Which Visa Do You Need? The Ultimate Guide to Visas in Bali 2024

Do you live in Bali or would you like to in the future? Or, perhaps you fancy coming here for a quick holiday or trying out something in-between? Whatever your plan is, you’re going to need a visa. Here’s Bali Solve’s ultimate guide to all the visa options available in Indonesia in 2024 - knowing what your possibilities are should make it much easier for you to plan your stay on this beautiful island.

Garuda Indonesia aircraft minutes after landing at Bali’s I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport.

1. Free 30-Day Entry Visas

• Post pandemic only available for ASEAN country citizens (those from Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam).

• No visa required - 30 days entry stamp will be granted upon arrival for free.

• 30-day stay cannot be extended - free entry visa holders must depart Indonesia within 30 days, otherwise an overstay penalty will apply.

2. Holiday Visa: Visa on Arrival (VOA and e-VOA)

• This visa is available for people from 90+ countries (see full list on our VOA page: click here).

• You can apply for eVOA (index B1) yourself via the official Immigration website before your trip to Indonesia, or you can purchase VOA upon landing.

• This will give you 30 days in the country, with the option to extend for another 30 days.

• If you would like to extend your visa, please contact us for help at least 1-2 weeks before your visa expires.

3. Single-Entry Visit Visas

There are several types of Single Entry Visit Visa, as listed below. They allow the holders between 60 days to 180 days stay in Indonesia, including extensions. They are valid for 90 days of being issued, but once you leave Indonesia, they become invalid. Most popular Single Entry Visit Visas are:

• Tourism (index 211A): It’s valid for 60 days and then can be extended twice for up to 180 days total. It is fit for tourism purposes only, which means working on this visa is not permitted. 211A Visit Visa is the most popular visa option for longer term visitors due to its affordability and convenience. Find out how it works in detail here.

• Business Visit (C2): For business-related activities with 60 days validity plus 2 x 60 day extensions (total 180 days). Earning money with this visa is not allowed, it is for seeking out business opportunities rather than generating income. 

• Company Internship (C22B): 180-day visa for internships in Indonesian companies that are unpaid. Again, it is not permitted to earn money or compensation from the internship with this visa. Furthermore, applicants have to have an internship agreement from the Indonesian company that is willing to sponsor them. Currently it is possible to extend C22B up to a 1 year stay without having to leave Indonesian territory.

• Invited Events Participant (C10): For speakers, lecturers or presenters. For this visa, the speaker can be paid as long as it is a one-off event only. 

• Music Performer (C7A): Allows performances at music events in exchange for payment.

• Music Performer Crew (C7B): This is for the supporting crew of music events or performances. Payment is permitted for visa holders.

211A 60 days Visit Visa, that can be extended up to 180 days, is the most popular visa option for longer term tourists.

4. Multi-Entry Visit Visas

Multiple-Entry Visit Visas are quite similar to their single entry counterparts. However, they allow you to make multiple visits, which means that leaving Indonesia won’t make them invalid (as it does with the Single Entry Visit Visas). For the visas below, you must enter the country within 90 days of the visa being issued. 

• Tourism (D1) and Business (D2): These visas allow you to stay in Indonesia for either 1, 2 or 5 years, with each visit totalling 60 days plus two 60-day extensions (totalling 180 days per visit.) After 180 days, you have to leave the country but can return at any time. You are not allowed to earn money in Indonesia whilst on this visa. For more info, read our guide here.

• Pre-Investment (D12): The D12 Visa gives you 180 days upon arriving in Indonesia and then the possibility to extend for another 180 days. The 180 days extension can be processed whilst you’re still in the country, which means there is no need to leave for a full year. You are allowed to leave the country, and each time you do, it gives you another 180 days in the country.

  D12 is one of the most popular visa options amongst business travelers in 2024, since it immediately grants 180 days stay in the country. To apply, please contact our team.

