Step-by-step guide to apply for Visa
Bali is a popular island for travel and is the most visited travel destination in Indonesia. With tourists flocking in, the immigration clearance tends to get busy and may result in a long waiting time.
Although Indonesia offers visa exemption to selected nationalities such as Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and more, you can enjoy using Bali Denpasar Airport’s auto-gates for security clearance during arrival and departure when you make a simple e-visa application for free.
Follow the steps below to apply for a free e-visa:
- Visit the Visa Application portal by Indonesia’s Directorate General of Immigration
- Upload a photo of your passport and selfie (jpeg, jpg or png format only, maximum size 2MB).
- Click on ‘Upload’. You can take new photos and reupload if they are rejected by the system.
- Fill in the following information:
- Phone number and email address
- Address and residence type in Bali
- Click on ‘Next’
- Your e-Visa for 30 Day A1 – Visa Exemption Tourism for Tourism, Family Visit, and Transit will be approved almost instantly. You may download and make a copy of your e-Visa.
- You may now proceed directly to the e-gates when clearing Bali Airport’s immigration.
Read more: Indonesia Travel Guide
e-Visa Sample
Selfie photo requirements
If your selfie photo upload is rejected by the system, make sure that the new uploaded photo adheres to the following guidelines:
- File format: .jpeg, .jpg or .png
- Minimum dimension: 400 x 600 px
- Maximum size: 2MB
- Avoid blurry photo or taking photo with expression
- Your face (from hair to chin) should only take up 50% to 60% of the photo height.
Automated gates usage eligibility
The following visitors are currently eligible to use the automated gates at Bali’s airport:
- Citizens form the following ASEAN countries who have followed the steps above to apply for Visa:
- Brunei
- Cambodia
- Laos
- Malaysia
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Singapore
- Timor Leste
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Visitors going to Bali with an e-VOA (Visa on Arrival)
Featured image via Welcome back To Bali
