Indonesia visas
Whether you need a visa for Indonesia depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay, from visa-free entry for some travellers to visas that lead to a limited or permanent stay permit. Indonesia uses an alphanumeric visa index system (for example A1, B1, C1, E23, E28, E33) administered through the official e-visa portal. Visas and immigration are governed by the Directorate General of Immigration (Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi), which publishes rules and accepts applications at imigrasi.go.id and evisa.imigrasi.go.id.
Indonesian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Indonesia — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.7 visas
- Work visasComing to Indonesia to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Indonesia — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Indonesia.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Indonesia as a highly skilled individual.3 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Indonesia long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Indonesian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Indonesia — key facts
- Visa authority
- Directorate General of Immigration (Direktorat Jenderal Imigrasi)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
- Time zone
- Western Indonesian Time (WIB, UTC+7); Indonesia also uses WITA (UTC+8) and WIT (UTC+9)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.