Indonesia visa requirements for British citizens

Check your circumstances

Read these conditions alongside the entry rule. Where official guidance does not state a condition, that is not confirmation that no condition applies.

Passport type Conditions to check

This advice covers full British citizen passports only. Holders of other British nationality categories should check the rules for their own passport.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Trip purpose Conditions to check

The visa on arrival covers tourism, family visits and some business meetings. It is not suitable for volunteering, influencer work or commercial online content.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Age Not stated in the cited guidance

The UK advice states no age-based rule for the visa on arrival. Check documents for children separately.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Residence Conditions to check

The advice is written for British citizens traveling from the UK. If you live elsewhere, confirm with the Indonesian embassy that serves you.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Other visas or residence permits Not stated in the cited guidance

No visa or residence permit from another country is listed as a condition for this route.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Carrier and arrival route Conditions to check

Most main airports and seaports issue visas on arrival. You need proof of an onward or return journey.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Stay and visa validity Confirmed for this scope

The visa on arrival allows 30 days, single entry, and can be extended once for 30 more days inside Indonesia. Overstays are fined per day.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Choose your visa route

You can get a 30-day visa on arrival at most main airports and seaports, paid by cash or card. You can also apply online on the Indonesian immigration website at least one week before you leave, with options that include multiple-entry and 60-day visas.

An online visa must be approved before you arrive. A visa approved after you enter Indonesia is not valid, and you could face overstay penalties.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.

Passport and arrival documents

Your passport must expire at least 6 months after the date you arrive and have at least 2 blank pages. Carry proof of your onward or return journey.

Complete the free All Indonesia arrival card during the 72 hours before arrival, before flight check-in. Save the QR code for immigration and avoid unofficial sites that ask for payment.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; Government of Canada.

Extensions and the Bali levy

The 30-day tourist stay can be extended once for another 30 days. Start the extension online through Indonesian Immigration, then attend the immigration office for a photo and interview. Apply well before your permission to stay expires and follow the appointment instructions.

Bali charges foreign tourists a separate tourist levy unless exempt. Check the official Love Bali exemption guidance before paying online or at designated arrival counters.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office; Directorate General of Immigration, Indonesia; Ngurah Rai Immigration Office, Indonesia; Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; Bali Provincial Government.

Private stays and health documents

If you stay in private accommodation, register with the local police. Hotels register their guests automatically.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required if you arrive from a country with a transmission risk. Check the current route-specific requirement before travel.

Official sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.