Planning a trip to Bali in 2026? If you have encountered old advice about Indonesia’s B211A visa, it is time to double-check your options. Visa names, qualifying nationalities and application systems have changed. In particular, the B211A is a legacy visa label, not the correct generic name for a current Visa on Arrival. For ordinary tourism, visitors should now check the applicable B1 Visa on Arrival/e-VOA, C1 tourism visit visa, or an eligible visa-free facility on the Indonesian Directorate General of Immigration’s official website.
This guide separates those options, walks you through airport arrival requirements, and explains what to verify before paying for a visa or booking a flight. Immigration rules can change without notice; the government portal takes precedence over any travel article. Our Indonesia visa and immigration overview introduces the system for first-time visitors.
Do you need a visa to visit Bali?
Bali follows Indonesia’s national immigration law; there is no separate “Bali visa”. Your nationality, travel-document type, purpose of visit and intended length of stay decide whether visa-free entry, a B1 Visa on Arrival, a C1 visit visa or another category is appropriate. Residence in a third country does not automatically give you the entry privileges of its citizens. See our guide to Indonesian visa categories for background, then check the up-to-date nationality selector at the official eVisa portal.
What happened to the B211A visa?
B211A is widely mentioned in older travel articles, particularly content published during the pandemic. Do not assume those application links or extension rules still work. Indonesian immigration has introduced updated visa indexes and refined classifications, including changes announced in June 2025. The C1 tourism visit visa is one relevant current single-entry route for eligible longer visits, while the B1 serves qualifying Visa on Arrival travellers. The old term “B211A visa on arrival” combines different concepts and should not be used when applying.
B1 Visa on Arrival and electronic Visa on Arrival
Who is eligible for a B1 visa?
Only passport holders who appear on the current official list of eligible countries or territories can use the Visa on Arrival mechanism. It is not available to every visitor. Entry officers may request supporting documents such as onward or return travel, sufficient passport validity and proof related to the purpose of the visit. Never rely on a historical claim that 169 nationalities receive visa-free entry; policies are more limited and change. Our earlier e-VOA explainer documents the rollout but should be read alongside current rules.
How long can you stay?
Official immigration guidance identifies B1 as an initial stay of up to 30 days. A single eligible extension may bring the total to 60 days, but apply early enough and confirm current eligibility. Holding a visa does not guarantee admission at the border. Visa on Arrival is normally for one entry, so departing Indonesia generally ends that permission rather than preserving unused days for a second visit.
How to apply online for an e-VOA
- Open the official Indonesian eVisa platform, not a lookalike agency website.
- Select the visa option available for your exact nationality and travel purpose.
- Enter passport data precisely as printed; upload required documents and pay the amount displayed by the government platform.
- Save your confirmation and visa document, check dates and permitted activities, and keep copies accessible offline.
- Complete the separate arrival declaration and present documents when requested at immigration.
The earlier Indonesian eVisa rollout article offers historical context, but follow the actual current portal screens. Do not share your eVisa account password with unverified agents.
C1 tourism visa: an option for a longer visit
What is the C1 visa?
Indonesian immigration identifies the C1 tourism visa as a single-entry visit visa commonly issued with an initial stay of up to 60 days, with extension options subject to immigration approval and current regulations. It is not the same as the B1 Visa on Arrival, and not every passport holder will meet its application requirements. Check whether a sponsor or additional documents are required in your circumstances directly within the official process.
Documents and application process
Expect to check passport validity, passport photograph, application information and any financial evidence or sponsorship documents specified by the visa category. Different pages and nationality profiles may demand different records. Always use the official portal for an authoritative checklist, application fee and processing status; do not assume the checklist from a 2023 B211A article remains valid.
Can you work remotely on a tourist visa?
Tourist entry is not a blanket work permit. The difference between incidental online activity, receiving income, working for an Indonesian entity, providing local services and eligible remote-work arrangements matters. If you plan to work, teach, perform or take paid assignments, obtain the appropriate immigration and tax advice rather than assuming that an ordinary C1 or B1 tourist visa permits any activity.
Visa-free arrival and other entry categories
Some travellers qualify for visa-free short visits under specific reciprocal arrangements. Verify the current list and maximum permitted stay for your passport. If your trip involves study, journalism, employment, investment or other activities, seek the relevant category rather than trying to stretch a tourism permission beyond its legal scope.
Required arrival steps beyond the visa
Complete the All Indonesia arrival declaration
Since 1 October 2025, inbound international passengers are required to submit arrival declarations through the official All Indonesia platform. It brings immigration, customs, health and quarantine declarations into one system, with advance submission available in the days before arrival. The arrival declaration is not a replacement for your visa or passport.
Pay Bali’s foreign tourist levy where applicable
Bali also applies a provincial foreign-tourist levy, generally IDR 150,000 per person, with defined exemptions. Use Love Bali to check eligibility and arrange payment and your QR voucher. This levy is separate from immigration visa fees. For arrival logistics also review our Indonesian currency guide and Bali time-zone explanation.
Passport, onward travel and insurance
Confirm your passport meets the applicable minimum validity requirement and keep onward-travel evidence available where requested. Travel insurance should cover your activities, including riding motorbikes or scuba diving where relevant. Read our Indonesia travel safety guide before departure. It helps to keep payment cards and a small amount of rupiah for onward transport, as explained in our practical Indonesia travel checklist.
Can you extend a B1 or C1 visa?
B1 is generally extendable once to a maximum total of 60 days, while C1 extensions are subject to the visit-stay framework and the traveller’s conditions. Submit on time through the authorised system and pay only official charges or clearly disclosed legitimate assistance fees. Do not rely on “visa runs” or automatic onshore conversion promises. Overstaying can trigger fines and further immigration consequences; if a situation changes, contact an immigration office directly.
What kind of Bali itinerary fits your visa?
Seven to fourteen days
A short stay can combine the coast and highlands, for example Canggu, Bali’s major temples and an adapted three-day Bali itinerary with added rest days. Do not plan activities right up to the expiry of your permitted stay.
Several weeks to two months
For a longer visit, explore North Bali at a slower pace, then consider a separate journey to Komodo National Park or Jakarta’s Thousand Islands if your route makes sense. Domestic travel within Indonesia does not by itself reset your immigration permission.
Special events and weddings
If visiting for a wedding celebration, explore Bali’s wedding venues, then confirm whether your exact ceremony or paid professional role changes the appropriate visa category. Also check national and religious holidays using Indonesia’s public-holiday planning guide and learn a few useful phrases from our Indonesian language introduction.
Frequently asked questions
Is a B211A the same as Visa on Arrival?
No. B211A is a legacy label from an earlier visa-index system. Today, the ordinary eligible Visa on Arrival is commonly identified as B1.
Can I extend my B1 e-VOA online?
Official immigration pages say e-VOA extensions can be handled online for eligible holders. Confirm this in your account well before the expiry date; non-electronic VoA procedures can differ.
Do children need entry permission?
Immigration status is assessed for every traveller, including minors. Check the nationality-specific rules and submit any required application for each passport holder.
Can I leave Bali and re-enter on the same B1 or C1?
Both are commonly single-entry visas. A departure typically ends the current use; obtain a suitable new entry permission for your next arrival.
Is the Bali tourist levy included in the e-VOA fee?
No. The provincial tourist levy and the national immigration charge are different payments.