Which visa do I need for Bali?

French citizens always need a visa: the free ASEAN exemption does not apply to them. For a holiday of up to 60 days, take the Visa on Arrival or e-VoA (IDR 500,000, 30 days plus one 30-day extension). For 2 to 6 months, take the C1 tourist e-visa before you leave. If you come back several times a year, the D1 multiple-entry visa is more practical. To work remotely legally, look at the E33G; to retire, at the E33F or E33E.

How much does a Bali visa cost?

The e-VoA costs IDR 500,000 (about €28), and the same again for the 30-day extension. The C1 tourist visa costs IDR 1,500,000 (about €83) in official fees, or about €100 to €156 through an agent. Add the Bali tourist levy of IDR 150,000 (about €8) per trip. Long-stay permits (KITAS) range from about IDR 6 to 7 million in official fees to IDR 13 million or more for five-year visas, and agents usually charge between €700 and €2,500.

How do I extend my Bali visa?

Apply online on evisa.imigrasi.go.id, or through an agent, at least one to two weeks before your stay ends. The Visa on Arrival can be extended only once, by 30 days, for IDR 500,000. The C1 can be extended twice by 60 days, for about IDR 1,000,000 in official fees each time or IDR 1.85 to 2.5 million through an agent. The immigration office may call you in for a photo and fingerprints. Never let your stay expire: each extra day costs IDR 1,000,000.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Bali?

Yes, the E33G remote worker KITAS. It gives one year to people paid by an employer or clients outside Indonesia, with income of at least USD 60,000 a year (about €51,500), USD 2,000 in the bank over three months and health insurance. Official fees are IDR 7,000,000 (about €389); agents charge about €700 to €900 all-in. Working remotely on a VoA or C1 is not covered, and controls have increased since April 2026.

Can I stay 6 months in Bali?

Yes, with the C1 tourist visa: 60 days on arrival, then two 60-day extensions, for up to 180 days without leaving Indonesia. The D1 multiple-entry visa also allows stays of up to 180 days per visit with extensions, according to agents. The Visa on Arrival stops at 60 days. Beyond six months, you need a KITAS, such as the E33G, a student E30, a retirement E33F or a second home E33.

Is there a retirement visa for Bali?

Yes, from age 55. The E33F lasts one year, needs a sponsor and a pension or income of at least USD 3,000 a month, with about IDR 7,000,000 in official fees. The E33E lasts five years, without a sponsor, with the same income condition plus USD 50,000 placed in an Indonesian state bank, for IDR 13,000,000 in official fees. Neither allows paid work in Indonesia.

Can I work in Bali on a tourist visa?

No. The exemption, VoA, C1 and D1 do not allow any work, paid or unpaid. Immigration treats sponsored content, hotel barter deals, teaching yoga, DJ sets or volunteering in exchange for accommodation as work. Since April 2026 a dedicated task force checks the main tourist areas, and offenders face fines, deportation and entry bans. For remote work, the legal option is the E33G; for a local job, the E23 work KITAS.

What happens if I overstay my visa?

You pay IDR 1,000,000 (about €56) per day of overstay at the airport before leaving. Beyond 60 days, or if you cannot pay, you face detention, deportation and an entry ban, generally five years. Check the end date printed on your stay permit, counting your arrival day as day one.

Bali visa 2026: compare every visa and its price

B1 (e-VoA)Compare

Visa on Arrival

Holidays of up to 60 days

Max stay: 60 days
Entries: Single entry
Work: No work

Average total cost€28 – 90

Full description and prices

The Visa on Arrival (index B1) is the usual choice for a holiday in Bali, and France is on the list of about 97 eligible countries. You can buy it online as an e-VoA on evisa.imigrasi.go.id before you fly, which saves the payment queue at Ngurah Rai airport, or pay at the airport counter when you land. It costs IDR 500,000 and gives 30 days, with your arrival day counted as day one. You can extend it once, for another 30 days, by applying online before it expires and paying IDR 500,000 again; the immigration office may ask you to come in for a photo and fingerprints. After 60 days you must leave Indonesia. It does not allow any work, paid or unpaid, and in most cases it cannot be converted into a long-stay permit from inside the country.

