Indonesia Visa Requirements for American Citizens (2026)
American citizens can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia — or apply online in advance. Maximum stay: 30 days. Cost: IDR 500. Every number on this page carries the date we last verified it.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- Return or outbound ticket from Indonesia.
- Your approved e-VOA: once the visa is approved, a download link is sent to your email. [1]
Fees & processing
| Visa fee | IDR 500 — * Can be bought for IDR 500. |
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From official-portal extracts (captured ):
- •The e-VOA / Visitor Visa fee is IDR 500,000 per applicant; card payment may incur additional bank fees.
- •Payment is made by SIMPONI or with a Mastercard, Visa or JCB credit or debit card. [1]
- •A single application can be submitted for up to 5 people at the same time. [1]
How to apply
- Apply online through the official portal at https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id and prepare the required documents. [1]
- Complete the e-VOA application; one application can cover up to 5 people travelling together. [1]
- Pay the visa fee by SIMPONI or a Mastercard, Visa or JCB credit or debit card. [1]
- After approval, download your visa from the link sent to your email. [1]
- Submit your arrival card within 3 days before you arrive in Indonesia. [1]
Before you fly
- •Every traveller must submit an arrival card within 3 days before arrival in Indonesia. [1]
- •The visa on arrival is single entry and gives a first stay permit of up to 30 days from the arrival date. [4]
- •That 30-day stay permit can be extended once for a further 30 days. [4]
- •You can track your visa application status online. [1]
Full Indonesia entry guide — customs, health, long stays — on the destination page.
Watch out for
The IDR 500,000 fee is charged per applicant, and paying by card may add bank fees on top.
A stay permit issued from a visa on arrival cannot be converted into another type of stay permit, so plan any longer stay around a different visa. [4]
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Frequently asked
How long can American citizens stay in Indonesia?
Up to 30 days.
How much does it cost?
IDR 500 — * Can be bought for IDR 500..
What documents are required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.; Return or outbound ticket from Indonesia.; Your approved e-VOA: once the visa is approved, a download link is sent to your email..
Where do I apply?
Only on the official government portal: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Can I extend my visa on arrival in Indonesia?
Yes. The 30-day stay permit is extendable once for another 30 days, starting from the arrival date.
When do I have to submit the arrival card?
Within 3 days before your arrival in Indonesia. Submission is required for all travellers.
Sources & last verified
Primary source: official government portal — evisa.imigrasi.go.id (cross-checked ).
Fact data cross-checked against English Wikipedia “Visa requirements for United States citizens” and “Visa policy of Indonesia”, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 — attribution, not copied text.
Official-source extracts captured : [1] evisa.imigrasi.go.id [2] evisa.imigrasi.go.id [3] imigrasi.go.id [4] imigrasi.go.id. Attribution to the publishing agencies; every bracketed number above points to its row here.
Last verified: . Entries, fees and rules change — confirm on the official portal before you travel.
This is general travel information, not legal or immigration advice. Rules change and enforcement varies at the border — always confirm on the official portal before you travel.