guesswork or risk of a refusal.
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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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