Indonesia offers several visitor visa options for tourism, but choosing between B1, C1 and D1 is much easier once you know how long you plan to stay and whether you expect to enter Indonesia once or several times.
This guide compares the three main routes, explains when each one makes practical and financial sense, and shows how to complete your visa application online.
Indonesia tourist visas: B1, C1 and D1
These visas can all be relevant to tourism, but they are designed for different travel patterns. The cheapest or longest-valid visa is not automatically the most appropriate one.
e-VOA / Visa on Arrival
The straightforward short-stay option for travellers whose nationality is eligible for Indonesia Visa on Arrival.
- Single entry
- Initial stay: up to 30 days
- One extension: up to 60 days total
- Available only to eligible nationalities
Single-Entry Tourist Visa
A pre-arranged visitor visa for travellers planning one longer stay or those who cannot use B1.
- Single entry
- Initial stay: up to 60 days
- Can be extended
- Total stay may reach up to 180 days
Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa
Intended for visitors who expect to leave Indonesia and return again instead of making only one trip.
- Multiple entry
- Up to 60 days per arrival initially
- Stay can be extended under applicable rules
- No new single-entry visa before every eligible trip
B1 vs C1 vs D1: quick comparison
| Travel plan | B1 | C1 | D1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| One holiday under 30 days | Usually the simplest choice if eligible | Possible, but often unnecessary | Usually unnecessary |
| One trip lasting 30–60 days | Possible with extension | Up to 60 days from arrival | Mainly useful if more trips are planned |
| Stay longer than 60 days | Not suitable beyond the maximum 60-day stay | Can be extended up to the applicable maximum | Stay extensions may be available |
| Several trips to Indonesia | New entry permission needed for each trip | New visa needed after the single entry is used | Designed for multiple entries |
| Not eligible for Visa on Arrival | Not available | Check C1 eligibility | Check D1 eligibility |
Which tourist visa makes sense for your trip?
Short holiday
If you qualify for B1 and are staying less than 30 days, there is normally little reason to arrange a longer visitor visa only for one short trip.
One longer stay
C1 is structured around an initial stay of up to 60 days, making it more natural when you already know your visit will be longer than a normal short holiday.
You keep returning
D1 becomes relevant when the real travel plan involves several entries. The advantage is multiple-entry permission, not unlimited continuous residence.
Apply online through app.flado.id
The Flado application portal brings the practical visa process into one flow. Choose the visa, enter the applicant and travel details, upload the required documents and complete payment online.
For an applicant who already has the required documents ready, completing the online form normally takes around 5–10 minutes.
Choose & complete
Select the visa and provide passport, travel and contact details.
Upload documents
Add the passport, photo and supporting documents required for your selected visa.
Review & pay
Check the application and complete payment through the available online payment methods.
See how the application works before you start
If you want to check the process first, Flado now has two application manuals. Both are available in English, Chinese, Indonesian and Russian.
Tourist visas are for visitor activities
B1, C1 and D1 are visitor visa routes. They can be suitable for tourism and other activities permitted by the particular visa, but they are not general work permits.
If the actual purpose of travel is employment, professional work, study, investment or another regulated activity, a different visa or stay permit may be required.
Indonesia tourist visa FAQ
Is B1 the Indonesia e-VOA?
B1 is the Visa on Arrival tourist classification. Eligible travellers can obtain an electronic Visa on Arrival before travelling, subject to current nationality and immigration requirements.
How long can I stay with B1?
B1 provides an initial stay of up to 30 days and can normally be extended once, allowing a total stay of up to 60 days.
How long can I stay with C1?
C1 provides an initial stay of up to 60 days. Under current rules it can be extended several times, with the total stay reaching up to 180 days.
What is the main advantage of D1?
D1 allows multiple entries. It is designed for someone who expects to visit Indonesia repeatedly rather than use a new single-entry tourist visa for every trip.
Does D1 let me stay continuously for the full visa validity?
No. Multiple-entry visa validity and the permitted stay on each arrival are separate. D1 provides up to 60 days on each arrival initially, subject to the conditions of the issued visa.
Can I work in Indonesia on B1, C1 or D1?
These are visitor visa routes and do not provide general permission for local employment. Activities involving work or another regulated purpose can require a different immigration status.
Ready to apply?
Choose the visa that matches your real travel plan and complete the application online through the Flado portal.
Information reviewed: October 2026. Immigration requirements, eligibility and procedures can change.