Indonesia’s 30-day e-VOA can stretch to 60 days

Indonesia’s B1-VOA / e-VOA still starts with a 30-day stay and it can be extended once for another 30 days, for a total of 60 days. The extension now runs through a hybrid online and in-person process, with a biometric visit at immigration required.

The rule applies to both the online-purchased e-VOA and the airport-issued VoA. It’s a tourist visa only, so it doesn’t cover paid work in Indonesia. The government has kept the extension framework in place through early 2026 and Bali immigration offices have repeated the same limits publicly.

Nomads, tourists and short-stay visitors are the main users

Short-term digital nomads and tourists are the main groups using the visa when they want more than 30 days but don’t need a longer visa type. It can work for remote workers who aren't employed locally, as long as they stay within the visit-purpose rules.

The visa does not allow local employment, business-for-profit work or paid speaking jobs. Overstays can lead to fines, deportation and future entry problems. For stays beyond 60 days, travelers need a different visa class, such as a C-type visit visa.

Extension steps, fees and timing matter

The initial visa costs IDR 500,000 and the extension costs another IDR 500,000. Applicants need a passport valid for at least 6 months and must apply before the current stay expires.

The process starts on the official Indonesian e-visa website, then moves to an in-person biometric appointment at immigration. After that, the updated stay permit usually arrives by email. Travelers who got a sticker VoA at the airport still need the office visit, though agents can sometimes cut down the number of trips.

Read our full Indonesia guide for the complete picture and check our visa updates feed for more policy changes.