Indonesia All-Arrival Card and Bali Tourism Levy for Indians in 2026: The Two Extra Steps Beyond Your VOA
By Ananya Singh (Ananya Singh writes step-by-step first-international-trip guides for Indians — passport rules, visa cascade timing, immigration walkthroughs, and the unglamorous logistics that separate a smooth trip from a stranded one.) · Published · Last updated · 10 min read
A Bali trip now has three layers for Indians: the visa on arrival, the All Indonesia e-Arrival Card, and the Bali tourism levy. Here's what each is, what it costs, the official portals, and how to do them so you breeze through arrival instead of queuing for forms.
Quick answer
For Bali in 2026, Indians need three things: the visa on arrival (or e-VOA), the free All Indonesia e-Arrival Card, and the Bali tourism levy. As of June 2026, beyond the VOA/e-VOA (around IDR 500,000, ~₹2,700, for a 30-day stay extendable once), every international visitor must complete the All Indonesia e-Arrival Card — a single free digital form that combines customs and health declarations and replaced the old SATUSEHAT health form. On top of that, Bali charges a tourism levy of IDR 150,000 (~₹800) per visitor, payable online before arrival or on arrival. None of these is a visa replacement — they stack. Confirm current fees and portals on official Indonesian sources before you fly. See our VOA/e-VOA guide and Bali visa guide.
The three layers of a Bali entry
Indians often think 'visa on arrival' is the whole story. In 2026 there are three separate steps:
- Visa on arrival (VOA) or e-VOA — your permission to enter, ~IDR 500,000 (~₹2,700), 30 days, extendable once. The e-VOA can be done online before travel (see our e-VOA guide).
- All Indonesia e-Arrival Card — a free mandatory declaration combining customs and health, done online before arrival.
- Bali tourism levy — IDR 150,000 (~₹800), a Bali-specific charge to fund conservation and culture.
Each is independent. Getting all three sorted before you fly means a smooth arrival rather than queuing at multiple counters. Line up flights first — compare Mumbai and Delhi fares to Bali (Denpasar) in the FlightGPT chat.
The All Indonesia e-Arrival Card
This is the newer step many Indians don't know about. The All Indonesia e-Arrival Card is a single free digital form that combines the customs declaration and health declaration into one submission, replacing the previous separate forms (including the old SATUSEHAT health declaration). As of June 2026:
- It's free and completed online before arrival.
- It applies to all international visitors, not just Bali — it's an Indonesia-wide arrival card.
- You'll declare passport and trip details, customs information, and health status.
Complete it shortly before travel and save the confirmation. Use only the official Indonesian government portal — as with other arrival cards, lookalike sites charge for the free form. Confirm the current official URL on Indonesian immigration/customs sources before entering your data.
The Bali tourism levy
Bali (specifically) charges a tourism levy of IDR 150,000 (~₹800) per international visitor. It funds environmental and cultural preservation on the island. As of June 2026:
- Pay online before arrival via the official Love Bali platform, or on arrival at designated counters.
- It's a one-time charge per visit (not per day).
- Keep the payment confirmation (a QR voucher) — you may be asked to show it.
Paying online before you fly is the smoother option, letting you skip the on-arrival counter. The levy is separate from your VOA and the arrival card. Confirm the current amount and official payment portal before travel, as the levy is relatively new and details can change.
Documents and money to carry
For a smooth Bali arrival, have ready:
- Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival with blank pages
- VOA/e-VOA — either paid online (e-VOA) or ready to pay on arrival
- All Indonesia e-Arrival Card confirmation
- Bali tourism levy payment voucher (if paid online)
- Confirmed return/onward ticket within 30 days
- Hotel booking and proof of funds — occasionally checked
Use a zero-forex-markup Indian card (Niyo Global, Fi, IndusInd Crest) for the VOA, levy and spending to avoid the 3.5% conversion charge. Carry a little Indonesian rupiah cash for taxis and small vendors.
Visa-free for some, but not most Indian tourists
One point of confusion worth clearing: Indonesia offers visa-free entry to a list of ASEAN and select countries, but Indian tourists are not generally on that visa-free list — they use the visa on arrival (VOA) or e-VOA instead. So an Indian can't simply turn up with no visa; you either pay the VOA at the airport or arrange the e-VOA online before travelling.
The VOA/e-VOA gives a 30-day stay, extendable once by another 30 days at a local immigration office. If you need longer or are travelling for non-tourism purposes, a different visa class applies. The e-VOA route is the smoother option because it's sorted before you fly — see our VOA and e-VOA guide for the step-by-step. Whichever you choose, you still need the All Indonesia e-Arrival Card and (for Bali) the tourism levy on top. Confirm your exact visa requirement on official Indonesian immigration sources before booking, since visa-free lists change.
At Denpasar — and getting it right
Most Indians land at Bali's Ngurah Rai (DPS). If you've done the e-VOA, e-Arrival Card and paid the levy online, arrival is quick: present your passport and the e-VOA, show the arrival-card and levy confirmations if asked, and clear immigration. If you opted for VOA-on-arrival, you'll pay at the counter first.
Doing all three steps online beforehand is the difference between a 10-minute clearance and a long multi-queue arrival after a red-eye flight. Save every confirmation to your phone (and a printout as backup). For trip planning, see our Bali 7-day itinerary and weigh it against alternatives in our Bali vs Phuket guide. Confirm all current fees and portals on official Indonesian sources, and price your Bali flights in the FlightGPT chat.
Frequently asked questions
What does an Indian need to enter Bali in 2026?
Three things: the visa on arrival or e-VOA (~IDR 500,000, ~₹2,700, 30 days), the free All Indonesia e-Arrival Card (a combined customs and health declaration), and the Bali tourism levy of IDR 150,000 (~₹800). They stack — none replaces another.
What is the All Indonesia e-Arrival Card?
A single free digital form, completed online before arrival, that combines the customs and health declarations into one submission. It replaced the old separate forms including SATUSEHAT and applies to all international visitors to Indonesia, not just Bali.
How much is the Bali tourism levy in 2026?
IDR 150,000 (about ₹800) per international visitor, a one-time charge per visit. Pay it online before arrival via the official Love Bali platform, or on arrival at designated counters. Keep the QR voucher to show if asked.
Is the Indonesia e-Arrival Card free?
Yes, the official All Indonesia e-Arrival Card is free. Lookalike sites may charge to fill the same free form, so use only the official Indonesian government portal and confirm the current URL on official immigration/customs sources.
Can I pay the Bali tourism levy and do the arrival card before I fly?
Yes, and you should. Paying the levy online via Love Bali and completing the e-Arrival Card before travel lets you skip the on-arrival counters for a much faster clearance at Denpasar. Save both confirmations to your phone.