How to Get a Visa for Bali: A 2025 Guide for Australian Travellers

Planning a holiday in Bali? Before you can sink your toes into the sand or sip that first cold Bintang, you’ll need to make sure your visa situation is sorted. The good news is that the process is easier than ever—especially if you’re flying in from Australia.

This guide breaks down which visa you need, how to apply for it (online or on arrival), and what to do if you plan to stay longer than 30 days.

Do Australians Need a Visa for Bali?

Yes—but it’s relatively painless. If you’re travelling on an Australian passport for tourism purposes, you’ll need a Visa on Arrival (VoA) or its digital counterpart, the e-VoA.

There’s no more free entry to Indonesia for Australian tourists, so you’ll need to pay the visa fee either before you arrive or at the airport.

Option 1: Apply for an e-VoA (Recommended)

The easiest and fastest method is applying for a Visa on Arrival online before you leave home.

✅ Benefits of the e-VoA:

• Skip the visa queue at Denpasar Airport
• Pay securely online
• One less thing to worry about when you land

📝 How to apply:

Apply through the official Indonesian immigration site:
👉 https://evisa.imigrasi.go.id/

📌 What you’ll need:

• A passport valid for at least 6 months
• A recent passport-style photo (digital upload)
• A return or onward flight booking
• Credit/debit card for payment (💳 Tip: Use a Wise card to save on foreign exchange fees)

💰 Cost:

• IDR 500,000 (around AUD 50)
• Valid for 30 days
• Can be extended once for an additional 30 days (total 60 days)

Option 2: Get a Visa on Arrival at the Airport

Prefer the old-fashioned way? You can still get a VoA when you land at Bali’s Ngurah Rai International Airport.

✈️ What to do:

1. Queue at the VoA payment counter
2. Pay IDR 500,000 in cash or card
3. Proceed to immigration with your receipt

Caveat: During peak times, this queue can be long and slow. If you don’t like standing in line after a long flight, the e-VoA is far more civilised.

What If You’re Staying More Than 30 Days?

You’ve got a few options depending on how long you plan to stay and whether you want to extend your visa:

🔁 Option A: Extend your VoA or e-VoA

• You can extend once for another 30 days (total 60 days)
• You must start the process before your initial 30 days expire
• Either do it yourself at an immigration office, or pay a visa agent to handle it

➡️ How to Extend Your Visa in Bali (coming soon)

🏝️ Option B: Apply for a B211A Visit Visa

Planning to stay longer than 60 days or visit for business, volunteering, or social purposes? You’ll need a B211A Visit Visa.

This must be arranged before arrival, usually through a local sponsor or visa agent. It’s valid for 60 days initially and can be extended twice (up to 180 days total).

➡️ Guide to B211A Visit Visas (coming soon)

Don’t Forget the Other Entry Requirements

Besides your visa, you’ll also need to complete a few other online forms before arriving in Bali:

• 🇮🇩 Tourist Tax (IDR 150,000): https://lovebali.baliprov.go.id/
• 🛃 Customs Declaration: https://ecd.beacukai.go.id/
• 🩺 Health Declaration: https://sshp.kemkes.go.id/

➡️ Breeze Through Bali Airport: Full Arrival Guide

Summary: Which Bali Visa Do You Need?

Final Word

Getting a visa for Bali is straightforward for Australians—but don’t leave it to the last minute. Apply online before you fly, and you’ll save time, stress, and the dubious pleasure of queuing in tropical humidity.

Quick tip: Always double-check the official immigration site for the latest rules, especially if you’re travelling in a year that ends in a 5.

➡️ Planning your trip? Don’t miss our full guide to arriving in Bali

Have you recently applied for a Bali visa? Share your experience in the comments—your tips could help fellow travellers avoid a headache at the border.