Official feeIDR 500,000 (about €28)

ExtensionIDR 500,000 (about €28) for the 30-day extension, or about IDR 850,000 to 950,000 (€47 to €53) through an agent

Visa agentOptional. About USD 10 (€9) on top of the official fee for an e-VoA bought through an agent

Length of stay: 30 days, extendable once by 30 days (60 days maximum)
Validity: The e-VoA must be used within 90 days of issue
Work: No work of any kind, including remote work, unpaid help or content creation for local businesses.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before departure (e-VoA), or at the VoA counter at Bali airport on arrival
Sponsor: None needed
Processing time: Usually a few hours to 3 working days online; immediate at the airport counter

Requirements

French passport (France is one of the roughly 97 eligible countries)
Passport valid 6 months from arrival
Return or onward ticket
Payment by card (Visa, Mastercard, JCB) online or at the counter

Pros

Low cost
Obtained in minutes online or at the airport
No sponsor or bank statement

Cons

60 days maximum
Only one extension
The extension may require a visit to an immigration office

Sources : evisa.imigrasi.go.id · jogja.imigrasi.go.id · balibusinessvisa.com · expatindo.org

C1Compare

Single-entry tourist visa

Stays of 2 to 6 months without leaving the country

Max stay: 180 days
Entries: Single entry
Work: No work

Average total cost€83 – 160

Full description and prices

The C1 single-entry tourist visa, formerly known as B211A, suits travellers who want to stay longer than the 60 days allowed by the Visa on Arrival. You apply online on evisa.imigrasi.go.id before departure and approval usually takes about five working days. The official fee is IDR 1,500,000. The visa must be used within 90 days of issue and gives 60 days from arrival. It can then be extended twice by 60 days, up to 180 days in total. Each extension costs about IDR 1,000,000 in official fees under the 2024 tariff, or about IDR 1.85 to 2.5 million through an agent; apply at least two weeks before the end of your stay. You must show about USD 2,000 in funds. If you leave Indonesia, the visa ends, even if days remain. Work, including remote work, is not allowed.

Official feeIDR 1,500,000 (about €83)

ExtensionAbout IDR 1,000,000 (€56) official per 60-day extension under the 2024 tariff (to be confirmed at checkout), or IDR 1.85 to 2.5 million (€103 to €139) through an agent

Visa agentUsually IDR 1.8 to 2.8 million all-in (€100 to €156), official fee included

Length of stay: 60 days, extendable twice by 60 days (180 days maximum)
Validity: Must be used within 90 days of issue
Work: No work, including remote work for clients or an employer abroad. Attending meetings as a guest is allowed.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id before departure, alone or through an agent
Sponsor: Not required for French passport holders on the official portal; agents can act as sponsor for extensions
Processing time: About 5 working days

Requirements

Passport valid 6 months
Bank statement showing at least USD 2,000 (about €1,700)
Recent colour photo
Return or onward ticket

Pros

Up to 180 days without a visa run
Affordable
Can be done without an agent

Cons

Lost if you leave the country
Extensions to plan ahead
Must be obtained before departure

Sources : evisa.imigrasi.go.id · emerhub.com · balibusinessvisa.com · balibusinessconsulting.com · expatindo.org

D1Compare

Multiple-entry tourist visa

Regular visitors and people who split the year between Bali and elsewhere

Max stay: 180 days
Entries: Multiple entries
Work: No work

Average total cost€167 – 306

Full description and prices

The D1 multiple-entry tourist visa is for people who come back to Bali several times a year, or who combine Bali with trips to other countries. It is valid for 1, 2 or 5 years, and each entry gives up to 60 days. Several Bali agents and recent guides indicate that one visit can be extended twice by 60 days, up to 180 days, through a sponsor account. The official portal shows IDR 3,000,000 for the one-year version, while some 2026 guides quote IDR 4,000,000, so check the amount when you pay. Agents in Bali charge about IDR 4.55 to 5.5 million for one year, IDR 7.3 to 9 million for two years and IDR 13.8 to 25 million for five years, fees included. You need around USD 2,000 shown on three months of bank statements. Work is not allowed.

Official feeIDR 3,000,000 (about €167) for 1 year according to the official portal; some 2026 guides quote IDR 4,000,000 (1 year), 6,000,000 (2 years) and 11,000,000 (5 years), so check the amount at checkout

ExtensionAbout IDR 1.85 to 2.5 million (€103 to €139) per 60-day extension through an agent

Visa agentIDR 4.55 to 5.5 million all-in for 1 year (€253 to €306), IDR 7.3 to 9 million for 2 years (€406 to €500), IDR 13.8 to 25 million for 5 years (€767 to €1,389)

Length of stay: Up to 60 days per entry; extensions reported up to 180 days per visit
Validity: 1, 2 or 5 years
Work: No work, including remote work. Same rules as the C1.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or through an agent
Sponsor: Usually not required for the application; extensions go through a sponsor account (agent)
Processing time: About 5 to 14 working days

Requirements

Passport valid 6 months
Bank statements over 3 months showing at least USD 2,000
Recent photo
Address in Bali and contact details

Pros

Come and go freely for 1 to 5 years
No new visa for each trip
Long stays possible with extensions

Cons

Higher upfront cost
Official fee shown differently across sources
Extensions usually require an agent

