Indonesia's Visa Lists Changed in 2026: Visa-Free, e-VOA and the Planned Fee Rise Explained

Meta description: Six more countries got visa-free entry to Indonesia in July 2026, the e-VOA list has been reshuffled, and a VOA fee rise to Rp1 million is on the table. Here's what it means for your Bali trip.

If you last checked Bali's entry rules for your passport a year ago, it's worth checking again. In 2026 Indonesia added six countries to its visa-free list, the list of passports that can buy a visa on arrival (VOA) or e-VOA has been reshuffled, and the head of immigration has announced plans to raise the VOA fee. Some travellers now pay nothing, some can apply online for the first time, and some who used to buy a visa at the airport now need to apply before they fly.

Here's what changed, what hasn't changed yet, and what to do about it.

Six new countries got visa-free entry in July 2026

On 7 July 2026, Indonesia's Ministry of Immigration and Corrections (Kemenimipas) announced six additions to the visa-free visit list: Türkiye, Brazil, Peru, Kazakhstan, Macao and Belarus. The change rests on Ministerial Regulation No. 10 of 2026, which was formally enacted on 9 July 2026 and replaced the 2025 regulation it amends (Kemenimipas). The ministry said countries are assessed on reciprocity and benefit, national security, tourism, the economy and investment.

Visa-free entry now covers 19 nationalities for stays of up to 30 days: the ASEAN states (Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam), plus Timor-Leste, Suriname, Colombia, Hong Kong, Türkiye, Brazil, Peru, Kazakhstan, Macao and Belarus (Aviation Security Explained; Asik Travel).

The catch with visa-free entry

Visa-free sounds like the best deal, and for a short holiday it is. But it cannot be extended and cannot be converted into another visa once you're in Indonesia (Asik Travel; MyBaliVisa). If there's any chance you'll stay past 30 days, whether that's a longer honeymoon, a month of remote work or a family visit that stretches, arrive on a paid visa instead. Brazilian or Turkish travellers who would have bought a VOA in the past should think about this before choosing the free route by default.

The e-VOA list has been reshuffled

The e-VOA lets you apply and pay online before you fly, so you skip the payment queue at Ngurah Rai. Immigration's official FAQ, last updated on 30 September 2026, lists 97 countries and territories that are eligible (Directorate General of Immigration FAQ).

The total number is about the same as before, but the names on the list have changed. A comparison of the official lists published by Bali agency MyBaliVisa on 27 October 2026 found that:

Newly on the e-VOA list are Morocco, Vatican City, the Maldives, Mozambique, Tanzania, Seychelles, Papua New Guinea, Guatemala, Suriname, Venezuela, Laos and Myanmar. All of them appear on the official FAQ list.
No longer on the e-VOA list are Sri Lanka, Georgia, Moldova, North Macedonia, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, Panama and Uruguay. None of them appear on the official FAQ list.

(MyBaliVisa; Directorate General of Immigration FAQ)

MyBaliVisa points out that many visa guides online, including its own until late October, were still publishing the old lists. If you're relying on a blog post or a forum thread from last year, it may be wrong for your passport.

If your passport dropped off the list

Holders of the passports that were removed can no longer buy a VOA or e-VOA. They need a visit visa, usually the C1 single-entry visit visa, approved before they travel, and it needs a guarantor (sponsor) in Indonesia. The C1 gives 60 days from arrival and can be extended twice by 60 days each, up to 180 days in total (Asik Travel; MyBaliVisa). It takes longer to process than an e-VOA, so MyBaliVisa suggests applying three to four weeks before you fly. That matters most for Sri Lankan travellers, who are used to getting an e-VOA in a day or two.

If your passport was added

Good news: you can now apply on the official e-Visa portal before departure. The e-VOA gives 30 days and can be extended once for another 30 days while you're in Indonesia (Jakarta Globe). For Moroccan travellers in particular, this replaces the more expensive sponsored visit visa that many guides still describe (MyBaliVisa).

The VOA fee rise: announced, but not in force yet

On 12 August 2026, Director General of Immigration Hendarsam Marantoko told a media briefing in Jakarta that the VOA fee would be adjusted from Rp500,000 to a range of Rp750,000 to Rp1,000,000 (Kompas). Under the proposed structure:

an e-VOA bought online before travel would cost Rp750,000, and
a VOA arranged after you land would cost Rp1,000,000.

He said the current fee is too low given exchange-rate swings, and the two-tier price is meant to push visitors to apply online and reduce queues at airports (Jakarta Globe).

No start date has been announced. Local immigration offices have said they haven't received a regulation or implementing guidelines. On 2 October 2026 the Batam immigration office said there was still no official decision changing the VOA fee, and that the current fee continues to apply (Adhyaksanews). As of mid-October, the official e-VOA page still listed Rp500,000 (Asik Travel).

So for now, the fee is Rp500,000. If you see a website charging Rp750,000 or Rp1,000,000 and calling it the "new government fee", check carefully whether it's an agent's service fee.

What hasn't changed

A few things are the same whatever your passport:

The All Indonesia arrival card. Every arriving passenger must submit it, free, within three days before landing at allindonesia.imigrasi.go.id or in the official app. It isn't a visa and doesn't replace one (Asik Travel).
The Bali tourist levy. Foreign tourists pay Rp150,000 once per trip, through the official site lovebali.baliprov.go.id. KITAS and KITAP holders are exempt (Asik Travel; Bali Answered).
Passport validity. You need at least six months of validity from arrival, and you may be asked for an onward or return ticket (Directorate General of Immigration FAQ).
A visa isn't a guarantee. Immigration's own wording is that a visitor visa "does not guarantee entry to Indonesia"; the officer at the desk still decides (Asik Travel).

Practical tips before you book

Check your passport against the official lists, not an old blog. Use the Directorate General of Immigration's FAQ and the official e-Visa portal, and check again shortly before you book, because the lists can change without notice.
On the visa-free list but staying more than 30 days? Buy the e-VOA or VOA on purpose. You can't extend visa-free entry later.
Dropped off the e-VOA list? Start a C1 application with a sponsor three to four weeks before your flight. Airlines may check your visa at check-in.
Buy the e-VOA online before you fly. It saves queue time today, and if the two-tier fee comes in, it will also be the cheaper option.
Use only .go.id sites for government services. That goes for the e-VOA, the arrival card and the Bali levy. Lookalike sites charge a markup.
Plan extensions early. A VOA extension usually means a visit to an immigration office for a photo, so don't leave it until the last few days of your stay.
Planning to work, film content or stay long-term? A tourist entry isn't the right visa for that. Look at the remote worker, C-type visit or KITAS options before you arrive.

The bottom line

For many travellers, 2026 made Bali easier: six more countries can visit for free, and a dozen more can apply online. For others, especially Sri Lankan passport holders, it got harder, because the airport visa is no longer an option. And everyone should keep an eye on the VOA fee, which is likely to go up once the government publishes a regulation and a start date.

Not sure which visa fits your passport and your plans? Contact our team before you book your flights and we'll help you choose and apply for the right one.

This article is general information, not legal advice. Visa rules change often, so always confirm current requirements with the Directorate General of Immigration (imigrasi.go.id) before you travel.