How Indian passport holders get a visa for Indonesia: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa on arrival — pre-register online (e-VoA)
- Government fee: IDR 500,000 (about US$33–35). A small card-payment fee may apply.
- Processing time: e-VoA usually issued within ~48 hours; apply at least 48 hours before departure
- Maximum stay: 30 days from arrival, extendable once by 30 days; single entry
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 80/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport biodata page, valid at least 6 months from arrival
- Recent passport-style photograph
- Valid email address
- Valid Visa / Mastercard / JCB card for online payment
- Return / onward ticket (recommended)
How & where to apply
Apply for an e-VoA on the official Indonesian immigration portal before you fly, or pay the visa on arrival at an eligible airport. Indonesia e-Visa portal (official)
Transit & connections
No transit visa needed if you stay inside the international transit area.
How Indonesia compares in Southeast Asia
With an ease score of 80/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Indonesia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | Visa on arrival — pre-register online (e-VoA) | IDR 500,000 (about US$33–35). A small card-payment fee may apply. | e-VoA usually issued within ~48 hours; apply at least 48 hours before departure |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | Visa-free — 60 days | No government visa fee | Granted on arrival at immigration |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | eVisa — apply online before travel | US$25 single-entry / US$50 multiple-entry (non-refundable if refused) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | eVisa — apply via an authorised agent before travel | S$30 non-refundable processing fee. Authorised visa agents charge a separate service fee on top. | Within about 3 working days; apply within 30 days before arrival |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | Visa-free — 30 days (extended until 31 Dec 2026) | No government visa fee. MDAC is free on the official portal. | Granted on arrival at Malaysian immigration |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | Visa-free — 14 days (since 8 June 2025) | No visa fee. eTravel is free on the official portal. | Granted on arrival at Philippine immigration |
| 🇰🇭 Cambodia | eVisa — single entry 30 days (US$30) | US$30 for the single-entry tourist eVisa (T-class), reduced from US$36 in September 2025. Card processing fee may apply. | Around 3 working days online — eVisa is emailed as a PDF you print and carry |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Only apply on the official imigrasi.go.id portal — many look-alike sites charge extra. India is on the e-VoA eligible list. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Indonesia?
Visa on arrival — pre-register online (e-VoA). Only apply on the official imigrasi.go.id portal — many look-alike sites charge extra. India is on the e-VoA eligible list.
What documents do Indians need for a Indonesia visa?
Passport biodata page, valid at least 6 months from arrival; Recent passport-style photograph; Valid email address; Valid Visa / Mastercard / JCB card for online payment; Return / onward ticket (recommended)
How long does a Indonesia visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: e-VoA usually issued within ~48 hours; apply at least 48 hours before departure. Government fee: IDR 500,000 (about US$33–35). A small card-payment fee may apply.. Maximum stay: 30 days from arrival, extendable once by 30 days; single entry.
How do Indians apply for a Indonesia visa?
Apply for an e-VoA on the official Indonesian immigration portal before you fly, or pay the visa on arrival at an eligible airport. Official source: https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/
Is a Indonesia visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 80/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Indonesia visa online or on arrival?
Indonesia requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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