Sources : evisa.imigrasi.go.id · visa-indonesia.com · balivisas.com · balibusinessconsulting.com · balibusinessvisa.com

C2 (D2 multiple entry)Compare

Business visit visa

Business trips, prospecting, meeting suppliers

Max stay: 180 days
Entries: Single entry
Work: No work

Average total cost€111 – 225

Full description and prices

The C2 business visit visa covers meetings, negotiations, trade fairs, purchasing goods and visiting a site, but not working. It needs an Indonesian sponsor, either a company you deal with or a licensed agent, and the official fee is IDR 2,000,000. It gives 60 days from arrival and can be extended, up to 180 days in total. You must show about USD 2,000 in funds. You cannot hold a job, sell directly to customers or be paid by an Indonesian entity. For regular trips, the D2 multiple-entry business visa, valid 1, 2 or 5 years with 60 days per entry, follows the same rules; agents charge about IDR 5.8 to 7 million for one year. If you are preparing to create a company, the C12 pre-investment visa gives a longer stay. Through an agent, plan IDR 3 to 4 million for a C2, sponsor included.

Official feeIDR 2,000,000 (about €111)

ExtensionAbout IDR 1.85 to 2.5 million (€103 to €139) per 60-day extension through an agent

Visa agentIDR 3.05 to 4.05 million all-in (€169 to €225), sponsor included

Length of stay: 60 days, extendable up to 180 days
Validity: Must be used within 90 days of issue
Work: Meetings, negotiations, trade fairs, purchasing and site visits only. No employment, no direct sales, no pay from an Indonesian entity.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id through a sponsor, or through an agent
Sponsor: Required: Indonesian company or licensed agent
Processing time: About 5 working days

Requirements

Passport valid 6 months
Proof of funds of at least USD 2,000 (bank statements over 3 months)
Sponsor letter
Recent photo

Pros

Covers legitimate business activities
Extendable up to 180 days
Multiple-entry version available

Cons

Sponsor required
No paid work
Lost if you leave (C2)

Sources : evisa.imigrasi.go.id · balibusinessvisa.com · emerhub.com

C12 (D12 multiple entry)Compare

Pre-investment visa

Future founders of a PT PMA company exploring Bali

Max stay: 180 days
Entries: Single entry
Work: No work

Average total cost€333 – 406

Full description and prices

The C12 pre-investment visa is for foreigners who are preparing to set up a foreign-owned company (PT PMA) in Indonesia: market research, feasibility studies, site visits and meetings with partners, banks or notaries. It gives a single stay of up to 180 days, three times the initial stay of a tourist visa. The official fee reported when it was launched in 2023 is about IDR 6,000,000; agents in Bali charge about IDR 6.5 to 7.3 million. You need a three-month bank statement showing about USD 5,000 and a letter describing the project, and some agents add an Indonesian recommendation letter. Sources disagree on whether the stay can be extended beyond 180 days. The multiple-entry D12 version, valid one or two years with up to 180 days per visit, costs about IDR 8.5 to 12 million through an agent. Running the business or earning income is not allowed.

Official feeAbout IDR 6,000,000 (about €333), the figure announced at launch in 2023; to be confirmed

ExtensionIf granted, about IDR 3.9 to 4.5 million (€217 to €250) through an agent

Visa agentC12: IDR 6.5 to 7.3 million all-in (€361 to €406). D12: IDR 8.5 to 12 million (€472 to €667)

Length of stay: Up to 180 days; sources disagree on whether it can be extended
Validity: Must be used within 90 days of issue
Work: Market research, feasibility studies, site visits and meetings with partners, banks or notaries. No operating the business, no salary, no local income.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or through an agent
Sponsor: Sources differ: some require an Indonesian recommendation letter, others do not; agents usually provide it
Processing time: About 5 to 10 working days

Requirements

Passport valid at least 6 months (some agents ask for 12)
Bank statements over 3 months showing about USD 5,000
Letter describing the investment project
Recommendation or invitation letter, depending on the case

Pros

180 days from the start
Designed for company set-up
Multiple-entry version

Cons

Higher funds requirement (USD 5,000)
No income allowed
Extension rules unclear

Sources : letsmoveindonesia.com · emerhub.com · balibusinessvisa.com

E33GCompare

Remote worker KITAS (digital nomad visa)

Employees and freelancers paid from abroad who want to live in Bali for a year

Max stay: 1 year
Entries: Multiple entries
Work: Remote work for abroad

Average total cost€389 – 1,400

Full description and prices

The E33G remote worker KITAS is Indonesia's digital nomad visa. It gives a one-year limited stay permit to people who work for an employer or clients based outside Indonesia. You must show income of at least USD 60,000 a year (about €51,500), a balance of at least USD 2,000 over the last three months, and health insurance. Freelancers need contracts with foreign clients; acceptance is assessed case by case. The official fees total IDR 7,000,000, covering the visa, verification, stay permit and re-entry permit. Agents charge about IDR 12.75 to 16.25 million all-in. You must enter within 90 days of issue and give your biometrics on arrival. Working for an Indonesian company or client is forbidden. Sources disagree on renewal: some describe an online extension, others say you must leave and reapply. A KITAS can make you an Indonesian tax resident, so check your situation with a tax adviser.

