For travelers from 13 Visa Exemption countries (https://flado.id/typea), it is important to understand that Visa Exemption is not the same as Visa on Arrival (VOA/eVOA). Visa Exemption allows free entry for 30 days, but it cannot be extended and cannot be converted into any other visa type, including Bridging Visa or KITAS. If you plan to stay beyond 30 days, you will be required to leave Indonesia.
Because the Visa Exemption form looks visually similar to the eVOA form, travelers who are tired after long flights often unintentionally receive the wrong entry type at the airport.
To put it simply:
If no payment was made → Visa Exemption.
If payment was made → VOA/eVOA.
If you want to stay longer than 30 days, do not use Visa Exemption. Instead, choose VOA/eVOA or a long-stay visa type.
Visa Exemption (30 days, non-extendable, non-convertible)
Visa Exemption allows 30 days in Indonesia and cannot be extended.
It also cannot be converted to any long-stay visa or KITAS.
After 30 days, departure from Indonesia is mandatory.
More information: https://flado.id/typea
Visa on Arrival / eVOA (30 + 30 days, convertible)
VOA/eVOA allows:
- 30 days of stay
- One extension for an additional 30 days (total 60 days)
- Conversion into Bridging Visa → KITAS (optional)
Online application (recommended): https://flado.id/evoapromo
Cost: 800,000 IDR
Extension: 800,000 IDR
If your stay will exceed 30 days, VOA/eVOA is the minimum recommended option.
C1 Tourist Visa (up to 180 days)
- 60 days initial stay
- Two extensions of 60 days each (up to 180 days total)
- Processing: 5–10 working days
- Cost: 2.2 million IDR
C1 can be converted directly to KITAS without Bridging, if the correct sponsor is used from the start.
D1 Tourist Multiple Entry (1, 2, or 5 years)
- Up to 60 days per visit
- Multiple entry allowed
- Suitable for frequent travelers
- Can be converted to KITAS, if the KITAS type and sponsor are determined in advance
D12 Multiple Entry (Pre-Investment / Business)
- Valid for 1–2 years
- Up to 180 days per stay, with the option to extend another 180 days
- Useful for exploring business or long-term relocation plans
Digital Nomad KITAS (E33G)
Ideal for remote workers and location-independent professionals.
Benefits include:
- 1-year stay with renewals
- Ability to open Indonesian bank accounts
- International driving license issuance
- Ability to purchase vehicles legally
Travel Document Holders
If you enter Indonesia using a Travel Document instead of a national passport:
- Visa Exemption is not allowed
- VOA/eVOA is not allowed
- A visa must be arranged before arrival
Visa Exemption Countries (starting September 24, 2025)
Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Colombia, Hong Kong, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Peru, the Philippines, Singapore, Suriname, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Türkiye, Vietnam.
VOA/eVOA Countries (97 countries, list preserved exactly from April 29, 2024)
Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong SAR (PRC), Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau SAR (PRC), Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Oman, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, Timor Leste, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uzbekistan, Vatican, Venezuela, Vietnam.
For strategic visa guidance see:
https://flado.id/2025/11/03/the-most-popular-indonesian-visa-options-for-foreigners-in-2025/
Countries That Must Obtain a Visa Before Arrival
(Neither Visa Exemption nor VOA/eVOA is available)
Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Bouvet Island, British Dependent Territories Citizen, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Nationality Overseas, British Overseas Citizen, British Protected Person, British Subject, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Christmas Island, Cocos Islands, Comoros, Congo Republic, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Falkland Islands, Faroe Islands, Fiji, Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Heard and McDonald Islands, Honduras, Iran, Iraq, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kiribati, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Lesotho, Libya, North Macedonia, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Marshall Islands, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Micronesia, Moldova, Montenegro, Montserrat, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, Neutral Zone, New Caledonia, Nicaragua, Niger, Niue, Norfolk Island, Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Pitcairn, French Polynesia, Puerto Rico, Refugees (Convention Article 1, 1951), Guyane Region, Saint Helena, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Stateless Persons (1954 Convention), Sudan, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, Eswatini (Swaziland), Syria, Tajikistan, French Southern Territories, Togo, Tokelau, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, Turks and Caicos Islands, Tuvalu, Uganda, United Nations travel document holders, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Unknown/Not Recognized Nationality, Uruguay, Vanuatu, U.S. Virgin Islands, U.K. Virgin Islands, Wallis and Futuna, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
FAQ
Can I extend Visa Exemption?
No. Visa Exemption is limited to 30 days only and cannot be extended or converted.
Can VOA/eVOA be converted to KITAS?
Yes. VOA/eVOA can be converted through a Bridging Visa to KITAS.
Can C1 or D1 be converted to KITAS?
Yes, if the correct sponsor is selected when issuing the visa.
I travel often. Should I choose C1 or D1?
C1 is better for staying long at once.
D1 is better for entering and exiting multiple times in a year.
I have a Travel Document, not a passport. What should I do?
You must obtain a visa before arrival.
See: https://flado.id/traveldoc
What is the safest long-stay option?
C1, D1, D12, or KITAS depending on your purpose and length of stay.
Contact
WhatsApp / Telegram: +6281239134485
Email: visa@flado.id