5. KITAS/ITAS - Short Term Residency

KITAS are Short Term Residential Visas that have different durations and eligibility requirements, depending on their purpose. 

• Remote Worker KITAS (E33G): This is for digital nomads earning $60,000+ a year from an employer based outside Indonesia. Having Remote Worker KITAS will allow you a stay of up to 1 year in Indonesia. For more info, please refer to Remote Worker Visa page.

• Investor KITAS (E28A): This is ideal for those who want to open a company in Indonesia or invest in Indonesian companies. It will give you up to 2 years in Indonesia, although the eligibility requirements have increased as of this year. Read our full guide here.

• Working KITAS (C312): This is effectively a working permit for an employee of an Indonesian company, which is valid for either a 6-month or 1-year duration, depending on the role. You can’t apply for it yourself as it needs to be sponsored by an Indonesian company. For more information on Working KITAS, follow our guide here.

• Retirement KITAS (E31F): Retirement KITAS is for those 55 years of age and above. It has a 1-year duration but is renewable up to 5 years. 

• Family Dependent KITAS (E31B, E31E, E31H): Matches primary holder's KITAS duration, so that the holder can come and join their family member in Indonesia. Family KITAS is one of the most convenient ways for a spouse, children and/or parents of KITAS holder to relocate to Indonesia.

• Student KITAS (E30): It has a 1-year duration and is renewable up to the length of the educational program that the student is partaking in. To find out whether you qualify for Student KITAS, please contact your educational institution provider in Indonesia.

• Spousal KITAS (E31A): This is for spouses of Indonesian citizens for a 1-year duration, renewable for up to 5 years. 

For more information about KITAS requirements, please check out our blog article here and our Services page.

6. KITAP - Permanent Stay Permit

The only way to get a KITAP is by obtaining a KITAS and extending it under the same sponsorship multiple times. This means they are not easy to get, but once you do, you will receive plenty of benefits such as having an Indonesian ID for five years, being able to open a bank account, as well as not having to renew your stay permit every year.  It is important to note, however, that while you don’t need to renew stay permit for 5 years, it is still necessary to renew KITAP’s re-entry permit every 2 years.

For KITAP consultation, please contact our team today.

Indonesia is a popular destination for expats seeking a work-life balance.

7. Golden Visas

Golden Visas is a new residency visa program in Indonesia launched in 2023 and officially available as of 2024. These visas were specifically designed for foreigners looking to invest financially in Indonesia, ex-Indonesian citizens or foreign individuals with special skills or expertise. Golden Visas allow holders to stay in Indonesia for 5-10 years.

There are several types, including; 

• Silver Hair (E33E): This is valid for 5 years for those who want to retire in Indonesia and are at least 55 years old. To explore full requirements, please click here.

• Global Talent (E33 A/B): This visa is for citizens from the US, Canada, Australia or the EU with special skills or work experience. The main requirement, however, is a special invitation letter from Indonesian Government. For more information, refer to our visa page.

• Personage/World Leaders (E33 C/D): This exclusive visa gives people who have made notable contributions in their field the chance to stay in Indonesia for either 5 and 10 years. 

• Second Home (E33): If you’d like to buy a second home in Indonesia worth $1,000,000 or more, as well as stay in Indonesia for 5+ years, the Second Home Golden Visa is an option worth exploring. 

• Ex-Indonesian (E32 A/B): This is a visa option for former Indonesian citizens, as well as foreigners who are children of either Indonesian citizens or ex-Indonesian citizens. To explore full requirements, please click here.

• Investors Visa (E28 B/C/D): There are three different types of Investors VIsa with varying eligibility requirements. You can visit our page here for more info.

Final Thoughts

As you can see, there are visas to suit every need and circumstance. If you would like to explore any of these options more, you can count on us to guide you every step of the way with our extensive knowledge and experience in visa services. Simply contact our friendly experts on Whatsapp or come to our office in Pererenan.

Let’s make your trip or residency in Bali happen together!

Written by Team Bali Solve