Official feeIDR 7,000,000 (about €389): visa IDR 500,000, verification IDR 2,000,000, stay permit IDR 3,000,000, re-entry permit IDR 1,500,000

ExtensionIf renewed in Indonesia, expect the stay permit and re-entry fees again (about IDR 4.5 million, €250) or about IDR 10.25 million (€569) through an agent; otherwise a new application

Visa agentAbout IDR 12.75 to 16.25 million all-in (€708 to €903); some agencies quote USD 1,100 to 1,600 in total

Length of stay: 1 year; renewal rules differ between sources (online extension or new application from abroad)
Validity: Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Work: Remote work for an employer or clients based outside Indonesia only. Any Indonesian client or employer, even paid in foreign currency, breaks the permit.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id or through an agent; biometrics on arrival
Sponsor: No Indonesian sponsor required on the official portal; agents can handle the file
Processing time: About 2 to 4 weeks

Requirements

Income of at least USD 60,000 a year (about €51,500), with an employment or service contract with a company outside Indonesia
Bank statements over 3 months showing at least USD 2,000
Health insurance covering your stay
Passport valid 6 months
Recent photo and CV

Pros

Legal framework for remote work
One year without visa runs
Multiple entries

Cons

High income threshold (USD 60,000)
No Indonesian clients
Possible tax residency in Indonesia

Sources : stampednomad.com · shareuhack.com · guide.genki.world · bali.com · balibusinessvisa.com

C6Compare

Social visit visa (volunteering)

Volunteers with a registered non-profit organisation

Max stay: 180 days
Entries: Single entry
Work: No work

Average total cost€169 – 225

Full description and prices

The C6 social visit visa covers non-commercial social or humanitarian activities, such as volunteering for a registered foundation or NGO, or taking part in a community programme. It requires an Indonesian sponsor, normally the host organisation or an agent working with it. It gives 60 days and can be extended up to 180 days. Since April 2026, Bali immigration has stepped up controls on volunteering: helping in a hostel, retreat, surf camp or private school in exchange for free accommodation or meals is treated as work when you only hold a tourist visa, and can lead to deportation. The C6 is the right frame only if the host is a genuine non-profit and the activity is unpaid. The official fee is not clearly published for this index; agents in Bali charge about IDR 3 to 4 million, sponsor included.

Official feeNot clearly published for this index; check on evisa.imigrasi.go.id at checkout

ExtensionAbout IDR 1.85 to 2.5 million (€103 to €139) per 60-day extension through an agent

Visa agentIDR 3.05 to 4.05 million all-in (€169 to €225), sponsor included

Length of stay: 60 days, extendable up to 180 days
Validity: Must be used within 90 days of issue
Work: Unpaid social or humanitarian activity for the sponsoring organisation only. No salary, no work for a business in exchange for board and lodging.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id through the sponsor, or through an agent
Sponsor: Required: the Indonesian host organisation (foundation, NGO) or a licensed agent
Processing time: About 5 working days

Requirements

Invitation and guarantee letter from the host organisation
Passport valid 6 months
Proof of funds (about USD 2,000)
Recent photo

Pros

Legal frame for volunteering
Up to 180 days

Cons

Sponsor required
Only for genuine non-profit hosts
Official fee unclear

Sources : balibusinessvisa.com · outlooktraveller.com · imigrasi.go.id

E30 / E30A / E30BCompare

Student KITAS (including language courses)

Students and people following a long Indonesian language course

Max stay: 2 years
Entries: Multiple entries with re-entry permit
Work: No work

Average total cost€333 – 905

Full description and prices

The E30 family of student permits covers formal and non-formal education. E30A applies to primary and secondary school, E30B to university degrees and exchanges, and E30, open since 15 July 2025, to non-formal education such as language courses, including Indonesian language schools in Bali, skill schools and professional training. The school or a guarantor sponsors you. The official fee is IDR 6,000,000 for one year and IDR 8,500,000 for two years, and E30A and E30B can also be issued for four years at IDR 12,000,000. Agents charge about IDR 12.75 to 16.25 million for one year. You need a passport valid six months, about USD 2,000 in funds, health insurance and an enrolment letter. Work is not allowed. It is a legal way to stay a year or more, as long as you actually attend the course.

