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Bali Visa for Indian citizens (2026).
India is now one of Bali's largest visitor markets — around half a million Indian passport holders fly to Denpasar every year, helped by direct IndiGo flights from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Indian citizens are fully eligible for Indonesia's eVOA, so there is no embassy visit, no interview and no long paper application: the visa is issued online in 1–3 working days. The two things that catch Indian travellers out are payment (the official portal frequently rejects Indian cards without international transactions enabled) and the separate Bali Tourist Levy. This page covers everything, with prices in INR.
Question 01
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Bali?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Bali — but the eVOA makes it easy: apply online, no embassy visit, issued in 1–3 working days.
Indian citizens qualify for Indonesia's Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA): 30 days on entry, extendable once in-country for another 30 days. You can also pay for the classic Visa on Arrival at the airport counter in Denpasar, but the eVOA is strongly recommended for Indian travellers because airline check-in staff in India increasingly ask for visa confirmation before boarding, and because the airport VOA queue after a 9-hour journey is nobody's idea of a holiday. For stays over 60 days — long family visits, remote work seasons — apply for the C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A) before travelling.
Visa options for Indian passports
eVOA (E-Visa on Arrival) — the standard choice for holidays, honeymoons and family trips up to 30 days, extendable once to 60. Government fee IDR 500,000 (about ₹2,900), issued in 1–3 working days. C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A) — for stays of 61 to 180 days: 60 days on arrival, extendable twice in-country. Requires an Indonesian sponsor, which our service includes. C2 Business Visa — for Indian entrepreneurs and executives with recurring meetings, exhibitions or supplier visits in Indonesia; available single-entry or as a multi-year D2. KITAS — residence permits for working, investing or joining family in Indonesia. We lodge all categories from our Bali office, with support in English.
Bali visa cost in rupees (2026)
The eVOA government fee is IDR 500,000 — about ₹2,900 at typical exchange rates. Every traveller additionally pays the IDR 150,000 (~₹850) Bali Tourist Levy through the separate Love Bali portal. With our agency fee included, a complete eVOA application for an Indian passport typically lands between ₹4,200 and ₹7,500 depending on standard or urgent processing. The C1 Tourist Visa runs around ₹13,800 in government and sponsor fees. Card tip: we pay Indonesian government fees from our local account, so your Indian card is only charged once, by us — no failed international transactions on the government portal.
How to apply from Delhi, Mumbai or Bengaluru (4 steps)
1. Check your passport — at least 6 months' validity beyond arrival and 2 blank pages. 2. Apply for the eVOA — on the official portal at evisa.imigrasi.go.id, or through our agency if you'd rather not fight the payment gateway. 3. Pay the Tourist Levy at lovebali.baliprov.go.id before you fly. 4. Submit the All Indonesia Declaration Form within 3 days before arrival. IndiGo flies direct from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru to Denpasar; Garuda, Singapore Airlines and Malindo connect via their hubs. We send all four steps as one WhatsApp checklist.
The payment problem (and how Indian travellers avoid it)
The most common complaint from Indian applicants is not the visa — it's the payment. The official immigration portal charges in Indonesian rupiah through an international gateway, and Indian debit and credit cards fail unless international transactions are explicitly enabled (an RBI requirement). Many travellers discover this at 11 pm with a flight the next week. Two fixes: enable international usage in your banking app before applying, or apply through our agency — we charge you once, in a normal card transaction, and pay Immigration from our Indonesian account.
Honeymoons, families and long stays
Bali is India's favourite honeymoon destination for a reason, and the visa process is family-friendly as long as you remember: every traveller needs their own eVOA and levy payment, including infants. For long stays — a remote-work season, an extended family visit — the C1 Tourist Visa covers up to 180 days. Indian professionals working remotely for Indian or international employers can do so legally on the eVOA or C1; taking a job with an Indonesian company requires a Working KITAS (E23), which we also arrange.
Visa categories on this page
Which visa is right for India-based travellers?
Watch-outs
Common mistakes Indian citizens make.
Pitfall 01
Card declined on the government portal
Indian cards fail on the official eVOA portal unless international transactions are enabled — an RBI rule, not an Indonesian one. Enable it in your banking app first, or apply through us and skip the gateway entirely.
