Bali Visa Guide 2026 — Every Visa Type Explained

The Visa on Arrival is available to citizens of 90+ countries at Ngurah Rai International Airport. It costs 500,000 IDR (approximately $30), is valid for 30 days, and can be extended once for an additional 30 days (total 60 days). The VoA is strictly for tourism — working (including remote work), business activities, and other non-tourist purposes are not legally permitted.

The VoA is useful as an entry visa while your longer-term visa is being processed, or for short-term visits and holidays. To extend your VoA, visit the immigration office at least 7 days before expiry with your passport, departure ticket proof, and extension fee (500,000 IDR). Processing takes 3-5 business days. Do not overstay — penalties are 1,000,000 IDR per day plus potential deportation and entry ban.

Important: the VoA is NOT suitable for digital nomads or anyone planning to work remotely from Bali. While enforcement has historically been lax, Indonesian immigration is increasingly monitoring and enforcing work permit requirements. If you plan to work in any capacity, you need a B211A, KITAS, or Digital Nomad Visa.

The B211A is the workhorse visa for most expats starting their Bali life. It provides 60 days of initial stay, extendable up to four times (30 days each extension) for a maximum total stay of 180 days (6 months). Some B211A categories allow extensions up to 12 months total. The visa is available for social, cultural, educational, and business visit purposes.

Application requires: valid passport (12+ months validity), passport photos, sponsor letter (we provide this), return flight itinerary, bank statement showing adequate funds, and completed application forms. Processing takes 3-7 business days through our service. Cost including agent fees is approximately $300-500 depending on nationality and processing speed.

The B211A is ideal as a “trial period” visa — live in Bali for 6-12 months while you decide whether to commit long-term. If you decide to stay, we can convert you to a KITAS or other long-term visa. Most of our clients start with a B211A before transitioning to their permanent visa.

Introduced in 2024, Indonesia’s Digital Nomad Visa (officially the E33G visa) is designed specifically for remote workers earning income from foreign sources. The key advantage is tax exemption on foreign-sourced income — you pay zero Indonesian income tax on earnings from overseas employers or clients. This makes it significantly more attractive than a KITAS for remote workers who would otherwise face Indonesian income tax obligations.

Eligibility requirements: proof of annual income of $60,000 or more from foreign sources, valid employment contract or proof of freelance income, comprehensive health insurance, clean criminal record, and valid passport. The visa is initially valid for 1 year and renewable for up to 5 years total. You can work remotely for foreign clients/employers but cannot work for Indonesian companies.

For established remote workers earning above the $60,000 threshold, the Digital Nomad Visa is typically the best long-term option due to the tax benefits.

KITAS (Kartu Izin Tinggal Terbatas — Limited Stay Permit) is the standard residence permit for foreigners living in Indonesia long-term. It’s valid for 1 year and renewable annually. After 5 consecutive years on KITAS, you can apply for KITAP (Kartu Izin Tinggal Tetap — Permanent Stay Permit) which is valid for 5 years. KITAS categories include: Work KITAS (sponsored by employer or your own company), Investment KITAS, Retirement KITAS (age 55+), Dependent/Spouse KITAS, and Education KITAS.

The Work KITAS requires an employer sponsor (either a company you work for or your own PT PMA company). The application involves RPTKA (foreign worker utilization plan), IMTA (foreign worker employment permit), and the KITAS visa itself. Processing takes 3-6 weeks and costs $1,000-2,500 depending on the category and processing speed.

The Retirement KITAS is specifically for foreign nationals aged 55 and above. Requirements include proof of pension or savings income ($1,500+/month), health insurance, and a commitment to employ at least one Indonesian household staff member. The staff requirement is unique but actually enhances retirement quality of life — a full-time housekeeper costs approximately $200/month. Annual renewal cost including agent fees is approximately $1,200.