Official feeIDR 6,000,000 for 1 year (about €333), IDR 8,500,000 for 2 years (about €472), IDR 12,000,000 for 4 years for E30A and E30B (about €667)

ExtensionAbout IDR 7.25 to 10.25 million (€403 to €569) through an agent

Visa agentAbout IDR 12.75 to 16.25 million all-in for 1 year (€708 to €903)

Length of stay: 1 or 2 years (4 years possible for E30A and E30B), renewable
Validity: Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Work: No work. Only the studies or course stated in the file.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id through the school, or through an agent
Sponsor: Required: the school, university or a guarantor
Processing time: About 2 to 4 weeks

Requirements

Enrolment letter from an approved school or university
Passport valid 6 months
Bank statements showing at least USD 2,000
Health insurance
Recent photo and CV

Pros

One year or more
Language schools accepted since 2025
Moderate official fee

Cons

Requires real attendance
Sponsor school required
No work

Sources : eiglaw.com · international.ui.ac.id · balibusinessvisa.com

E33FCompare

Retirement KITAS (1 year)

Retirees who want to test life in Bali year by year

Max stay: 1 year
Entries: Multiple entries with re-entry permit
Work: No work

Average total cost€847 – 1,015

Full description and prices

The E33F, officially the one-year elderly second home visa, is Indonesia's retirement KITAS. It is for people aged 55 or over, although some official texts still mention 60, who can show a pension or regular income of at least USD 3,000 a month (about €2,600) and about USD 2,000 in the bank over three months. It requires an Indonesian sponsor, which in practice is a licensed agent. The official fees total about IDR 7,000,000 for the visa, verification, stay permit and re-entry permit; agents in Bali charge about IDR 15.25 to 18.25 million all-in. The permit lasts one year and is renewed each year, for about IDR 12 million through an agent. Paid work is forbidden. Agents may also ask for health insurance and a rental contract. After several years of continuous stay, you can apply for a permanent KITAP.

Official feeAbout IDR 7,000,000 (about €389) for visa, verification, stay permit and re-entry permit

ExtensionAbout IDR 12.25 million (€681) per yearly renewal through an agent

Visa agentAbout IDR 15.25 to 18.25 million all-in (€847 to €1,014)

Length of stay: 1 year, renewable each year
Validity: Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Work: No paid work in Indonesia.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id through a sponsor, in practice a licensed agent
Sponsor: Required (individual or company guarantor, usually the agent)
Processing time: About 2 to 4 weeks

Requirements

Age 55 or over (some official texts still say 60, check before filing)
Pension or regular income of at least USD 3,000 a month (about €2,600)
Bank statements over 3 months showing at least USD 2,000
Sponsor guarantee
Agents may also ask for health insurance and a rental contract

Pros

No deposit to block
Moderate official fees
Path to a permanent KITAP

Cons

Yearly renewal
Sponsor required
Income threshold of USD 3,000 a month

Sources : rumavi.com · emerhub.com · okusiassociates.com · imigrasi.go.id · balibusinessvisa.com

E33ECompare

Retirement visa 5 years (silver hair)

Retirees settling in Bali for the long term

Max stay: 5 years
Entries: Multiple entries with re-entry permit
Work: No work

Average total cost€722 – 2,240

Full description and prices

The E33E is the five-year version for retirees, sometimes called the silver hair visa. It shares the base conditions of the E33F: age 55 or over, a pension or income of at least USD 3,000 a month, and about USD 2,000 in the bank. In addition, within 90 days of arrival you must place at least USD 50,000 (about €43,000) in an account in your own name at an Indonesian state bank such as Mandiri, BNI, BRI or BTN, and keep it there for the whole validity of the permit. No sponsor is needed, so you can apply yourself on evisa.imigrasi.go.id. The official fee is IDR 13,000,000 for five years, about €722. Agents charge about IDR 35 to 40 million for the full file. You avoid yearly renewals and the dependence on a sponsor, but the deposit stays blocked and paid work remains forbidden.

Official feeIDR 13,000,000 (about €722) for 5 years

ExtensionRenewal every 5 years; agents quote about IDR 40 million (€2,236)

Visa agentAbout IDR 35.25 to 40.25 million all-in (€1,958 to €2,236), deposit not included

Length of stay: 5 years, renewable
Validity: Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Work: No paid work in Indonesia.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, alone or through an agent
Sponsor: None needed
Processing time: About 2 to 4 weeks

Requirements

Age 55 or over
Pension or income of at least USD 3,000 a month
Bank statements showing at least USD 2,000
Within 90 days of arrival: at least USD 50,000 (about €43,000) placed in your name at an Indonesian state bank (Mandiri, BNI, BRI, BTN) and kept for the whole stay

