United Arab Emirates · 50,000+ arrivals / year
Bali Visa for UAE passport holders (2026).
With Emirates flying daily from Dubai to Denpasar, Bali has become a favourite escape for both Emirati citizens and the UAE's huge expat community. UAE passport holders are fully eligible for Indonesia's eVOA — applied online, issued in 1–3 working days, no embassy visit. One important note if you live in Dubai or Abu Dhabi but carry another passport: Indonesian visa rules follow your nationality, not your residence, so check the rules for your own passport (we cover Indian, British, US and other nationalities separately). This page covers UAE passports, with prices in dirhams.
Question 01
Do UAE passport holders need a visa for Bali?
Yes. UAE passport holders need a visa for Bali in 2026 — the eVOA is the standard choice: apply online before flying, 30 days on entry, extendable once to 60.
Emirati citizens qualify for Indonesia's Electronic Visa on Arrival (eVOA), issued online before departure, or the identical Visa on Arrival paid at the airport counter in Denpasar. The eVOA is recommended: Emirates and other carriers on the DXB–DPS route ask for travel documents at check-in, and pre-approval means you use the e-gates instead of the payment queue after the 9-hour flight. For stays over 60 days, the C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A) grants 60 days on arrival, extendable twice to 180. If you're a UAE resident on another passport, your visa options follow that nationality — send it to us on WhatsApp and we confirm your route within the hour.
Visa options for UAE passports
eVOA (E-Visa on Arrival) — for holidays and trips up to 30 days, extendable once in-country to 60. Government fee IDR 500,000 (about AED 130), issued in 1–3 working days. C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A) — for 61–180 day stays: 60 days on arrival, two extensions, Indonesian sponsor included in our service. C2 / D2 Business Visas — single-entry or multi-year multiple-entry for recurring business, trade and property interests in Indonesia. KITAS — residence permits for investors (E28A), remote workers (E33G) and families. All lodged from our Bali office, with support in English.
Bali visa cost in dirhams (2026)
The eVOA government fee is IDR 500,000 — about AED 130. Every traveller also pays the IDR 150,000 (~AED 37) Bali Tourist Levy through the separate Love Bali portal. With our agency fee included, a complete eVOA application typically lands between AED 185 and AED 330 depending on standard or urgent processing. The C1 Tourist Visa runs around AED 600 in government and sponsor fees. We charge once by card through Stripe and pay Indonesian Immigration from our local account.
How to apply from Dubai or Abu Dhabi (4 steps)
1. Check your passport — 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 for a checked, hands-off application. 3. Pay the Tourist Levy at lovebali.baliprov.go.id before departure. 4. Submit the All Indonesia Declaration Form within 3 days before arrival. Emirates flies DXB–DPS daily; the full documentation set takes under 15 minutes online, and we send it as one WhatsApp checklist timed to your flight.
Dubai residents on other passports — read this
Most Bali-bound travellers from the UAE are residents carrying Indian, Filipino, British, European or other passports — and Indonesian rules follow the passport, not the residence visa. Indian passport holders: see our dedicated India guide (card payment issues and all). British, American and European passports: eVOA-eligible with the same process as UAE nationals. GCC neighbours (Saudi, Qatari, Kuwaiti, Bahraini, Omani passports) are also eVOA-eligible. Whatever the passport, the Tourist Levy and Declaration Form apply to everyone — and we handle mixed-nationality family groups in a single WhatsApp thread.
Visa categories on this page
Which visa is right for United Arab Emirates-based travellers?
Watch-outs
Common mistakes UAE passport holders make.
Pitfall 01
Confusing residence with nationality
Your UAE residence visa is irrelevant to Indonesian immigration — visa rules follow your passport. A Dubai-based Indian passport holder follows India's rules, not the UAE's. Check the guide for your own nationality.
Pitfall 02
Forgetting the Tourist Levy
The IDR 150,000 (~AED 37) levy is paid on a separate portal (Love Bali), not with the visa. Customs at Ngurah Rai scans the QR receipt on arrival — pay it before leaving DXB.
Pitfall 03
Passport validity under 6 months
Indonesia enforces 6 months' validity from arrival, and airlines check at check-in. Renew before booking if the expiry is close.
Pitfall 04
Trying to stretch the eVOA past 60 days
The eVOA extends once — 60 days maximum — and cannot convert to a C1 in-country. Planning longer? Start with the C1 Tourist Visa, or you're flying back through DXB just to re-enter.
Help centre
United Arab Emirates visa FAQ.
Anything not answered here? WhatsApp our team — typical reply in under an hour during business days.
Ask on WhatsApp- Do UAE citizens need a visa for Bali in 2026?
Yes. UAE passport holders need a visa for Indonesia — the eVOA is the standard route: applied online, issued in 1–3 working days, valid 30 days and extendable once to 60. Visa-free entry is not available for UAE passports.
- How much is a Bali visa from the UAE?
The eVOA government fee is IDR 500,000 — about AED 130. Add the mandatory IDR 150,000 (~AED 37) Bali Tourist Levy. With our agency fee, a complete eVOA application typically costs between AED 185 and AED 330 depending on processing speed.
- I live in Dubai but have a different passport — which rules apply?
Your passport's rules, not your UAE residence. Indian passport holders follow India's process (see our dedicated guide), British and European passports are eVOA-eligible, and ASEAN passports enter visa-free for 30 days. Send us your nationality on WhatsApp and we confirm within the hour.
- Are there direct flights from Dubai to Bali?
Yes — Emirates flies DXB to Denpasar daily, around 9 hours. Connections via Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta and Doha add options from Abu Dhabi and Sharjah. Your eVOA should be confirmed before check-in.
- How long can UAE passport holders stay in Bali?
30 days on the eVOA, extendable once to 60 days total. The C1 Tourist Visa (formerly B211A) covers 60 days on arrival with two in-country extensions — 180 days maximum without leaving Indonesia.
- What documents do UAE citizens need for the Bali eVOA?
A passport valid 6+ months with two blank pages, a return or onward ticket, your first accommodation address, a recent plain-background photo, and an email address. Proof of funds only applies to the C1 Tourist Visa.
- Can I invest or buy property in Bali from the UAE?
Foreigners invest through an Indonesian PT PMA company, and the Investor KITAS (E28A) provides the matching residence permit — 1 or 2-year terms with multi-entry travel. We work with compliant partners and quote the full structure before you commit.
- What happens if I overstay my Bali visa?
Indonesian Immigration charges IDR 1,000,000 (~AED 240) per day of overstay, collected on departure. Long overstays risk deportation and re-entry bans. Extensions cost a fraction of the fine — we lodge them remotely before your deadline.
Related guides
Keep reading.
Bali visa cost (2026)
Government fees, agent fees and the IDR 150,000 Tourist Levy — full breakdown.
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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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