Pitfall 02
Forgetting the Tourist Levy
The IDR 150,000 (~₹850) levy is paid on a separate portal (Love Bali), not with the visa. Customs at Ngurah Rai checks the QR receipt. Pay it as soon as flights are booked.
Pitfall 03
Passport under 6 months' validity
Indonesian immigration requires 6 months' validity from arrival. Airline staff at Indian airports check this at the counter — renew through Passport Seva before booking if you're close.
Pitfall 04
Booking before checking the extension limit
The eVOA maxes out at 60 days and cannot convert to a C1 in Indonesia. If your plans might stretch past two months, start with the C1 Tourist Visa — otherwise you're flying out just to fly back in.
Pitfall 05
Screenshots instead of documents
Cropped screenshots of bank statements or tickets that hide your name get bounced. Export proper PDFs: booking confirmation with your name, statement with the account holder visible.
Help centre
India visa FAQ.
Anything not answered here? WhatsApp our team — typical reply in under an hour during business days.
Ask on WhatsApp- Do Indians need a visa for Bali in 2026?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Indonesia — visa-free entry is not available. The good news: India is fully eligible for the eVOA, issued online in 1–3 working days with no embassy visit. Most Indian travellers use it for trips up to 30 days, extendable to 60.
- How much does a Bali visa cost for Indians?
The eVOA government fee is IDR 500,000 — about ₹2,900. Add the mandatory IDR 150,000 (~₹850) Bali Tourist Levy. With our agency fee, a complete application typically costs between ₹4,200 and ₹7,500 depending on processing speed.
- Is Bali visa on arrival available for Indian citizens?
Yes. Indian passports qualify for both the airport Visa on Arrival and the online eVOA — same visa, same IDR 500,000 fee. We recommend the eVOA: Indian airlines increasingly ask for visa confirmation at check-in, and you skip the arrival queue in Denpasar.
- How long can Indians stay in Bali?
30 days on the eVOA, extendable once for 30 more — 60 days total. For longer stays, the C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A) grants 60 days on arrival and extends twice in-country, up to 180 days without leaving Indonesia.
- Why does my card keep failing on the Indonesian visa website?
Indian cards need international transactions enabled (an RBI requirement) before they work on the official portal's payment gateway. Enable it in your banking app, or apply through our agency — we charge your card once in a normal transaction and pay Immigration from our Indonesian account.
- Are there direct flights from India to Bali?
Yes — IndiGo flies direct to Denpasar from Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Garuda Indonesia, Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways connect via Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok respectively.
- Do children and infants need their own Bali visa?
Yes. Every Indian traveller — including infants — needs their own eVOA, own Tourist Levy payment and own Declaration Form. We handle family and honeymoon groups in one WhatsApp thread so the paperwork stays painless.
- Can I work remotely from Bali on an Indian passport?
Working remotely for an Indian or international employer is permitted on the eVOA and the C1 Tourist Visa. Taking employment with an Indonesian company requires a Working KITAS (E23). For year-long remote stays, Indonesia's E33G Remote Worker KITAS is the purpose-built option.
- What documents do Indians need for the Bali eVOA?
Five things: a passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages, a return or onward ticket, your first accommodation address, a recent plain-background photo, and an email address. No bank statement is needed for the eVOA — proof of funds only applies to the C1.
- What happens if I overstay in Bali?
Indonesian Immigration charges IDR 1,000,000 (~₹5,700) per day of overstay, payable on departure. Longer overstays risk deportation and re-entry bans. If you're close to your limit, an extension is far cheaper — we lodge it without you visiting the immigration office.
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Bali visa cost (2026)
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How to extend your Bali visa
Step-by-step extension guide for the eVOA and the C1 / B211A.
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Bali Tourist Levy explained
What it is, how to pay, and why most travellers miss it the first time.
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E-Visa on Arrival
Full eVOA details, processing time and document requirements.
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C1 Tourist Visa (B211A)
60–180 day visit visa for tourism, family or remote work.
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KITAS residence permits
Long-term residence — working, investor, retirement and family categories.
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