Pros

5 years without renewal
No sponsor
Official fee spread over 5 years

Cons

USD 50,000 blocked in an Indonesian bank
Income threshold of USD 3,000 a month
No work

Sources : rumavi.com · emerhub.com · okusiassociates.com · imigrasi.go.id · balibusinessvisa.com

E33Compare

Second home visa

People with savings who want 5 to 10 years in Bali without a sponsor

Max stay: 10 years
Entries: Multiple entries
Work: No work

Average total cost€722 – 2,515

Full description and prices

The E33 second home visa gives a five-year stay permit, extendable to ten years, to foreigners of any age. The condition is financial: within 90 days of arrival, you place IDR 2 billion (about USD 130,000, roughly €111,000) in an account in your own name at an Indonesian state bank such as Mandiri, BNI, BRI or BTN, or you buy residential property worth at least USD 1 million. The deposit must stay in the account while the permit is valid, and immigration can check it. No sponsor and no proof of income are required. Your spouse, children and parents can get dependent permits. The official fee is about IDR 13,000,000; some official pages show totals up to IDR 21 million including entry permits. Agents charge about IDR 35 to 45 million all-in. Working in Indonesia is not allowed. After a few years, you may apply for a permanent KITAP.

Official feeAbout IDR 13,000,000 (about €722); some official pages show up to IDR 21,000,000 (about €1,167) including stay and entry permits

ExtensionExtension for 5 more years; agents quote about IDR 40 million (€2,236)

Visa agentAbout IDR 35.25 to 45.25 million all-in (€1,958 to €2,514), deposit not included

Length of stay: 5 years, extendable (up to 10 years)
Validity: Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Work: No work for an Indonesian employer, no local sales or income.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, alone or through an agent
Sponsor: None needed
Processing time: About 2 to 4 weeks

Requirements

Within 90 days of arrival: IDR 2 billion (about USD 130,000, roughly €111,000) in your name at an Indonesian state bank, kept for the whole validity, or a residential property worth at least USD 1 million
Passport valid at least 36 months according to the official portal
Recent photo
No age or income condition

Pros

5 to 10 years
No age, income or sponsor condition
Family can follow

Cons

About €111,000 blocked in Indonesia
Exchange-rate risk on the deposit
No local work

Sources : evisa.imigrasi.go.id · rumavi.com · emerhub.com · visastation.id · balibusinessvisa.com

E28B / E28C (Golden Visa)Compare

Golden visa

Investors who want a long stay tied to a significant investment

Max stay: 10 years
Entries: Multiple entries
Work: No work

Average total cost€722 – 3,700

Full description and prices

The golden visa is a five or ten-year stay permit for investors, launched in 2024. For an individual who does not set up a company (index E28C), the threshold is USD 350,000 (about €300,000) for five years or USD 700,000 for ten years, invested in Indonesian government bonds, listed shares or mutual funds; a residential property worth at least USD 1 million also qualifies for ten years. If you set up a foreign-owned company (E28B), you must invest USD 2.5 million for five years or USD 5 million for ten years. Higher thresholds apply to corporate investors (E28D). After approval and entry, you have 90 days to make the investment. The official fees are IDR 13,000,000 for five years and IDR 19,500,000 for ten years. Professional fees are often around USD 1,500 to 3,000. The visa removes yearly renewals and sponsors, and your family can obtain dependent permits.

Official feeIDR 13,000,000 for 5 years (about €722), IDR 19,500,000 for 10 years (about €1,083)

ExtensionExtension at the end of the period under the same conditions

Visa agentProfessional fees often about USD 1,500 to 3,000 (€1,300 to €2,600), investment not included; this range is indicative

Length of stay: 5 or 10 years, extendable
Validity: Enter within 90 days of issue, then 90 days to complete the investment
Work: Passive investors (E28C) cannot take local employment. Company founders (E28B) can run their own company.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id (Golden Visa section), usually with a law firm or agent
Sponsor: None needed
Processing time: About 2 to 6 weeks

Requirements

Passive investor (E28C): USD 350,000 (about €300,000) for 5 years or USD 700,000 for 10 years in Indonesian government bonds, listed shares or mutual funds; a residential property of at least USD 1 million also qualifies for 10 years
Company founder (E28B): USD 2.5 million for 5 years or USD 5 million for 10 years invested through a PT PMA
Passport valid 6 months
Proof of funds of at least USD 2,000

Pros

5 or 10 years
No sponsor
Family included

Cons

Very large capital required
Investment must be kept
No local employment for passive investors

Sources : evisa.imigrasi.go.id · emerhub.com · okusiassociates.com · expatindo.org

E28ACompare

Investor KITAS

Founders and shareholders of a company in Bali

Max stay: 2 years
Entries: Multiple entries with re-entry permit
Work: Work allowed (sponsor)

Average total cost€389 – 1,515

Full description and prices

The E28A investor KITAS is for shareholders who are also directors or commissioners of their own Indonesian foreign-owned company (PT PMA). Each applying shareholder must personally hold shares worth at least IDR 10 billion (about €555,000). The company must also meet the investment rules checked by the OSS system: more than IDR 10 billion of planned investment per business line and location, excluding land and buildings, with at least IDR 2.5 billion paid up. The permit lasts one or two years and can be renewed, and after several years it can lead to a permanent KITAP. Official fees are about IDR 7,000,000 for one year and IDR 9,500,000 for two years. Agents charge about IDR 14 to 27 million, not counting company set-up. Unlike the work KITAS, there is no monthly foreign worker levy. You may manage your company, not work for others.

Official feeAbout IDR 7,000,000 for 1 year (about €389) and IDR 9,500,000 for 2 years (about €528), estimated from the 2024 tariff

ExtensionAbout IDR 13.25 to 21.25 million (€736 to €1,181) through an agent

Visa agentAbout IDR 14.25 to 27.25 million all-in (€792 to €1,514), company set-up not included

Length of stay: 1 or 2 years, renewable
Validity: Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Work: Allowed as director or commissioner of your own PT PMA only. Not for other employers.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, sponsored by your PT PMA, usually through an agent
Sponsor: Your own PT PMA company
Processing time: About 2 to 4 weeks offshore, 4 to 6 weeks onshore

Requirements

Shares worth at least IDR 10 billion (about €555,000) in your own name in a PT PMA
Position as director or commissioner
Company meeting OSS investment rules (over IDR 10 billion planned per business line and location, at least IDR 2.5 billion paid up)
Passport valid 6 months

Pros

Lets you manage your own company
No foreign worker levy
Path to KITAP

Cons

IDR 10 billion in shares per applicant
Company set-up and compliance costs
Strict OSS checks

Sources : xpnd.co.id · emerhub.com · okusiassociates.com · balibusinessvisa.com

E23Compare

Work KITAS

Employees hired by a company in Bali or Indonesia

Max stay: 2 years
Entries: Multiple entries with re-entry permit
Work: Work allowed (sponsor)

Average total cost€1,420 – 2,350

Full description and prices

The E23 work KITAS is the permit for foreigners employed by an Indonesian company. The employer sponsors you and must first have a foreign worker plan (RPTKA) approved by the Ministry of Manpower, for a position that foreigners are allowed to hold. Expect to show a relevant diploma, about five years of experience and references. The employer pays the foreign worker compensation fund (DKPTKA) of USD 100 a month, so USD 1,200 a year, about €1,030, on top of immigration fees of about IDR 7,000,000 for one year. Agents charge about IDR 15 to 23 million in addition to the DKPTKA. The permit lasts from six months to two years and can be renewed. You may work only for the sponsoring employer and in the approved role. Since the 2025 reform, the former sub-codes E23B to E23W have been merged into a single E23 index.

Official feeAbout IDR 7,000,000 (about €389) in immigration fees for 1 year, plus the DKPTKA levy of USD 100 a month (USD 1,200 a year, about €1,030), usually paid by the employer

ExtensionAbout IDR 15.25 million (€847) through an agent, plus DKPTKA

Visa agentAbout IDR 15.25 to 23.25 million (€847 to €1,292) on top of the DKPTKA

Length of stay: 6 months to 2 years, renewable
Validity: Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Work: Allowed for the sponsoring employer and the approved position only.
How to apply: By the employer: work plan (RPTKA) with the Ministry of Manpower, then visa on evisa.imigrasi.go.id
Sponsor: Required: the Indonesian employer
Processing time: About 3 to 6 weeks including RPTKA

Requirements

Job offer from an Indonesian company with an approved RPTKA
Position open to foreigners
Relevant diploma and about 5 years of experience
Passport valid 6 months

Pros

Legal salaried work
Costs usually borne by the employer
Renewable

Cons

Tied to one employer and one job
RPTKA approval needed
Experience requirements

Sources : xpnd.co.id · villa-tax.operium.store · balibusinessvisa.com

E31A / E31BCompare

Family KITAS (spouse and dependants)

Spouses of Indonesians and families of KITAS holders

Max stay: 2 years
Entries: Multiple entries with re-entry permit
Work: No work

Average total cost€333 – 905

Full description and prices

The E31 family KITAS covers family reunification. E31A is for a foreigner legally married to an Indonesian citizen and is sponsored by the spouse. E31B is for the spouse of a foreigner who holds a KITAS or KITAP, for example a work or investor permit, and other E31 indexes cover children and other dependants. The permit lasts one or two years, is renewable, and after several years of marriage the spouse of an Indonesian can apply for a permanent KITAP. Marriage alone does not give the right to work; a separate authorisation is needed. Official fees follow the 2024 tariff for the visa, stay permit and re-entry permit, about IDR 6 million for one year according to our estimate. Agents in Bali charge about IDR 13.75 to 16.25 million for one year. The marriage must be registered in Indonesia and foreign documents translated.

Official feeAbout IDR 6,000,000 for 1 year (about €333), an estimate based on the 2024 tariff (visa, stay permit, re-entry permit)

ExtensionAbout IDR 7.25 to 10.25 million (€403 to €569) through an agent

Visa agentAbout IDR 13.75 to 16.25 million all-in for 1 year (€764 to €903)

Length of stay: 1 or 2 years, renewable
Validity: Enter Indonesia within 90 days of issue
Work: Marriage alone does not give the right to work; a separate work authorisation is needed.
How to apply: Online at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, sponsored by the spouse or family member, often through an agent
Sponsor: Indonesian spouse (E31A) or foreign family member holding a KITAS or KITAP (E31B and other E31 indexes)
Processing time: About 2 to 4 weeks

Requirements

Marriage certificate registered in Indonesia (E31A) or proof of family link
Sponsor's ID card and family card (KTP, KK) or KITAS/KITAP
Sponsorship letter
Passport valid 6 months
Foreign documents translated

Pros

Stable long stay for families
Renewable
Path to KITAP for spouses of Indonesians

Cons

Tied to the sponsor's status
Work needs a separate authorisation
Paperwork and translations

Sources : letsmoveindonesia.com · emerhub.com · balibusinessvisa.com · expatindo.org

A1Compare

Visa exemption (not available to French citizens)

Citizens of ASEAN countries on short trips. Not for French or EU passports

Max stay: 30 days
Entries: Single entry
Work: No work

Average total costFree

Full description and prices

Visa exemption (index A1) lets citizens of ASEAN countries, such as Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Timor-Leste, enter Indonesia for free for 30 days. In 2025 and 2026 Indonesia added a short list of other countries, including Brazil, Peru and Türkiye. French and other EU citizens are not eligible: they need a Visa on Arrival or an e-visa obtained before departure. The 30 days cannot be extended or converted into another visa while you are in Indonesia, so you must leave before day 30. Exempt travellers still fill in the All Indonesia arrival card and pay the Bali tourist levy. We list it here because travel forums still repeat that Europeans can enter Bali without a visa: the broad exemption for 169 countries was suspended in 2020 and has not come back.

Official feeFree (for eligible nationalities only)

ExtensionNot extendable

Visa agentNot applicable

Length of stay: 30 days, no extension, no conversion
Validity: Granted at the border on each arrival
Work: No work.
How to apply: Nothing to apply for: granted on arrival to eligible nationalities
Sponsor: None needed
Processing time: At the border

Requirements

Passport of an ASEAN country or of one of the few other listed countries
Passport valid 6 months
Return or onward ticket

Pros

Free
No paperwork

Cons

Not available to French citizens
30 days, no extension
Cannot be converted

Sources : emerhub.com · ssek.com · evisa.imigrasi.go.id

Information checked in October 2026 against official and specialist sources. Indonesian visa rules change often: confirm on evisa.imigrasi.go.id or with a visa agent before you book. Euro amounts are approximate.

Visa	Max stay	Work	Average total cost
B1 (e-VoA) Visa on Arrival	60 days	No work	€28 – 90
C1 Single-entry tourist visa	180 days	No work	€83 – 160
D1 Multiple-entry tourist visa	180 days	No work	€167 – 306
C2 (D2 multiple entry) Business visit visa	180 days	No work	€111 – 225
C12 (D12 multiple entry) Pre-investment visa	180 days	No work	€333 – 406
E33G Remote worker KITAS (digital nomad visa)	1 year	Remote work for abroad	€389 – 1,400
C6 Social visit visa (volunteering)	180 days	No work	€169 – 225
E30 / E30A / E30B Student KITAS (including language courses)	2 years	No work	€333 – 905
E33F Retirement KITAS (1 year)	1 year	No work	€847 – 1,015
E33E Retirement visa 5 years (silver hair)	5 years	No work	€722 – 2,240
E33 Second home visa	10 years	No work	€722 – 2,515
E28B / E28C (Golden Visa) Golden visa	10 years	No work	€722 – 3,700
E28A Investor KITAS	2 years	Work allowed (sponsor)	€389 – 1,515
E23 Work KITAS	2 years	Work allowed (sponsor)	€1,420 – 2,350
E31A / E31B Family KITAS (spouse and dependants)	2 years	No work	€333 – 905
A1 Visa exemption (not available to French citizens)	30 days	No work	Free

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Retirement visa 5 years (silver hair)

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Second home visa

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Golden visa

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Investor KITAS

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